Clare, Author at ThoughtBrick

The Wim Hof Method: an in depth guide

November 13, 2015 by Clare

What is the Wim Hof Method? A technique to help control your body’s temperature? A powerful form of meditation? A practical tool to help cure disease? I believe it’s a mix of all of the above, but if I were to sum up what the Wim Hof Method really is — I’d say it’s a […]

The results of my 30 day challenge

November 12, 2015 by Clare

A month ago, I set myself a 30 day challenge. The driving force was to break some bad habits I’d got into, such as checking my web stats too frequently and not being as productive as I could be. However, I didn’t just want to set myself a ’30 day no web stats challenge’ which […]

Finishing my First Yoga Teacher Training with Yoga Professionals and YMCA Fit

November 11, 2015 by Clare

This time slightly over a year ago, I’d just started my yoga teacher training with Yoga Professionals and YMCA Fit who kindly offered me a course discount in return for writing about my experiences. Anyway, I’m pleased to say that I’m now qualified to teach. I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy to get the results […]

Interview with a psychic

October 21, 2015 by Clare

I recently had the chance to interview Safina — an online psychic, dream analyst, astrologer and tarot reader from Kasamba. Usually, she’s the one talking about other people’s relationship, career or break-up issues. This time, however, Safina opens up about her own life. 1.When did you realise you had psychic abilities? I truly realized something was […]

Practising multiple meditation techniques or sticking to one?

October 16, 2015 by Clare

My meditation teacher once said that there were probably as many meditation techniques out there as there are people in the world. A recurring theme I’ve come across is the idea that you should stick to just one meditation and not mix different methods. However, I’d like to reflect on that idea — partly because […]

My 12 30 day challenge ideas for breaking bad habits

October 11, 2015 by Clare

For the last six months, I’ve lived a much more flexible life than I used to — which has been great in a lot of ways, but it has also allowed some bad habits to creep in. So, I’ve decided to try out 12 new 30 day challenges to break some bad habits and create […]

Vipassana Meditation — my 10 days in a silent retreat

September 4, 2015 by Clare

I’ve tried a lot of meditation techniques over the last five years, but nothing as intense as this. In some respects Vipassana meditation wasn’t what I was expecting. I spent the last 10 days meditating for 10 hours a day, where I experienced the Vipassana meditation technique that resulted in Gautama Buddha’s enlightenment. During these […]

Could this Wim Hof Method breathing technique help fight obesity?

August 14, 2015 by Clare

***50% off the course with code COVID50*** “If we activate brown fat, we can eat more and not gain weight. It could be a help in the fight against obesity, diabetes and heart problems.” — Prof Sir Stephen Bloom, Imperial College London In my last post, I wrote about the main Wim Hof Method breathing exercise […]

Wim Hof breathing exercise explained in 6 steps

August 11, 2015 by Clare

I am an affiliate of the Wim Hof Method, which is still a part of my daily life six years on. I’ve recommended it to pretty much all my family and friends and highly recommend it to you too, especially as there is currently 35% off. It’s for anyone looking for the ultimate course in boosting all areas […]

Wim Hof Method: ice bath challenge

August 8, 2015 by Clare

*Please do not attempt any of the Wim Hof breathing exercises whilst in water and complete the parts of the course that lead up to the ice bath first* For the last few months I’ve been doing the Wim Hof Method course which I’ve really loved doing and learning about. Each day I have breathing […]