Happiness, a concept as elusive as it is sought after, has been a subject of human fascination for centuries. What is it that makes us happy, and can science unravel the secrets to a fulfilled and content life? In recent decades, researchers from various disciplines...
People often want to get more done in a day, but sometimes it’s hard to feel motivated to complete tasks. Several factors influence motivation, but there’s a lot about the physiology behind motivation that experts don’t completely understand. A recent study published in eLife found that levels of the antioxidant glutathione in...
Namaste. I hope you are all well and happy! While I was away in Canterbury I used the opportunity to try out all the local classes whether they were Olympic Weightlifting, Yoga or African dance classes. The classes reminded me of something very important that in my experience most teachers...
A new study shows that people who work in community gardens receive various health benefits that may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cancer and can improve mental health. The randomized controlled trial involved 145 people who never gardened before and tracked...
"Embodied cognition, the idea that the mind is not only connected to the body but that the body influences the mind, is one of the more counter-intuitive ideas in cognitive science." writes Samuel McNerney for the Scientific American. In sharp contrast is dualism, a theory of...
Most of us can think of habits that we have which we would like to change. In her article for Psychology Today, Teri Goetz MS, LAC, ACC introduces us to the following 10 steps to change our unhealthy habits: Ten Steps to Change Unhealthy Habits 1. Identify...
Have you wondered which hormones promote positive feelings and emotions and how to make the most of these natural mood-boosters? If so, then you will enjoy reading this article written by Crystal Raypole originally published by Healthline.com (link at bottom of page) How to Hack Your...
Our immune system is closely linked to our stress levels. In the following article by Marianna Kilburn for A.Voget we learn why stress can have such an impact on our immune system, as well as how to reduce stress and support the immune system. "The immune...
Experienced yoga students know the value of breathwork and the myriad benefits we can obtain from the vast variety of breathing methods that have been discovered and developed over millennia. In this article by Ruth Nina Welsh for https://www.beyourowncounsellorandcoach.com/ she focuses on how we can use...
During these unprecedented times, I have instinctively and promptly put in place a series of rituals and practices to ground me. These practices are built around my usual habits and I’ve now extended these to the community. By offering these out as follow-along classes, it’s...