Mindfulness and meditation are well known for being a great way to improve our focus, calm, and also our mental health, but getting started can seem like a big step. Even if we have some experience with settling into our cushion for a meditation, keeping a regular practice can seem like a tricky task. Heading […]
The workplace can be a stressful environment. Dealing with stress for a significant amount of time is detrimental to one’s health. Appropriately, jobs allot employees break time to relieve stress and decompress, which helps with performance and overall functioning. It’s a short respite from a long day of work. Embracing distraction or focusing on something
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Yoga is a much-loved technique for reducing stress and helping you to stay calm and present in all areas of your life. The practice focuses on aligning your mind with your body so they can work in harmony and allow you to become truly present within yourself and the present moment. Just ten minutes a
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After attending a yoga retreat, creating a regular meditation practice is one of the most transformational things you can do for yourself but starting something new can initially be very daunting. The idea of sitting still and listening to your thoughts may seem strange, and sometimes even indulgent when you have so many other things
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Essential oils have recently become one of the most popular holistic wellness trends. Aromatherapy is the practice of using plant materials (in other words, essential oils) to improve overall wellbeing. The oils are extracted from plants and fruits and have many different therapeutic uses. The benefits of essential oils are endless and can help in
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Restorative yoga: Nourish the body, mind and soul… Oh yeah! And feel great. Life is hard and fast these days and doesn’t seem to be slowing down. The result is that we can easily become disconnected from ourselves and often feel tired both physically and mentally. We tend to look for ways to help ourselves,
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Have you ever wanted to go on a yoga retreat? To take some time you just care for yourself in your everyday life? At the end of the day, taking care of yourself and prioritising your health can be challenging. You’ve finished the to-do lists, and you don’t have the energy for anything else. Making
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I first came to Azulfit because I needed time to think things through. I was stressed and frustrated with my work life but I didn’t know what I wanted to do or what my options were. I’d been unwell for a long time and I couldn’t quite see beyond where I was. A wise woman
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Contact us with your story of being empowered, moved by yoga or meditation, or inspired by a particular teacher or moment, to enter to win a free copy of Jo’s book ‘I am a Woman: Your Highest Calling.‘ Guest blog by Jo Wyse ‘About midweek into my Azulfit Surya retreat last March I woke up
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In this meditation by yoga instructor Vicky, you will be guided through breath counting and breath stages, to allow you to focus on the inhalation breath, the space between, and your full exhalation. Your worries will melt away and you will learn to release tension and anxiety as you follow the simple counts and listen to
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