Research Psychedelics are powerful tools for transformation that come with integration challenges – Research on the Romanian population Introduction Psychedelic experiences involve users ingesting a psychedelic substance and undergoing an experience where altered states of consciousness, intense emotions, and even mystical experiences are common. This study focused on LSD in blotter form and psilocybin mushrooms, as illustrated above. Scientists have recently begun to understand how psychedelics […] Victor Jivanescu July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Art Holistic Wellbeing Do Less, Be More: Summer Creative Retreat Do Less, Be More is a series of seasonal retreats which align internal transformative processes with the natural rhythms of the seasons. They offer a facilitated, yet self-directed process, informed by a variety of contemplative and embodied traditions delivered by an interdisciplinary team. The ethos is one of learning by doing, experimenting, reflecting, and sharing. […] Tamara Russell and Trudi Simpson July 13, 2022July 14, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Book Corner 101 Steps For Transformation Do you know people who are so passionate about one thing that it’s the sole driving force in their life? Whether this may be called their purpose or not, it’s what they cannot not do. They didn’t plan for it, they didn’t prepare for it, and they didn’t ask others whether it was the right […] Luka Bonisch July 7, 2022July 7, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Research Freedom: A heuristic inquiry inspired by the pandemic restrictions Freedom is a controversial topic for today, and as you read this post, ask yourself: Are you free? Do you think about freedom? What does it mean to you? This current research explored the questions: What are people’s personal experience of freedom and what meaning does it hold for them? How do people’s views differ […] Deborah Gray June 22, 2022July 8, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Research Transpersonal teaching in the face of adversity. How can a teacher’s inner process work/innate qualities support creativity for a transformative online learning experience during Covid 19? The key to transformative online learning during adverse situations, such as Covid 19, may depend on the quality of the teacher student relationship In March 2020, as a result of the Covid19 pandemic, teachers all over the world were forced to start teaching online. Coming from a background in holistic education, I was particularly interested […] Adi Asana June 17, 2022July 8, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Art Word, Flesh and Whale Song And the word became flesh and dwelt among us for many days and nights. Life was simple and peaceful until one noon when it was fishing, the flesh desired to become word again. Longing for a release, the flesh jumped into the big waters, and fell through the mouth of an old and wise whale. […] Lila Moore June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Research Non-traditional yoga teachers on leaving a lineage Laura Harvey-Collins June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Research Is spirituality good for your health? The effects of an online spiritual health programme on the wellbeing of people living with fibromyalgia If you are one of the 1.5 million plus people in the UK who live with fibromyalgia, it is likely that at some time or another you have looked for a way to relieve pain and soothe anxiety. NHS guidelines state that current treatment options, such as pain killers, relaxation therapy, and mindfulness have little […] Sue Evans May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holistic Wellbeing Trauma and Awakening for Highly Sensitive People Those who are Highly Sensitive are significantly impacted by the world around them. Sensory processing Sensitivity – the official term for Highly Sensitive People (HSP) involves a deeper level of processing, sensitivity to subtleties in one’s environment and high levels of empathy. These traits can have a positive impact when Highly Sensitive People are in […] Jules De Vitto May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Research Being Mortal: What experiences arise for individuals from having engaged in deliberate and focused conversations on the subject of death? Living can be such a paradox: the golden potential of life and lightness of joy; and the shadows – often suppressed in the unconscious – of who we are. Death, I would assert, is the greatest paradox of all. Birth leads, ultimately and inevitably, to death. Humanity’s problem – unlike other beings – is that […] Barbara Pidgeon May 10, 2022June 3, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked