The goal of yoga is the stilling of the mind. An empty mind is not a dull and boring place but one full of creativity, spontaneity and bliss. However sometimes yoga and meditation are not enough, at least not in the short term! In the fast, connected world we live in another approach can [...]
Five ways to well-being
I have written about Happiness before here. The New Economics Foundation site has all the background research on this recent initiative that seems so similar to ancient wisdom! Here is the video from TED that have inspired me to incorporate this thinking into what I do. Nic Marks introducing the Five Ways to Well-being [...]
Alkaline diet
My ongoing relationship with food and nutrition has taken me through a number of regimes – Ayurveda, Paleo, Slow Carb and Alkaline. I always choose the vegetarian options but none of these require it. We all have different constitutions, different lifestyles, different genetic issues, different preferences … … so no one diet is right for [...]
What drives us is not what you think.
A stimulating look at what really motivates us. It’s from the book Drive, one of my favourite non-fiction, non-yoga books of 2011. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Even more moving knowing he died 6 years later. His biography is well worth reading. Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography
Butterbean & Butternut Squash Curry
Serves 4 Ingredients Ghee or Sunflower Oil (2 Tbsp) Large Onion Garlic (2 cloves) Ginger (1/2 in) Green Chilli (1 or 2 to taste) Cumin Seeds Black Mustard Seeds Curry Powder (2 tsp) Coriander Powder (1/2 tsp) Tumeric (1/2 tsp) Salt & Pepper Red Pepper Butternut Squash Butter Beans (Tin) Veg Stock Fresh Spinach [...]
The Serenity Prayer
If you find the ‘God’ word a problem, replace it with ‘Universe’ or whatever means something to you. Robbie Williams used to replace it with ‘Elvis’ when on tour. The depth of wisdom is this simple prayer cannot be underestimated. It can change your life.
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Michael Townsend Williams
Bringing together my work as a yoga teacher, mindfulness coach and personal productivity coach, I have founded StillWorks. Through sharing my own integration of 'WellBeing' with what I call 'WellDoing' I hope to inspire you to make the most of your life through feeling healthier, being happier and putting more of your plans into action. Finding sustainable ways to reduce stress and enhance your creativity so that you can cultivate the life you desire.
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