East Sussex

Q So what actually happens during a Reiki treatment with an animal?

A wonderful technique that really could change the way you feel about yourself and about the things you want to achieve in your life. Caroline from the Eastbourne Hypnotherapy Practice explains; "We often find it difficult to make changes in our lives because we have learned negative beliefs associated with those changes. How many times have we been told that it's difficult to give up smoking, yet most of our clients have no difficulty at all.

This month, we're hearing lots of good news about an extraordinary new tonic made from all natural ingredients. It's called Mazu Gold, and whilst established in America, it's only just hit our shores. The overwhelming majority of testimonials from people taking Mazu Gold report better sleep, and more energy throughout the day.

There has been much written on positivity in the self-development world. It is the basis of teachings of the ‘law of attraction', ‘cosmic ordering' and ‘The Secret'. But how easy is it to get and nurture a positive mind even in times of stress and dis-ease? In my role as a life coach I aim to heighten people's positive attitude and thinking so they can flow through life with ease. Two quick tips from my ‘Awaken Positivity' workshop:

The stuff we own says a lot about us, but we acquire more possessions on a daily basis, so unless we increase the size of our house each year, it follows that we must, at some point have a bit of a clear out. Words which fill my boyfriend with dread. Our things are important to us, or course. Often they have deep emotions attached to them.

The delightful Source of Light retreat is set in a tiny hamlet surrounded by stunning scenery, high in the mountains above Malaga, promising stillness, pure air and scents of mountain herbs as you practice in the yoga circle shaded by olive trees. The host Richard, offers vegetarian, vegan and ayurvedic cooking, and his wife Betty provides massage, reiki and Bach flower therapy. The holiday is suitable for men and women of all ages and levels of experience including beginners.

Louise Beglin could be forgiven for letting her yoga practice slip a bit. After all, she's just turned 70, and four years ago she had her right hip replaced, but the Brighton-based yoga teacher is pushing her yoga practice to new heights - by learning to master her breath.

Benny is one of those cats who scratches without warning or reason. Holiday cat-feeders enter at their own risk, the auto-feeder was a wise investment. She does however have the most loving, possessive relationship with my boyfriend, who has the only lap suitable for her scratchy little paws. My relationship with her on the otherhand, consists mainly of staring or ignoring. Sometimes, weirdly, both at the same time.