3 ways to slow down and relax into winter

How can we slow down more in winter when our busy lives demand constant action (and we’ve forgotten how to rest)? This blog shares three top tips to help you slow down and step into the flow of nature this winter.

Ideas, Insight, InspirationMelanie SkinnerNovember 20, 2018Mel Skinner Yogaautumn, slowing down, sleep, rest is radical, rest, kindness, top tips, time, nature, cycles, hibernation, advice, darkness, exercise, positive actionComment

How to chart your cycle

The problems with the modern sanitary industry, and alternative solutions that could not only improve your health, but could also prevent landfill and pollution of our oceans - and save you money! Read on.

Dancing with depresison

In this blog I explore why autumn is the perfect time to stop fighting your sadness, and instead, learn to dance with it.

Ideas, Happiness, InsightMelanie SkinnerOctober 23, 2018Mel Skinner Yogadepression, autumn, mental health, cycles, nature, yoga, slowing down, self-inquiry, sensation, self care, asking for help, advice, change, seasonsComment

Cyclical Success

The menstrual cycle offers women a practical and resourceful way to find success in all aspects of their life if only we understand the ebb and flow of our energies and moods.

Ideas, Insight, InspirationMelanie SkinnerApril 15, 2018Mel Skinner Yogamenstrual cycle, mental health, menstruality, menstruation, cycles, women's bodies, women, women's health, health, healingComment

Hello darkness my old friend

As we slowing start to ascend towards the light, it can be easy to try and ignore the fact that we are still in the wintery darkness. With stillness, reflection and contemplation, the darkness of winter can be a boon to our spiritual practice. Here's why it isn't always about the light.

Insight, CourageMelanie SkinnerDecember 29, 2016Mel Skinner Yogayoga nidra, yoga, meditation, cycles, winter, slowing down, reflection, welcoming, ego, shadow side, darkness, stillnessComment