The law of attraction works by ‘attracting’ positive energy through knowing exactly what you want, and believing in it, almost as if you already have it. One of the best ways to train the mind into believing is through affirmations. Read on for 10 simple law of attraction affirmations to help you manifest the life of your dreams. …
How to find your mantra
Let’s talk about OM. Believed by yogis to be the very first sound of creation, it resonates throughout yoga studios across the land and is the trademark sound of yoga that also happens to be a lovely-looking symbol. Amen to that, sister! Oh wait, let’s also talk about Amen… Amen is a word that came to English from Latin, which …
Self care for your inner critic
Your self-beliefs are either the secret sauce or a recipe for disaster. If yours are a little negative try these three steps to strengthen your sense of self and silence that inner critic. 1. Raise Awareness The first thing to become aware of, is what your limiting beliefs ARE – remember, our beliefs tend to run the show subconsciously – …
Yoga nidra and savasana
Savasana is the relaxation at the end of a yoga practice. It is the ultimate yoga pose. But not everyone has heard of yoga nidra, a psychedelic meditation which taps deep into the unconscious to draw up the goods from below. Yoga nidra is a very simple practice and is essentially a guided hypnosis filled with visualisations. It’s said to …
Uplift: meditative sculpture
Tom Lawton on the creative process behind Uplift, a meditative, moving sculpture inspired by spirals. Why Uplift? I wanted to create something beautiful that encouraged a meditative state of mind. Something transfixing that stops me from thinking altogether… in the same way I experience tranquillity when I’m in nature. Watching ripples, leaves or birds. Natural patterns. But not just beautiful …
Why it’s time we talk about men’s mental health
Male depression is a big topic in the world of mental health. It’s complicated and delicate, not only because of the usual factors like stigma or the way men historically have been taught to repress their feelings, but because it can present in ways that are hard to spot. Men may not be any less emotional than women, but as …