mindfullness

As mindfulness is defined as non-judgmental awareness of the present moment, and goal setting represents future-focused attainment, I always viewed them as incompatible. It wasn’t until I read some of Dr Alan Wallace’s research that I was able to reconcile the two. Alan is an author and western expert on Tibetan Buddhism and teaches that there is great value in wholesome goals and desires. That is, goals and desires that are conducive to positive mental health and overall wellbeing.

How to be Well is an essential handbook for women of all ages who seek to reach and maintain optimum wellness and vitality. The book shows women of all ages how to cultivate resilience and mitigate the detrimental effects that stress can have on our health. The guide is filled with evidence-based advice from Dr Karen Coates, a holistic healthcare professional, and Sharon Kolkka, one of Australia’s leading wellness advisers whose innovative approach to wellbeing shaped the highly successful and transformative programs at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat. Be sure to check out @SimonSchusterAU on Twitter and Facebook.

We all have the same number of hours in the day, but do you make them count? Research shows that if you want to be happy, you should value time, not money.

Taking the time to nurture yourself and prioritise you is paramount to good health. Byron Yoga Centre’s Elise Ottaway shares more about the life-changing experiences the centre offers guests.

In this article, I will enter the waters of wujūd and attempt to unveil what the Sufi concept of being means for our understanding of Saturn.

A simple guide to mindful writing and tips to scheduling mindfulness into your life by ColourHide, known for their vibrant and environmentally-conscious stationery. 

With the pandemic forcing us indoors and causing a kind of collective cabin fever, it’s no wonder that, according to the Black Dog Institute, three quarters of the Australian population said their mental health worsened as a result.

Being magazine chats with John Ogilvie, the owner and founder of Byron Yoga Centre, about embodying mindfulness on and off the yoga mat.