Hello, truth seeker and friend.
Welcome to Nourishing Life, the contemplative podcast and newsletter.
Here on Substack, l write and explore the curiosities of life and provide various insights from science, nature, zen & various philosophies to help heal and inspire longevity. All of this coming to you from my floating lodge on the water in Cambridge, England.
I am Lifeologist, who has encouraged, guided and supported personal, physical and spiritual growth in others for over two decades using a blend of western and eastern science as a healing modality from studying and teaching various lineages of yoga, movement, spirituality, meditation and Thai/Yoga Therapy globally. After travelling the world with my job for a decade, l then shifted my focus to teaching and coaching. Later adding Psychology, Neuroscience, Coaching and Technology to the mix of my data base! Graduating from the University of Cambridge and London as a mature student l started to view life through a different lens.
My academic explorations with understanding the human condition alongside my holistic work has greatly influenced my work. Featured in various blogs, podcasts and publications including named as a Dossier Expert in Psychologies Magazine, Women’s Health and Yoga magazine. Alongside presenting at various wellbeing and academic scientific conferences including The Yoga Show, Mind Body Spirit Festival, The Secret Yoga Club, Lululemon and presented at The Om Yoga Show, IEEE ISTAS20 - International Symposium on technology and society and Institute of Continuing Education, Cambridge University where l was also privileged to be a mentor on Queens Young Leaders programme at Cambridge University.
Taking a pause teaching in Dec 2021 and found myself taking a slightly different path reverting back to vision science and working in clinical Ophthalmology and Optics. I now continue working in the community as a part-time eye health care practitioner, helping others nourish their vision for life.
I’m more passionate about Vision now than when l first studied it as it can be used in two different ways. Firstly, how we see actually things to navigate our day and in the world. Secondly, in how we want to envision our lives. In other words what you want to do with your life. Like the mind, it is worth remembering however that our eyes can deceive us as well as aid us. Vision gives us perception which ultimately guides our behaviours. Therefore, understanding how we construct our world can greatly influence our behaviours as well as our choices.
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If your a curious being and like to think outside the box then this could be a home from home. A contemplative lab/space where we explore and contemplative the human condition using science, nature, zen & philosophies to heal and inspire longevity.
No judgement here. You’ll also find me (not too often!) posting notes on everyday thoughts and inspirations, or sharing someone’s work which has deeply resonated and got me to take action.
My general vibe and ethos since starting this Substack has always been based around the Hindu principle of Sevā . So currently everything I write, post and record here is freely offered for both paid and free subscribers, there are no paywalls here and everyone is welcome to comment on my posts.
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“Salema masterfully combines intelligent, therapeutic vinyasa with deep, accessible spirituality.”
— Marc Holzman, YogaGlo teacher & founder of Guerrilla Yogi
We are honoured to have Salema as a Daily Greatness Ambassador as she clearly embodies and teaches our message and mantra of "Be Your Own Guru."
Why I love the Dailygreatness Yoga Journal: "As an evolving teacher and practitioner who has been working with Life Coaching and the Law of Attraction for many years, I feel empowered to share how the benefits of applying these concepts can change and shift your perspective in life, love & yoga.
The Dailygreatness Journals are a great way to introduce to people, how to apply these principles. Hence, l feel honoured to be asked to become an ambassador for Daily Greatness Yoga Journal.”
Daily Greatness
“Salema’s work at the intersection of Mental Health, Wellness and AI is outstanding. Her knowledge of the subject domains is insightful both near term, and on the longer more visionary time scale. She is passionate about the field as evidenced by her involvement with many other companies and institutions.”
— John Kost Founder @ LVS.ai
