Many of the expressions we use in everyday conversation have fascinating origins. Breathe looks into just a few… To give the cold shoulder Meaning: To make someone feel unwelcome Origin: In Medieval times, the host would offer a cold piece of meat from the shoulder of mutton to his guest to let him know it …
Nights may be darker, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get plenty out of your evenings. Here are our top tips for what you can do: Plan Decide how you want to spend your evening and then make space for that to happen. This might mean making minor changes to existing commitments with your …
You can set intentions and make inspiration boards for all areas of life, including work, relationships, personal growth and home. And there are no set rules. The important thing is to bring your vision to life with images. The first step is to find clarity on what you want to achieve. Ask yourself why, and …
Give this year a kick-start by following these inspiring healthy food Instagram accounts that prove eating healthily doesn’t have to be boring! The foodies of Instagram live to serve you delicious feasts for your eyes that you could turn into healthy feasts for your stomach. With the New Year’s resolutions swimming around in your mind, …
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There are so many reasons and ways to meditate that it can at first seem daunting, but the benefits of sustained practice are worth the effort. You just need to give it a go. There is no one way There are many approaches, theories and philosophies when it comes to meditation. At the start, these …
Inspiration. Where does it come from? And why can it sometimes slide out of view in winter? Is it the bare trees, whose leaves have gone south; the darkness that greets the morning and waves goodbye to the evening; or the cold that steals one’s breath upon daring to venture outdoors? It can seem a …
Christmas. The word alone is enough to strike fear into the heart of the most seasoned shoppers, foodies who adore cooking for friends and family, and even those for whom showing goodwill to their fellow citizens isn’t just an annual event. But the festive season doesn’t have to be a stressful, draining and tortuous affair. …
Wondering what to give your loved ones this Christmas? Are you searching for something more inspiring than the overpackaged, overpriced and overproduced offerings weighing down many a retailer’s shelf? Breathe has the answer. But first, make yourself a cuppa, sit down and get ready to think carefully about the person you’re buying for, how much …
Instagram is a great place to find inspiration so Breathe have selected some of the best Insta-accounts that will motivate you in your yoga practice: @yoga_girl SHOW UP FOR YOURSELF WITH LOVE. . . . (ALL THE TIME) . (that’s all). x, R _______________________________________________ #yogaeverydamnday #selflove #kindness #compassion #healing #yoga #practice #balance #live #love A …
Decluttering your home feels great, but sometimes it is hard to say goodbye. Here are some thoughts to help you see the light and declutter… Less choice – less stress Take clothes for example. If you own fewer clothes, you’ll find them quicker, have less laundry and the clothes you do wear will always be …
