meditation

Mindfulness arose across many cultures. Modern science is revealing how this ancient practice affects body and mind. Mindfulness is very much on trend, and this isn’t just in yoga studios or meditation classes. From CEOs to sport stars, everyone knows the value of mindfulness, even if they are not sure what it is or how […]

Tea ceremony is more than a ritual. Explore how Gong Fu Cha calms the nervous system, shifts brain states and brings you into the present.

Lolita Walters explores Nyepi, Bali’s sacred Day of Silence and what this island-wide pause can teach us about rest, stillness and renewal.

To start meditating, all you need is a comfortable seat, a dedicated period of time (anywhere from a few minutes to 20 minutes is ideal), and the willingness to be present to your experience. “You can come with any attitude you have: skepticism, curiosity or enjoyment,” guides Lorin Roche in his book Meditation Made Easy. […]

From the benefits of pets, meditation and laughter, we look at some interesting slices of life which may just help your mind and overall health!

Disappointment is part of being alive and by its nature disappointment is not a pleasure, but if you approach it in the right way it can be a useful part of your journey.

Nourish and rejuvenate your ojas with this restorative home yoga practice.

Discover the true unbound and unconditional love of Metta meditation, a 2500-year-old Buddhist practice. Metta has the power to permeate and transform hearts and minds and forms a peaceful weapon against ill thoughts and feelings. 

By using mindfulness to awaken to each moment — even the harder ones — we can extract the greatest amount of joy from life.

Invoking a goddess in your yoga practice is a long-lived tradition in yogic and tantric practices. We reveal how to invite the Divine Feminine into your practice.

Nestled in the lush tropical hinterland is the Byron Yoga Retreat Centre, the perfect place to enjoy your next yoga retreat.

A naturopath-approved list of morning practices that you could weave into your daily routine to help you feel and function your best.