The holidays are almost here, you might be looking forward to time off, precious moments with loved ones, great food and post-feasting naps. Then come those post-celebration days, where you eat all the leftovers and have no idea what time it is, let alone what the date might be. It’s somewhere during this twilight period …
Shooting stars – Lives less ordinary – Look who’s talking – What’s in a name? – Green shoots of recovery – Notes on a conversation – Try, try again – Born this way – To everything there is a season – Everlasting flame Common in surveys and marketing research, the 10-point rating scale is often …
There are times in life when a personal stocktake can be helpful. Reviewing what’s gone before, whether it’s done after university or an apprenticeship, between jobs or at the end of a relationship, is a chance to think through what went well, what might have been improved, what was fun and what would, in hindsight, …
The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.’ So runs the opening line of LP Hartley’s 1953 novel, The Go-Between, a reminder, it transpires, that childhood is not without embarrassment, love is rarely straightforward and society’s mores are forever changing. The past, many would accept, is also an imperfect country, one where …
This meditative exercise connects mind and body. It takes between 15 and 20 minutes, so make yourself comfortable in a room where you won’t be disturbed. Lie on your back on a mat or rug on the floor, or on your bed. Legs can be flat on the floor or knees raised, whichever is most …
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Breathe Staying Home is a special edition to help people feel happy and calm while staying at home. The title is a collection of Breathe articles, filled with mindful ideas and activities, from stretches to start the day to writing exercises, from ways to rearrange art to puzzles and games. Not available in US, Canada, …
The humble Tadasana – also known as mountain pose – helps to create awareness of the body’s position and encourages healthy posture. Although it might look like simply standing still, there’s more to it than meets the eye. The foundation of all standing yoga postures, Tadasana should feel easy and comfortable to hold for some …
The ancient yogic practice of Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutation as it’s more commonly known, serves as a great sequence to energise the body of a morning or to warm up the muscles and mind ahead of a yoga session. Slowed down, it can also be used to centre awareness and find calm. More recently, this …
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is Kindness. It’s never been more important to promote the message of good mental health for all, look out for one another and stay connected. So what kind thing could you do today? Any act of kindness, however small it may seem, can have …
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed everyday life in a way that would have been unthinkable just a few months ago, bringing concerns for our physical and mental health. For many people this has had a detrimental effect on both the amount and quality of their sleep. Here, Amanda Grant, chief wellness officer at the CIVANA Wellness Resort …