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What is Vedic Meditation? The Mantras You Need to Know

The benefits of Vedic meditation are many: improved sleep, clearer thought, and lowered stress. Meditation teacher Ann Vrlak explains how to practise

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How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed: 8 Strategies

Ever think 'why do I get overwhelmed so easily'? Learn how to stop feeling swamped with these 8 strategies from Dee Marques, from practising

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How To Do Yoga Nidra for Sleep: 4 Steps and Script

Are you living with insomnia or poor slumber? Practising restful yoga nidra encourages deep relaxation, ideal for promoting a healthy night's

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Morning meditation: the Secret to a Great Day!

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Taking 10 minutes to meditate in the morning can set you up for a calm, compassionate and productive day ahead. Meditation practitioner Ann Vrlak explains why and discusses some morning meditations

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The 9 health benefits of fishing

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Since the pandemic struck, angling has been reeling in more fans than ever. Dee Marques takes a look at how the mental and physical health benefits of fishing are catching on

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7 ways you can help your recovery from addiction

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Recovering from addiction is rarely easy, but there are things that can make your journey lighter. From getting quality sleep to finding purpose through volunteering, Amber Speck shares seven

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Right rehab: choosing the best program

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If you're looking for the right rehab centre for yourself or a family member, there are some key factors to consider. From location, cost and program length, Amber Speck explains the points to

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Conscious Breathing: What Is It and How Do We Benefit From It?

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Is it possible to relieve stress, improve heart health and reap other benefits simply by regulating our breath? Sonia Vadlamani explains how conscious breathing can contribute towards better mental

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Tummo Breathing and Meditation: a Guide

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The ancient technique of tummo breathing and meditation has been practised for decades by Tibetan monks in order to raise their body temperature. But could its benefits also extend to help

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5 Skills You’ll Learn Through Meditation

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Meditation teacher Ann Vrlak explains five skills that a regular meditation practice can bring to your daily life, encouraging a more peaceful and harmonious way of being.  
 
Why do

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Living with chronic illness: thriving not surviving

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Managing unpleasant symptoms and changing your lifestyle drastically – living with a chronic illness is challenging. But it needn't break you down. James Frew explains how mindfulness and meditation

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Restorative yoga: inviting deep relaxation

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Restorative yoga is a type of yoga that encourages deep relaxation, calm, and better sleep. Yoga teacher Jacqui Gibbons outlines more of the benefits it offers, plus explains a full restorative yoga

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Meditation for confidence: how to practise it

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Confidence is a powerful quality that sometimes slips away from us. But you can rebuild and strengthen it confidence with meditation. Ann Vrlak offers up a meditative practice that you can

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7 mental health benefits of gardening

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Gardening offers a huge range of mental health benefits, from reducing stress and depression to boosting your immune system. Dee Marques explores seven science-backed reasons to get busy in the

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8 of the best herbal teas for bloating and digestive health

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Feeling bloated on a regular basis can interfere with daily activities and negatively affect your mood. Dee Marques recommends eight herbal teas to turn to beat the bloat and feel better

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The 15 best prebiotics to include in your diet

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We've all heard of probiotics, but what about prebiotics? Journalist and nutritionist Allison Clark explains the benefits of these food molecules to our health. Plus, she outlines 15 of the best

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Positive body image: 8 steps for developing it

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If you find yourself in a comparison trap due to the constant media messages of an ‘ideal’ body type, you’re not alone. Sonia Vadlamani explains how a positive body image can help counteract the

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The 4 signs that distinguish feeling blue from depression

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We all feel blue sometimes but how do you know if it'll pass or you're actually in a deep depression? Dee Marques explains the four key things that distinguish between feeling low and a more serious

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Visualization Meditation: How To Practise It

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Incorporate the power of visualization into your meditation practice. Ann Vrlak explains the benefits of using your imagination while meditating and guides you in two

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Discover self-love meditation and 5 key benefits

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Many of us are guilty of self-criticism, and this trait ultimately makes us weaker and less capable. Self-love, on the other hand, pulls us to a larger, kinder place. Ann Vrlak explores the benefits

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Meditation for Focus: Discover the Benefits

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In our busy, modern world it's all to easy to get distracted from the task in hand. Ann Vrlak outlines how meditation practices can improve your focus and boost concentration levels so you can get

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Understanding Morita Therapy

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Developed by Japanese psychiatrist Shoma Morita in the early 20th century, Morita is a response-orientated therapy. Meena Azzollini looks at the four steps involved in the process and evaluates the

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How to heal your gut: 11 ideas to restore belly health

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Increasing numbers of us are suffering with gut issues such as bloating and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Pinpointing the cause and getting a diagnosis isn't always easy, that's why healing your gut

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The gut-brain axis: understanding how mood and food affect our health

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The recent discovery of the gut-brain axis has brought a deeper understanding to how digestion and food affects our mood and health. Journalist and nutritionist Allison Clark explains the gut-brain

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Meditation for anger: how to calm your rage quickly

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The explosive symptoms of anger come fast and hard when they arise. Ann Vralk explains how to learn to spot the cycle when you're raging and calm yourself with meditation

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Body Scan Meditation Script: Discover Its Benefits

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Following a body scan meditation script allows your nervous system to heal and helps to reduce anxiety and stress. Meditation and mindfulness teacher Ann Vrlak shares an easy-to-follow 10-minute body

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Mindful minutes: 10 small practices that make a big difference

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If you feel overwhelmed during the course of your day, stopping to pause for a 'mindful minute' can help reset you and give focus. Ann Vrlak shares 10 calming moments of mindfulness that you can

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Wild Swimming: Health Benefits of the Open Water

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Swimming is one of the best overall exercises for health, but what are the added benefits of wild or open water swimming? Dee Marques dives into the subject to discover the physical and mental

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