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.

The science, art and wonder of charting the menstrual cycle

Discover why and how to chart your menstrual cycle.

Ideas, Menstruation, MoonMelanie SkinnerSeptember 7, 2018Mel Skinner Yogamenstrual cycle, menstruality, women's health, women's bodiesComment

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A short consideration into why asking for help can be so hard

Welcome, listen, and respond

This new moon offers challenges with our deepest darkest emotions . . . explore how yoga nidra can help us learn to be with these difficult times simply by welcoming, listening and responding.

The joys of sleep (and how to get more)

A short look at the benefits of sleep, and how to improve the quality and quantity of yours.

Ideas, HappinessMelanie SkinnerJune 12, 2018Mel Skinner Yogasleep, joy, yoga nidra, rest, renewal, relaxationComment

Five tips for your best yoga nidra practice (ever)

Five ways to maximise your relaxation time.

Ideas, Insight, InspirationMelanie SkinnerMay 26, 2018Mel Skinner Yogayoga nidra, rest is radical, top tips, advice, rest, slowing down, yoga, practiceComment

Lift your spirirts

A simple and short meditation to bring a sense of lightness into the heart.

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.

Acceptance - a poem

Written on day 21 of my cycle, a poem around acceptance and the freedom to fly high.

Creativity, PoetryMelanie SkinnerMarch 28, 2018Mel Skinner Yogapoetry, acceptance, inspirationComment

The island - a poem

A delicate poem in honour of the sacred silent spaces within us all.

Creativity, PoetryMelanie SkinnerMarch 14, 2018Mel Skinner YogapoetryComment

From winter to spring

Menstruation, Insight, InspirationMelanie SkinnerMarch 1, 2018Mel Skinner Yogarest, winter, spring, menstruality, slowing down Comments

Heart

A heart centred poem, expressing the courage needed to let go of old pain, and move forward.

Courage, Healing, PoetryMelanie SkinnerFebruary 14, 2018Mel Skinner Yogapoetry, new moon, moon, heart, love, pain, trust, courage Comments

Let go of your pride this full moon

Use the full moon energy in Leo to let go of your pride, and find true contentment

Inspiration, Ideas, HealingMelanie SkinnerJanuary 30, 2018Mel Skinner Yogamoon, full moon, pride, journal, self-inquiry, leo, full moon leoComment

The brainwaves of bliss

The science is in, and yoga nidra does help the brain. Interested in how to achieve deep states of bliss whilst boosting creativity and productivity? Sure you do. Read on.

Creativity, Healing, InsightMelanie SkinnerJanuary 17, 2018Mel Skinner Yogabrainwaves, delta, beta, theta, gamma, bliss, yoga nidra, sleep, restComment

Find your heart's desire

Want 2018 to be the year you live your heart's desire? There is just on action you need to take: that is is to feel.

Yoga, Truth, Inspiration, Insight, Healing, CourageMelanie SkinnerDecember 29, 2017Mel Skinner Yogaheart, feeling, heart desire, yoga, spirituality, desires, loveComment

How to: start a gratitude journal

Three simple starts to start a gratitude journal that actually brings more love and joy into your life.

5 ways to power up your menstrual cycle

Find your way to a more creative and confident life by embracing the power of the menstrual cycle.

How to: have a new moon ritual

How to have a new moon ritual - for busy people!

Creativity, Ideas, InspirationMelanie SkinnerOctober 18, 2017Mel Skinner Yogamoon, new moon, ritual, manifesting, wishesComment

The How To Guide for busy people: have a full moon ritual

The How To Guide for busy people: with a full moon coming up this Thursday, follow this guide for a simple yet effective way to connect with the lunar cycle.

A poem: Steps to Stillness

A poem, this one written from the Shropshire hills.

Poetry, CreativityMelanie SkinnerSeptember 14, 2017Mel Skinner Yogapoetry, stillness, stepsComment