This month's Om Yoga magazine is a pregnancy special, but still has loads of other interesting articles as well.
The aim of the feature is to illustrate that "meditation is for real people".
You might think that it takes years to work, is a religious practise or you need lots of time in your day to take part. But it's actually more accessible than you imagine.
There's a particularly great article on meditation to go- how to make it approachable and practical during busy times.
I recently downloaded the Headspace App after a recommendation from a friend, which follows the same principle. You start off with their free "Take 10" program which has 10 minute guided meditations to do every day. They're simple and can help to find some extra calm and clarity in our hectic lives.
Scientists are finding more and more evidence to support the claims that mindfulness meditation is beneficial in lots of ways, including helping with stress management, and improving creativity and focus.
I'm only on Day 2 so far, but I'd definitely suggest giving it a try!
OM Yoga Show London Giveaway!
"For anyone who has considered yoga but never given it a try, The Yoga Show offers the perfect introduction to this ancient Indian practice with workshops and classes on all kinds of yoga, including BoxingYoga, Hot Pod Yoga, and even Hip Hop Yoga! For those who are experienced yogis, there is the opportunity to learn new skills, or improve on existing ones.
When it’s time to take a break from practicing yoga, visitors can take some time to explore over 250 exhibitors who will be attending the show. They are committed to ensuring that the yogic lifestyle is as fulfilled as possible, with yoga clothing, accessories, complementary therapies, super foods and so much more on offer.
As well as the classes, workshops and exhibitors at the OM Yoga Show, visitors will also have the opportunity to enter the Mind Body Soul Experience for FREE! The two shows are being held at the same time in adjoining Olympia Halls – two shows for the price of one!"
I have two pairs of three-day passes for the forthcoming OM Yoga Show worth £54 a pair to give away!
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![[FESTIVE PARKRUN] Getting in the festive spirit with a (nearly) Christmas #parkrun at my local 5k event at @forestofmarstonvale Millennium Country Park.
It was rather wet and muddy today with huge puddles on the course, but I took it easy with a 5-1 run/walk approach and splashed my way through! 💦
I loved seeing all the outfits from other people running too - kudos to the guy running dressed as a giant Christmas cracker 🎄🏃🏼♀️🎅
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