Today is the Winter Solstice here in the northern hemisphere. It’s also known as Midwinter, which combined with a new moon shortly after, makes it an extra-dark(est) night of the year! Solstice literally means, stands still. A timeless moment once a year when the sun retreats into what seems like…

On the whole, let’s say for the majority of us, the sun makes us happy, doesn’t it? In the summer, we’re full of energy, wandering around in our flip flops and vests, enjoying the light evenings, admiring gardens and drinking aperitivos in outdoor cafes. But then October 31st hits and…

It’s estimated that almost 50% of women in the UK are in menopause. That’s a huge number of the population going through a big life transition. For some women, it can be debilitating, for others, less so. If you’re confused by what that actually means, so was I. That’s likely…

Dutch motivational speaker and extreme athlete Wim Hof has done wonders for bringing the beneficial effects of cold water and Breathwork to the masses. And what’s great is that he’s encouraged more men into the wellbeing space — one historically dominated by women. But he’s not everyone’s cup of tea…

The simple act of a seed floating up into the air can reveal all the wonders of the Universe, so describes William Blake in his beautiful poem ‘Auguries of Innocence’. Blake believed that true life discovery and knowledge could be found in the everyday, where all the world can be…

I just want to say before I begin, that I like to talk about menopause and about how I’m feeling at this mid-point in my life (well, here’s hoping at 52!), but it’s my own personal experience and the observations I’ve had with clients as a breath coach and Shinrin-yoku…

It’s estimated that almost 50% of women in the UK are in, or approaching, menopause. That’s a huge number of the population going through a big life transition and as I’m one of those women, as well as a breath coach, it seemed only natural that I start looking under…

Identity is an elusive concept. How often do you ever stop to consider Who am I? Try for a moment to really focus on this question. Try asking it once, and then again, and again. What answers arise? Are you your name? Are you your job description? Perhaps you might…

In Japan, nature has long been revered. Shinto remains a key faith in the country, Trees and nature are central to Shinto, which holds the belief that spirits inhabit trees that reach one hundred years of age. Yet by the 1980’s spending time in nature had reached unprecedented lows in…