As we go through this death and rebirth experience, we are greatly aided in diminishing the fear of our own death, and at the same time, diminishing the fear of our own life and those things that keep us from becoming all that we need to be. There is no greater joy and peace than […]
How I used meditation to master difficult emotions
This is a guest blog post by Harper Reid. I’d been a sceptic about meditation all my life. However, I’m now a firm believer that meditation is the ideal way to master difficult emotions. But why? Well, a while back, I was under a significant amount of stress. This was mainly work related, as […]
Let the adventure continue: Wim Hof Method Fundamentals course 3 years on
There’s a new Wim Hof Method course called the Wim Hof Fundamentals course (affiliate link) which inspired me to reflect on my experience of the method over the last three years, write about the difference between the two courses, and share my thoughts. What is your dream? What do you find challenging within yourself? This time […]
Yoga nidra, Dyad meditation, and the magic of pairing opposite emotions
Yin Yang, non dualistic and being ‘at one’ are terms familiar they feel like cliches. They’re thrown around all the time in the yoga world and in the books I read, but it wasn’t until a few days ago that I was able to get a first hand, embodied experience of what Yin Yang and […]
Mantra meditation and initial thoughts on Deborah King’s Being a Modern Master course
Please note: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to purchase the Be a Modern Master course through my site, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. A few weeks ago I started Deborah King’s course, Being a Modern Master which involves […]
I love teaching yoga one to one, one to two, and in small groups, because it allows me to tune into their individual needs — in any given moment. This is how I practise yoga at home, and how I love to teach. Tuning into the moment, adapting, and practising equanimity At the start of my […]
The meditation time you’re ignoring every day
What do you think of when you hear the word “meditation?” Does it conjure an image of a peaceful background and a person sitting in the lotus position, with their eyes closed and a serene smile on their face? While it’s true that this is one of the most common ways to practice meditation, it […]
6 surprising ways meditation affects your brain
To the uninitiated, meditation may sound boring, or even worse, wasteful. When you practice meditation, however, you embrace mindfulness – the practice of intentionally focusing your energy and attention on the present without judgement. Mindfulness is an aspect of mediation, and when you are engaged, it’s anything but boring or wasteful. With practice, meditation can […]
Are we missing the point of yoga and meditation?
In western culture, we often need a goal or a concrete reason to do something, so often when you see yoga or meditation workshops advertised, there will be some solid benefits included like reducing stress, becoming fitter, sleeping better… I even have some benefits listed to advertise my own yoga sessions. Is it, however, misleading […]
What to do if you have an unexpected meditation or spiritual experience?
I decided to write this post in response to some of the comments I’ve received from other articles on my blog — particularly the kundalini energy interview I did with Jeanette Amlie and my post on some of the dangers of meditation. I’m not in a position to provide direct advice or analyse your experiences. […]