Tiger Lily adapts her Sanctuary in the City Column to our new circumstances: presenting Sanctuary in the Self #3. This one is about surviving the fear generated from the present lockdown.

Tiger Lily adapts her Sanctuary in the City Column to our new circumstances: presenting Sanctuary in the Self #2. This one is about falling in love and coming home in the time of Covid-19

Tiger Lily adapts her Sanctuary in the City Column to our new circumstances: presenting Sanctuary in the Self #1

Reflections on the spring equinox and the sense of renewal that this time of year invites.

In the second of a new column for Balance Garden exploring urban oases and wellbeing, Tiger Lily explores Hampstead Heath and reflects on the relationships it has helped to facilitate.

There is strength in numbers and there is love as well. So hang that tattered cape and go dancing with the girls, remember to check your inner cynic at the door.

This yoga nidra is designed to focus the mind on cultivating a balanced and fulfilling approach to attain your intentions. A wonderful practice to return to and check-in with what support is needed to achieve each intention.

Hello and welcome to February. Here’s our latest news and seasonal musings from Jasmine Pradhan, Balance Garden’s Editor

In the first of a new column for Balance Garden exploring urban oases and wellbeing, Tiger Lily explores Walthamstow Wetlands, wading through the January blues and finding sanctuary in the city.

Life can be busy, and we can find that we are holding onto feelings and thoughts that we no longer need. This meditation by Nids Nidra is set to the sound of the ocean to help let go and flow with the rhythm of nature. Release some tension and create space for new opportunities. 

Kate-Lois Elliott on why we need to hold our goals and dreams in an open palm and learn to let things be.

The editor’s letter for September is here! With some reflections on the gifts that this season offers and some ways to learn to embrace the cooler months.

Kate-Lois Elliott reflects on what Dior exhibitions can teach us about embracing our own idiosyncrasies, and why we need to get out of the boxes we create for ourselves or let others put us in.

True “wellbeing” has to extend beyond the individual self. Here’s why caring about the clothes on your back needs to form an important part of your commitment to a better life.

Joy helps us press through the inevitable stress and challenges of our days. Here are some questions to help you discover and engage your sense of joy, and some common ways to boost joy every day, shared by Jacquelyn J Salvador.

Hello and welcome to June. Here’s our latest news and seasonal musings from Jasmine Pradhan, Balance Garden’s Editor

Hello and welcome to March. Here’s our latest news and seasonal musings from Jasmine Pradhan, Balance Garden’s Editor

When the new year comes around, many people find themselves on a determined though destructive pathway of achieving unreasonable New Year’s Resolutions by over-crowding the month’s calendar with too many social and working activities. Instead, Ellen suggests trying to emulate nature. Slow down, hibernate, remember winter is the season to rest.

Kate-Lois Elliott takes on Authentic Selves and how to set them free.

Hello and welcome to February. Here’s our latest news from Jasmine Pradhan, Balance Garden’s Editor

Kate-Lois Elliott takes a look at the fine line between being a slave to your passions and finding freedom within them.

We miss a lot during those minutes (or hours) of the day spent with the phone four inches from our face.  It’s a distraction causing us to miss not only what’s going on around us, but also what is going on inside of ourselves.

Hello and welcome to January. Here’s our latest news and seasonal musings from Jasmine Pradhan, Balance Garden’s Editor

How much time do you spend thinking about things that are unrelated to what you’re doing, missing out on the wonders of the present moment? Here’s why we ought to rediscover our childlike sense of wonder by fully engaging with the present.

Hello and welcome to December. Here’s our latest news and seasonal musings from Jasmine Pradhan, Balance Garden’s Editor.

Let’s have a Christmas that has a positive impact this year. Together we can make a difference.

Ageing: it happens to us all, so why are we so self-conscious about it? Turning 30 left Lauren feeling bemused – was something supposed to have changed, now that she should definitely be “an adult”? Exploring the concept of age through a number of different TED talks, Lauren shares three speakers' perspectives on life and the one thing we can’t stop: time.

Kate-Lois Elliott reflects on reflection. But instead of a whole load of navel gazing, it’s a poignant read about, home, heart, and the power of looking back

Hello and welcome to November. Here’s our latest news and seasonal musings from Jasmine Pradhan, Balance Garden’s Editor.

In this month's ‘Everyday Epiphanies’ edition, Lauren talks about finding our passions – why there’s no right or wrong time to do so and why it doesn’t have to pay you, but why it should absolutely, definitely be done. By finding your tribe and making your own luck, can you find your version of The Element?