Transform Your Relationship Communication with EFT and Break the Demander and Withdrawer Cycle It's not uncommon for couples to get into a negative communication cycle. While this can take a number of forms, one of the most common is the Demand Withdraw Cycle where one partner pursues and the other retreats. The good news is [...]
Enhancing Emotional Connection using A.R.E. (Accessible, Responsive, Engaged) The fundamental inquiry within our love relationships boils down to this: "Are you there for me?" This simple yet profound question essentially asks: Do I hold significance in your life? Can I confide in you? Am I able to count on your support when I'm in need? [...]
You've likely heard the phrase, "marriage is work," and while it might sound cliché, there's a grain of truth to it. Every relationship has its highs and lows, its triumphs and trials. But what happens when the challenges seem to overshadow the joys, and every conversation spirals into a frustrating cycle of arguments? This is [...]
PTSD Awareness June 2023 June was PTSD awareness month and it shone the light on PTSD and it's impact on peoples lives. But what is PTSD and how can we help ourselves and the people we love who have experienced trauma and are still living with its impact? Kundalini House Counsellor and Psychotherapist Marisa Howard [...]
Love is a captivating journey that takes us through exhilarating highs and challenging lows. Within the realm of relationships, understanding the intricate dance between partners is essential for fostering healthy connections. One concept that sheds light on this dynamic interplay, that comes from Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), is the fascinating roles of the Demander and [...]
We recently called on the gracious Marisa Howard, Somatic Psychotherapist and Rehabilitation Counsellor at Kundalini House for some approaches to creating boundaries for self and others in a compassionate and embodied way. Boundaries take many forms, and can range from being strict and rigid to porous to almost non-existent. Healthy boundaries serve to make it [...]
Creating a Blueprint for Success By Dharamjot Kaur Khalsa Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe if you must but take the step. Over the past few weeks it has been encouraging to see more people come into the studio for yoga classes [...]
Heart Breath with Dharamjot Kaur Khalsa Kundalini Yoga Teacher & Counsellor I was in a meeting at work and everyone was arguing for over 15 minutes with no resolution in sight. I remembered to practice Heart Breath and sat back and after a few minutes calm had been restored in the room and an agreement [...]
Creating conscious choices By Dharamjot Kaur Khalsa, Holistic Wellness Counsellor I am enough, I am enough, I am enough. Perhaps if you repeat this phrase often it will feel true? But what if you keep over-committing, feeling the need to do more or to prove something all in the pursuit of feeling ‘enough’? Perhaps we [...]
Awakening Wellbeing by Practicing Joy through Troubled Times Well nourished, well rested and well cherished babies often squeal with sheer delight at the joy of being alive. We were all that baby once, and it is that state of being that, with a little help, we can consciously access again. Well-being does not come from [...]