1. It’s hot chocolate season – Tia Maria, Baileys…
2. Big hearty dinners – one pots, roasts, stews, dumplings
3. Puddings with custard become the norm
4. Ugg boots
5. A bright November morning is bliss
6. A grey, cold November weekend means movies!!
7. Winter woolies – re-discovering last year’s winter wardrobe
8. Ooooh, agggghhhh fireworks
9. Christmas markets (great excuse for No1)
10. Real fires, candles and blankets!
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If the thought of shutting down your busy mind to reap the many benefits associated with mindfulness meditation leaves you cold, Ruby Wax’s take on it may give you hope. Ruby – the comedian and author – has a new book out called ‘How to Be Human’ that she wrote with a Buddhist Monk and…
Justin Gallegos becomes the first athlete with cerebral palsy to sign a pro contract with Nike This article caught my attention not just because it’s still sadly unusual for big brands to sign athletes with conditions like cerebral palsy but I was really interested to read that Nike have been working with Justin for years…
The Olympics provides a fascinating glimpse of what it takes to achieve incredible athletic feats. Most of the training techniques are beyond us mere mortals but many athletes use breathing techniques to gain a competitive edge either to create calm and focus or power and energy. One of the BBC commentary team explained how horse riders…
I am totally in love with my new lavender eye masks (pic below) and cannot wait to use them in my Zen Pilates sessions. I chose Lavendar for its ability to calm and relax – I’ve used a Lavendar sleep spray for years. But this recent study takes the plants benefits to a whole new…
Pilates is renowned for its mind-body approach to fitness, and at the heart of this practice lies diaphragmatic breathing. In this article, we’ll delve into the importance of diaphragmatic breathing in Pilates and how it can elevate your practice. The Essence of Diaphragmatic Breathing Diaphragmatic breathing, often called deep or abdominal breathing, involves engaging the…
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