Journal
The Vedic Conversation - Introduction
The Vedic Conversation - We'll each tell a personal story and then come together for a conversation where we tease out the meaning and significance of the Vedic lessons that lie behind each experience. And we invite you, the viewer, to share your stories. In each episode we offer a takeaway, something practical you can do in your life and share back with us for future episodes.
Five Fundamentals to Crack Corona Crotchetiness
We’ve put together our five fundamentals to crack your corona crotchetiness and reframe the way you think about our current situation but also fantastic fundamentals to take you through this and beyond into the “new normal”.
World Sleep Day - The Power of Sleep
Friday 13th March 2020 is World Sleep Day. Research shows that at least 2 billion people suffer with insomnia. With so many affected by this global lack of sleep crisis, why is it not being taken more seriously?
A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation – The What, The Why and The How
I’ve put together a beginners guide covering the what, the why and the how of meditation, answering some of the questions I get asked all the time.
Buddhism - The Vedic Connection
I recently went to see the Buddhist exhibition at the British Library. This broad ranging exhibition about Buddhism gave me the opportunity to explore the origins of this religion, and in particular to find if there was reference to its Vedic heritage.
Podcast Interview: The Benefits of Vedic Meditation for Health
I was invited by Leanne Spencer Owner and Founder of Bodyshot Performance, to be interviewed for their Podcast. They were keen to hear more about Vedic Meditations benefits for your overall health and wellbeing.
7 Meditation Myths Debunked
Over the 50 years I have been meditating I have come across many Meditation Myths, here are some of my favourite Meditation Myths debunked.
Presenteeism in the Workplace - The Accelerating Trend
Presenteeism: the practice of persistently working longer hours, working when ill and taking fewer holidays. The relatively recently classified condition of presenteeism has been around for a long time.
Weekend Meditation Retreat Deans Court, Dorset
Make time for a few days of deep rest and purification on our Autumn Rounding Retreat - a great opportunity to invest in your own wellness and state of consciousness.
What is stress and how do we handle it?
One of the most effective ways to treat stress is to meditate. Taking time out twice a day to disconnect from everything going on around us gives us the opportunity to rest deeply and release stress.
Sleep and the Workplace
The positive impact of regular amounts of good sleep will result in increased productivity, less absenteeism and sick days, and greater job satisfaction and loyalty.
Waking Up Anxious
Do you find it difficult to get to sleep and stay asleep? Waking in the night with a ‘tumble dryer’ of thoughts swirling around and getting up feeling anxious? You’re not alone this is very common.
International Women’s Day #BalanceforBetter
One of the fascinating fundamental aspects of Vedic Meditation is having the opportunity to rebalance daily - to take twenty minutes to recalibrate.
Happiness and fulfilment
With the beginning of the year now behind us many people will be struggling to implement their intentions to change or add something to their lives, to improve and find happiness.
Work is no longer a place you go to, it’s a thing you do
How often have you felt during your working day that you are on a never ending carousel, with little time to pause and reflect, constantly rushing to fulfil demands and targets and feeling you are never giving your best?
Fearful times or an opportunity to evolve?
We live in tumultuous times, politically, socially, environmentally and sometimes it seems that the pressure to thrive, let alone survive, is very hard.
Meditation : An alternative to ghost gym memberships.
The digital tills will be ringing with the purchase of gym memberships and snazzy kit but research shows a fraction of these get used.
Ground Control to Major Tom : ‘It’s ok to give yourself permission to meditate’
By taking time out to look after yourself you are investing in your ability to help others. Relationships improve so that there is less friction, more adaptability and understanding.
Christmas crazy and New Year new you
As I write this a couple of days before the darkest day of the year, Friday 21 December, sometimes known as the winter solstice or midwinter, I am increasingly aware of a deep feeling of helplessness and vulnerability around me.
What to Expect from an Introductory Talk on Vedic Meditation
Introductory Talks are relaxed and highly informative, this is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have and to learn more about Vedic Meditation.