Yoga nidra – what do people think? (2024 update)

Why do people try yoga nidra? And what are the benefits they find? I look at online conversations because I’m nosy but also to help shape my (your) offerings.

It’s mental health awareness week

It’s mental health awareness week, and this year’s theme is movement, a topic close to my heart as I’m sure … More

What does mindfulness have to do with health engagement?

I recently read “The Mindful Body” by Ellen Langer, which I picked up because of my interest in the mind–body … More

Can behavioural science help me hack self-care?

In my day job, I’m used to looking at other people’s health behaviours and dissecting what the challenges are and … More

Can I be into yoga without the supernatural crap?

The yoga world is obsessed with the supernatural, beyond things that are part of its actual heritage. But how much does this contribute to the rejection of science and medicine?

For Christmas this year, I got Covid-19

Yes, I’m one of the hundreds of thousands of people who recently tested positive for Covid-19 (presumably Omicron variant). It’s … More

Is yoga guilty of perpetuating the ‘natural is best’ fallacy? Am I?

In the yoga world, we have a tendency to prefer and promote a preference for all things natural. Herbal remedies. … More

Burned out? Try yoga

Working from home over the past 18 months has brought some challenges, especially in maintaining work–life balance. Could yoga help tackle stress and burnout and keep us productive and full of brilliant ideas?

Meditation/yoga/other mind–body practice is not for me, and other such myths

What is the comment that most yoga teachers hear when they talk about the benefits of yoga? Oh, yoga is … More

Geeky wellbeing favourites: June

The June issue of the mind–body adventure was shipped last week, and yes, it features two cats. Subscribe now and … More

What having a vitamin B12 deficiency taught me about behavioural science

I’ve never really been a supplement person. I know many people are, religiously taking their multivitamin every day, maybe their … More

Yoga and mhealth – the perfect recipe for health empowerment?

Digital health can be a beautiful way to deliver the tools we all need to take a more active role in our health and wellbeing. So what happens when you combine it with yoga practices? The perfect recipe for self-care and empowerment, apparently.

Geeky wellbeing favourites: May

The first issue of the mind–body adventure is now out. Subscribe and get it straight into your inbox every month.

Yoga, self-compassion and being a better friend to yourself

What is the most overused, overdiscussed topic in yoga philosophy? It’s ahimsa. It’s doing no harm. It’s compassion and kindness. It’s self-compassion and being a better friend to yourself.