I’ve always referred to myself as a perfectionist. In school I was disappointed if I didn’t get the top grades and as far as I was concerned there was absolutely no point in going to university if I didn’t come out of it with a first class degree.
Read MoreIf there’s one thing that comes up over and over again when talking about mental wellbeing in today's world, it’s social media. I’ve listened to countless podcasts that talk about how social media usage can lead to poor mental health and I’ve spoken to lots of people who at least partly attribute being in a negative headspace to spending too much time engaging with technology.
Read More“In today’s rush we all think too much, seek too much, want too much and forget about the joy of just being.” I came across this quote recently and it really spoke to me. Pretty much everything that Eckhart Tolle says is full of wisdom and insight, and this phrase is no exception.
Read MoreIf you are newer to the physical practice of yoga and are struggling to make it a regular routine, I get it. Starting a new routine is hard. But for me one of the most important things, if not THE most important thing about seeing and feeling the benefits from your yoga practice is consistency.
Read MoreI think I’m safe in saying that most of us are finding that we have a lot more time on our hands at the moment. Whilst the quarantine period comes with feelings of stress, anxiety and uncertainty for all of us, there’s a lot we can learn from being forced to take a step back from the everyday hustle and bustle of modern life.
Read MoreMeditation has been entwined with yoga since Patanjali wrote the yoga sutras thousands of years ago, and both practices remain closely linked today. Meditation itself has become a bit of a buzzword recently, with many people turning to it as a way to help manage the stress of modern life.
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that there’s a lot of stress, anxiety and uncertainty in the world right now. We’re facing unprecedented times and need to take extra measures to look after our wellbeing.
Read MoreThe breath is our lifeforce. It moves energy (or prana) around the body. It helps to bring fresh oxygen to the muscles and release carbon dioxide from the bloodstream.
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