If you practice yoga, you’ve likely heard of chakras. These whirling vortexes of energy are a very popular part of yogic subtle anatomy. But have you heard of nadis? These equally important aspects of the subtle body don’t seem to get quite as much recognition. The word nadi literally translates to “flowing water” or “river.” […]
People are being urged to be on alert for tick bites, following the diagnosis for the first time in England of a rare illness. Public Health England (PHE) says the risk to the public is “very low”, but it’s important to be “tick aware” when enjoying green spaces this summer. Babesiosis is caused by a […]
More than two million people shielding against coronavirus in most of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland can now leave their home and return to work. Vulnerable people were advised in March to stay at home, or shield, to avoid contracting Covid-19. In Wales the advice stays in place until 16 August. But Macmillan Cancer Support […]
As your running distance increases, so does your need for hydration. That’s why many runners turn to hydration packs (otherwise known as endurance packs) and hydration vests to keep water close at hand, without the need to grip onto a bottle while they’re racking up miles. Hydration packs typically look like a slim backpack, while […]
I ordered some of the new Gucci Poudre De Beaute Eclat Soleil Bronzing Powders ($ 62 each for 12 g/0.42 oz available at Sephora) recently and have fallen completely in love with them! There are currently five shades available and I decided to try the lightest three options Shades 01, 02 and 03. These Gucci […]
Metta meditation was first taught by the Buddha over 2,000 years ago. Originally called Metta Bhavana which is Pali (an ancient Indian language), Metta means kindness, love, active goodwill, or friendliness – hence, the common name of loving-kindness – and bhavana means cultivation or development. The world needs more love and kindness. Metta meditation helps […]
This is it. We are now, give or take, at the absolute limit of how much we can reopen society without a resurgence of coronavirus. This realisation at the heart of government is about more than delaying the opening of bowling alleys, it will define our lives for months to come – and probably until […]
It’s common to meet a morning person—maybe you are one—but it’s incredibly rare to meet a Monday morning person. Why? Because, in my humble opinion, Monday mornings are a universally disliked time of the week. Even if you don’t typically return to work on Mondays, it’s not unusual to describe another day as your “Monday,” […]