Today is the day
It’s been a long time coming, but like most things on the horizon – it was here before I knew it. That’s right, this moment right now. And this one…. and this. I spent this morning breathing in a brilliant sunrise across the ocean towards Bondi, feeling a calm contentment just being there and ready [...]
Eoin Finn } Hammock Enlightenment
I’m a huge fan of Eoin Finn and have been for some time now. It all started with the Pursuit of Happy Hips – a home practice yoga DVD that I got for Christmas one year that led me to find out more about Eoin, the Blissology project, his love for the environment and his incredible [...]
Govinda’s } ashram experience
You could be forgiven for thinking these shots are of some far off exotic indian place, when in fact these were taken only an hour south of Sydney at the magnificent Govinda Valley.
Just leave it up to the Universe…
Good god, I hear you cry, ‘she’s turning into Oprah!’ Ok, I’ll admit it sounds pretty far out – but let me me explain… Lately I’ve been making plans, changing plans, thinking about plans, then worrying about plans and getting absolutely nowhere! For some reason I’ve been blind to the advice I often dish out [...]
One thought to think when you’re thinking too many thoughts
As part of the preparation for our upcoming Santosha Yoga teacher training we’re reading Eckhart Tolle‘s The Power of Now. Summed up as the art of being in the moment and the joy that it brings. I won’t go into it too much more – but there’s this one little trick I learned that is just way [...]
Yoga, I love you.
We are very lucky here at Cohabitaire to have so many incredible contributors, and our latest is no exception. I’m extra proud to introduce my gorgeous and fabulous sister, Rhiane, who joins the ranks as our resident Yoga writer…. show your love and leave a comment for Rhiane below… As a kid, I spent most [...]
Make yourself happy
Like a few billion others, I watched the final Oprah show last week. Now, now don’t run away, give me a second to explain…… At the end of all these years on air, the mighty O finished up with some words of wisdom that have been ringing in my ears ever since. And I know [...]
The happiest man alive } Matthieu Ricard
We rely on external factors to make us happy when the source of true happiness comes from within, says Matthieu Ricard, the intriguing man who has been scientifically proven to be the happiest person on earth (although I’m not sure when everyone else got tested, but who am I to dispute such findings). Ricard is Buddhist [...]
Do nothing for 2 minutes
Morning :) A little challenge to start your week, as if Monday wasn’t challenging enough – cruel, I know. A colleague recently shared this link to send everyone in the office on a ‘mini-break’ – an online destination to literally do nothing for 2 minutes. With a beautiful sunrise and the sound of the ocean [...]
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 [...]
