Photo by Artem Kovalev on Unsplash What does self care mean to you? It is different for everyone. It’s what you do to look after yourself knowing what works for you or trying something to see if it enhances your physical, mental, emotional or wellbeing. It may be something you do by yourself or with … Continue Reading
Month: July 2021
Be playful
Photo by Robert Collins on Unsplash As parents of wee ones know well, date nights can be very hard to come by. Hubby and I have not yet managed to go out on an evening without Bub but we do try to watch a movie at home together whenever we can. It’s an important time … Continue Reading
Barefoot date nights
Photo by Ksenia Gord on Unsplash We know that wellbeing can mean good physical health, a sound mind, self esteem and having a social life. Financial wellbeing is also important as it affects your sense of security, hope for the future and what you can afford including holidays. Along with most of Australia, I‘m a … Continue Reading
Home
Photo by Tyler Nix on Unsplash I was in beautiful Byron Bay earlier in the year (when we could travel) I thought about the airport being a place where we all think about ‘coming home’ and what that means for us all. The last scene in the movie ‘Love Actually’ captures it really well. I … Continue Reading
Through thick and thin
Photo by ali elliott on Unsplash It’s tough being in relationship with someone, even if it’s the one you love. Inevitably there will be ups and downs in life and this is why the marriage vows emphasise being there for each other in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer. In a relationship workshop … Continue Reading
Know your love language
Photo by Hannah Wright on Unsplash As you plan your wedding, try a love language quiz together. The 5 love languages are the ways we give and receive love, which are easy to remember as the 5 Ts: (physical) Touch, Talk (words of affirmation), Token (gifts), (quality) Time and Task (acts of service). You may … Continue Reading
Ice bath, anyone?
Photo by Lubomirkin on Unsplash Have you heard of the Wim Hof Breathing Method? It’s really taken off, especially for men. It incorporates yogic breathing, mindful movement but its signature feature is ice baths. There’s a good long read about a workshop in Melbourne that’s popular with tradies. I‘m so glad there’s a way for … Continue Reading
How to ‘quiet the mind’
Photo by Lesly Juarez on Unsplash A book challenge from my friend on Facebook has been thought provoking for me all week. There are several books which have been seminal for me in terms of learning and teaching yoga and meditation. One work of art I’ve come across that I have previously included in my … Continue Reading
Yoga with Bub
Photo by Ana Tablas on Unsplash A part of my morning routine is doing a few sun salutations with Bub watching on as he plays with his blocks. It delights me to see him light up as he watches me yoga. He giggles when I move into cobra from downward facing dog and I stick … Continue Reading