
We can spend nearly two-thirds of our lives asleep, yet often place less importance on this crucial de-stressing time than our waking hours. Sleep is all about recovery – physical, emotional and energetic. In order to function fully and cope with the day’s demands, we rely on the immune facilities, detoxification, tissue and muscle healing [...]

It is one of those truths we inherently know, but for those of us in more urban surroundings, getting our nature fix can feel a little too infrequent. With spring showing its buds, we can start to feel the allure of the new greenery showing and it is no surprise that studies link more time [...]

We humans are built to move continually, but our movement patterns can often add into rather than relieve our 21st century stress states. Our one response to stress – ‘fight, flight or freeze’ – has our whole bodies preparing for a tense, physical reaction, but sedentary habits often leave us stewing in our stress hormones [...]

With so much emphasis on what to eat, the how can get rather left behind, but the full process of digestion – breaking down and absorbing food – demands as much calm and mindfulness as any aspect of our yoga practice. When this is compromised, partially digested food in the gut can cause gas, bloating [...]
My (late!) May newsletter is out; Sleep soundly, Mindful Yoga in the City and De-Stress Events.. conta.cc/10q9tyh