Touch is not only nice. It’s needed. Research supports the theory that touch is necessary for our physical and emotional well being.
Therapeutic touch is recognised as an essential tool for healing; to help relieve pain, depression and anxiety, to bolster patients’ will to live and to help babies grow and thrive.
One special form of touch is the hug. Read More…
It’s the first new moon of 2018 and I’ve decided NOW is the time to clear out my clutter. I have made forays into clearing out and cleaning up before but this time I plan to dig deep and really clear my space.
One of the principles discussed in my training as a Kinesiologist is “What is in your universe (environment) is also within you”. Meaning a cluttered home could indicate; a cluttered mind, an overweight body, inability to live in the present moment and/or not happy with the person you are.
Clearing clutter is an emotional process, but if you follow through when the frustration and overwhelm kicks in, it can be a life changing activity. To help keep me motivated I have done some research into the benefits of clearing clutter so I have something positive to focus on while I work through my “stuff”. I am sharing them here… Read More…
In our busy ‘build up’ season it is extra important to take time to rest (and cool off).
Over the past few years I have come to realise how important it is to schedule rest into an exercise program. Every Ironman training program I have looked at incorporates a rest day every week and a light training recovery week every month. Research in weight training has shown, that on average, people work 7% harder in subsequent sets after they have rested. This means resting effectively, helps to improve your performance.
It occurs to me that the same principle applys in everyday life. There seems to be recognition and admiration for people who work long hours and the ability to “push through” is regarded as a quality to strive for. Read More…
What better place for a tree pose, than an isolated water hole in beautiful Litchfield National park?
Many of us have felt the benefits of a trip out in nature, especially amongst trees and plants. These short trips have come to be called “forest bathing”, and it is often considered as being similar to natural aromatherapy.
After a forest (or in our case bush) bathing trip whether a day trip or longer camping trip you know you feel better, but do you know why? Read More…
