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In this great deco by journalist and film maker, Shannon Harvey goes on a year’s journey to find out the physical and mental health benefits of mindfulness. It’s a great story with lots of very interesting information as she interviews some of the biggest names in the game. If you haven’t had a chance yet …

Leunig has an amazing capacity to capture complex ideas in an easily understood manner. This is one of the Curly-Pyjama Letters that I love the best and have just copied out here. I recommend the rest of the letters to you too! (From Mr. Curly to Vasco Pyjama) Dear Vasco, In response to your question, …

Meditation is profound but should not be too serious. Be passionate but do not push too hard.  Choose to enjoy each meditation rather than making it a rigid discipline. Choose to see the benefits in each meditation even if it is uncomfortable or you are feeling restless, impatient or bored. ‘Forget yourself!’ Relax the doer …

There are many different approaches to sitting in meditation – and the good news is that there is no right or wrong way with two exceptions. You should be able to sit with an upright spine and you should be comfortable. Some people find full or half lotus the most comfortable sitting position in which …

The response to the 8 week online meditation classes has been wonderful – thank you to everyone who has shown interest. The current classes are full and I am now announcing new dates for classes commencing in June. The next evening class will commence on Monday 6 July from 7pm – 8.30pm and will run …

If you’re interested in the science behind meditation and the potential positive impacts of meditating, you might be interested in checking out these web pages: Centre for Healthy Minds Mind and Life Institute National Centre for Complementary and Integrative Health And the Dalai Lama has a wonderful web page – www.joinaforce4good.org – that is well worth a …

There is no doubt that we are in challenging times, in our society and globally. As we try to achieve balance by staying safe and calm, it’s important that we focus on both our minds and our bodies. Regular exercise is crucial for maintaining a calm nervous system, especially if we can achieve that while …