Author: Geraldine
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12 Ways to Improve Gut Health
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of gut health and the role of detoxification in maintaining overall well-being. Our digestive system, often referred to as the “second brain,” plays a vital role in our immune function, metabolism, and mental health. In this article, we’ll explore the significance of gut…
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Mindfulness Retreat: How to Choose the Right One for You
Going on a Mindfulness Retreat allows you to distance yourself from the daily stressors that can cause burnout. A mindfulness retreat provides a tranquil, supportive and spiritual environment in which you can step away, learn something new and deepen your meditation practice. Not all meditation is the same and neither should a retreat be the…
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What kind of Yoga is Vinyasa
Vinyasa yoga classes link physical postures with the breath, incorporating sun salutations and standing and balancing postures. Most teachers will cue movements in time with inhalations and exhalations to lead the class smoothly and rhythmically through a sequence. This is generally a free flowing, almost dance like movement, and when paired with the right music…
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Yoga For Beginners
When you are a beginner to Yoga it can feel intimidating and be difficult to know exactly where and how to get started. You may be put off that others can touch their toes and seamlessly move their bodies into all sorts of pretzel shapes and contortions. The first step is to realize this is…
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How Much Water Should I Be Drinking A Day?
You may have always wondered – exactly how much water should I be drinking a day? The answer is, it depends! The amount of water that someone should drink varies greatly from person to person. It depends on how your individual metabolism works, what the temperature is, what you eat, your age and whether you…
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5 Proven Health Benefits of Chocolate
In case you needed another reason to fit more chocolaty goodness into your day, we are here to share some incredible health benefits of chocolate! The list of amazing health benefits is long and impressive, so we’ve picked the top 5 benefits for physical health, mental health, and healing our relationship with food. It is…
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3 Best Hikes in Spain for Spectacular Views
During October the weather in Andalucía becomes milder and it’s the best time to explore various hikes in Spain. Visiting Southern Spain at this time of year is fantastic as the busy tourist period winds down, but the festivities continue with some of the largest fiestas happening in the Costa del Sol region. Spain closes…
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3 Delicious and Easy Vegetarian dishes
Whether you’re concerned about your health, animal welfare or the environment, there are many benefits to introducing more vegetarian dishes into your diet, or at least considering cutting back on animal products. Science has shown us over and over again that the more meat we eat, the higher our risk of diabetes, heart disease, and…
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6 Simple Detox Juice Recipes
Looking to incorporate a clean and healthy juice into your routine? Here are six fantastic juice recipe combinations to get you started. We stick to mostly veggies when juicing since adding lots of fruit makes the sugar content skyrocket. So far, our favourite veggies are beets and carrots — they are already naturally sweet and really don’t need…
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2022 New Year Message from Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat
2021 was a messy year to say the least. As a new year comes around it’s a great time to be reflective and put some thought into goals and resolutions. However, this last year has been unsettling and disorientating as we navigate unknowns and lockdowns. It’s truly challenging to find opportunity in uncertainty as it…