What are the colours of the chakras? Each of yoga’s seven chakra energy centres is associated with a specific colour, which is said to symbolize the different aspects of our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being: Root – Red for grounding, stability, security, our foundation here in our earthly realm Sacral – Orange representing passion, creativity, …
I am not a natural gardener. A while ago I discovered someone in Melbourne who had been off the grid & self-sufficient for 15+ years & I felt inspired. If they could do it in the middle of a city maybe I could too in the Vale of Evesham. We live in a rented house, …
I’ve never won anything before – unless a Sheena Easton LP counts? So I was surprised last month to be nominated in a local community & business awards ceremony & went along to support Katie’s work as I love her vision for Evesham. It was a wonderful evening: I had no idea there were so …
The number 108 is known as a sacred number. It is considered the most auspicious of numbers & been revered thousands of years in many spiritual traditions. According to Buddhism there are 108 defilements, 108 earthly temptations, prayer beads have 108 mala beads. The Buddha has 108 names & 108 lamps devoted to him. Most …
I haven’t always taught yoga. After the usual year of waitressing & bar work to fund the obligatory post-uni trip around the world, it was time to get a proper job & I as lucky enough to be offered a Grad-trainee opportunity with New Look working down in Weymouth. We worked hard & we played …
For many of us by the time we get to our menopause, we have been so used to putting everyone, everything, every commitment, obligation & circumstance first that we arrive at the menopause feeling lost & adrift. With no idea how to make ourselves a priority. And yet no-one else is going to do it …
Last Monday was the Spring Equinox, when daylight & night time is practically equal in length. The following day was the new Moon in Aries, the start of the Astrological & energetic new year. A time of renewal, rebirth, new beginnings, opportunities & possibilities. Last night I was reflecting on how I have felt & …
How can working with your chakras help you during your menopause journey? Our chakras can be knocked out of kilter by life’s events, abuse, trauma, sickness, the stresses of modern living, even the menopause but when the chakras are balanced in homeostasis, they function at their optimum, optimally, creating a profound sense of peace & …
I am so excited about the upcoming menopause offerings. On Monday it’s the Spring Equinox. The equinox marks the twice yearly event when day & night are almost equal in length across all latitudes. It is the beginning of the energetic year & as such marks new beginnings, opportunities & possibilities. So we’ll be bringing …
Many women experience meno-rage & increased irritability during the menopause. Not only are hormonal levels fluctuating so dramatically that your body is in physiological & chemical stress, which activates the SNS, your fight or flight response, your ANS is all out of whack. This makes stress levels more exaggerated & stress exaggerates menopause symptoms. Layer …
