Spending many hours in front of a computer screen, a sedentary lifestyle, age, smoking and being overweight are the main causes of back pain. In addition, it seems that all the stress and tension of everyday life tends to accumulate in the neck and shoulders, causing everything from muscle stiffness to contractures. And this makes […]
Nathalie is the senior Yoga teacher at Shanti Som. She explains what yoga can do for you and why you should start your pratice today! If you would like to more fully understand how to get in charge of your life through yoga, chakra awareness and the way you look at and approach your life, […]
Did you know that Yoga is the oldest science of life? Yoga is originated in India many thousands of years ago. For us, Yoga is not the typical staged photo you see of the perfect postures on the beach, flat tummies and toned bodies, maybe all of this is collateral damage to your Yoga Sadhana […]
Do you ever feel tired and sluggish even with a good night’s sleep, and rely heavily on caffeine to get through your day? Maybe you’re chronically tired no matter what you do? I am, so what´s going on? I started looking on the internet and there it was, the “F.L.C. Syndrome” – feel like crap […]
Do you ever feel tired and sluggish even with a good night’s sleep, and rely heavily on caffeine to get through your day? Maybe you’re chronically tired no matter what you do? I do… So I started looking on the internet, what can I do about this? And there it was, after reading a bit […]
There are sooo many people that when they look in the mirror, decide they need to lose weight and get in better shape… and fail. And feel terrible about themselves. And look in the mirror, and try again. And then feel terrible about themselves. Are you one of them? Do you also want to escape […]
A survey of over 2,000 UK adults, commissioned by GoCompare, found that two out of five (40%) plan to make resolutions for 2022. Being healthier and happier is on the agenda for many, with other goals including getting fitter, changing diets, and taking up a new sport. But the number one resolution for 2022 is […]
Stress, which is often viewed as an inevitable part of many people’s daily lives, is one of the main sources of wear-and-tear on the mind and the body. According to recent research, stress levels have doubled in 4 years which means that stress management has never been more relevant than it is today. Each of […]
“If exercise were a pill, it would be one of the most cost-effective drugs ever invented.” – (Quote Dr Nick Cavill) You probably have some sense that exercise is good for you—and you’ve probably heard that it’s ¨healthy for the heart¨. But if you’re like most people, that’s not enough motivation to get you to […]
As a society, we hugely underplay the importance of natural environments on happiness. Not just the awe at a beautiful view, but the de-stressing effects. Being in natural spaces, or even just looking out of a window onto a natural scene, somehow soothes us and relieves stress. Being closer to nature brings more peace and helps with stress and […]