Vastu Shastra – yoga for houses
While most of us are familiar with feng shui, the ancient Chinese art of placement, the Indian equivalent vastu shastra is less well-known. Kajal Sheth who practices both systems, thinks …
The fine art of bathing
I can live without most luxuries but I’d be hard-pressed to give up my bath. I know the world is split between shower people and bath people – and I …
Re-discovering feng shui
Feng shui – ‘acupuncture for homes’. Back in the 90s, it was all the rage. Well, to be fair, back in China, 5,000 years ago feng shui was all the …
Do our homes reflect our psyche?
Do our homes reflect our psyche? It’s pretty much a no-brainer. How could our living spaces not mirror our inner world? We personalise, decorate, embellish even the simplest spaces. Inevitably …
The feelgood home
I’ve finally moved into my new home. It’s taken a long time and a lot of hard work to bring this neglected little Victorian terrace back to its bones and …
Purging – decluttering your way into the future
Right now my home looks as though a cyclone has torn through it. There are boxes containing hundreds of books lining the hallway, several huge parcels are waiting to go …
What does your hall say about your personality?
Colour therapist Marie Louise Lacy, author of The Power of Colour to Heal the Environment (Rainbow Bridge) says that you can tell a lot about your personality – and those …
Ghost-free guarantee for homes?
Should all houses come with a clean bill of spiritual health? A decent neighbourhood, great local schools and a watertight roof are all taken for granted – but shouldn’t you …
What’s your home personality?
What does your home say about you? You may think it gives away no more than your taste in curtains or whether you’re tidy or messy: but in fact your …
Raw vegan hot cross buns from Yobaba Lounge
So. Sometimes when I feel low, lost, alone, I take myself back in mind to places where I felt secure and serene. Yobaba Lounge is such a place. For me, …
Smudging – clear your home, your aura, your life
I was introduced to smudging at a workshop by the wonderful Denise Linn. The scent of the burning bundle of herbs sent tingles through my body and I could feel …
Clear your clutter – kickstart your life!
Decluttering your home is vital for health, psychological wellbeing and even your spiritual welfare. Clearing clutter also makes way for new fresh energy.