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Nicola Beard · Jul 14, 2026
The New Moon in Cancer: A Time to Reflect and Begin Again
Explore the New Moon in Cancer through science, history and philosophy, and discover why each new lunar cycle offers a natural opportunity to reflect…Read more
Nicola Beard · Jul 7, 2026
Understanding the Mind-Body Connection: A Daoist Perspective
Discover how Daoist philosophy views the mind and body as one interconnected system rather than two separate parts. Explore the mind-body connection,…Read more
Nicola Beard · May 11, 2026
Pilates Vs Shibashi
Discover the similarities between Pilates and Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi, from posture and balance to breathing, strength, mobility, and stress manageme…Read more
Nicola Beard · Mar 11, 2026
You, Your Feet and Shibashi: 3 Things You Need to Know to Help You in Your Tai Chi Qigong Practice
You, Your Feet and Shibashi 3 Things You Need to Know to Help You in Your Tai Chi Qigong Practice People often arrive at Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi p…Read more
Nicola Beard · Mar 10, 2026
The Wheel of the Year and the Five Elements
This article explores the relationship between the Celtic Wheel of the Year and the Five Element framework of Traditional Chinese Medicine. By placin…Read more
Nicola Beard · Jan 14, 2026
6 Common Ways Women Learn to Hide How They Feel
This article explores how many women learn, from childhood, to hide or manage their emotional responses in order to fit in and avoid drawing attentio…Read more
Nicola Beard · Jan 7, 2026
Periods, Hormones and Anxiety: Puberty to Menopause, a Real Life Perspective
This article explores the relationship between hormones and anxiety across a woman’s life, from the onset of menstruation through pregnancy, postnata…Read more
Nicola Beard · Nov 26, 2025
Anxiety Is Fear: A Life With Less Fear Is Possible
Anxiety affects many women in ways that feel physical, mental and difficult to interpret. It often builds during periods of hormonal fluctuation, in…Read more
Nicola Beard · Nov 6, 2025
Stress Awareness Week: 7 Signs Your Body Is Under Stress
This article examines the physiological effects of chronic stress and identifies seven measurable indicators that precede fatigue, pain, and burnout.…Read more