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Bernadette Petrie tells us it’s time to stop blaming ourselves, time to pay more attention to our verbal commentary and take a breath rather than attack. I am such an idiot…” were the words a lovely, secure-sounding woman said at the end of an interview with a radio presenter. I was driving, listening to her telling her…

We all know there is pressure on our health system due to various factors, notwithstanding COVID-19. However, there is so much we can do for minor ailments and conditions, and a host of complementary healing practices can alleviate symptoms of mild diseases and conditions. Bernie Rowen-Ross suggests alternative healing methods. Herbal teas Many of our…

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…