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‘Get Up!’ Is Sitting Now The New Smoking? Book Review

“We are designed to move – people in motion are happy. Motion is the notion” – Dr James Levine I recently read the book ‘Get Up: Why Your Chair is Killing You and What You Can Do About It’ by Dr James A. Levine and I really found it so inspirational that I was desperate […]

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Yoga Bag Essentials! 12 Eco-Friendly Options

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For this month’s active accessory post we thought we would put together all of the essentials that you might need or want in your yoga bag! Finding a good yoga bag that could also double as a gym bag was not an easy task! Unfortunately, this Adidas bag is not made from organic/recycled fabric but […]

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Empowered Mindset: 6 Things To Start Doing Now!

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“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any” – Alice Walker What Is An Empowered Mindset? There has been a lot of talk lately about developing an empowered mindset and empowering women more within the world. I watched this clip the recently by yoga teacher Krystal Aranyani […]

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Eco Friendly Yoga Mat Picks! 9 Sustainable Options

Why use a yoga mat? With yoga going pretty much mainstream there has recently been a huge influx of yoga gear, yoga mats and products to hit the market! Without buying and trying out a range of different yoga mats it can be hard to know which type of mat is going to fit your […]

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What Gratitude Means: 4 Easy Ways To Get Started

“Knowing that our lives are in-comprehensively precious, fragile, and fleeting reminds us to stop in our tracks and take stock, of every moment, of what matters, how much is enough, and where wisdom would direct our attention. Yet, facing and befriending our mortality seems to be the one thing that so many of us heartily […]

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What is Moderate Intensity Exercise? How Many Minutes Should You Exercise Daily?

Are you worried about how much exercise you are doing and whether you are being active enough? The answer is that there is ALWAYS room for improvement and figuring out more ways that you can fit exercise into an increasingly busy life! We need to build our lives around constant activity! (not the other way […]

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New Year, New You! 10 Ways To Make a Fresh Start

You hit the gym on the first of January with everyone else, you’ve long packed away all of your Christmas decorations, and you’ve sorted out your epic goals for 2022 (well kinda), so what’s next? I like to start January afresh with a total de-clutter, clear out and refresh of my living space. Knowing where […]

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10 Tips To Stay Healthy Over The Holidays!

Although the holiday season can bring with it lots of increased love and laughter it can also be a time where there is a big increase in life stress. Too much alcohol, a lack of sleep, rushing to different planned events and being in crowded places where there may be sick people all put extra […]

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Take Care Of Your Heart! 5 Plant-Based Diet And Exercise Tips!

(Photo: Tim Marshall) *Health Disclaimer: This post is for prevention purposes only. I am not a health professional. I have no certifications. Please consult your health professional if you are worried about your heart health. Please also consult your health professional before embarking on a new diet or exercise regimen. This post is based on […]

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Best 2023 Meditation Apps For Total Relaxation!

The trouble with viewing meditation as separate from daily life is that it implies a dualism between spiritual life and everyday life. It builds a wall of separation between the sacred and the profane. The goal of meditation should be to look upon every act as sacred, to see every moment as holy, and to […]

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