10 tips for beating those winter blues and improving the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Once the radiant colours of Autumn begin to subside, you may feel a sense of lethargy creeping in.

Lack of daylight during the winter months, combined with an increased amount of time spent indoors can begin to increase the amount of the hormone melatonin in your system, which in turn lowers mood.

Why might you feel SAD?

The pineal gland is located at the back of the brain, in the region between the two hemispheres of the brain. It is only tiny and is shaped like a pea.

Bringing in the light as we move towards the Autumn.

What are the Benefits?

Looking at the candle through slightly closed eyes helps the eyes relax and strengthens them. It also stills the mind by bringing it back to a central point of focus which in turn aids concentration and memory.

Over time this form of meditation trains you to meditate with your eyes open whilst still being able to shut out the things around you.

Bringing in the light as we move towards the Autumn.

What are the Benefits?

Looking at the candle through slightly closed eyes helps the eyes relax and strengthens them. It also stills the mind by bringing it back to a central point of focus which in turn aids concentration and memory.

Over time this form of meditation trains you to meditate with your eyes open whilst still being able to shut out the things around you.