We always just feel better when leaving the yoga studio. But why is this? How can spending time on the mat help us feel less stressed and instil a sense of calm and joy?
For those of us who practise yoga, we know that as we move through each asana, we shift from feeling stressed and into a more relaxed flow, a more relaxed way of being.
Read MoreThe use of social networking has become the cornerstone of modern communication, but despite the many positive benefits, from a mental health perspective, concerns have been raised about the negative impact of excessive use on the health and wellbeing of users.
We spoke to relaxation expert, Faye Lawand, about how we can get back in control of our social media use to achieve find calm, ease and joy again.
Read MoreMeet Ange. Certified Health Coach, speaker, writer, Mum of two girls and founder of the Gratitude Project. Ange has coached hundreds of women and inspired thousands through her blog, to adopt a gratitude practice and live their best life. Fiercely passionate about encouraging self-love, Ange is the cheerleader for living an authentic and aligned and openly shares her struggles beyond the filter in her quest to help others. We sat down to chat to the open-hearted Soul-preneur about how cultivating a daily gratitude practice can help you find happiness.
Read MoreLet’s face it, life today with our endless to-do lists and non-stop stream of emails and messages, can sometimes feel overwhelming. One simple way you can start to take back control is by establishing a calming morning routine. As the saying goes, win the morning, win the day.
Checking your phone first thing, multi-tasking and rushing out the door, are likely to tip you into ‘fight or flight’ – activated by the sympathetic strand of your nervous system.
Read MoreChelsea Evans of Mindfully Made, is an advocate for self-love, is passionate about starting a dialogue around mental health and is spreading the word about eating and living with mindfulness, intention, and presence. She shares with us, why, when it all feels too busy and overwhelming, slowing down to eat mindfully or meditate can be just what’s needed to give our minds some much needed space… even if at that moment it feels counter-intuitive.
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