Yoga Asana: helpful or harmful?

Yoga Asana: helpful or harmful?

Yoga asana (the predominantly physical expression of yoga) is what supported me through life as a financial executive in the fast-paced, high-stress boardrooms of Hong Kong, is what made me physically and mentally stronger after having our first child in South Korea,...
Breathwork: why do we need it & what is pranayama?

Breathwork: why do we need it & what is pranayama?

Why is it necessary to interrupt the natural process of breathing? If you are stressed, scared, excited, upset or angry, one of the body’s obvious physical symptoms is an immediately heightened breath response. When the mind is disturbed, the breath is disturbed, so…...
What is Reiki Healing? And is Reiki real?

What is Reiki Healing? And is Reiki real?

When it comes to wellness, there is a growing recognition of the importance of taking an holistic approach. Holistic wellness encompasses the well-being of the mind, body, and spirit, recognising the interconnectedness of these aspects of our being. One aspect of...
Is it possible to ‘do’ meditation?

Is it possible to ‘do’ meditation?

The short answer to the question is ‘no’. You cannot ‘do’ meditation. Meditation is a state that may or may not occur as a result of practicing meditative techniques that prepare the body-mind to cultivate the possibility of meditation. So we...