“I don’t wanna lose controlNothing I can do anymoreTryin’ every day when I hold my breathSpinnin’ out in space pressing on my chestI don’t wanna lose control” Zoe Wees. Guess what? I also don’t want to lose control. I seem to have two moods. I don’t want to lose control, let me make everything perfect […]
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What does holding space mean for you and others? When someone shares they are sad or they are happy or worried….what do you do? How do you respond? Some people will go into problem solving mode. Some people will empathise with the person. Some people will dismiss the other person and move on. On my
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…. you take time to pause. The busier you are, the greater the need to pause. Even if only for 10 deep conscious breaths where you are present with each and every inhale and exhale, mindful breathing is powerful. You can reset your nervous system and release feel good hormones. Someone said to me recently,
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What does a soft life mean? Does softness mean weakness to you? Sometimes the hard edges of life can catch you unexpectedly and the natural instinct is to cover your heart. At least, that has been my experience. What I have found transformational, has been having a soft place to land and let my guard
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First up, what is your lizard brain? It is your primal part of your brain that keeps you safe and sound. The lizard brain is influenced by your amygdala in your brain which is associated with your stress response, anger and fear. It’s an important part of the brain however, sometimes the lizard brain can
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Do you have a pet? You have animals in your life Or maybe you live on a farm or in a rural area and surrounded by animals? If so, you are very lucky! Chances are you are a happier person for having pets, than not! One of my sisters got a cat last year and
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What are you doing this weekend to nourish your heart, mind, movement and spirit? 💗 There are a few different ideas about wellbeing from a wholistic standpoint and one of those is that there are 7 pillars of wellness: 1. mental,2. physical,3. social,4. financial,5. spiritual,6. environmental, and7. vocational Mental relates to your state of mind.
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Yoga is full of constrasts! Sometimes I hear teachers say – “Stay firm in your foundation and maintain a sense of ease in your breath”….the first time I heard it, I thought – huh?? I finally did grasp this idea and am eager to share… A few weeks ago, I shared about sukha which is
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You could potentially leave the class feeling happy, calm and stretched out. With a consistent practice, you may also experience an increase in strength, flexibility and calm when challenges rise up away from the mat and move with a greater sense of awareness and mindfulness in daily life. That’s why….do you still need convincing? 😉
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Healthy love exists, and it’s beautiful Respectful communication Kindness in relationships Care and joy Sometimes it’s easier to keep walls up cos then it means no one can get to you, no one can hurt you The flip side is you are potentially locking out love and care that you so deserve What if you
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