A cancer diagnosis is not usually associated with laughter, and believe you me it was far from my initial response. Who could laugh at a bowel cancer diagnosis at 42 – or any age really? 

We all love to laugh, but there’s far more to a good giggle than simply providing a high. An innate ability, laughter developed even before we could say dada or mama. And in terms of innate abilities, laughter is one of the best. What better feeling is there than being lost in laughte

Excerpt from “Laughing at cancer – How to Heal with Love, Laughter and Mindfulness“, first published by Bowel Cancer Australia for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month     Sometimes the burdens of life mount like a pressure cooker, exploding its lid and bursting wi

Laughter yoga is a unique exercise routine that combines simulated laughter exercises with yogic breathing (pranayama), and clapping. It is an ideal activity to conduct with older people with its many associated physical, emotional and social health benefits. It is a great way to enha

Close your eyes. Imagine walking into a room filled with people you love all smiling at you. How does that make you feel? The humble smile is an amazing thing. It not only enriches your wellbeing, but also that of others. It’s free, but is sometimes the most meaningful gift we can giv

Liberation of one’s mind, body and spirit, can be achieved through a simple and beautiful inner resource: Mindfulness. By actively pursuing mindfulness daily, one can reach an eternal level of both personal and external understanding. Once one’s mind has been opened to it, change almo

One might think that something as innate as breathing would be something we all do naturally well. Yet the way we breathe fulfills much more than a functional life-preserving role. Daily mindful breathing has the capacity to reduce stress and revolutionize your mental health and overa

The Blue Room LOL: The benefits of having a good giggle We all know it feels good to laugh – but laughter might also be good for your wellbeing.  Carol Kilkenny   Wander through a children’s playground and there’s a good chance you’ll hear an orchestra of l

The following is a guest blog that I wrote for SpiritGrow Mindfulness Meditation Centre about mindfulness.  I am republishing it to coincide with Mindful in May.  Details about how you can join Mindful in May are at the end of the blog. One

I have a little secret that I would like to confess and I am not going to postpone it any longer… I am an addict and frequent user … of Facebook.  I know there are those amongst us who cast aspersions and make judgment calls about those who use it, but I love the ease in which it