Articles in Wellbeing
“Ekea kā tiritiri o te moana…Ascend to the heights of your aspirations”
Aoraki Bound is currently taking place in Te Wai Pounamu/ (literally translated the) “The Greenstone Waters”/The South Island. Future leaders are testing their physical, mental and spiritual senses in a very spectacular place. This course …
The Good News — by Thich Nhat Hanh
The Good News
They don’t publish
the good news.
The good news is published
by us.
We have a special edition every moment,
and we need you to read it.
The good news is that you are alive,
and the linden tree is …
Book release: Forty Days of Yoga
Media Release: February 5, 2013
How to make yoga an integrated part of your every day life
NZ book just released: ‘Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice’
By Kara-Leah Grant, …
Introducing: The Wholefoods Handbook – a guide with big appeal and altruistic intentions
The Wholefoods Handbook ten years on – a guide with big appeal and altruistic intentions
—Rae McDowell
Authors of the tenth anniversary edition of the Wholefoods Handbook, Joanna Piekarski and Marsha Jones, celebrated with a launch at …
Natural remedy: How to soothe your three year old’s ear ache by pressing points on their feet
By Shanti Burgess, Reflexologist and Herbalist
Q: My three year old, who is usually a very mellow toddler is hurting with an ear ache, is there anything I can do for her with reflexology to make …
Natural Remedy: How to sooth your baby’s tummy with reflexology
By Shanti Burgess, Reflexologist and Herbalist
Q: My three month old won’t stop crying and I think she’s got a sore tummy, I’ve tried everything and I can’t work out how to sooth her tummy, got …
No need to rush
There are times when procrastinating might be a good idea. Not because you are avoiding doing something – though we are all guilty of that at times. But it can be useful when we are …
Three simple ways to be present
Being present in your everyday actions seems to be a key ingredient for good mental and physical well-being. Here are three ways for you to practice being more present – rather than off thinking about …
Herb Profile: Comfrey – a force to be reckoned with!
COMFREY Symphytum officinale
Comfrey was first brought to my attention after the birth of my son more than thirty years ago. My domiciliary midwife, the wonderful Joan Donnelly was a staunch advocate of eating weeds and …
Wellware Collections and LOOP present the Winter Kit
WELLWARE COLLECTIONS & LOOP PRESENT THE WINTER KIT
Release date: 9/ 7 / 12
To nourish your body and soul through the colder months, Wellware’s Winter kit combines music and remedy by bringing together a relaxing downtempo …
Moving past perfection
“Problem? What problem? I’m proud of being a perfectionist!”
That almost sounds like me talking sometimes. What’s wrong with being a perfectionist? You get good stuff done, working hard all the way, right? Maybe some of the …
Wanting to be in control is perfectly normal – but sometimes, it just doesn’t work
All this stuff I write about noticing, accepting, being mindful. It can be hard to get your head around, and even if that isn’t a problem, it can be tricky to practice in our everyday …
The power of noticing emotions
By Dr Sarb Johal
In order to accept a feeling or sensation (or a thought), we have to notice it first. The metaphor of observing like a curious scientist helps to foster openness and curiosity towards our own …
Yes, music does help your exercise performance – enjoy!
By Dr Sarb Johal
A recent study seems to show that whatever you like to listen to, your own choice of music could not only improve your enjoyment of taking part in competitive sports, but it …
Walking breaks : an easy mental and physical boost
By Dr Sarb Johal
Stuck at your desk all day? A long way to travel or drive? Taking a break can act as an excellent way to refresh you attention and mental focus. However, there is …
Asking yourself the right questions
By Dr Sarb Johal
Think of using questions as you use a good search engine – the right keywords get you to the result you want. You still have to be discriminating with the information you …
Tune into the lighter side
By Dr Sarb Johal
Lots of things happen in our lives that we take pretty seriously. And sometimes, that is totally appropriate. But taking every little setback to heart can seriously deplete your energy.
A problem-solving state …
The secret to getting out there and exercising is getting out there and exercising
By Dr Sarb Johal
Over the last few days, I discovered that I have mislaid the charging cable for my Garmin GPS training watch somewhere. Those who know me know that I usually take quite a …
How can negative feedback ever be useful?
A short time ago, I was working with a great running coach I know in London (James Dunne) as I honed my technique. It was gratifying to note that my running style was looking much …
The benefits of disconnecting from the net every now and again
I’m a fine one to talk, and you’re reading this online. I am one of the most connected people I know, and I know that I sometimes need to unplug. Here’s why.
In a study presented at …
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