As we close our eyes we begin to draw our attention inwardly… We stand in 'Bamboo in the wind', a simple and relaxed standing posture, our focus settles on the breath. Observe the inhalation. The sensation of the breath coming in, through the nostrils, feeling it glide past the back of the throat and move [...]
As I sit poised over the computer trying to think of a way to inspire new mums to really slow down and genuinely allow for recovery after having their new babies, I reflect on my own postnatal time. My new little boy, Junah, is now nearly one and even with my training and experience looking after postnatal [...]
The Western diet has changed a lot in the last 20 to 50 years, not only with the choices we make about what to eat, but how the food is grown and manufactured. Increasingly our soils are being depleted of essential minerals and our food is heavily processed which robs it even more. The animals [...]
Phytolacca Decandra is otherwise known as Poke Weed or Poke. Like all homeopathics Phytolacca Decandra suitable for treating a variety of different symptoms and is particularly good for benefiting the glandular system, some skin conditions, mental and emotional needs and offers general pain relief. In relation to the benefits for the glandular system, as Photolacca [...]
Written by Elinor Bester The powerful and gentle therapy that is the Bowen Technique is a natural and holistic treatment that can be useful in all stages of bringing a new child into the world. Bowen is a soft tissue relaxation technique that is performed by doing a series of gentle rolling moves in specific [...]