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

The Beginner’s Guide To Meditation
Five minutes isn’t much out of 24 hours. Although you’ll get benefits from sitting down in a class to meditate, committing to a short daily practice of just a few minutes will enable you to really to reap it’s massive benefits, which include:…

This Morning Routine Will Improve Your Mood
There’s nothing better than Ayurvedic morning routine to start the day off right. After all, we know that how we begin our day impacts how we feel all day long. Try these tips to boost your mood and energy…

Cultivating contentment
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?