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Harnessing the power of the breath
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding moments of peace and tranquility can seem like an elusive dream. Yet, amid the chaos...
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COMPARISON IS THE THIEF OF JOY
Sometimes when we are feeling low or sorry for ourselves and it looks like everyone else has it good except us it’s worth remembering...
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Balance!
If you want to stay fit and healthy bring balance into your life and into your exercise routine. There are so many ways to do this and...
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MY 10-DAY SILENT RETREAT EXPERIENCE ON THE ISLAND OF SRI LANKA
Recently I completed a 10-day silent Vipassana retreat in Sri Lanka based on the teachings of S.N. Goenka. Strangely enough for some,...
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What is in a view.
We live in a village half way up a mountain on the island of Lefkada in Greece. It is a rural place with many stone cottages, surrounded...
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STRETCHING AND ITS BENEFITS
STRETCHING AND ITS BENEFITS the area rather than focusing into it. Can you stay with the sensations occurring and let them be, rather...
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HOW MINDFULNESS HAS HELPED ME!
My first experience of Mindfulness was in 2012. I was looking for something to give me a reprieve from the negative way I was thinking...
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FIVE REASONS TO GO ON A RETREAT
When you are away on a retreat health is an important aspect of the week. Below are 5 reasons why going on a Pilates and Mindfulness...
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MINDFUL PILATES
When does movement become mindful? Hopefully all the time within a Pilates class. As you concentrate on the principles of each exercise...
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WHY GO ON A RETREAT?
What can you expect when you go on a retreat and why should you go on one with me? I have been running retreats in Italy, Greece and...