So, the 'chattering monkeys' as they are known! Even in the days of Pattanjali writing the Yoga Sutras over 2000 years ago, the problems of the mind were evident. Flip forward 2000 years to what we live like today and I think Pattanjali and the ancient Gurus might have spontaneously combusted at the stress we put ourselves under! In Pattanjali's texts these interrupting thoughts were called 'fluctuations of the mind', appearing like gentle ripples on a calm, flat pool. Nowada

Hard to stop sometimes in these busy, modern lives of ours, isn't it? This on its own brings guilt trips and stress...but are we just making excuses to keep the momentum going? Maybe we're a little afraid of stopping for fear of what might be waiting there? Are you already considering moving on from this Blog (please don't yet!), other things invading your thoughts with 'URGENT' written boldly above them? They may be needing your attention, but so do You! So, if you can... st

I came across this little guy in my garden today and stood to watch him for a few moments. He flew from one flower to the next and back again, as if he couldn't make up his mind, a little like a kid in a sweet shop! The choice seemed too much almost for him and he was definitely looking tipsy as he flew away - I should think he went straight home to sleep it off! The sound of all the bees buzzing in their happy state was quite mesmeric and drew me in, making me feel almost dr

Like many of you, I was very excited last week to see Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe back together...long lost 'Friends' returning to our living rooms! They seemed to just slip naturally back into place on the couch, all the years just fading away. Yes sure, after 17 years there was a slight difference in appearances, but it was actually quite comforting to see! It made me think of anxiously preparing for a school reunion not long ago. The thought of walking

As I decided on this week's theme for our Charity Pop Up classes, it became a self-fulfilling prophesy, in causing me Angst! Yogis amongst you will know of the Kleshas, the 5 elements of personality that cause us all Dukha = to suffer. For those who don't know them they are; 1. Avidya = Misconception, which stops us seeing clearly 2. Asmita = Ego, which causes us to make wrong judgements. 3. Raga = Desires and habitual patterns of self indulgence. 4. Dvesha = Avoidance of or

Friday found us yet again at our finale of another Pop Up for Charity. This week has been all about Forces of Nature which brought to mind one of the most powerful experiences I have had - the day we went out on an ethereally beautiful grey, misty morning on a little boat off Vancouver Island and this happened...... Apologies for the dodgy camera work, my hands were shaking from the adrenalin of seeing these wonderful creatures just a few yards away! We counted 21 Orcas! Natu