This month I am continuing with the moral and ethical guidelines (Yamas and Niyamas) yogis follow from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. We looked at Ahimsa in December, which means to treat yourself… Read More »The Yoga Series: On Honesty
Happy Mother’s Day! This week has been all about sharing birth stories of all varieties – celebrating that we have the freedom of choice here… Read More »The Home Birth
Today I am continuing to share birth stories in the run up to Mother’s Day – so for this one, I’d say grab a cup… Read More »The One That Came Early
In a continued celebration of motherhood, today I’m sharing a birth story from my friend Nicola. I can totally relate to so many aspects of… Read More »An Appreciation for Gas and Air
There is no doubt that giving brith is a life changing event. Whatever the outcome, and however birth unfolds, I believe that each birth is unique and… Read More »The Birth That Didn’t Go To Plan
Watching friends struggle with infertility, miscarriage and the pain of IVF is without a doubt heartbreaking. It’s impossible not to feel a little guilty that… Read More »Would you consider being a surrogate?
All too often when we eat out as a family it becomes a race to be done. We need the food to come quickly or… Read More »Lose Track of Time at L’Osteria del Tempo Perso
Back in the day a date used to involve dinner out, drinks and talking into the night. Now on the rare occasion we get out,… Read More »Is there a Secret to a Good Date?
The honest truth? I’m worried about looking ‘old’. Although I can hear all those mantras about ‘growing old with grace’ – I’m just not ready… Read More »Beating Ageing without Botox
Yes, children can practice Mindfulness. Firstly let me describe the differences between mindfulness and meditation. Mindfulness is being completely present in that moment. Often we… Read More »Cultivating Mindfulness in Children