22 Jan 2020
Posted by BonnieF 
The benefits of meditation have been celebrated across the centuries, with something of a renaissance in recent years thanks to the influence of celebs and industry leaders. This year, it’s tipped to continue growing as a meaningful wellness trend, according to the Global Wellness Summit. However,...
Read more → 09 Sep 2019
Posted by BonnieF 
In a world where connectivity, digitisation and technology increasingly govern everything from our communications to our hoovering, more of us than ever are craving the need to switch off and get back to nature. Enter 'forest bathing' - where mindfulness and a seriously good walk combine to help...
Read more → 22 Nov 2018
Posted by BonnieF 
‘You are what you think’ seems to be the subtext of many a wellness trend right now, and there are days where that concept is frankly terrifying. Gillian McKeith coined the phrase You Are What You Eat in her Channel 4 TV show. As it turned out, most of us were processed cereals when we should...
Read more → 27 Feb 2018
Posted by BonnieF 
Mindfulness is one of those overused words in contemporary conversation. Part of our collective consciousness as we strive for a world that’s more balanced, more health conscious and more sustainable, it has gained credence but not always understanding. The fact is that it has the power to change...
Read more → 15 Feb 2018
Posted by BonnieF 
Sometimes a spa experience is about quality time with your best friends in a hot tub with a glass of champagne. Sometimes it’s about a complete wellbeing escape. This year it’s about bringing together awe-inspiring cultural experiences, once in a lifetime holidays, and the best that spas around the world...
Read more → 19 May 2016
Posted by BonnieF 
Ten years ago if you spoke to the average person in the street about mindfulness you would probably get a sideways glance, a polite nod and a swift end to the conversation. These days it’s recommended on the NHS and is used by industry leaders and celebrities alike. So what is it? Where has it come...
Read more → 08 Dec 2015
Posted by BonnieF 
Year on year it seems to get harder and harder to find the right Christmas gifts for your nearest and dearest (although you never can have too many pairs of novelty socks). So what about something with real feel good factor? Topping our list this year for foodie lovers with a penchant for wellbeing...
Read more → 06 Oct 2015
Posted by BonnieF 
Blogger and travel writer, Jojo Furnival, left her London job in PR this year to discover a whole new life and this photo sums up the trip… “I set out to volunteer at a mindfulness based recovery centre in Thailand for a month, but ended up there for more than three months. I went to learn...
Read more → 24 Sep 2015
Posted by BonnieF 
Yoga instructor Anne Bridges explains why this is not just exercise for the body, it’s for mind and soul as well... Yoga is known for its abilities to strengthen both body and mind. It’s fantastic for toning your muscles and releasing tension in various parts of your body. It also works your...
Read more → 01 Sep 2015
Posted by BonnieF 
When author Charlotte Watts wrote for The Hot Tub on the effects of stress on the body it inspired one Spabreaker to pick up her book The De-Stress Effect and discover more. Here our International Product Executive Zerrin explains why it’s a total page turner... I love this book. If I am completely...
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