the stillpoint blog

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  My Morning Ritual

  I said on Instagram a few days ago that I was going to start sharing more of what I do off the mat to stay healthy, as well as on it. Today I thought i’d start with my morning ritual. Rituals are important. When we repeat the same tasks over and over we create a…

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  An Introduction to Mindfulness

  There is a longing inside all of us to lead a life that is rich, vibrant and satisfying. A life where we feel deeply connected to ourselves, each other and the world around us. Mindfulness is a tool to help us to do that. The practice of mindfulness is a systematic retraining of the mind…

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  My Morning Ritual

  I’ve decided to start sharing some of the things I do off the mat to keep myself feeling healthy, even when things get busy. Today it’s my morning ritual. Rituals are important. When we repeat the same set of actions again and again we create a new neural pathway in the brain, or a habit….

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  Sleepless in the City?

  So many of us, myself included, struggle with getting enough sleep. Getting good quality rest is crucially important for our wellbeing. Aside from the obvious side effects of feeling foggy, unmotivated, depleted and cranky from lack of sleep, there are a number of more serious consequences to our health. These include cognitive impairment, memory loss,…

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  Best of Bali – Ubud Cafes

  I’ve been travelling to Bali at least once a year for over 10 years now, with a lot of that time spent in Ubud. I’m always asked for tips on where to go and what to do. So after my most recent trip I thought i’d put together a list of some of my fave…