One thing is for certain yoga and Ayurveda are here to stay. As a teacher, consultant and massage therapist, I can see there is little doubt in people’s minds about the incredible benefits these ancient well-being modalities offer. The key to success? Commitment. Get into a routine and tell yourself, “I am worth it.” Let’s…

Bernadette Petrie tells us it was like an epiphany the day she first heard, “what other people think of you is none of your business”. I remember vividly the first time I heard these words. It was around week three of my stay at the Priory when I spent a couple of hours in ‘the…

With fringe festivals about to take place across the county, perhaps now is the time to start living on the fringe – to live authentically, writes Bernie Rowen-Ross. Here in East Lothian, we have seen advertisements for Fringe by the Sea. So many of us will experience the shows and events that Fringe by the…

As we move through spring and out of Kapha season, we enter the Pitta dominating season – summer. In Ayurveda, we aim to find balance by harmonising ourselves with nature’s rhythms and patterns. Just as we change our clothes depending on the season, we need to look inwardly too. Our diet and lifestyle play a huge…

With increasing numbers of people being diagnosed with stress, depression and anxiety, Bernadette Petrie says one of the key solutions is to spend time outside – whether it’s on the beach, in the water, in the woods or up a mountain. One thing I discovered when I began living by the sea is that I…

Three years ago, if someone told you that your life would change dramatically, you may not have believed them. But life has a way of springing surprises, some pleasant; some not, writes Bernie Rowen-Ross. In the summertime, our hearts often feel lighter, we have more energy, and most of us want to do more outside.…

In Ayurveda, we recognise that spring is a Kapha time of year dominated by the elements water and earth. As we emerge, we often feel sluggish, now is the time to adjust your routine and get moving just that bit more. Moving helps increase circulation, heat, lymph flow and our life force energy. You can…

Bernadette Petrie encourages us to find our own personal summit and when we get there – enjoy the resting place. I am a fairly regular climber of North Berwick Law. A few years ago, I found myself chuckling as I started my climb. A new sign had popped up at the start of the trail. It…