Spiritual Wellness

Since the 15th century, people have been using hatha yoga to improve their lives. It works by helping you to find a balance in the three main components of wellness; mind, body and spirit. The word yoga literally means the union or working…

Meditation is no longer disputed as being one of the most beneficial complementary therapies available to us. As a wellbeing tool it eases stress, depression and distances us from entrenched behaviour problems. As a spiritual practice it…

There’s worrying news for Aromatherapy practitioners after a recent survey in Taiwan showed that Volatile Organic Particles (VOCs) may be released when using Aromatherapy oils in spas. These particles can form “Secondary Organic Aerosols”…

Massage is much more than a simple relaxation or pampering experience. The history of massage is in fact as old as civilization itself and it is not to be thought of as anything less than a medicinal practice. Often referred to as ‘Manual…

For most of us, sports massage seems like a luxury reserved for those whose body is their golden ticket. However, sports massage is not a therapy reserved for the successful athletes among us. The fact that it provides such an essential…

The benefits of meditation are now widely recognised in our society. Scientific support for the benefits of a regular meditation practice now puts its value as a complementary therapy beyond doubt. Improved concentration, focus and mental…

Acupressure provides a valuable tool for communicating with your own body. By applying pressure on certain points along your body’s energy meridians, you can actually affect how it responds to pain and illness. A full knowledge of the…

Over the last few decades it has been proven by multiple scientific studies that meditation is excellent for both your mind and general wellbeing. Scientific research has proved the positive effects of meditation by monitoring brain wave…

Whether you exercise in the gym, swimming pool, cycle, run or practice martial arts; you need to find ways of healing stretched and damaged muscles. Your muscles can also get very sore and stiff, which may inhibit your training for the next…

Reiki is a form of healing that aims to trigger the body’s natural healing abilities for improved wellness. Originating in Japan, the word ‘Reiki’ is derived from two Japanese words: ‘rei’, which means ‘God’s wisdom’ and ‘ki’, which is…

The daily hunt for food, fighting for your life and surviving under harsh living conditions has ceased to exist for most of us. Unless you include fighting for a seat in your daily commute to the office, life today is less ‘fight or flight’…

None of us are in doubt about the wellness benefits of meditation when used as a complementary therapy. The capability of this practice to calm and heal your mind has been well known for thousands of years and is now proven abundantly by…

Many mothers suffer from breast feeding problems and for many different reasons. It is an additional stress at a difficult time that can actually be very hard to cope with. The good news is that you don’t need to suffer from breast feeding…

Those of us who first came across meditation through Buddhism might think that it’s nothing more than internal observation. Watching the breath in the manner of the Buddha is the very foundation of meditation, but there are also many…

When you’re in a relationship for a long time, it’s easy to miss the signs that the wellbeing of the relationship isn’t all-that great. This is why Brent Bradley, PhD, an Associate Professor of Family Therapy, and James Furrow, PhD, is…

Massage is too often thought of as a luxury spa treatment, reserved only for the rich and affluent. But gradually, opinion is changing and coming around to the fact that massage is a core wellness practice that nobody should miss out on. Of…

The wellbeing resource of Reiki is not just about healing the client. Reiki healing is also a valuable practice for the practitioner; acting as a conduit for healing helps them to cleanse and renew their life force. And even more than this,…

The root chakra is a common site of blockage for many of us these days. The root chakra is the base of your whole system and presents the first ‘energy wheel’ necessary for a solid base of wellbeing. Situated at the bottom of your spine, it…

Aromatherapy oils have long featured in various types of complementary therapy, and provide numerous wellness benefits. Exposure to oils in the form of aromatherapy massage is a luxurious spa treatment for very good reason. While the…

The biggest area of skepticism in complementary healing is certainly that of energy work and clairvoyance. It is a debate that will never be settled, as you only ever find individual converts. Personal experience alone leads you to accept…

Energy healing is as old as religion itself, and we have multiple examples of its use in faiths around the world. With the flow of the East into the West, it’s becoming an increasingly mainstream practice. More and more people are making…

January is known to be the busiest month for gyms and complementary therapists alike. The beginning of each year sees us attempting to tighten our belts, only to discover a significantly different waistline to November’s! And it’s not just…

The chakra system has its roots far back in ancient Indian scripture. Chakras are centres of the body corresponding to physical, emotional and energetic parts of the physical and astral bodies. They were discovered by the ancient sages of…

Cancer is a devastating diagnosis that many of us have experienced, or witnessed in a loved one. While the diagnosis itself is shattering, it’s the treatments that can really bring the sufferer down. When undergoing chemo- or radio-therapy,…

Do you feel tired, heavy and bloated? There is a complementary therapy that could help improve your wellness and wellbeing in this regard: yoga. Yoga can help to shed toxins and restore your energy. As you twist, breathe, balance and…

The ancient practice of Qigong is one of the most effective moving meditations you could choose. An excellent all-round complementary therapy, it provides a formula for wellness including breath, exercise and concentration. Those interested…

Nothing is more testing to mental health than a serious medical condition. This is even more the case when the condition in question is severe heart trouble. The fear of mortality combined with a delicate physical balance can prove…

With so much choice available, it can be difficult to know which yoga class to choose. All the mainstream yoga styles offer an excellent complementary practice for the body, mind and soul. In choosing one style, consider seriously what your…

Many of us recognize the value of a meditation practice but struggle to achieve the unbroken attention that brings us wellness and bliss. Meditation is something that rewards a dedicated practice, and though there are instant wellbeing…

Energy healing is the practice of utilising natural life-force to heal others. The healer “channels” natural life-force from the divine source of energy through their body and hands into the recipient.  This practice has been going on for…