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Um...om?

One of the highlights of my retreats in the autumn was hearing a group of my students om with me at the start and end of the yoga...

The benefits of a home practice

During the pandemic as we sheltered at home for months on end, we have all been forced to exercise in different ways. I’ve seen friends...

Take your meds

Many of my students say meditation is not for them. “My mind is just too active, I can’t do it," is a common refrain. I used to feel the...

Compassion: it starts with the self

Compassion is so much more than just a kind reaction to someone else’s suffering. It is also an essential skill, one that can be...

Ubuntu: I am, because we are

In South Africa there is a word Ubuntu which means “I am, because we are,” or “I am because of you.” It speaks of a “oneness” and an...

Beat the bug: immune system boosters

Spring is in the air but unfortunately this year so is a nasty, potentially lethal virus. Apart from self-isolating and washing your...

The joy of a mediocre life

When I was growing up, I was taught to reach for the stars. That to achieve at life was to be at the top of the game, the boss, earning...

I am not a vegan

Shhh! Make sure you whisper this and don’t tell anyone: I am not a vegan. Perhaps even more shockingly to admit, I’m not even a vegetarian.

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