The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. If our mind is peaceful, we will be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we will experience true happiness; but if our mind is not peaceful, we will find it very difficult to be happy, even if we are living in the very best conditions. If
Combining singer/songwriter passion with the precision of electronic music, Berlin’s Dillon — aka Dominique Dillon de Byington — began making music when she was still in her teens. She first made a name for herself when she posted homemade performance videos on YouTube that gained an online following and ultimately led to her first show in Cologne in 2007. From
The choices we make about what we eat each day really can have some major environmental consequences. It’s easy to forget about the energy, water, chemicals and effort used to produce everyday food items like chocolate bars, soft drink or a packet of chips. Not to mention the fuel burnt getting these items to you. Here are a few ideas
There are poses in yoga that benefit almost all the body systems. Camels Pose is one of them. Do it the right way and it will bring you lots of benefits on physical, mental and emotional levels. How to do Sit on knees, make sure your thighs are perpendicular to the floor and your knees are a hip-width apart. Check
IT ALL BEGAN WITH A VERY DRAMATIC ENTRANCE The first recorded roller skate inventor, John Joseph Merlin, originally of Belgium, decided to debut his metal-wheeled roller skates at a fancy masquerade party in London in 1760. Merlin’s plan was to suavely skate into the salon while simultaneously playing a violin. Unfortunately, Merlin hadn’t practiced skating much prior to the soiree,
Fresh or frozen, these tiny “superfruits” pack a big antioxidant punch. Or better yet, a flurry of punches: Studies suggest that eating blueberries regularly can help improve everything from memory and motor skills to blood pressure and metabolism. (Wild blueberries, in particular, have one of the highest concentrations of the powerful antioxidants known as anthocyanins.) Blueberries are also lower in
Moisturizes Skin Well: A citrus fruit helps in softening dry and patched skin and also aid in other skin conditions, such as chapped hands. The antioxidants present in citrus fruits speeds up cell turnover and also removes dead skin cells. Diluted lemon juice works great on tough areas like elbows and knees. Tones Skin Well: Switch your regular toners with
From the innovative surf gear to maritime science, surfing has been collecting stories, records and achievements. Did you know that… The Hawaiian Islands are the most isolated archipelago on planet earth. The windiest surf city in the world is Wellington, capital of New Zealand. The tallest tsunami so far recorded was the 1958 Lituya Bay mega tsunami, which had a
Happy Monday everyone! He’s a great way to start the day and start the week. Toasted Oats, Mango, Blueberries & Yoghurt from my new book: SuperFood. Oats fill us up and act as a slow-burning fuel plus they are high in fibre and the minerals phosphorus and magnesium keeping our bones strong and healthy. Method You will need: 6 portable pots
Honey British soul rarely sounds this turned up. UK chart-topper Katy B’s third album is an ambitious collaborative effort featuring some of the biggest and buzziest producers around. She’s the Peckham girl who won’t dance to anyone else’s tune: interviewed back on her old manor, Katy B proves the perfect modern British pop star The Guardian Effortlessly moving between genres, she makes