The past few weeks of having to stay at home have felt a little bit like a retreat. I guess being a practitioner of yoga and qigong, and having experienced short retreats, including those with silence, has been a preparation…
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Category: Wellbeing
Touch, Trauma & Today
When I discovered that a world renowned neuroscientist had published research1 that showed a clear link between touch and the removal of trauma triggers I was overjoyed – it made sense of the powerful shifts and transformations I had seen…
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As a yoga and massage therapist, the lockdown restrictions and social (physical) distancing has meant a sudden change to my business and personal life, as it has for everyone. But the rise in stress, anxiety, worry and low moods among…
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The idea of developing a daily practice to promote our well-being has become mainstream, be it meditation, yoga or journaling, amongst others. However, the concept of making a regular physical mark still seems in its relative infancy, and the shame…
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