This post contains affiliate links When it comes to doing guided hypnosis sessions online, there’s one person that can instantly take me into a deep trance state very quickly and that’s Paul McKenna. I’ve been doing his guided hypnosis sessions on YouTube for years, and so was excited to try out his 21 day […]
My blissful experience in a gong bath
If you’d ask me where my mind peacefully drifted off to on Sunday evening as I experienced my first gong bath at YogiYoga in Wandsworth, I wouldn’t be able to to tell you. But I do know that I went into a deep state of relaxation, and left feeling light, grounded and refreshed as I […]
What is floatation therapy really like? My experience in an isolation tank
Please note: I was kindly given three free floatation tank experiences in return for writing about my experiences To some, it might seem strange or pointless to float in a pitch-dark pod filled with epsom salt water for an hour, without being able to see, hear, or smell anything. In reality, this couldn’t be further […]
What is Meditation? Some initial thoughts
After your first few attempts at meditation, you might have started to ask yourself , ‘What is Meditation?’ The following might sound familiar. You find somewhere quiet; you sit down in the cross legged position and you close your eyes. You try to clear your mind and relax but your head won’t shut up. The […]
12 of the best personal development books
This post contains affiliate links. This means if you click the links in this article and buy something from Amazon, I will make a small commission, which will go towards doing further yoga teacher trainings. Over the last decade I’ve read a lot of self improvement books about everything from productivity to meditation and mindfulness. […]
100 life inspiring ideas
This collection of 100 life inspiring ideas is just as much a reminder for myself as it is for everyone. Agree, or disagree — hopefully there will be some things that resonate. Enjoy. 100 life inspiring ideas 1. Be grateful Write 10 things you’re grateful for every day, meditate on gratitude for five minutes, say thank […]
Glastonbury Festival 2014 — My top 10 highlights
Glastonbury Festival is often (so I’ve heard anyway) been named the heart chakra of the world. It’s certainly easy to see why! Considering the festival is so huge (approx 175,000 people), there’s a loving connecting energy everywhere you go. This year will be my third Glastonbury, and each time I’m blown away by the place. […]
Shambhala Buddhist Meditation Center in France — my experience
Land of Bliss Dechen Choling means “Land of Bliss”. This is where I had the pleasure of staying for a week on a Writing and Meditation Retreat at the Shambhala Buddhist Meditation Center in the forests and hills of Limoges, France. My sister, who is Buddhist and practices the Shambhala tradition (a tradition of meditation […]
Choose a 30 day challenge and change your life in a month
Pick your 30 day challenge — do it every day for 30 days — change your life in a month In reality, there’s loads of challenges you can do in thirty days. What have you always wanted to do or be good at? What new skill would you like to learn? What don’t you like […]
Ten minute meditation for beginners
There are hundreds of different ways to meditate. As I sit and write this, all kinds of instructions from meditation sessions are popping into my head… Focus on the breath, sit down cross legged, relax, repeat a mantra, focus on the third eye, breathe, count to ten, close your right nostril, breathe through the left […]