Mindfulness: Myth or Mood Booster?

Something that’s been on the rise in recent years is that elusive self-help activity: ‘mindfulness’. Now the idea behind mindfulness is nothing new; in fact it originated from Ancient Eastern and Buddhist philosophies and dates back thousands of years. But…

How to Improve Self-Esteem With Mindfulness

 “I’m not good enough. I’m not smart enough. I look terrible today.” Often, we catch ourselves being too self-critical. When we do it constantly and fail to see our positive traits, this is likely to be a self-esteem issue. High…

Stress and Meditation – Tony’s Monday Moan

So this Monday, Tony is talking about stress and meditation.  Meditation is good for stress as we all know and in 2019 Tony resolves to do a lot more meditating … Good day to all moaners.  This the last Moan…

Revealed: The Dark Roots of Western Meditation

Below Susan Shumsky reveals the dark roots of Western meditation … With the popularity of the Netflix series Wild Wild Country about the guru Rajneesh, and the fiftieth anniversary and reissue of the Beatles’ “White Album,” written under the influence…

How to Boost Your Brain Power With Yoga

We all know that Sudoku and crosswords can help boost our brain power, improving our focus and memory and enhance our concentration.   But did you know practising yoga for just 20 minutes a day can do wonders for our brain…

Why Is Meditation So Good For You?

Meditation and mindfulness are very much the buzzwords of the moment.  So why is meditation so good for you? Here’s what Paul Joseph has to say: Why is Meditation so Good for You? The ancient practice of meditation has come…

The Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness meditation is an ancient Eastern practice which remains highly beneficial to our lives today.  It’s a simplistic idea and does not clash with any beliefs or traditions; rather, it’s a way of being.  Mindfulness meditation is an ability for…