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Holidays over? Hang aboot...

Holidays over? Hang aboot…

With most folk will either back from Christmas holidays or freezing at work in the North… thought your sorry soul could channel some of that hanging-in-a-hammock-holiday chill as you slip back into that office chair. So close your eyes (after you look at this) and imagine swinging in the breeze, preferably with a water view, [...]

Just can't meditate?

Just can’t meditate?

Me neither! I can’t stop myself thinking pointless thoughts like what I ate for lunch yesterday, who I need to call today or what’s on TV later. Lord knows I’ve tried. I’ve tried CDs, I’ve tried sitting on the beach, I’ve tried laying down in a quiet corner, I’ve tried yoga-ing myself out – but [...]

Surfwise: the Paskowitz family surfers

Surfwise: the Paskowitz family surfers

What would the world be like if we all wanted less -  less money, fewer material possessions, not so much food? Would we be happier? Would we be less competitive or is it all relative – would the darker shades of human nature appear anyhow? A large portion of humanity don’t have a choice, but [...]


Surf into Yoga with Rochelle Ballard: Part II

Rochelle was kind enough to share with Cohabitaire some breathing techniques and the postures she recommends for surfing…… The most important thing to activate in the body is the breath through the diaphragm, inside of the rib cage. It brings more oxygen into the body, sending blood flow to circulate the system. No matter what [...]

Beautify your screen

Beautify your screen

Could your screen do with some natural beauty? Select a design and download for FREE! Now available for iPad and iPhone/iPod touch! Six beautiful Cohabitaire designs to choose from [rss-cut] Photography by Ingrid Schroder

Feed the birds...

Feed the birds…

Nice moment, isn’t it? I swung around at the the sound of wings whipping the air as cranes, doves and seagulls scrambled to get a piece of the feast. What I love most about this is the girl who seems completely caught up in the present, nothing but her and the birds, not thinking about [...]


Quick fix yoga

Quick fix yoga

Nothing beats a steamy yoga class to boost energy levels and clear your mind, but when you lead a busy life it can be almost impossible to find a spare two hours up your sleeve. This shouldn’t mean that you miss out completely, with countless DVD’s, YouTube clips, Spiritube (yes there is a site called [...]