Kirtan is a practice of traditional Indian Devotional Chanting- an enjoyable and simple way to achieve a blissful state of yogic peace and purification. Traditional Sanskrit Mantras are sung with the accompaniment of Harmonium, Indian percussion and nowadays guitar bass and other instruments. The Kirtan “Leader” sings the mantra and the group repeats in unison. [...]
Stress Stress Stress Not all stress is created equal. Stress is necessary for life. Stress you experience when a truck is hurtling towards you at 80kms helps you get out of the way fast! This instinctive response occurs in an area of the brain that is primarily concerned with our survival and without it the [...]
Recently I worked with a woman who was having issues in her relationship. Her partner was often ‘needing space’ in order to regain her own self/refill her batteries. Through talking with her about how she felt when her partner spent time away she came to the awareness this was pushing her buttons of feeling unlovable. [...]