How meditation can be used as a tool to improve mental health In today’s fast-paced world, we are often in a frenzy to take care of our tangible bodies by supplementing them with nutrition and making sure to get our daily dose of exercise. What we often forget is that the organ that essentially controls all our bodily functions is …
Alleviating Stress & Anxiety With Mantras
The powerful connection between mind and body cannot be underestimated. Anyone that has experienced anxiety or stress will be able to tell you about the physical impact and the toll those experiences had on their bodies. The drain of energy, the mysterious pains, bloating, debilitating headaches, breathing problems, chest pain. The list is endless. Thankfully, that connection between body and …
Conquering Fear & Anxiety Through Yoga & Meditation
In the weekend Grant and I went to a brilliant workshop on improving mobility and stability at our local yoga studio Kanuka with Kylie Rook who is a wealth of knowledge. We both loved the class particularly the breath work and focus on core strength which directly impacts the way you move and also how flexible you are. Kylie has created a …
The Four Noble Truths of Health & Wellness
Early bird tickets are still available! Grant and I are taking Saturday off for this event and some much-needed self-care. We’re attending this health and happiness centred workshop on the 7th and 8th of September at Kawai Purapura, Albany and we’d love to see you there. Our good friend, Buddhist Monk Venerable Gyalten Sengye and anti-aging legend/terminal cancer survivor Dr Patterson Stark will …
Natural Methods To Sharpen Your Focus
December is a very busy month for most which can make it a stressful time and one where our attention can easily wander. This week we have an article from Karl Burton that looks at natural methods you can use to sharpen your focus. No matter what might cause our lack of attention, one thing is for sure- we want …