You’ve probably been told that you should keep active more than a thousand times over – so many times, in fact, that it can become a bit of a meaningless phrase. We know we should keep active, but we never think too much on the ‘why’. What does physical activity really do for us? Well,…
“Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go” – Unknown. Autumn is a glorious time of the year. It marks the start of the time to go inward again and carve out periods of stillness, reflection and rest for the the mind and body. The chill in the air reminds us to…
It’s simple and healthy plus it’s ‘free from’ (gluten, wheat, dairy and sugar free). Butternut Squash Spaghetti with Lemon and Tarragon Dressing Serves 2 30g cashews 50g macadamia nuts 30g tarragon 1 lemon 1 tbsp olive oil 100ml water salt and pepper 450g butternut squash Directions Add the cashew and macadamia nuts to a food…
I would love you to take a moment and stop all that you are doing and pay full attention to your breathing… Is your breath shallow or deep? Does your stomach expand and contract? Do your shoulders stay still or rise up? Does your breath relax you? I ask these questions as breathing is one…
My recent blogs have raised the concern of the impact of digital devices on us and our children’s emotional health (Why a Digital Detox? & Digital Detox for Kids). Now we are drawing everything together and offering you and your family 10 top tips on how to kick technology addiction, overload and overwhelm. The guidance…
Boundaries and how to set them are a hot topic! It’s an area that I, Dr Claire Maguire, see appear time after time when working with people and it’s an area that is often difficult to do well. What is a boundary and why do we need them? Ultimately a boundary is something to keep…
Summer is here! A time when the mind turns to holidays. Now you may have already been on holiday or you may be planning a holiday but what I wish to turn our focus to this week is the feeling when you return from a wonderful break away from your everyday life. In particular, the…
Do as I say, not as I do? Parenting in the digital age. Reflecting on our own use of social media and digital devices can be an interesting activity for parents and can be a key part of the boundary setting procedure within the home. Being conscious to how electronic devices and social media are…
So last week we shared a video talking about the power of chanting, and how incorporating this practice into your wellness regime can offer so many rewards… This week, Claire would like to share with you one of her favourite mantras, and good news…it’s super simple to remember! This special mantra can help you to…
“The knower of the mystery of sound knows the mystery of the whole universe…” – Inayat Khan. Where do you stand on the chanting front? Are you happy to chant loud and proud in a yoga class…or does the thought of doing so make you ache with self-consciousness? Whatever your stance on this powerful tool, you…
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