Meditation

Why using cacao as part of meditation practice is good

Cacao ceremonies have been part of our culture for centuries. A ritual seen as the ultimate heart-opener. In addition to being packed full of vitamins and minerals and neuro-transmitters that support dopamine and serotonin – our feel good hormones-, cacao increases blood flow to the brain which can help you to strengthen your awareness and focus, taking your meditation practice to another level. It is said to help the body to heal, detoxify and to give your immune system a good boost. The experience of raw ceremonial chocolate can also assist in energetic healing and receiving clarity in the

Nourish the women

I went through a phase when I was always saying ‘yes’ to things even those things I didn’t want to do, or knew I couldn’t fit in! It left me stressed, anxious and overwhelmed and yet I continued to say ‘yes’ feeling that I needed to please those around me and that saying NO would … well what would it do? I was worried it would make me appear less to them? But what it left me feeling about myself was overwhelmed, upset and dissatisfied. If you’re struggling with people pleasing, juggling too many things and finding it tough to combine what you love with how you want to live, I hear you. Grab my

Nourish the women Programme 2022

A special invitation to find your voice, to create your compelling future and celebrate the woman you are today An opportunity to remind yourself of your strengths and talents A chance to remember and celebrate your past successes The space to take the time to be grateful for all you have in your life The ritual of drinking ceremonial cacao, meditating, journaling and affirmations Many of us have spent time since the pandemic hit soul searching. Life has changed, our work life balance has shifted, home working and home education have changed and we have felt a renewed connection to nature and

How to create a Hunter Full Moon Ceremony this October 2021

This October I’m holding my Full Moon Cacao Ceremony and Meditation a day early, on Tuesday 19th , as I have managed to bag myself some long awaited tickets to see the west end show Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. I’ve literally been on the mailing list for tickets for years and post our last UK lockdown when the theatres announced they could open again, and tickets were available, I was right there It does mean I’ll be holding my cacao ceremony and meditation at the gorgeous Mill Birth and Wellbeing Centre in Duddington a day early, but that doesn’t mean it will be any less special. So

How to Create a Full Moon Ritual for Letting Go

The September Full Moon is a loving, healing and nurturing full moon. Each full moon is given a specific name and because this is generally seen as the month of harvest this September full moon is called a harvest moon. Here in the UK we’re experiencing the changes in the season with the leaves starting to colour and fall and the growing season beginning to shorten as the dark nights draw in. It’s a perfect time to hunker down, reflect on what has, and hasn’t, been serving you and to use this lunar energy of the full moon to guild and support you. At full moon, the moon is on the opposite side

New Moon Journalling Prompts and Affirmations

As we clebrate the arrival of the New Moon in Sept it's a good time to set an intention to release and let go. A new moon happens once a month when the moon and the sun conjoin in the sky, setting off a new cycle of light. This new moon is initially invisible to us on Earth, then it slowly appears as a very thin crescent of light – it’s magical and speaks to us if we take a moment to stand and enjoy it presence. While the energy of a new moon lasts for about three days before and after the lunation, the moon is technically only new for a moment—when the sun and the moon are directly aligned in

How to beat Brain Fog

We all know that feeling of mental fog – not being able to make sense of our thoughts, string a cohesive sentence together or just generally feeling a bit foggy. It can be caused by a number of different factors but one of the first things to check is how hydrated you are. Dehydration is a major cause of mental fog and if this is what’s affecting you it can be easily remedied. Our brain is literally made up of water (approx. 75% of the brain is water) and it needs fluids in order to function properly. Coupled with the benefits to the brain drinking enough water will help to normalise your

Join one of my Cacao Ceremonies

Sitting in circle together, sharing a meditation practice, connecting with your inner voice, letting go of anything that doesn’t serve you and setting intentions for the month ahead. These are all elements of the cacao ceremonies that I am running each month. On the New Moon and Full Moon I will lead cacao ceremonies with guided meditations for new beginnings, setting intentions, release and new awakenings. These will all be online events for the remainder of 2021. Dates for forthcoming New Moon & Full Moon Meditation Ceremonies Forthcoming dates On line - Thursday 18 November 7.45 - 8.45pm