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A Look Behind Play the Forest School Way – Available Now!

Posted on May 17, 2016
by Watkins

Written by Peter Houghton and Jane Worroll, Play the Forest School Way is the first book to share Forest School games, crafts and skill-building activities with families and friends, its magical illustrations and simple instructions drawing children easily into a world of wonder. Outside the…

Abhyasa: Commit Yourself to Love

Posted on May 4, 2016
by Vicky Hartley

Patanjali suggests overcoming the obstacles of life by simply going on while concentrating on one principle (eka tattva abhyasa), which in yoga can be any form of meditation. Yoga teacher Gilda Giannoni shows an asana sequence that can help us to develop the required qualities…

Dani DiPirro’s 10 Favourite Quotes on Happiness

Posted on March 16, 2016
by Vicky Hartley

The pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human goal, as stated by the United Nations, who have set the date of March 20th as a day to recognise happiness as a pillar for global wellbeing. Happiness doesn't mean success, non-stop smiling or external glory, but…

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Posted on March 3, 2016
by Watkins

The World Book Day was designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and is marked in over 100 countries around the globe. The origins of the day we now celebrate in the UK and Ireland come from Catalonia, where roses and…

I Am Blessed, You Are Evolving

Posted on February 22, 2016
by Watkins

I Am/You Are is an inspirational, reversible gift book, and a very practical way to change your negative thoughts in to positive ones using the mirror technique. The book is small and light and it can be carried in your handbag and pulled out when…

The Chakra – Mudras Connection

Posted on February 15, 2016
by Watkins

The energy of our fingers is related to the five elements (earth, water, fire, air and ether), so the practice of mudras (hand gestures) can enhance meditation and facilitate the energetic flow in the body through the chakras. Chakra Meditation and The Essential Guide to…

15 Best Valentine’s Day Movies

Posted on February 12, 2016
by Watkins

Valentine’s Day is upon us and if you want to experience some traditional romance this weekend rather than just filling your trolley with the usual heart-shaped Valentines merchanise, read on for this list of the best movies about love (as chosen by the Watkins Publishing…

Morning Mindfulness with Tamara Russell

Posted on January 20, 2016
by Watkins

Keep calm in the capital with Tower Bridge’s one-off series of mindful movement sessions on its famous Glass Floor, 42 metres above the Thames. Weaving in the stunning backdrop of the city and observing the contrasting motions that range from the bustle of the…

Yoga for You and Your Child

Posted on January 13, 2016
by Watkins

Yoga has given us the tools to help us live in harmony with ourselves and others. If children can learn to use these tools, and apply them to their own lives, then the world will become a brighter and more peaceful place. Author and yoga…

A Time for New Beginnings

Posted on January 13, 2016
by Watkins

We are in the beginning of a new year and Barbara Meiklejohn-Free reminds us of the hopes and dreams of this special moment, a good time to consider where we are in life and where we are going. When looking at the future we usually…

Support Lars Muhl and contribute to his crowdfunding campaign for his documentary Yeshua: Lost in Translation

Posted on December 17, 2015
by Watkins

Our author Lars Muhl (The O Manuscript, The Law of Light) is crowdfunding to pay for the post production of his documentary Yeshua - Lost in Translation. If you join this campaign, you will be part of a community helping to distribute an alternative story…

Notes From Turtle Island: All My Relations

Posted on December 3, 2015
by Watkins

David Carson’s Notes from Turtle Island are a series of blog posts introducing the north American continent as it was known by the ancient indigenous people who lived there. Let’s begin at the beginning. First there was the rock and it was floating in the…