I love my sleep and we all can agree that sleep is vital in maintaining optimum health. For those of us working 9-5, trying to fit in family, commitments etc, optimizing our time is paramount. I have come to the realization that really, even if you can fit in a little of what you want […]
Category: Relaxation
Embracing Now
We plan, we reflect, we worry, we feel guilt. Meanwhile we miss the very moment in doing so. How often can we say we are fully, wholeheartedly immersed in that very moment, that second, that activity? I am fully guilty of this as well by the way. Having an awareness to bring yourself totally back […]
Yoga, a union of exercise and relaxation.
For anyone out there who hasn’t tried yoga in some shape or form, I would say try it. Yoga has that unique blend of being an all body workout combined with a deep level of relaxation. Yoga consists of movements and stretches whilst the person consciously takes slow, deep breaths. This enables oxygen to reach […]
An encounter with a Guru in Nepal
Three years ago I went on an adventure to a place near Kathmandu in Nepal. I wanted to train in the practice of yoga. I wanted to go to the Homeland, get a true feel for the practice. Not knowing anyone there, I took two flights and landed in a foreign land, somewhat uneasy I […]
Finding your inner peace
Finding peace within is not always permanent, it is transitory, dependent on moods, dependent on circumstances. We all know what it feels like to be content.I am sure we can all recall moments where we felt totally relaxed, absolutely at peace with where we were at that moment. Holding onto those feelings can be tricky. […]
This fast paced life, why we need to take Five or Ten
Cycling up the road today I was struck by the absolute frenzy of the cars which sped past. Moving from A to B, caught up in their own world, as I was too. Everything is expected to be done yesterday, nowadays. We are expected to meet the mark, yet often fall short. Often left feeling […]
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The Power Of Positive Thinking To Get What You Want In Life
By Carin Rockind for YouBeauty.com “Live your best life!” “Create your own destiny!” “Manifest your dreams!” Bumper stickers, Facebook posts and magnets promise a better future, but is there any truth to it? Can you create your own reality? The short answer: Yes. Vision boards, mantras and writing down your dreams in explicit detail can […]
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