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Nov 30, 2020
6 min

Autoimmune disease is my biggest teacher

It’s a cliché, but as with most clichés it is based on truth - my biggest struggles in life have often turned out to be my biggest growth...

5 ways yoga can support your mental health

Dr Vicki Connop

May 7, 2020
5 min

5 ways yoga can support your mental health

Whether you’re new to yoga or have a regular practice, there are many ways to tailor your yoga practice to support your mental and...

Dr Vicki Connop

Apr 13, 2020
4 min

Mental health and self-isolation

It’s an insidious slide. A little more anxiety here, a little more irritability there. The mood getting lower, productivity declining

Dr Vicki Connop

Jul 31, 2016
3 min

Cultivating self-compassion

One of the most frequent conversations I have with clients is about the judgemental and self-critical dialogue they have in their head

Dr Vicki Connop

Mar 31, 2016
3 min

How to avoid a relationship apocalypse

Conflict and anger are a normal part of a committed relationship, but it is how we tackle these challenging conversations

Dr Vicki Connop

Oct 31, 2015
4 min

Where psychology meets yoga

Many people see psychology as being about the mind, while yoga is seen as being about the body

Dr Vicki Connop

Aug 30, 2015
2 min

A balanced approach to healthy eating

How do you maintain a healthy lifestyle without tipping the balance and entering the realms of obsession?

Dr Vicki Connop

Jul 31, 2015
4 min

Beating the winter blues

‘Winter blues’ is an increasingly widely recognised phenomenon, where many people experience a decline in mood and energy levels

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