Newsletter article#20 Bach Flower Remedies: What They Are and How They Can Support Emotional Wellbeing Sometimes you know exactly what is bothering you. You might be frustrated, worried, overwhelmed, impatient or lacking confidence. Other times, you simply feel out of balance without being able to put your finger on why. Bach Flower Remedies are a complementary wellbeing practice that focuses on these emotional states. Developed by English physician Dr Edward Bach in the 1930s, the Bach...

New Video on Patreon #1 Breathe Away Stress - A 10-Minute Release Breathe Away Stress Sometimes a few minutes of focused breathing can make a noticeable difference when your mind feels busy and your body is carrying tension. In this 10-minute practice, we begin with an even 4-count inhale and exhale, gradually increase the pace, and finish with a short breath hold. The changing rhythm gives you something simple to focus on while helping you step away from the usual pattern of stress and...

Newsletter article #19 The Science of Sighing: Why That Deep Breath Actually Helps Most of us sigh without thinking about it. You might sigh after a stressful phone call, when you sit down after a long day, when you’re frustrated, or simply when you’ve been concentrating for a while. Sometimes you don’t even realise you’ve done it. Interestingly, sighing is a normal part of how the respiratory system works. Your brain actually generates spontaneous sighs throughout the day, and they serve a...