Life coaches are dime-a-dozen these days, so how do you find the right coach for you? Investing in life coaching is a big decision and you want to get it right! Here are 8 qualities to look for in a coach: 1. They are passionate Passion is a word that gets thrown around a lot…
Sahasrara, also know as the crown chakra, is the final energy centre we will explore in this series. Located at the crown of the head, this chakra is the seat of higher consciousness, connecting you to something ‘bigger’ than yourself. You may call it Source, the Divine, God, The Universe, or something else altogether. Before…
In our busy lives, it’s easy to get caught up in a constant cycle of doing. Continuously moving from one task to another we are, more often than not, on autopilot. Sadly, this lack of awareness is having a huge negative impact on an individual and global level. When we don’t make space to feel, reflect…
It took me five years to sing in front of my husband. Five whole years to get over my fear of singing in front of the human being I love and trust more than anyone else on Earth. Not only did I have an intense aversion to singing; I was scared to express myself and…
Before diving in to this post about the heart chakra, you may find it helpful to read my Introduction to the Chakras and posts about the first, second and third chakras. Located in the centre of the chest, the fourth chakra is the ‘bridge’ between the lower chakras which represent our place in the physical…
Before diving into this piece, I suggest reading my Introduction to the Chakras and posts about the first and second chakras. The third chakra, known as the solar plexus chakra or manipura, is yellow in colour and located around the area of the stomach. It is responsible for looking after the health of the stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen,…
I suggest reading my Introduction to the Chakras and post about the first chakra before diving into this article! The second chakra (aka. sacral chakra or svadisthana in Sanskrit), is orange in colour and located just below the navel. The second chakra is responsible for looking after the health of the body parts located in this…
If you feel stuck, scattered, burnt out or disconnected, chances are, your root chakra could use a tune-up. Keep reading to find out how to activate the first chakra. (not sure what a chakra is? Check out my Introduction to the Chakras.) Located at the very base of your spine, the first chakra (also known as…
I was introduced to the chakras many years ago in a yoga class. I was intrigued by the idea that your energy, vibration or frequency is just as important as what you experience physically or emotionally. But I have to admit, it took time and a leap of faith to wrap my rational mind around this…
Technological, scientific and economic advancements have given us so many benefits, such as longer life span, reduced incidence of disease, the ability to travel almost anywhere and learn about anything. Yet those same advancements have increased our pace of life and made modern life undeniably stressful. We’ve got your back with Yoga for Modern Life, …
