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In the 1930s Dr. Edward Bach discovered the thirty-eight flower essences. Each was aimed at a particular mental state or emotion. He found that when he treated the personalities and feelings of his patients their physical distress would be alleviated naturally

Your inner life matters. Thoughts, emotions, memories and deeply held patterns can influence how you experience stress, relationships, rest and physical wellbeing. Making space for this inner landscape does not mean forcing yourself to feel calm or positive; it means listening with curiosity and without judgement. In my work, I consider this part of the person alongside their health history, constitution and lifestyle—because genuine care begins with the whole person.

The tattoo shop: Traditional Japanese tattooing, known as irezumi or horimono, is rich in symbolism, and specific images or motifs often carry distinct meanings. Here are some common motifs used in Japanese tattooing along with their associated symbolism: Dragons (Ryu) are powerful and benevolent creatures in Japanese culture. They symbolize strength, wisdom, protection, and the transformative power of change. They are often depicted as guardians or protectors. Koi Fis

The Raisin Mindfulness Exercise is a popular mindfulness practice that has been adapted and used by many mindfulness teachers and practitioners over the years. It is not attributed to a specific individual creator. However, it is often associated with Jon Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer in the field of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). A raisin is a very practical choice but many other items of food can be used. In this post we'll experiment with a strawberry. Look As you gaze

A wise monk sits beneath a fragrant jasmine vine and discovers a quiet teacher in nature. Through their gentle conversation, the jasmine shares lessons on mindfulness, patience, vulnerability, creativity, desire, and the beauty of living fully in the present moment.

​ Journaling can be enormously beneficial for your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Randomly jotting down your thoughts in a notebook won ’t do much though, you need a method. Fortunately, Dr. Sarno found a specific way of journaling successfully. ​ ​In the early 1970s, Dr. John Sarno worked at NYU Medical Center where he specialized in treating chronic pain. He noticed that many of his patients were not improving, and began to doubt the effectiveness of conventiona

Active imagination is a mental practice developed by the Swiss psychologist Carl Jung between 1913 and 1916. It involves opening oneself to the unconscious and giving free rein to fantasy, while at the same time maintaining an active, attentive, conscious point of view. The process leads to a synthesis that contains both perspectives, but in a new and surprising way. Different versions of this technique have been around for hundreds of years. Avicenna and the Sufis took it as

Try to do it a least once today for 15 minutes or more. If you can’t find a window you can do it anywhere you think is suitable. Enjoy. Find a window where there are sights to be seen and gaze out. Try to see the world outside the window from the perspective of someone unfamiliar with these sights. Don’t label what you see; instead of thinking ‘bird’ or ‘tree’ try to notice the colors, patterns, shapes, textures and movement. Be observant, but not critical. Be aware, but n

​ What goes on in the mind affects the body, and vice versa. This means that the more attuned you are to your body, the more connected you will be to your thoughts and emotions. Sadly, most of us are detached from our bodies, and as a result have become stiff, weak, and tired. On this page, I'll cover a few, simple and playful techniques that you can use at home to help you fully engage with your body. The body and mind in psychology ​ The father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Fr