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Female inmates at the largest women's prison in Europe â the maximum-security HMP Bronzefield at Ashfield â are getting access to 'holistic' wellness opportunities at a center where they can indulge in new age-style activities such as yoga, dance, pilates, tai chi, meditation and Âbreathing exercise - facilities which one source described as "something from actress Gwyneth Paltrowâs lifestyle website Goop".
According to a report in the Mirror, HMP Bronzefield was given the wellness center to give it an overall 'âgentler themeâ, according to an insider who was quoted. The female prisoners who happen to be serving jail time there are considered to be some of Britainâs most dangerous female prisoners. The source said, "This is like something from actress Gwyneth Paltrowâs lifestyle website Goop. It is certainly a different approach â letâs hope it works." Jail watchdog the Independent Monitoring Board said their new approach is a way of changing directions and concentrating on âholistic wellbeingâ.