As we begin to understand the science of trauma and particularly the role of safety, Vagal Tone and the Window of Tolerance, it can be important to reflect on the spaces we occupy. In workplaces, for example, we need to … Continue reading The Importance of Sanctuary and Tips to Get You Started
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as ‘tapping’, uses certain meridian points as a way to help relax the body, calm the mind and nourish the soul. In The Tapping Solution, Nick Ortner explains meridians as: “…the basis of the … Continue reading What is Emotional Freedom Technique? (EFT/Tapping)
You will often see the use of affirmations promoted as a popular way of helping people overcome difficulty or to succeed in a particular area of their life. They became particularly popular around the 90s, encouraged by a famous author … Continue reading What are Affirmations, Mantras and Compassion Statements? (Examples included)
Yoga Nidrā is made up of two words: Yoga in Sanskrit means union and Nidra means sleep. Yoga Nidrā has also been known as: Yogic Sleep, Psychic Sleep, Sleep of the Buddhas, Dynamic Sleep/Rest. In academic circles, alongside practices like … Continue reading What is Yoga Nidrā?
Grounding is a way of bringing awareness back to the present moment, especially when a person is experiencing overwhelm or where it’s helpful to keep focus in the here and now. When are these used? Grounding activities can be particularly … Continue reading What is Grounding and How Can It Help?
You have probably heard of the Intelligence Quotient, or IQ, and more recently, on the back of work from psychologists like Daniel Goleman, an expansion of this in to discussions around Emotional Intelligence (EQ). What you may not know, is … Continue reading What is Spiritual Intelligence?
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