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19 Jun

Posted at 10:30h in Blog

At the end of a six-week meditation course, two women remarked that they hadn't been to their physiotherapist which they usually did most weeks. They felt relaxed and no longer had any shoulder pain. In other sessions, participants have commented about having less neck pain and fewer headaches. How does attending a meditation course create such wonderful physical benefits? Most people who...

01 May

Posted at 21:18h in Blog

'I want to thank you. Your meditation course and the way you teach about the breath and mindfulness have really helped me to deal with my anxiety. I have stopped taking medication. At first, coming off it was difficult, but now with the meditation practices, I know I am learning a new way to deal with...

06 Apr

Posted at 06:50h in Blog

Eleven-year-old Matilda made her mark at meditation last term - as the youngest participant in a Meditation for Beginners Course. She came by chance when her mother was unable to attend a session and she accompanied her 16-year-old sister. Then she stayed to finish the series. "I wanted to learn to relax, and to stop and think...

03 Feb

Posted at 06:47h in Blog

I was finishing a private session with a client struggling with a cancer diagnosis and unable to stop his chattering mind, especially in the quiet of the night. Lying on the yoga mat after a deep relaxation, he placed his hands on his abdomen and murmured, "I had forgotten about abdominal breathing. I used to be...

12 Dec

Posted at 04:55h in Blog

    Making arrangements to meet a long-time school friend was quite challenging recently - all my suggestions were rejected so I just left everything to her. Interestingly, I was aware of observing myself listening patiently as she catalogued her ideas until she made a decision. The above scenario highlights two key experiences gleaned from meditation. The first one...

10 Nov

Posted at 09:39h in Blog

Crystal singing bowls are addictive - in a good way, of course. The more I play them, the more I keep discovering their soothing and healing energies. Recently, I have been devoting several sessions a week to playing one particular crystal singing bowl and also toning while playing - what a dynamic combination! A crystal singing bowl is...

10 Oct

Posted at 22:24h in Blog

We moved into a 1970s-era house nearly three years ago so our dog Monty has had plenty of time to explore his surroundings. However, it is only in the past fortnight that he has started unearthing bones, left from previous four-legged inhabitants. We hope these bones are not from 40 years ago because Monty has a...

11 Sep

Posted at 23:28h in Blog

Most days I hesitate to hear the news. The various scenarios appear to be challenging the world in many ways. I won't catalogue the chain of events - I am sure the actions of individuals and the turbulence of nature are familiar to you. I feel that mentioning them only intensifies the energies of the actions...

12 Aug

Posted at 01:34h in Blog

I am delighted by my new-look website. Thank you to the equally delightful and creative CC from Top Five Designs for making it happen. There is a story about this website that I wish to share with you.. Several months ago, I discovered that my previous website had a technical problem. I contacted several freelance website designers who...