by paulvb | Mar 31, 2022 | Meditation, Podcasts and Videos
Simple meditation by Paul von Bergen, suitable for everyone, 11 mins.
by paulvb | Mar 31, 2022 | Mindfulness, Podcasts and Videos
Stress stress – its a dangerous thing When that is the only state your body does sing When this way becomes the norm Your mind and thoughts living in storm Always worried about the future and past No idea that this way is not meant to last Thinking all things...
by paulvb | Mar 31, 2022 | Modern Life
Science tells us that life has been evolving for a billion years, and that this biological story is within each of us. Until you understand the impact this inherited physiology has on people, you will never truly understand their behavior. The place to start learning...
by paulvb | Mar 21, 2018 | Modern Life, Podcasts and Videos, Yoga
Short video from Billabong Retreat founder Paul aka ‘Yoga Dad’ explaining why we all need to do yoga!
by paulvb | Feb 22, 2018 | Mindfulness, Yoga
Simple morning routine from Billabong Retreat founder Paul suitable for all ages and middle aged men as well!
by paulvb | Dec 5, 2017 | Meditation, Mindfulness
Podcast about connecting to your breath in meditation.
by paulvb | Dec 2, 2017 | In The Media
Short film when we were featured on Channel 9’s “Destination Happiness’
by paulvb | Nov 3, 2017 | Mindfulness, Podcasts and Videos
I am fascinated by this TED discussion by Psychiatrist Iain McGilchrist how our brain fundamentally works in two different ways yet this duality is often masked by our mindlessness. Our left brain is good are knowing defined detail yet this often delivers a...
by paulvb | Oct 19, 2017 | In The Media, Mindfulness
Paul’s article entitled Trigger Happy as featured in CEO Magazine feb17-ceo-magazine
by paulvb | Sep 6, 2017 | Meditation, Mindfulness, Podcasts and Videos, Wellness
Introduction to meditation by Billabong Retreat founder Paul von Bergen
by paulvb | Jul 5, 2017 | In The Media, Mindfulness, Modern Life, Podcasts and Videos
Interview between Dr William De Jean and Billabong Retreat founder Paul von Bergen about how to reduce stress.
by paulvb | Jun 19, 2017 | Mindfulness, Modern Life
On first look, an impulse can feel very much like an instinct. It comes from inside and seems to drive you to do something. Instincts also come from inside but are more a general gut feeling that you should follow a particular path. Impulses are not always good for...
by paulvb | Mar 26, 2017 | Wellness
1. Eat Well Eat the right foods. Look after your gut biome. No processed foods – just eat real food and slowly so it can be digested properly. No antibiotics if at all possible. Lots of natural probiotics. Minimise or avoid alcohol and caffeine. Avoid anything with...
by paulvb | Jan 17, 2017 | Yoga
By Paul von Bergen Yoga is an ancient guide to bringing joy and contentment to human beings. It originates from the Vedas, one of the earliest sources of human wisdom that is over four thousand years old and was chanted from generation to generation before the written...
by paulvb | Jan 17, 2017 | Mindfulness
By Paul von Bergen Mindfulness is quite simply the biggest revolution in health and wellness but not because it is new, it is not. The concepts and ideas of mindfulness have been around for thousands of years. It is because the concept of mindfulness has captured the...
by paulvb | Dec 22, 2016 | Mindfulness, Modern Life, Spirituality, Wellness
By Paul von Bergen, Founder, Billabong Retreat Learning how to set high quality intentions rather than poor quality resolutions is an essential skill for anyone who wants to create change in their lives. How many times have you or someone else set a new year...
by paulvb | Nov 11, 2016 | In The Media, Meditation, Mindfulness
Check out Paul’s recent article in this months CEO magazine. Paul (our founder) is now a regular featured health & wellness contributor.
by paulvb | Oct 13, 2015 | Meditation, Mindfulness
By Paul von Bergen Anchor each day with a meditation, however small Be forgiving with yourself & your mind first Sprinkle your day with short minute meditations Identify stress triggers and watch out for them Notice repetitive patterns of thought Tail each day...
by paulvb | Jan 8, 2014 | Meditation, Mindfulness, Modern Life, Spirituality
By Paul von Bergen With the new year firmly established it is appropriate to reflect on the direction of our life and whether we are creating the reality we want. It is also a time when a lot of us set goals with the belief that this will more likely make them happen....
by paulvb | Aug 15, 2013 | Meditation, Mindfulness
By Paul von Bergen A counting meditation is designed to improve your ability to hold the mind steady, without wandering. Listen to our guided counting meditation here taken from our mindfulness training retreat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMs-Ue-XfZM
by paulvb | Apr 3, 2013 | Mindfulness
By Paul von Bergen Inspired by John Kabat Zinn If you were part of the London Philharmonic Orchestra you would not dream of using your instrument without tuning it first yet. The mind is our instrument of running our life yet most of us don’t spend even a moment of...
by paulvb | Mar 14, 2013 | Mindfulness, Modern Life
By Paul von Bergen We have all heard this phrase a million times and know it to be true. It is a simple concept that us humans are able to grasp. We know for instance that if we practice a sport we will get better at it, if we practice the piano our skills will...
by paulvb | Jun 12, 2012 | Modern Life
By Paul von Bergen Why is it that when we have all this space in the world, most of us like to cram in together in cities. Is it just because of work opportunities? Is it because of the arts? Do we think we will miss out on something otherwise? Perhaps we get a buzz...
by paulvb | Jun 1, 2012 | Meditation
By Paul von Bergen Breathing is such an under-rated skill in the West. Our obsession is all about the heart, and exercising to get it to beat fast in the bizarre hope that is all we will need to do to stay healthy. We are so dumb sometimes. Breathing is what gives us...
by paulvb | Jun 1, 2012 | Modern Life, Spirituality
By Paul von Bergen If you have read the article on perspective, then you will realize that the amount of time that Europeans have been in Australia is miniscule compared to the time that indigenous people have. About 250 years versus 40,000 years – 0.00625% of the...
by paulvb | Jun 1, 2012 | Modern Life, Spirituality
By Paul von Bergen Many people have many different opinions on this, most of us simply don’t have a clue, some of us don’t think there is one and too many of us seem to thing that it is to collect as many material possessions as possible. The meaning of life is easy...
