Clinic Naturae Blog

Philosophy For some couples, the desperate need to have a child is an incredibly strong driving force which can result in an intense emotional roller-coaster. The route most couples take is the one offered by doctors after the necessary investigations have taken…

BY RUMANA ZAHN This is probably one of the most common questions I am asked and realise how confusing it has become to actually know which water is the best one to drink. There is no straight forward answer to this as there are so many different types and all of them…

BY PAUL SHENFINE AND RUMANA ZAHN Philosophy Holistic Dentistry involves an awareness of dental care as it relates to the entire person and most specifically how the teeth, mouth and jaws have a synergistic relationship that works best when there is balance and harmony…

First Steps to Great Health How often have you thought, yes I’ll start tomorrow? Tomorrow arrives and so does the next but we never actually begin. Well, stop. Decide that you are going to begin now and you’ll be amazed at how easy it gets after that. Trust me! …

Yesterday’s tale of Inanna continued to resonate with me, echoing the profound realizations in the story, Inanna’s unique ‘me‘—her essence and gifts—mirroring my introspection into my own inner strengths and qualities. The day began with Alayasri…

I awake in wonderment, excited to hear what is next in store for Inanna. I’m taken by the story of such an empowered woman shaping her life the way she wants it. The stage is set for Part 2 and Madarava opens the story playing a kalimba. Inanna has her throne…

It’s still dark as I make my way to the Shrine Room for our morning meditation; we begin with chanting the precepts. These are words that we intend for ourselves, and how we wish to conduct our lives – being mindful, having truthful communication and speech, living…

Four of us arrive at Whitchurch train station eager for the next stage of our journey to Tarloka. We greet each other and Helen who I already know smiles warmly making me feel at ease. I reflect on what it would be like to spend the week at a women’s Buddhist retreat…

Diving deeper into oneself using storytelling along with meditation, mantras, chanting, rituals, and art. Myths, legends, and storytelling can profoundly affect us giving meaning and different perspectives as they resonate with our own experiences. They can help us…

It took me 10 years to finally decide to embark on this retreat. In the second year of the pandemic I packed my bags and off I went to immerse myself in this intensive practice. Vipassana is a meditation technique which aims to allow one to transform by committing to…