Yoga sessions and DJ sets bring the Balearic vibe to Hampstead Heath this summer with a day-long festival of wellness and electronic music.
Beat Retreat.
Inner State is a brand new festival in Albania designed to guide you on a wellbeing journey
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Inner State team has scoured the world of wellbeing experiences – so you don’t have to – and brought them all to the majestic setting of Dhërmi Beach on the Albanian Riviera. From the experimental to the tried and tested, an exciting selection of DJs, live acts, leading thinkers, and mindful mentors form a well-balanced mix of culture-rich experiences in a beautiful beachside location.
Experience six days of high vibes and good times from
15-22 September 2021 at the Albanian Riviera that lies South along the breathtaking coast. With appearances from
Purearth Forest Bathing – the latest wellness trend for lockdown
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If this past year has taught us anything, it’s that there’s very little that can’t be done virtually. Just about everything from maths lessons to team meetings and quiz nights has managed to shuffle to the small screen. Granted, all of these substitutes for normal life were tinged with a bit of frustration – but they were better than staring into the bleak abyss of lockdown.
Some things, however, simply don’t translate to pixels. Hugs, for instance. Dinner with friends, or drinks after work with colleagues. And time outside, in the restorative, health-boosting setting of the natural world.
Six simple breathing exercises that can help with lockdown anxiety
Trials have shown breath work can help with Covid recovery but the techniques can also be applied to other recurring issues
Richie Bostock, aka The Breath Guy, has a number of breathing exercises that can help you
With the anniversary of the first lockdown rapidly approaching, there are probably a few among us who could do with taking a few deep breaths. Whether to calm the nerves, clear the head or to quell a rising tide of anger, mindful breathing has long been known to have a positive effect on the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting calm and relaxation.