Meet your inner critic

Negative thoughts on repeat can turn into harmful beliefs. This is sometimes known as the inner critic - that inner voice that puts your down and can hold you back. This blog is a brief exploration into this critical voice, and offers simple ways to understand it.

Ideas, Insight, MenstruationMelanie SkinnerNovember 30, 2018Mel Skinner Yogamenstrual cycle, menstruality, critical, inner criti, inner critic, kindness, asking for help, beliefs, thought, emotions, women's health, mental healthComment

3 ways to slow down and relax into winter

How can we slow down more in winter when our busy lives demand constant action (and we’ve forgotten how to rest)? This blog shares three top tips to help you slow down and step into the flow of nature this winter.

Ideas, Insight, InspirationMelanie SkinnerNovember 20, 2018Mel Skinner Yogaautumn, slowing down, sleep, rest is radical, rest, kindness, top tips, time, nature, cycles, hibernation, advice, darkness, exercise, positive actionComment

The battle of the body

When our attitude to ourselves is one of loathing, it doesn't matter what we do to change or improve ourselves, we will always fail. Companies like Weightwatchers make most of their money from repeat customers, because if you are punishing yourself with food and exercise, you are going to run out of steam and either go on a mad binge or just burn out. The more we can bring love to everything we do, the easier it becomes to realise that you truly are beautiful.

Healing, Menstruation, Inspiration, YogaMelanie SkinnerMarch 13, 2017body, body image, women, women's bodies, health, wellbeing, self, self love, love, men, menstruality, menstruation, shame, guilt, loathing, yoga, kindness, affirmationsComment

Never underestimate the power of will (Trump didn't)

What do Donald Trump and yoga nidra have in common? They both have strong intentions . . .

Insight, InspirationMelanie SkinnerNovember 9, 2016Mel Skinner YogaTrump, yoga, yoga nidra, oxfam, willpower, compassion, kindness, power, positivity, san kalp, san kalpa Comment

What are you resisting?

Resistance is futile. Or is it? We spend so much time resisting, often holding ourselves back from more happiness, more peace, more joy. How do we overcome resistance? With force, willpower or can the gentle way be the most powerful? Yoga can help us to face our ego, and for me, there's nothing like Mysore Ashtanga to do that.

Yoga, Insight, HealingMelanie SkinnerMay 5, 2016Mel Skinner Yogayoga, story, ashtanga, healing, resistance, self-inquiry, kindnessComment