You probably won’t be surprised to hear that it’s on the rise. High workload, lack of boundaries between work and personal life, and challenging work relationships have been cited as key drivers of burnout amongst workers. Women and professionals under 30 have been shown to suffer from burnout more than other groups.
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard time and time again that breathing exercises and meditation are hugely beneficial to your mental wellbeing. I know I’m shouting this from the rooftops on a daily basis because I have experienced first hand how impactful these practices can be.
Read MoreSometimes wellbeing can seem over-complicated and a luxury that we just don’t have time to fit into our busy lives. A regular 60 minute yoga class or a long walk in the countryside might seem like a good idea, but I know that in reality it can be a struggle to fit activities like this into our busy schedules.
Read MoreI sit here writing this indoors in my favourite cafe for the first time in what feels like forever. Indoor eateries have started to open after the easing of lockdown restrictions and I’m finally able to enjoy my very cliche oat flat white whilst typing away on my laptop.
Read MoreGrowing up in a small town in rural Gloucestershire, I’ve always spent a lot of time outdoors. My grandparents lived on a plot of land attached to a flower nursery, so as a child my summers were spent playing in the fields with my sisters and riding my bike up and down the lane.
Read MoreWow - deja vu! Gyms and yoga studios are closed again, and we’re back to working out and practicing yoga at home. This constant change can feel pretty exhausting right? It’s okay to feel a bit overwhelmed and low on energy right now.
Read MoreChristmas is just around the corner and although it is going to be very different this year, it can still be a time to spread love, peace and joy.
Read MoreI’ve always referred to myself as a perfectionist. In school I was disappointed if I didn’t get the top grades and as far as I was concerned there was absolutely no point in going to university if I didn’t come out of it with a first class degree.
Read MoreIf there’s one thing that comes up over and over again when talking about mental wellbeing in today's world, it’s social media. I’ve listened to countless podcasts that talk about how social media usage can lead to poor mental health and I’ve spoken to lots of people who at least partly attribute being in a negative headspace to spending too much time engaging with technology.
Read More“In today’s rush we all think too much, seek too much, want too much and forget about the joy of just being.” I came across this quote recently and it really spoke to me. Pretty much everything that Eckhart Tolle says is full of wisdom and insight, and this phrase is no exception.
Read MoreIf you are newer to the physical practice of yoga and are struggling to make it a regular routine, I get it. Starting a new routine is hard. But for me one of the most important things, if not THE most important thing about seeing and feeling the benefits from your yoga practice is consistency.
Read MoreIf there’s one thing that we’ve been lucky with during the lockdown months, it’s the weather. Mother nature gifted us with a beautifully sunny spring and now a hot summer, which is definitely helping to lift spirits after a very challenging start to the year.
Read MoreI think I’m safe in saying that most of us are finding that we have a lot more time on our hands at the moment. Whilst the quarantine period comes with feelings of stress, anxiety and uncertainty for all of us, there’s a lot we can learn from being forced to take a step back from the everyday hustle and bustle of modern life.
Read MoreMeditation has been entwined with yoga since Patanjali wrote the yoga sutras thousands of years ago, and both practices remain closely linked today. Meditation itself has become a bit of a buzzword recently, with many people turning to it as a way to help manage the stress of modern life.
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that there’s a lot of stress, anxiety and uncertainty in the world right now. We’re facing unprecedented times and need to take extra measures to look after our wellbeing.
Read MoreI’m a little bit obsessed with podcasts. In 2020 there are so many amazing ones out there on a whole range of different topics and they can be informative, funny, insightful and thought-provoking.
Read MoreThe breath is our lifeforce. It moves energy (or prana) around the body. It helps to bring fresh oxygen to the muscles and release carbon dioxide from the bloodstream.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever been to one of my classes, you will have heard me say: ‘carry your practice with you off the mat today.’ I am passionate about encouraging my students to experience everything that underpins the practice of yoga, and a lot of this (in fact most of it) happens off the mat.
Read MoreWith 2019 coming to an end and our calendars slowly filling up with various festive events, it can be easy to put our own selfcare at the bottom of the to do list.
Read MorePracticing yoga has been lifechanging for me, and I truly believe that it can be for you too. But I know that starting something new can feel a little intimidating, especially if you’re not sure what to expect.
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