Can 12 Minutes of Kirtan Kriya Support Brain Health and Reverse Cognitive Decline? Science, Practice, and Lived Experience By Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Karen Hewitt As a Kundalini yoga teacher, I am deeply curious about the science behind the practices we teach. I love the places where ancient wisdom and modern research meet, because they [...]
Exploring Pathways to Trauma Recovery: The MANTRA Study An introduction to the MANTRA study on trauma-sensitive yoga and CPT therapy Experiences of sexual violence in adulthood are more common than many people realise, and their impacts can be long-lasting. For some, the effects may include changes in mood, sleep, concentration, emotional regulation, or a sense [...]
Naturopathy for Stress and Anxiety: A Holistic Approach to Wellbeing Stress and anxiety are on the rise in our fast-paced modern world, affecting not only our emotional wellbeing but also our physical health. While conventional treatments such as therapy or medication can be helpful, many people are seeking a gentle, holistic approach that nurtures the [...]
The Particular Agony of the Premature Baby by Anna Papadakis, Body-Centred Therapist I have been a body-centered therapist for fifteen years and was a birth worker for twelve. In that time, I have attended births, taught about birth, trained doulas, and spent decades listening deeply to people’s bodies and stories. Again and again, I have [...]
“The world is part of us, as we are part of the world. Even through the smallest acts, we can demonstrate that. I believe in the human spirit, in the kindness in all of us, and I am hopeful for this world.” –Clemantine Wamariya With all that is unfolding throughout our home on Earth, I’m [...]
The Healing Power of Earthing Why Reconnecting to the Earth Restores Body, Mind & Energy In our fast-paced, screen-filled lives, it’s easy to feel scattered, anxious, or disconnected — not just from ourselves, but from the natural world. But beneath our feet lies a powerful source of nourishment and healing: the Earth itself. Earthing — [...]
Our psychotherapist Lee Beaton delves into Emotional Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFiT), and explores how this innovative modality supports the processing of trauma by cultivating secure attachment in a therapeutic relationship. Now that Christmas and the New Year are behind us, it’s time to focus on what another year holds. The holidays can sometimes [...]
KUNDALINI YOGA IN UKRAINE: Resourcing Ukrainian Resilience in the Face of War by Billie Atherstone Over the past decade, I have been actively involved with the Guru Ram Das Center for Medicine and Humanology, a not-for-profit organisation and school based in the US. Throughout this time, I have immersed myself in the transformative practice [...]
Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Peter A. Levine, a psychologist and researcher, that focuses on resolving and healing trauma and stress-related disorders by addressing the body’s physical and physiological responses to trauma. Dr. Levine's groundbreaking book, "Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma," which introduced the principles of Somatic Experiencing to a [...]
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 [...]
