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 …
Like climate change, population growth and habitat loss, plastic pollution is having a devastating impact on our blue planet. In issue 9 of Breathe magazine (order online or find a local stockist) we meet two women dedicated to finding a solution to one of the most pressing environmental problems of our time. Here we look …
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Everyone has days when life is dull, people seem mean and negative thoughts swish around their heads. Don’t beat yourself up when it happens – just try to turn the gloomy feelings around and view them in a positive new light, one that lets the best you shine. Remember to be kind to yourself… Illustrations: Trina …
Offering genuine attention to somebody is a powerful gift. It doesn’t cost anything and its impact creates more than a positive atmosphere. You will be pleasantly surprised to see that simple yet meaningful words are much more rewarding than you may think… Recognising the positives about others and sharing our appreciation is a fundamental interpersonal …
Spirits can dip a little when summer’s on its way out. But there’s so much to enjoy about autumn – here are some top tips for enjoying the season of the turning leaves 1 – Woodland walks Get out and about and watch the leaves turn all the colours of the rainbow by walking in …
Everybody feels fear – it’s one of the most primitive and essential emotions. Without it the human race simply wouldn’t survive. But what happens when it develops into an anxiety disorder? And how can we learn to grow from the experience? A feeling of distress, apprehension, or alarm caused by an impending danger, pain’ is …
A mindful breathing ritual with aromatherapy can help let go of negative thoughts and shift mood to bring a renewed sense of positivity, relieve anxiety and depression. It can also help to focus and build confidence Confident and empowered Most people have days when self-confidence wavers. Stepping out of your comfort zone can make you …
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‘Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.’ The Breathe team have been swapping famous first lines as we ponder what many (including us) see as a life goal – writing a novel. But that’s as far as we’ve got. None of us has a manuscript waiting to get the green light from a brave publisher. …
Remember playtime as a kid? Breathe does. The joyous sense of carefree abandonment, the total disregard for time, the lack of self-consciousness. Where does that go? At what point do so many of us lose the inclination to play spontaneously and instead relegate unscripted fun to the sidelines? The answer, of course, lies in the …
