In this episode we look at the meditation journey, if you are a person that struggles to meditate or calm and relax the body and mind, we talk through the stages of meditation and what meditations are available to suit different levels and then finally touch on stillness meditation which is a meditation that helps with clarity, peace and refocus

In this episode we were joined by Dounia Zellou the founder of Humanaya. Dounia has introduced dance into the workplaces globally and uses this art to allow staff and teams to express themselves and use dance as a tool for their wellbeing. We had the pleasure to interview Dounia who is using dance to create positive impact and enable workforces to harmonise, find self exploration and bring about a new hope and vision for organisational change

In this episode we look at how powerful and impactful the arts are on our well-beingWe look at the different types of arts, and how important it is to join different groups and to nurture and schedule the art activities and also finding the courage to venture into arts as it helps with our expression, emotional well-being and mental stateIt can be one of the most powerful tools you could use, nurture to support your well-being

Here, we look at how powerful Music, or the arts can affect your moods in a meaningful way, and also using meditation as a tool to help these moods, there are different types of meditation, like movement meditation, which we cover.

Sometimes it’s easier said than done when it comes to strong emotions. But we can overcome or should I say become more comfortable with overwhelming emotions especially if they are ones that you feel often. New ones can be tricky as the mind/body has to find new ways to process them. We are all different when it comes to going through strong emotions. What works for me is immediately observing, feeling and talking myself through them. But also expressing them. Is it someone close to me, is it an environment, is it an escape from something that is draining. Whatever it maybe, express it. Meaning vocally or by craft go through it with yourself or someone, or in an another form.

Here we look at the five S’s of the emotional wellness map. One sensitivity, two surrender, three stillness, four stability and five sustain. Over the past couple months I’ve been posting on each individual one, Here, I explain a little about how each of them works and a little background to them.

Here we look at the importance of slowing down in our every day lives, in every action, that we take, and be more aware of our daily activities, which intern will create a healthier, more regulated nervous system and emotional wellness

Here we explore emotional fitness, how do we get to a level of good, emotional fitness or wellness, and how to navigate through the process and points to consider to help you on that journey

Here we look at the third stage of the emotional wellness map which is stillness. Why is it so important to know the art of stillness in these times and how it can help when going through difficulties, distress, mental health, we look at how this skill helps you now, and in the future

Here, we look at the releasing of blocked emotions which are held over time, or in the present. The keyword, here is how to digest and process, and come to peace with these emotions, for those, especially that are rebuilding their lives emotionally