Nourish & Inspire Blog

Meditation on the breath is an ancient, tried and true practice for calming the mind and lays down a wonderful foundation for other meditation practices. It can be a source of healing and inner peace. Before you […]

Fast-forward to more than four years since Paul died, and I’m walking alone through a deserted gorge in southern Crete. It’s midsummer, very hot indeed, the ground is parched and sandy, and the few scrubby trees provide little shade […]

Research has shown that if we find them pleasing, wooden elements used in the home and workplace – in the form of furniture, fixings and features – can offer relaxation benefits when we look at the wood, touch […]

What’s your top tip for remaining calm in a stressful situation? Use whatever resonates for you in the moment – the body, the breath or your mind. It is literally impossible from a nervous system […]

In Something to Live For, Laura Canty tells her heartbreakingly honest and hopefully story of postnatal depression and how the NHS saved her and her family. Below are some resources are available to anyone who […]

Your ‘why’ is the foundation of your journey, the reason you jump out of bed, the reason you keep pushing yourself to do the extra set, complete the extra mile and keep coming back. Without […]

Perhaps you have a friend who hasn’t been socialising as much recently. You might be worried that a colleague isn’t showing up for work, or you may have noticed that your partner is more tired and withdrawn […]

Coconut & Cranberry Energy Bars One cup of cranberries gives you roughly 5g (oz) of fibre. They are also high in vitamin C and B vitamins which are required for energy, so these bars are an excellent […]

This year has been tough. Should we be letting go of those feelings as we enter a new year? How can we learn to stop and take a break? We may be approaching this coming […]

READY IN 20: SWEET POTATO QUESADILLAS These are honestly miles better than any stringy cheese quesadillas you have ever eaten in the past. The sweet potato has a zesty kick from the lime and the perfect level of […]

What gave you the idea for Sleep Meditations? Actually, this was the brainchild of my editor Kate! She shared her vision of a book of Sleep Meditations and we sat and talked about it over […]

Tricks to get out of accelerated heartbeats When your heart starts racing too much, there are few tricks that might help you get out of it.   The first one is the diving reflex: take […]