mindfulness

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.

Karen Goldrick shares practical tips on being mindful with your pets to help them feel calmer, more present and deeply connected to you.

Rachel Samson reveals how to find partners with true emotional capacity and cultivate genuine human connection.

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

Whether it’s news, social media, shopping or streaming our favourite shows, smartphones offer us life “on-demand”. But experts think this convenience comes at a hidden cost, diminishing our patience and holding us back from reaching long-term goals.

Do you make decisions based on your gut, or are you more likely to favour cool deliberation? Instinct might be regarded as rationality’s poor cousin, but it can in fact provide valuable information. Learning to listen to your gut may lead to better decision-making and improved quality of life.

Kindness has the power to connect you and liberate you. Here are four simple steps to unlocking the power of kindness in your life.

We contemplate how pratyahara, a form of sense withdrawal, allows us to oscillate between being present with our sensory interactions and withdrawing so we don’t become dominated by them.

Have you ever caught your thoughts drifting elsewhere when exercising? Learn how to find mindfulness in your muscle movements which, in turn, will help you to feel motivation and an appreciation of your body.

Once a pastime of yore, knitting made a resurgence during the peak of the pandemic, and research shows this inexpensive hobby could be the key to mastering mindfulness and better mental health.

It is healthy to contemplate good times ahead. In fact, it makes living in the present that much easier. Discover five ways to create certainty in an uncertain future.