
Nicola’s Blog
Sharing simple wisdom on living a sweet life

Embracing Santosha: Cultivating contentment in the present moment.
There’s so much to be gained from the transformative power of Santosha, the art of finding contentment in the now. As we journey through life, constantly striving for our next achievement or milestone, we often overlook the beauty and richness of the present moment…

What’s your Dharma?
You’ve definitely got one! We are all souls who chose to incarnate here on this planet at this time. We came with a specific purpose - to fulfil our Dharma, our life’s purpose…

Nourish your soul
This week I’m making a conscious effort to focus on my sense of contentment or santosha. Santosha is the second of the Niyamas of Patanjali's Eight Limbs of Yoga…

Yoga and your brain
Our brains are primarily made up of two types of tissues: white and grey matter, about 60% white and 40% grey. Although both play important roles in healthy cognitive functioning, each brain tissue type has a different function…

Mind Expanding Movie Night!
My must watch feel good (and thought provoking) movies!
If you find yourself with some chill time, there are some great movies out there that expand our minds, teach us more about the Universe and leave us feeling more peaceful and inspired.

Simple feel goods
Taking care of ourselves is vital for our mental and physical well-being - although we usually make it a low priority because of time pressures or because it makes us feel guilty to put ourselves first. However, how can we take care of others if we aren’t giving ourselves the time to replenish and nurture our own body, mind and soul?