Mind

Our sense of loneliness is increasing in the developed world, with negative repercussions for our mental, physical, social and economic wellbeing. Given we no longer live in villages, nor can we turn back the clock, what can we do to restore our lost communities?

Breathe your way through yin yoga and Zen meditation to awaken to the powerful qualities of self-acceptance, compassion and mindfulness.

The traditional yogic practice of non-violence, ahimsa, is an influential force that’s equal parts soft and strong. It will elevate how you practise yoga — and we’re not just talking about on your mat.

Emotional strain and stress can sometimes result in a feeling of stiffness around your heart. Discover how yoga can nourish your heart.

Deep inner yearnings are hard to identify in the business of the mind, but tuning in to your wisdom and working with the magnetic powers of the universe can be a gateway to setting intentions from the heart.

While you are responsible for your feelings, perhaps a deeper question to ask is what is responsible for the emotions you feel? Your amygdala has a bit of explaining to do. Your feelings leave quite a trail behind them, but on this path of emotional awareness, you can cultivate a wiser approach to managing your emotional responses to situations.

Alexx Stuart shows us how to meditate and stay mindful even when life gets busy. Here are 11 ways to meditate in under one minute.

The placebo response offers an opportunity to embrace the potential of mind-body medicine. So can mind really move matter?

Allow your creative side to roam free by tuning inwards and harnessing the power of your courage, vulnerability and willingness to allow the act of creation to unfold.

Pigments are powerful. From revealing your personality to influencing your mood, there really is more to colour than meets the eye.

Alexx Stuart offers 10 quick things you can do to increase your toxin-reducing, eco-conscious, wholefood-loving mojo.

WellBeing columnist Michael Elstein takes us through the ins and outs of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.