WellBeing

WellBeing is the World’s leading journal of natural health and living. A refreshingly intelligent reading experience, WellBeing offers inspiration for a way of life that is authentic and soulful. Reportage reviews the latest developments (or revived ancient practices) in natural living, and in-depth articles both challenge and inspire pragmatic action in the real-world balance of work, life, family and community. WellBeing reaches an increasingly sophisticated audience of citizens of the global village.

Attunement • n the process of becoming harmonious, receptive, or aware

Editor’s letter

Returning to true self • While on the surface yoga retreats offer solace from the incessant whirl of daily life, the real treasure awaits those who dive deep into self-discovery.

Connection • It’s a popular buzz word in yoga, but what does connection really mean? We chat with some inspiring teachers and studio owners to explore why it’s personally significant to them and how they create connection in their communities.

Move

A practice of breathing less • Taking expansive big breaths is commonplace in the modern yoga practice, yet tradition and science both say that you’re better off with a subtle and nuanced practice.

Putting it into practice: subtle breathing

Hamstring health and hydration • Learning to strengthen and care for your hamstrings beyond traditional stretching can boost your flexibility and stability, while leading to an overall more balanced yoga practice.

Movement is medicine • By adapting the yoga practice for people with chronic illness and persistent pain, therapeutic yoga provides hope and relief. Here, we learn about its principles, pain science and the nervous system connection.

The pelvic floor symphony • Embarrassment or ignorance hold many people back from seeking help for their pelvic floor issues. Here, we demystify the pelvic floor by taking a look at its anatomy and exploring its function in a yoga practice.

Listen

Harmonise with your true nature • The ancient wisdom of Ayurveda offers practical insights into customising your breath and meditation practices for your individual blueprint.

Meditation and pranayama for each dosha

Unlocking the secrets of the soul • Becoming aware of your repetitive habits and patterns, which stem from your samskaras, connects you to a powerful source of freedom from deep within as you use this awareness to live in alignment with your true self.

Moving beyond habitual patterns: practical practices to identify and shift samskaras

Non-toxic positivity • We take an in-depth look at toxic positivity and share some antidotes, such as mindfulness, gratitude, empathy and an inversion yoga practice, to shift your perspective.

Mindful mornings • You don’t have to be a morning person to create a mindful morning routine. By working with your body clock and creating rituals that work for you, not against you, even the latest risers can set the right tone for the day.

Ascend

Limbs of growth • The niyamas are more than just the foundational personal practices of yoga. They are where practice begins and returns to again and again. Dive into Sanskrit and practical tips to elevate your spiritual and personal development.

Karma accountability • What goes around comes around, as the saying goes. We have made the word karma a byword for universal justice or cosmic payback in modern times. But is karma as simple as that? Or have we reduced it to an overused saying to make us feel better in a world that often doesn’t play fair or make sense?

The beauty of mantra • Chanting the sacred sounds of Sanskrit creates a sense of oneness that deepens connection to the self, others and something greater than you. You can start simply and regardless of your...