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Peace Giants – Lao Tzu, Tao 8
Lao Tzu a legendary chinese philosophy and writer, credited with forming Daoism one of the two main schools of chinese philosophical thought, wrote a book – ‘The Tao Te Ching’ approximately 2500 years ago.
Peace Giants – Thich Nhat Hanh
"You Must Love In Such A Way That The Person You Love Feels Free." - Thich Nhat Hanh- A global Peace Giant, Thich Nhat Hanh has revolutionised our way of seeing the world through his prayers, philosophy, activism and teachings. Thich Nhat Hanh has published over 100...
The Magical Pangolin
The Pangolin is the worlds only truly scaly mammal.
Just Say Peace – Daily Inspiration
Peace is a word that is immortalised and symbolised in the hearts and the minds of everyone the world.
Breaking Bad Habits – Mindfulness Changes Your Brain
The more often you repeat a behaviour the stronger the urge to do it again becomes…
Mindfulness Everyday – Activity Chart
we are a social, spiritual and sensitive species that which requires a place in the community, emotional care, regular nourishment from the earth a connection to Mother -Nature, close friends and comfort from loved ones.
The Tears of Shiva – The Rudraksha Tree
The name Rudrā is one of 1008 names of the Hindu deity Shiva and the word Akśa means tears in Sanskrit. After 1000 years of meditation, tears began to fall from the eyes of Shiva in compassion for humanity, and the tears became the Rudraksha Tree.
The Nature of Sound – A Guided Meditation
Mother Nature in all her wisdom provides us with everything we need to grow and thrive. The sounds made by the natural world are there to help tune the body to the frequency of the earth, the planets and the stars.
Kids Mindfulness Activity – Star Breathing
Mindfulness breathing is a beautiful way to relax a busy mind, calm nervous feelings and build mental clarity.
The ‘Star Breathing Chart’ is a great activity to practice when feelings and emotions get a little hairy and thinking is a bit blurry.
The Ghost Bat – An Australian Mammal
The ghost Bat may look a little bit odd with his super-sized ears, and curios shaped nose but he is still an adorable creature to behold and definitely worth a second look.
The Finger Labyrinth – A Mindfulness Activity
Using your fingers to wind through the labyrinth, you will discover the relaxing effect this fun activity will have on you.
Colour Me A Frog Poster
Colour your frog poster and hang it on your wall.
The Healing Arts – Natural Medicine
The relationship medicine men and women have with the natural world has taken millennia to evolve, and it’s a relationship sustained through custom, respect, and balance.
It Took The Whole Universe
The fact that you and I exist at all is extraordinary, given we are just bundles of energy packaged together, conscious, creative and alive.
The Ocean Breath – Video Activity
Practised frequently and accurately, the ocean breath formally named the Ujjayi Breath will help you to live longer, feel better and get smarter.
In The Now
Learning to concentrate is a skill that takes practice, just like going to the gym to build up the strength in your muscles; you need to practice concentration to strengthen the mind.
Mandala – Kids Activity
Just like meditation, colouring also allows us to switch off our brains from other thoughts and focus only on the moment, helping to alleviate free-floating anxiety.
Wu Wei, Your Way
The practice of Wu Wei is to make our process and actions as natural and effortless as possible, so we are flowing with, rather than against the current.
Diaphragm Breathing
All over the world contemporary science and eastern introspective practices have joined forces to explore fields of the mind and body previously out of reach.
The Iceman
All over the world contemporary science and eastern introspective practices have joined forces to explore fields of the mind and body previously out of reach.
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