From deep rich bass to singing high notes, there's nothing quite like the sound of Tibetan Singing Bowls to transport you to a place of peaceful awareness. Due to their metal nature and singing tone, Tibetan Bowls are associated with the the element ether and thus have a directly soothing effect on the mind and spirit.

Read on to find out how they are played and why your brain loves them...

Meditation can reduce your stress levels and make you healthier and happier. But if you’re one of the many who are interested in the benefits but feel too busy to read a book or look up a class, the benefits of meditation may feel out of reach. Read on to cover the basics and find out how you can get started in just five minutes and without spending a penny...

If you have every marvelled at the bounce of a child, their shiny hair and eyes, soft smooth skin and enormous capacity for learning and problem solving, then you have witnessed vital energy in action. We are conditioned to expect such vitality to decline with age, but there is much you can do to slow that decline by preserving your vital energy reserves.

With many of us surrounded by a variety of noise and hustle and bustle throughout the day (and sometimes the night too) it’s important that we find the time to recharge and ground ourselves before our energy gets depleted by pure lack of true peace and rest. Read on to discover a quick and easy grounding technique...

The Kazakh government is appalled by Borat's portrayal of their nation, but it may be that he's opening our eyes to an administration that is truly ignorant in it's treatment of human beings.

Picture: Riot police bulldozing homes and leaving families wihtout shelter in the snow this week in Kazakhstan.

Read on and discover the truth behind Kazakhstan's idea of free thinking and religious tolerance.

The winter months are a challenge to our health but need not be a threat. Here are some easy tips from Ayurveda to give your immune system a boost and help protect yourself from viruses and bacterial infections this winter.

Ayurveda is India's ancient science life, health, and longevity. It is thought of by many scholars to be the oldest form of health care in the world. It originated in India over 5000 years ago, and was taught for thousands of years in an oral tradition from accomplished masters to their disciples. The purpose of Ayurveda is to heal, to maintain a high quality of life, and to increase the longevity of the individual. It is an art of daily living that has evolved from practical, philosophical, and spiritual insight.

Article by guest author Vishnu Dass

The nature of Autumn is cold and dry, two factors that are particularly challenging to the skin. If you suffer from dry or rough skin already, you may have noticed that Autumn and Winter soon make things worse. Here are some quick and easy natural Ayurvedic tips for looking after yourself and your skin this Autumn.

Are you a sugar user? More and more people are resorting to high sugar drinks and snacks for a quick jolt of energy. But the trouble with using sugar for an energy boost, is that it sets up a roller-coaster effect that can soon become addictive and lead to health problems down the line. Recent research has revealed an acupressure point that boosts energy and alertness naturally and with no come down...

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a healing tool based on the theory that our emotions and physical symptoms are linked to the underlying energy system of the body. That energy system is the acupuncture meridian system known to the Chinese for thousands of years.

Find out more about EFT, how it works, and how you can try EFT for yourself here...

Heading to a spa for an all-out cleanse may not always be possible, fortunately there’s plenty we can do ourselves to evict unwelcome elements! Here are 4 quick tips for an easy and affordable detox boost at home.

While the hazy days of summer are a delight to some, for others they bring weeks of relentless sneezes, sniffles and sore eyes.

Hayfever can drive sufferers crazy as symptoms build day after day with little respite. Ananga takes a look at summer's most common affliction and what its streaming victims can do to get some relief.

Did you know that there are unseen channels running through your body that you can use to feel better? Acupuncturists have been using them for centuries, and now you can too. It’s easy to learn how to use a simple set sequence of acupuncture points that give relief from physical and emotional pain. All you need to know is where they are and what to do with them.

43Things is a place where people meet to say what they'd like to do. And EFT - Emotional Freedom Techniques - is on the list.

Those that have learnt it like it, and are already getting to grips with unwanted emotions by tapping them away using EFT's easy sequence of acupuncture points known to give emotional relief.

Read on and find out how you can keep up with the doers at 43things.com

Tension and tiredness are becoming a part of life, but it needn't be that way. With a few simple adjustments, we can easily learn to feel more relaxed, comfortable and energised...

Spring is a significant time in the energy cycle. According to Chinese Medicine it is to the body what it is to the planet: a time of new growth and massive activity as the dormant nature of winter gives way to the impetus for renewal.

But, inspiring though it is to see blossom on the trees and bulbs push up their flows, spring can be a testing time...