consciousness

Breathwork refers to the increasingly popular practices that use conscious and focused breathing to enter different states of awareness. It can be done as a simple practice to gain relaxation, but also with the intention of diving deeper into our body and mind. It can lead to...

Cacao ceremonies are a way of shamanic healing used for spiritual and medicinal purposes. Pure cacao is consumed for this sacred ritual to set intentions and open euphoric states. This ceremony aims to increase vitality, inner awakening, creative connection, uplifting mood, open...

WHAT IS THE EGO? The ego refers to the extent one thinks highly of one’s self, having something to do with being self-centered or egotistical. Another common thought pattern regarding the ego relates to the “I” that is capable of referencing the self and making decision...

What is Aromatherapy? In a society where we inhale, ingest and apply unnatural and toxic products daily, interest in returning to the organic and the pure has been increasing rapidly. One of the practices that has gained popularity among the public and the world of science re...

What is Ego? The human psyche encompasses all it means to be human, making it one of life’s greatest mysteries. Originating from the 17th-century Greek word, psukhē, and translating to “breath, life, soul”. However, such a broad subject requires a need to be approached...

Across the globe, numerous diverse cultures have evolved during the ages, each with its unique approach to healing. These healing traditions are the result of evolutionary processes in the necessity for health and well-being. (Pesek, 2006) Despite the many differences, there is ...

Team-building refers to the process of turning any group of people who have a common vision into a team that has a set of norms and harmony. With team building, members of a group emphasize their shared goals and work towards them together with respect and unity. Teams can be bu...

Spiritual activism is a form of activism that is grounded on spiritual philosophies and practices. Spirituality and activism may seem contradictory at first glance as spirituality is considered an inward practice whereas activism is aimed at  the outer, material world. Howe...

Music is all around us, woven into the social basis of our lives. It is a matter of general knowledge that the rhythm of drums, various melodies and sounds of instruments are known in ancient folk medicine. Before modern science, this was known to the ancient Indian sorcerers wh...

Tips that will make you a guru in guided meditation: Be prepared and have a plan for what you will be talking about, write a script if it’s necessary and rehearse.  Plan the seating arrangements beforehand, decide whether your audience will be sitting or ...

De-armouring is a term that has evolved following the work of the psychoanalyst Wilhelm Reich, who brought the body into psychology. His approach to therapy included the interpretation of resistance, as in the form of inability or unwillingness to let go. In his approach, armour...