The response to my book, Rise and Shine - How to transform your life, morning by morning has been nothing short of amazing. My co-author and sister Kate and I, are still pinching ourselves to believe it's true. Read all about it!
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The first reviews for Rise and Shine are in
The first reviews for Rise and Shine are in - and they are 5 star ones, woohoo! It feels pretty vulnerable publishing a book, so it really is wonderful to get feedback and see and hear stories of how it is already helping make a positive difference for so many people.
Read moreDiscover the Magic of Meditation
Have you always wanted to discover the benefits of meditation? Well, now's your perfect chance. I'm starting a new five week Introduction of the Magic of Meditation course. It starts on Wednesday, 24 February from 10.30-11.30am. And free replays are available for home practice or if you aren't able to join us live. Meditation is an natural technique that can help us to cope better with the stresses and strains of modern life. In this introductory course you will discover the magic of meditation by learning about and trying-out different styles of meditation. It is fun, informative and practical.
Read morePop the kettle on and enjoy some med-TEA-tation
‘Thirst aid for the soul.’… I’m thrilled to partner with the wonderful Brew+Bear, Sheffield's eco friendly tea service. When you subscribe to their new tea home delivery service you can enjoy your cuppa with a side helping of mental health wellbeing. They provide the highest quality loose leaf tea and I provide the weekly meditations to listen to whilst you wait for the kettle boil and your tea to brew.
Read more10 Science-Based Reasons Meditation Makes Such a Difference
Practicing mediation is a wonderfully simple way to improve your quality of life, even if you only have a few minutes to do it each day. There are a growing number of evidence-based research studies into the many benefits of meditating. Here’s my top 10 scientifically proven reasons that meditation can make such a difference to you and your life.
Read moreThe 7 Benefits of Dru Yoga
More and more people around the globe are enjoying the benefits of Dru Yoga. This therapeutic and trauma sensitive style of yoga has been shown to offer a wide variety of benefits for your body, mind and emotions.
As you would expect, Dru Yoga can help reduce physical tension in the body, bring greater flexibility, improve posture, build strength and increase agility. But it can also help to increase positive thinking and give you the tools to transform your life in a way that ripples out to benefit all of those around you.
Read moreSeven simple and effective ways to reduce anxiety
As a registered therapist and a teacher of yoga and meditation, I see many people who are affected by stress, anxiety, panic and overwhelm. The good news is that there are things you can do to help. In this blog, you’ll discover seven simple yet effective ways to calm yourself. These are all things that I have used myself and shared with clients. And they all work.
Read moreCoping in a time of grief
We are experiencing a significant period of change and uncertainty. Everything is different and we have lost ‘normal’ life. Even though we know that the COVID-19 virus will eventually pass, we know that things will never be quite the same. It is a time of profound and significant grief. Understanding what we are going through can provide comfort and reassurance.
Read moreHow to cope with self-isolation and anxiety: finding certainty in uncertain times.
This is a time of great change and uncertainty. It’s a new situation that none of us are used to dealing with. Many of us are experiencing shock, disbelief or even denial, as we grieve for the way things used to be and for the things that now won’t be. However, by being proactive we are taking steps to reduce our anxiety and overcome our fear. Here is something practical you can easily do to help you find some certainty in these uncertain times.
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