The Power of Your Breath: Simple Ways to Calm or Energise Yourself Breathwork has gained a lot of attention in the last few years. For good reason - our breath is one of the simplest yet most powerful tools we have for managing how we feel — it’s always with us, and it can quickly shift our physiology and our state of mind. I have used various breathwork practices regularly oner the last 5 years or so. Becoming aware of the power it has to affect my physiology and emotional s

In today’s fast paced world, it’s easy to feel swept up by stress, comparison, and the constant chase for “more.” Ancient wisdom offers a different path — one of calm clarity and inner fulfilment. The teachings of Buddhism, though rooted in traditions thousands of years old, hold profound relevance for modern life. When we integrate these principles into our daily routines, we discover that thriving isn’t about doing more — it’s about being more aware, present, and aligned. 

My simple (and joyful) approach to eating well With so much advice, debate, and new “miracle diets” appearing every week, it can feel almost impossible to know what eating healthily even means anymore. We’re constantly bombarded with rules: don’t eat carbs, eat only carbs, fast, don’t fast, avoid fat, eat more fat…the list goes on. But before I go on, let me say this: I am not a nutritionist. I don’t have formal training in this area. What I do have is years of personal resea

Sleeping Well When You’re a Light Sleeper: What Actually Helps Me I’ve always been a light sleeper. The kind of person who wakes up if someone breathes slightly louder than usual in the next room...almost. Over the years I’ve found a handful of simple habits that genuinely improve the quality of my sleep. They’re personal, not prescriptive, but many of them are backed by solid sleep science. Here’s what makes the biggest difference for me. 1. Get outside early in the morning