Lockdown – An Invitation to Refresh, Replenish and Rejuvenate
Ways to bring nature indoors and relax with an invitation to enjoy the healing power of water.
Stop and Smell the Wildflowers…
New research shows the sense of smell to be the strongest sense for creating calm
Cuckoo!
The call of nature that say its the first day of spring
Think Green Instead of Blue and Listen to the Sounds of Nature
When I'm leading forest bathing walks, I offer people invitations to open the senses and help them relax. New evidence suggests that sounds in nature can help boost our mood too. Having the 'blues' is a real feeling so whether suffering the effects the Covid-19 virus or anything else that is bringing you down nature …
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Forest Bathing Algarve
It’s a beautiful day in the forest around Monchique. My senses are awakened by a cool breeze lightly brushing my face and the sound of birds in full song and bees gently humming. I am walking slowly, observing the trees and savouring the moment. This is not just a stroll in the woods, I am …
Walking Talking and Writing – The Last Chapter of 2019
How would I describe the past few months? Inspiring, diverse, enjoyable and challenging at times. Overall, enlightening. Here are a few potted highlights of the journey so far. Forest Bathing In June I began the certification process with the Forest Therapy Institute in becoming a forest bathing and forest therapy practitioner based on the Japanese …
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Voices From The Fire – Stories From Monchique
In August 2018 wildfires tore through a large area of the Serra de Monchique region in Southern Portugal where I live. I spent the next eight months recording interviews with people who were directly affected. The aim was to share people's stories as a way of healing and to help us learn about ways to …
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Living In Natures Way
I live on a mountain surrounded by trees and plants and it reinforces my love of nature and the great outdoors. It has always been there, even when I lived in busy cities like London and Dubai. I either brought nature indoors or sought it out in the parks, beaches and even desert. I found …
London’s Changing Landscape
In the words of Ralph McTell, 'let me take you by the hand and lead you through the streets of London...' London is full of hidden history and is forever evolving and its landscape changing. On assignment for Dubai Eye radio, I took a look at some of the regeneration schemes including West London's White …
