Yoga has many benefits and is widely practised across the world by people of all ages. But before you grab your yoga mat and get started, here is a beginners guide to yoga… What is Yoga? Yoga is a form of exercise that enhances and maintains both mental and physical wellbeing. This is done through … Read more
For mental, physical to even spiritual well-being, the ancient practice of Yoga is here to stay. While people look for other outlets to maintain calm and gain a new direction to their life, practitioners speak highly of the benefits of this traditional art in managing stress and attaining a level of spiritual peace. Therefore, yoga … Read more
Self-care and wellness can come in many different forms. There isn’t a one solution fits all approach to looking after yourself; it depends on the person, their specific needs and personal preferences, and the situation. But here are some self-care ideas you might like to consider… Vacation/ Staycations From time-to-time, we all need to get … Read more
Most of us know our bodies require seven to eight hours of sleep each night to function properly. And time to relax and unwind is essential to getting enough rest; so take the time to indulge in self-care activities in order to support your wellbeing and benefit from better sleep. For example, you could book … Read more
As many of my readers will know, I am vegetarian and Squiggle eats mainly vegan food only. She doesn’t generally eat dairy, but she is not entirely vegan; if it is a small unnoticeable ingredient within something else then she will accept this. She will (rarely) drink milkshakes too, on the odd occasion. However she … Read more
At the time of writing, the country has been on lockdown for several weeks. We are allowed out for daily exercise, but playgrounds are closed. It is a surreal time for everyone, kids especially. However, this situation highlights how undeniable it is that outdoor play is full of fantastic benefits. And if you are lucky … Read more
Despite it now being three months into 2020, there’s still time to take action and set health goals for this year. Whether you want to lose some weight or simply want to improve your overall health, there are several quick and easy methods that you can use. Although the process might seem daunting, once you … Read more
Sleep is important! Getting that vital amount of rest could mean the difference between having an awesome tomorrow, or a really bad next day. Aside from that, getting the correct amount of sleep is vital to one’s own health and well-being. Improper amounts of sleep can have devastating effects. Sometimes people have trouble sleeping through … Read more
In today’s world, it is too easy to become body conscious and overly focused on weight, or other aspects of our bodies. Yet maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including keeping our bodies healthy, is important to wellbeing. And a desire to improve and be the best version of ourselves is ok too; in fact I would … Read more