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Loving Kindness Meditation: A Practice for Cultivating Compassion and Improving Mental Health
In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s easy to become disconnected from ourselves and others. Stress, anxiety, and negative emotions can often take over our lives, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and drained. But there is a simple practice that can help restore balance, cultivate compassion, and improve our overall mental health: Loving Kindness Meditation (LKM).
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Apr 264 min read
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Finding Balance: Lowering Cortisol Through the Koshas
We all face stress in today’s world, but its effects go far beyond the physical.
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Jan 241 min read
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Happy New Year, Lovely Souls!
As we step into 2025, there’s an undeniable energy in the air—a call to embrace change, growth, and all the beautiful possibilities...
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Jan 112 min read
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Week In Review - 25th November 2024
I’ve been reflecting on the seasonal shift as autumn gives way to winter—a poignant time of transition
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Dec 1, 20242 min read
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Yoga for Heartburn and Acid Reflux: Finding Relief Through Gentle Movement
Heartburn and acid reflux can disrupt your day, leaving you with discomfort and frustration. Yoga can provide gentle yet powerful support.
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Nov 30, 20244 min read
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Slow Medicine - How and Why It Is As Important as Traditional Treatments
In a world driven by quick fixes, instant gratification, and the constant hum of busyness, it’s no wonder we find ourselves yearning....
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Nov 19, 20243 min read
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The Quiet Ache of Women’s Loneliness
In a world that seems more connected than ever, an epidemic of loneliness quietly weaves its way into the lives of women everywhere.
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Nov 15, 20244 min read
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Exploring Tratak Meditation: The Practice of Focused Gazing for Inner Clarity and Calm
Tratak meditation, an ancient yogic practice, invites us to focus on a single point, often a candle flame, to still the mind...
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Nov 5, 20243 min read
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Agni: The Fire Within - Finding Light in the Darkness
As November wraps us in its deepening darkness, it's no coincidence that across cultures, we find ourselves drawn to light and fire. From...
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Nov 3, 20243 min read
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Integrating Jungian Analysis with Somatic Practices in Wellness
Wellness is a multidimensional journey that encompasses physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of self.
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Oct 28, 20243 min read
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Week In Review - 21st October 2024
Theme of the week: Â Â Remember and Reclaim Classes Taught: 7 This week has beautifully highlighted the delicate balance between holding...
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Oct 27, 20243 min read
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The Journey Home: Remembering and Reclaiming the Self
Sometimes in life, we drift so far from ourselves that we forget who we truly are. We find ourselves caught up in expectations, roles,...
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Oct 20, 20243 min read
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Week In Review - 14th October 2024
Theme of the week: Â Â Recapitulation Classes Taught: 8 This week has been filled with moments of deep reflection and growth, anchored in...
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Oct 19, 20243 min read
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Recapitulation: Empowering the Past, Reclaiming the Present
In the practice of yoga, we often talk about moving forward—about reaching new levels of awareness, strength, and stillness. But what if...
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Oct 14, 20243 min read
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The Four Immeasurables: Pathways to Emotional Balance and Wellbeing
In our fast-paced, complex world, we often juggle multiple roles and responsibilities. This constant balancing act can leave us...
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Oct 9, 20244 min read
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Women's Wellness in Kettering
When I started my women's wellness session in the autumn of 2023, I knew it would be a slow grower. Despite knowing deeply that these...
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Oct 5, 20242 min read
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Divine Consciousness is Self-Effulgent Like the Sun
In Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Sutra 1.24 tells us that Divine Consciousness is self-effulgent , shining with its own light, much like the...
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Sep 23, 20242 min read
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Week in Review - September 16th
Theme of the week: Bhakti Yoga: Connecting to the Divine Through Love and Devotion Classes Taught: 6 We continued our philosophy...
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Sep 22, 20242 min read
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Mabon: Embracing Balance, Release, and Gratitude
As the wheel of the year turns, we find ourselves at Mabon—the Autumn Equinox. This year, it falls on Sunday, September 22nd. Mabon is a...
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Sep 20, 20248 min read
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Bhakti Yoga: Connecting to the Divine Through Love and Devotion
Bhakti Yoga, often called the "Yoga of Devotion," is a path that invites us to open our hearts and experience a deep, soulful connection...
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Sep 15, 20243 min read
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