Monthly Archives: July 2019

“My hamstrings are so tight” is an oft voiced complaint from many yoga practitioners.  This comment is frequently heard when a student goes into a forward bend – sometimes with the expectation of wanting to touch their toes or the memory of formerly being able to touch their toes - and tight hamstrings means that…

A big challenge with personal growth and wellbeing is excessive thinking, especially negative thoughts and being “distracted by a manic unsettled mind.” When you do not consciously focus your mind on something specific, it will space travel   wandering here and there dragging you along with it and sapping you of mental and physical  energy…

Probiotics are good for your gut health, right?  That’s what we have been led to believe by marketers (me included as I bought probiotic supplements a few days ago because I don’t eat cultured or fermented foods on a regular basis). According to the hype,  the key to your health, both mental and physical, are…

We arrive at the Dorlin Jetty and as we wait for the boats to come to take us across to the island, I look across the calm, moving stillness of the loch at Eilean Shona island. I see trees and lush green vegetation and a house nestled amongst the trees with a stunning view of…