Every human being on this planet sleeps and dreams. Have you ever wondered what’s going on when you sleep and dream? What are those shadowy states of consciousness we all share? Ones that we spend a third of our lives in? Are they mere rest that serves no other purpose than rejuvenating your physical body? […]
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. […]
6 energising meditation & breathing techniques
Over time, we, as humans have developed a different attitude towards nature around us and we actually forgot one thing, ‘inner power. — Wim Hof I’ve been fascinated by kundalini energy and inner fire meditation practices for the last six years and would like to share five energising meditations I have tried personally and/or studied. Most of us, including myself, […]
Headspace App: first impressions
We can’t change every little thing that happens to us in life, but we can change the way that we experience it. — Andy Puddicombe, founder of Headspace I’ve finally got round to trying the Headspace App and after day two, I thought I’d share my first impressions. Meditation used to conjure up pictures in […]
The Wim Hof Method: an in depth guide
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 […]
Practising multiple meditation techniques or sticking to one?
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 […]
An introduction to the body scan meditation
When it comes to meditation or life in general, when we are focused and concentrated we encounter much lower levels of stress and overall better wellbeing. Usually we practice in order to unlearn many unmindful habits we have picked up throughout our days. This in turn leads to a clearer vision, more peaceful exists, […]
Vipassana Meditation — my 10 days in a silent retreat
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 […]
Wim Hof breathing exercise explained in 6 steps
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
*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 […]