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What is Huachuma, the San Pedro Cactus?

Huachuma, AKA Wachuma or San Pedro, is a mescaline-containing cactus used in healing. This sacred 'grandfather cactus' is a heart-opening medicine,

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5 Techniques to Balance Chakras and Unblock Energy Flows

From meditation to yoga to conscious breathing, discover 5 ways to balance chakras, unblock bodily energy flows, realigning body and mind. By Rachel

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8 Suicide Prevention Quotes For Hope

Many of us have been touched by suicide and the loss of a loved one, family member or friend. Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10),

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Meditation for Focus: Discover the Benefits

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In our busy, modern world it's all to easy to get distracted from the task in hand. Ann Vrlak outlines how meditation practices can improve your focus and boost concentration levels so you can get

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Understanding Morita Therapy

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Developed by Japanese psychiatrist Shoma Morita in the early 20th century, Morita is a response-orientated therapy. Meena Azzollini looks at the four steps involved in the process and evaluates the

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How to Heal Your Gut: 11 Ideas to Restore Belly Health

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Increasing numbers of us are suffering with gut issues such as bloating and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Getting a diagnosis isn't easy; that's why healing your gut yourself can help. Allison Clark

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The Gut-Brain Axis: Understanding mood and food

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The recent discovery of the gut-brain axis has brought a deeper understanding to how digestion and food affects our mood and health. Allison Clark explains the gut-brain axis and offers practical

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Meditation for anger: how to calm your rage quickly

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The explosive symptoms of anger come fast and hard when they arise. Ann Vralk explains how to learn to spot the cycle when you're raging and calm yourself with meditation

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Body Scan Meditation Script: Discover Its Benefits

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Following a body scan meditation script allows your nervous system to heal and helps to reduce anxiety and stress. Meditation and mindfulness teacher Ann Vrlak shares an easy-to-follow 10-minute body

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Mindful minutes: 10 small practices that make a big difference

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If you feel overwhelmed during the course of your day, stopping to pause for a 'mindful minute' can help reset you and give focus. Ann Vrlak shares 10 calming moments of mindfulness that you can

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Wild Swimming: Health Benefits of the Open Water

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Swimming is one of the best overall exercises for health, but what are the added benefits of wild or open water swimming? Dee Marques dives into the subject to discover the physical and mental

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The Power of Silence: 10 Benefits of Cultivating Peace and Quiet

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Finding peace and quiet in modern times can be a challenge, but the health benefits of doing so – including stress relief and improved clarity – are proven. Meena Azzollini discovers 10 ways in which

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Trauma sensitive yoga: what is it and does it work?

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As well as the usual physical and mental benefits, practising yoga can be a useful tool in healing trauma and PTSD. Sienna Saint-Cyr tried out trauma sensitive yoga and Neurogenic Yoga™ and shares

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How Can 6 Phase Meditation Enrich Your Life?

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Combining the scientific knowledge about meditation with advice on personal and spiritual growth, 6 phase meditation can help us live more compassionate and fulfilled lives. Dee Marques explains the

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Mindful Running: 6 Tips And Key Benefits

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Studies have shown that combining mindfulness with physical activity can help fight depression, rumination and anxiety. Our mindfulness expert Ann Vrlak looks at the benefits of mindful running and

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Kundalini Meditation: 4 Key Benefits and How to Practise It

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How exactly is Kundalini meditation more than religion or mere set of beliefs? Sonia Vadlamani explains how this energizing technique can offer a greater sense of awareness and

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Turning Pain Into Compassion: Tonglen Meditation

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With the world in crisis, now is the perfect time to discover the ancient Tibetan practice of Tonglen meditation, writes Calvin Holbrook. With each in-breath, we take in others’ pain. With each

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Yoga for anxiety: discover the benefits

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If you're an anxious person, practising yoga regularly could help to regulate your stress response. From regulating breathing to breaking the worry cycle, Calvin Holbrook examines the benefits of

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How to help someone having a panic attack: 7 key tips

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Whether it’s a friend, colleague or a family member that's having it, panic attacks are scary to witness. Calvin Holbrook explains how you can support someone who is having a panic attack while also

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How to stop a panic attack: 12 tips on what to do when anxiety hits hard

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Panic attacks can be both terrifying and debilitating says Calvin Holbrook, but there are ways of dealing with them. If you’re having regular episodes of intense anxiety, learn how to stop panic

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Nudism: how it can actually boost positive body image

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A positive body image is a strong factor in determining a person's happiness; if you're unhappy with your physical shape, it can hinder your well-being. Interestingly, studies suggest that practising

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Mindful behavior: 13 practical mindfulness tools

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From mindful eating to mindful listening: incorporate these 13 practical mindfulness behavior ideas from Calvin Holbrook into your daily routine to live a more present and focused

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What is Forest Bathing? 6 Key Health Benefits

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Some consider it a form of mindfulness, whereas others look at it as a weekly variation to their fitness regime. Sonia Vadlamani describes how reconnecting with nature through forest bathing can

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Mindfulness VS Meditation: What's the Difference?

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The terms 'meditation' and 'mindfulness' are often used interchangeably. However, although the practices share some traits, they are not the same thing. Stanislava Puač Jovanović looks at the three

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Five surprising ways exercise changes your brain

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Working out in any form is not just good for your physical self, it's great for your brain and mind too. Here are five surprising ways exercise can change your brain. By Kelly McGoniga on behalf of

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4 Science-Backed Health Benefits Of Living By The Sea

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Many of us dream of living by the sea, and science shows coastal living could be beneficial for both our mental and physical health. Calvin Holbrook explores the therapeutic benefits of being in, on

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The Benefits of Meditation For Kids (and 3 Great Exercises to Practise Together)

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Meditation and mindfulness are becoming increasingly popular for kids, with schools incorporating them into classes. Meditation practitioner Ann Vrlak looks at the benefits for children and explains

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Male loneliness: the ticking time bomb that's killing men

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It's been described as a 'silent epidemic': the number of lonely men in the UK and US is on the rise, and so are male suicides. Calvin Holbrook asks if the two could be linked and examines the causes

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