Blogs

  • The Lives I’ve Lived (Ongoing!)

    People keep asking me how I fill my time now I’m not running a cafe, and it’s hard to describe just how much I have in my life that I am now so grateful I’m able to get on and do. Something that’s picked up momentum recently is writing. I’ve always been a writer, since… Read more

  • A-Z of Ancient Wellbeing Practices, Part 4 (Final Part)

    A-Z of Ancient Wellbeing Practices, Part 4 (Final Part)

    This week I’m covering letters T-Z T is for Tuina and Toxins Tuina, or tui na (pronounced ‘twee-nah’) is a Traditional Chinese Medicine massage practice that is believed to be the oldest bodywork system, recorded in the Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine from 2300B.C.. I started training in Tuina alongside acupressure, Five Element Theory,… Read more

  • A-Z of Ancient Wellbeing – Part 3

    This blog covers the letters O-S. O is for Orifices and Organs You might notice when you’re run down and over tired (which puts strain on your vital energy, emanating from the kidneys), that you get earache or blocked ears. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the health of your internal organs is associated with the orifices… Read more

  • A-Z of Wellbeing – Part 2

    This is the second part of my treasury of natural healing practices. This week it’s H-N. H is for Healing, Hands and Heat Helping people to heal is my passion. Not only is it possible to heal yourself, in my opinion it’s deeper and longer lasting than what someone else can do for you. I… Read more

  • A-Z of Ancient, Holistic and Traditional Wellbeing Practices (Part 1)

    There are a huge number of authentically helpful wellbeing techniques and theories that have been passed down from teacher (or guru) to student since ancient times. These practices and ideas can be overwhelming and feel mystifying at times, so I’ve put together an A-Z to help explain some of them. Over the next four weeks… Read more

  • Simple Steps to Zen

    Simple Steps to Zen

    How do you go from overthinking, letting every problem affect you, and feeling overwhelmed by how chaotic everything is, to restoring balance and calm to your life? The answers are more simple and straightforward than you might think, and have been available to anyone who is prepared to put in a bit of positive practice… Read more