For this week's Wellbeing 101, Otherness take a closer look at Hakomi. This compassionate practice unifies the mind and body by integrating eastern principles of mindfulness and nonviolence, with neuroscience and western body centred methods of therapy.

Ayurveda is steeped in tradition, philosophy and legend, here Poppy takes a closer look at this ancient practice.

The history and heat of the hammam...

Today, the number of people practising meditation has more than tripled since 2012, and more research is being conducted to the benefits of the practice. We have pulled together some of the more interesting, science-backed facts:

Over the last millennia, our ancestors have told stories, created rituals and used the moon to dictate key seasonal dates, particularly around the time of the full moon. This little cratered planet has woven herself into the very fabric of our human way of life.

For this Wellbeing 101, and to coincide with our collaboration with OTO CBD, we take a closer look at the history of CBD, Hemp and Cannabis throughout the ages.

Here are some useful tools for calming the mind and body and staying balanced and grounded: