Ayurveda holds and elemental view of the universe and believes that we are made up of various combinations of the following five elements – air, ether, fire, earth and water. The combination of these elements form the three doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha and we tend to have a dominance in one particular dosha. The elements that make up Vata are air and ether and this dosha is characterised by qualities such as light, dry, rough, cold, moving and subtle. These qualities transla

Originating in India, Ayurveda literally translates to ‘the science of life’. Over time the ancient teachings of this 5,000-year-old comprehensive medical system have been handed down by Indian Sages as a part of their spiritual tradition. Today, Ayurveda encompasses prevention, healing and longevity as a holistic science. Health is defined as the dynamic state of balance between mind, body, and environment. You can achieve and maintain a vibrant state of health by identifyin

The holiday season becomes a frantic time for many of us and trying to keep balanced and grounded throughout this period is challenging. Having to deal with expectations and obligations is one thing, but when you add grief to the mix, it adds a whole new, and far more complicated, dynamic. The festive season is centred around coming together and for some, this just shines a light on the empty space. When someone you love is missing, it’ hard. It’s hard most of the time, an

A Sacred Space gift voucher tucked into a card may seem unassuming, but the effects of this present will be powerful. Whilst Christmas can be a wonderful time for families and loved ones to connect and share space, for many people it can be tough; emotions such as sadness, grief and loneliness can all surface creating disharmony and conflict. The triggers that Christmas brings are different for all of us, but they are plentiful, and often overwhelming. And, even if it the fes

Essential oils can be used for a wide range of emotional and physical wellness applications. I am very excited to be incorporating the doTERRA system of emotional aromatherapy into my work. These 6 blends of therapeutic grade essential oils have been developed specifically with the emotional component in mind. These powerful combinations can help us to release burdens, find comfort and encouragement and inspire us to dream with passion. This week’s oil is the Oil of Cheer: Th

We all carry emotional trauma, whether it is a deep-seated trauma from long ago, or a more recent injury... we carry all carry emotional trauma. And, our response to this is often fear-based; we find ourselves retreating in order to protect ourselves from hurting. Energy healing is not just for physical pain and ailments, but can help to unlock the deep-seated trauma of emotional injury. This gentle, but profound work, can help to encourage emotional release, soothing the sy