Is a smile more or less healing?
‘Each time you smile, you throw a little feel-good party in your brain‘ I read recently in a Psychology Today article by Ronald E. Riggio. He went on to say ‘The act of smiling activates neural messaging that benefits your health and happiness…’ I often
Yoga Blues – what to do when your practice becomes mechanical
“I feel I don’t need to do regular self-practice at the moment” a student was telling me recently. “I think I try to stay mindful and follow my breathing as much as I can. I try to be attuned to what’s going on. I do massively believe in Thich Nhat Hanh&#
May 09, 2017
Authenticity – with or without make-up
‘Your practice is for you alone. It is difficult to hear the soft voice of inner wisdom amidst the cacophony of constant comparisons. It is simply impossible to sense your soul when you are striving to be superior.‘ Aadil Palkhivala. This was the reading in class last week
In the Harbour or out at Sea?
‘A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.’ I read this quote by John A. Shedd in class last week. A lot of discussion was provoked by very few words. As one student said, “there’s a lot in there”. Some of the comments related d
October 07, 2012
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