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For everything from mental wellbeing to soothing the spirit, our articles on the mind and soul have got you covered.

The unexpected benefits of visiting the beach every day for 7 weeks

The unexpected benefits of visiting the beach every day for 7 weeks

At the end of last year, I set myself a challenge: to go to the beach every day for seven weeks. I discovered some surprising benefits.

I did a silent meditation retreat. This is what I learned

I did a silent meditation retreat. This is what I learned

Silence is golden. It’s a phrase we hear so often but many of us find it challenging to do in practice. A Vipassana is exactly that – silence.