Forget Menopause – it’s your Second Spring!
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Forget Menopause – it’s your Second Spring!

Even the word feels daggy, let along the symptoms, so it’s time to rethink this stage of life. Bring on Second Spring. There is something so off about the word “menopause”. It’s negative word which for me stirs up traditional stereotypes and images of hot flushes, night sweats and brain fog.    So how pleasant is…

The Eight Limbs of Yoga: Bringing Balance to Life
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The Eight Limbs of Yoga: Bringing Balance to Life

Ever feel like life is pulling you in a million different directions, and you’re just trying to find a little bit of peace? Trust me, we’ve all been there! That’s where the eight limbs of yoga come in—a roadmap, for living a balanced, more centered life. These teachings from Patanjali (a yoga safe), are like…

The 11 benefits of bedtime reading (especially for dads!)
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The 11 benefits of bedtime reading (especially for dads!)

I LOVE this picture of Dad, Jarrod with his daughter, Ava reading the Relaxation Rainbow…For fathers in particular taking time to read to your child helps to build strong relationships, promotes literacy, builds strong relationships and is a powerful way for dads to have an active and meaningful role in their child’s development… Here are…

Discover the healing power of crystals
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Discover the healing power of crystals

Simply looking at, holding or just having a crystal close can help uplift your mood and ease tension. Find out how you can create calm with crystals… Just as there is something magical about rainbows, there is something equally magical about crystals. Crystals are formed in the earth and have continued to change as our…

Why relaxation is ESSENTIAL for new mums!
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Why relaxation is ESSENTIAL for new mums!

What’s one of the best things you can do for your baby? Get a top-of-the-range pram or learn how to wrap your baby like a Japanese art piece? No – it’s to enjoy deep relaxation with your baby… I was recently interviewed by the fabulous Pinky McKay on her podcast, Tits Up (all puns intended!)….

Five differences between Relaxation and Meditation
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Five differences between Relaxation and Meditation

If you struggle to sit still and focus with meditation then chances are you will find Guided Relaxation much easier. Here’s five key differences between the two practices and why if you are a reluctant meditator you might just find Guided Relaxation is your THING! I may have taught yoga for more than 20 years,…