Month: June 2022

Equanimity, Upekkha, in Pali, is a warm acceptance of reality as it is, rather than how we might like it to be. Rather than aversion, attachment, or indifference, there is a quality of acceptance and acknowledgement of the way things are and the way things have been. When I offer equanimity to others, this involves …

Continue reading “Queer Dharma: Social Justice and Equanimity”

If you have come for a quick fix, I’m afraid you’ve come to the wrong place. [I can’t] offer some magic pill, life hack, or wellness protocol for living longer or looking younger. Rather this is about the messy and vulnerable work of transformative change. The kind of change that demands the whole truth and …

Continue reading “American Detox: Waking Up”

We’ve all heard the amazing benefits of meditation. Sitting with ourself sounds like the easiest thing in the world – and yet for most people it’s the hardest! Even with so many people shouting all the benefits of meditation such as increased awareness, mental clarity, increased presence and capacity to move through life, there’s still …

Continue reading “How To Overcome Meditation Blocks”

As consumers, we’re faced with making decisions about what to purchase every day. We weigh our needs, budget and ethical views as we look to strike a balance between sustainability and style. Anyone browsing ethical fashion will have noticed that the clothing costs more, but why? We reached out to London-based brand, Starseeds, a ‘slow …

Continue reading “Looking at True Cost of Sustainable Clothing with Starseeds”

I have been asked the following question about back pain doing postures. Here is my short general answer: QUESTION: I have difficulty breathing in when I drop back to a back arch (urdhva dhanurasana) from standing with my arms in the air (urdhva hastasana) as it aggravates my back pain. Can you suggest anything to …

Continue reading “Back Pain during yoga. Can you suggest anything to help me?”