Revolution or Bubble? Is it just me or is there growing a profound distrust of the AI revolution?  Many fields are experiencing major shedding of jobs, as AI takes over a lot of the thinking, organising and analysis that humans were doing.  The economic systems of whole nations are now betting almost everything on a prosperous AI future (for whom?),  but there are also murmurs of AI bubble, with cyclical investment within the industry, and the realisation that Ai may not deli

From stiff, heavy and foggy to supple, light and clear  In early October I led a group of women from Twizel and Dunedin in a 7-day cleanse as part of my assessment as an Ayurvedic Wellness Coach. We prepared a few days ahead by clearing the fridge and pantry, at least temporarily, of foods that don’t support a cleanse, shopping for items that do, and starting to cut down on stimulants and foods that pose a significant burden to the body, like processed sugars and animal produ

I wanted to keep this short because it’s not complicated but it’s very important and maybe a little nuanced so I’ve tried to cover a...

Does it feel to you sometimes like the world is in overdrive? I t's human nature to create, produce, develop, disrupt, explore, dream...

Chi flows where the mind goes Snowed under all summer with work and 'life', I haven't had the peace of mind or time to sit and write,...

Nature's Perfect Spring Cleanse  It dawned on me the other day that we should be celebrating the new year right about now. The lunar new...

The way we breathe has a subtle yet powerful effect on how we feel, our creativity and focus, and our health in general. Shallow...

Making the most of the morning light I feel like I’ve been truly hibernating, or hermit-living, all winter and for sure I am ready to...

Preparing for winter wellness and deep productive focus by balancing air, trimming down open spaces, and building your 'fire'. As we go...

Living here in the southern alps of New Zealand, we're blessed with access to pure spring mountain water. It's generally a dry space in...

Introducing two beautiful essential oil blends for nourishing our yoga practice, on and off the mat, and to balance the Ayurvedic...

It's February already, the silly season is over and now its time, maybe, to buckle down and get on with 2023. How are your plans and...

It's summer here right now down south and berries are just coming into season, perfect (when frozen) for more of these exquisite raw...

Summer is here and the lavender is starting to bloom in the southern hemisphere. Grown all over the planet in temperate climes, lavender...

Since yoga is one of the most beneficial practices you can possibly have in your life, it makes sense to make your practice your own, and...

Support cleansing and deep breathing with Neti (Nasal Irrigation) The systems of both Yoga and Ayurveda hold that the quality of your...

Sandalwood has been used as a decoction for its soothing, calming, cooling effect on the respiratory tract, where it helps decongestion,...

“As long as we are not living in harmony with nature and our constitution, we cannot expect ourselves to be really healed. Ayurveda gives...

“With your feet on the air and your head on the ground… you’ll ask yourself… Where is my mind? … Way out in the water, See it swimmin’.”...