Intuition versus Education A thought-provoking book written by Dr Amali Lokugamage, an Obstetrician who, despite her medical training and years of practising in the profession, chose a home birth over a hospitalised birth for her own delivery. Throughout her pregnancy, she sensed a very strong bond between her baby and herself, feeling that she was able […]

Mindfulness Mindfulness has become the latest hot topic since it made it to the top of NHS recommendations for dealing with stress and anxiety. But what is mindfulness? The frenzied rush of day-to-day life, which involves countless to-do lists, multitasking, taking care of ‘real world’ responsibilities such as children, bills, and going to work, as well as newer […]

Boosting the Immune System No matter how miserable a cold makes me feel, my body responds better to natural remedies. I bounce back with much more energy, glowing skin, and completely free of sinus pressure and congestion. Although pharmaceutical cold remedies can relieve symptoms, they don’t boost the body’s immune system like natural remedies do, […]

The following article, written for Ekhart Yoga by one of my wonderful teachers Tracey Uber Cook, discusses moving beyond the physical practice of yoga into the more “subtle layers” of our existence. Tracey explores these layers, as described in the ancient yogic texts – the Rāja Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali, and the Upaniṣads – and also brings […]

“I can’t do yoga because I’m not flexible enough…” When discussing yoga with friends and people I meet, I frequently hear the same comment, almost word for word, about why they are reluctant to consider starting a yoga practice. Flexibility isn’t a pre-requisite when it comes to yoga. It is an aspect that develops with […]

I want more… Do you find that in today’s fast-paced life, you spend more time focusing on what you don’t have, and less time on what you do have? Now more than ever, day-to-day responsibilities, competition at work, constant demands on our time, and consumerism overpower us at every turn. They can suck us in […]