The Art of Healing

Gee, it is a wonderful thing when you start your day with a lovely message from someone who says they like what you’re doing. It makes you feel that it is all really worth it. I remember hearing Bob Brown speak a few years back, and when asked what o

Albert Schweitzer, a German physician and Nobel Peace Prize winner, had it right when he said, “Happiness is the only thing that multiplies when you share it.” As it turns out, plenty of research backs up this idea that sharing good news contributes

The research, recently published in the British Journal of Psychiatry from a team at the University of Bath with international colleagues, analysed survey results from 385 caregivers of children aged 6-16 both in the U.K. and Portugal. Individuals co

According to the study conducted in the U.S., when people trust each other more, they feel more connected and care for each other more, which contributes to lower infection rates and fewer deaths from COVID. For the study, researchers Christos Makrid

Before we reveal the results, don’t take them as a sign that you should be avoiding any fruit or vegetables altogether - even the ones considered ‘dirty.’ Given research like this study out of the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, which foun

Longer life expectancy and the associated neurodegenerative changes that accompany it, raise the prospect of dementia, with around 1 in 10 people over the age of 65 affected in the developed world. As people age, their sleep patterns change, with aft

When placed in the context of the human body, consumption of these beverages has been linked to improper beating of the heart, cardiomyopathy (disease of the heart muscle which makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood), increased blood pressure

Art exists wherever a person has something to say, and chooses to say it by creating a story or other experience. Amazingly, we all do this unthinkingly. We all comfort our loved ones by telling them about similar experiences we went through. We all

You are lying down in bed but there is a creeping, tingling, pulling sensation in your legs, which gives you a strong, uncontrollable urge to move your legs. In fact, it feels likes bugs are crawling in your legs. Goodbye, sleepytime. Welcome to rest

“There have been times when clients tell you stories… [about] everything from domestic violence to elder abuse,” Healy said. “You just don’t really know how to deal with those things.” Healy’s experience is far from unique, which is why a new program

• 64% of Australians have experienced one or more new sleep challenges since the start of the pandemic • 68% of Australians say they use their phone in bed, with 33% stating they check their phone just before they go to sleep • Only one-third (33%) o

However, not all snacks are created equal. there are those that can rile you up and keep you from reaching high-quality sleep (sugary sweets and junk foods), while others contain just the nutrients you need for a deeper snooze. Below are a few expert

The truth is there’s a reason we don’t let go of what no longer serves us, and it’s not because no one ever told us to. Its because we like our patterns, habits, and the familiar neuroplastic grooves of our ‘addiction’. There’s a certain kind of powe

I conceptualise anxiety as a continuum. We all experience different levels of anxiety. This is due to factors such as genetic makeup, temperament, family history, brain functioning and neurochemistry, personal experiences, and the interplay across th

The book was first published in 1939 with the title The Eye of Revelation: The Ancient Tibetan Rites of Rejuvenation, and then revised in 1946. It was re-released with its latest title in 1985, after which it quickly became an international bestselle

In the following years, in my effort to heal childhood trauma, I tried various somatic therapies as well as meditation and movement practices. My ability to observe my body and my experience improved greatly. I discovered the complexities of this bod

Two years ago I was spending a season in the small beach town of San Pancho, Mexico, with my husband and young son. I started collecting seeds, unusual found objects, bones, searching for inspiration as I could feel my desire for a project arising. I

2018, Nusa Lembongan One day we had a group discussion about yoga philosophy. The other yogis seemed friendly enough but I closed off. I felt a great need to protect myself. The past few months had made me recoil from others. I had deleted all of my

MAKES ABOUT 1.5 LITRES (51 FL OZ/6 CUPS) INFUSE FOR 4 MINUTES 5 cm piece ginger (fresh or dried)5 black peppercorns4 cinnamon sticks1 tablespoon coriander seeds5 cloves2 tablespoons star anise1 tablespoon honey1.5 litres (6 cups) water Heat the wat

When we hear the word “stillness” we immediately think of it as the opposite of movement - but stillness is something quite different altogether. Stillness is an energetic quality of being. It is naturally present in the heart of every human being. T