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Sat–Chit–Ananda: The Joy That Was Never Missing… The experience of bliss or pure joy is not an excitement. And it’s not an ‘experience’ either. It is the quiet steadiness at the core of our being which is the foundation from which life flows. And life can only flow when we get out of the way…. Read more »
“Be still and know… thyself” is a confluence of sayings that sums up the power of meditation. Strictly speaking, meditation is not one single thing. It’s a process. In the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the meditative path is described as unfolding in three stages, each of which can take many years to mature. The first… Read more »
This blog accompanies my workshop Setting Intentions from the Heart, and it reflects the same three pillars that underpin all of my teaching and practice: Movement, Mind, and Meaning. The structure of the workshop is deliberately simple. We begin by settling into the space, using gentle yoga postures to open the body. From there, we… Read more »
Over the past twenty-five years or so I’ve explored a fair few wellbeing practices — yoga, meditation, energy work, tantric approaches, and plenty more besides. Some have stayed with me, some have fallen away. Shamanic journeying, though, has been one of the most quietly transformative practices I’ve come across. This blog is based on a… Read more »
Running is a lifelong passion for many, offering not just physical health benefits but also mental clarity and joy. For runners over 50, staying active is a testament to perseverance and dedication. Yet, as the years add up, so do the risks of injury. Achy knees, stiff joints, and recurring pain can make running seem… Read more »
Yoga offers a wide range of benefits for both employees and the employers that organize yoga sessions in the workplace. Although the term yoga often conjures up images of very bendy people, it also includes mindfulness meditation and breathwork which contribute to health and wellbeing. Here are some of the advantages of implementing yoga programmes… Read more »
I can’t help but ponder, and this is where you’ll find my thoughts. Each week you’ll find my latest insights added to the top. – What is yoga? Well I dunno, don’t ask me. It’s all a bit of a mystery. Most definitions start to talk about union. But union with what? The Divine, the… Read more »
Shamanism is a direct connection with the spirit and is used for healing. There is evidence of shamanic practices in cultures throughout the world. In some cultures, plant medicines such as ayahuasca are used to move between the various lower, middle and upper world realms. In other cultures, and in my practice, repetitive drumming is… Read more »
Around 80% of people suffer from lower back pain. If you are one of these people you’ll know it is both painful and debilitating, stopping you leading a normal life at both work and play. It is also the cause of depression and anxiety, creating a downward spiral. The good news is that you are… Read more »
Most people think of yoga in terms of the physical practice – very flexible people getting into weird positions – but yoga is really about…mind control. It’s important to state that this is about controlling your own mind and not other peoples. If you want to control other peoples, become a dictator. If you can… Read more »