Exploring the depths of Yoga Nidra Meditation
I thought it would be interesting to write more about the philosophy of Yoga Nidra Meditation, this profound and powerful method of learning to relax consciously. The concept of yoga nidra is very ancient in Indian traditions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. In modern times, yoga nidra was experienced by Satyananda Saraswati when he was living … Read more
Non pharmacological treatment for hormonal acne
You don’t need to be going through puberty to experience hormonal acne. As adults (both male and female) it can feel extremely upsetting when you have an outbreak of acne, leading to social anxiety, isolation and in some case, depression. I hope this piece gives some insight into and options for a non pharmacological treatment … Read more
Swollen ankles and feet due to the warm weather?
When the sun comes out it’s inevitable that your ankles and feet do too. Why do my ankles and feet swell in hot weather? This phenomenon is actually a result of your body’s natural cooling mechanism. When you are too hot your veins dilate (expand), allowing fluids to leak into surrounding tissues. However, when this … Read more
Reflections on 6 months working at Suryalila Retreat Centre, Andalusia, Spain
The time has come to move forward and reflect and process the previous 6 months work at Suryalila Retreat Centre . It has been an overwhelming experience in so many ways, on so many levels. Professionally, to see a range of people from around the world, dealing with sore and tight muscles, injuries, inflammation, neurological pain, … Read more
Suryalila Yoga Retreat Centre, Southern Spain, Sept 2016
The final preparations are underway, clinics and classes in the UK complete for now and thoughts are turning to the months ahead. I’ll keep you updated as the story unfolds, for now this short video with give you an insight as to where I’ll be. Flying out 31st August for 3 months!
The World Yoga Festival – 29th to 31st July 2016
The inaugural World Yoga Festival was held at Beale Park in Reading at the end of July. I was delighted to be part of the event, offering reflexology, back neck and shoulder massage, craniosacral bodywork and healing. The energy of the festival was calm, relaxed and inspiring. The sun shone between the clouds and it … Read more
PACT Staff Day – 21st July 2016
I was delighted to be part of a recent staff day for PACT, a local charity based in Reading. Parents And Children Together – PACT – has been building and strengthening families since 1911. PACT helps hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and award-winning therapeutic support and inspirational community projects across London and … Read more
Endure 24, Ultra run event and Massagathon
An interesting email reached my inbox in mid June, containing a request for a massage therapist to work with the Misfits team at Endure 24. The award winning Mizuno event is like Glastonbury for runners, it’s a 24 hour running party in the woods. Free camping for runners, friends, family and support crews. Mizuno Endure24 … Read more
Healing Hands in Sarajveo, 2013
Returning to Sarajevo, Bosnia is always a treat. Despite the years or war and fighting, it always feels a very peaceful city. I like the simple approach to life, the value people place of being together, drinking coffee and striving for happiness. Of course there are well known branded shops in areas of the city … Read more