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Thursday 21st November 2024 by Charlotte Kidd

Take a moment to pause and reconnect with yourself through gentle yin poses and breathwork. This practice is all about releasing tension, calming the mind, and grounding yourself in each breath. Self-care doesn’t need to be complicated; sometimes, it’s as simple as finding stillness and letting go. Breathe deeply and let each moment bring peace.   Here is a short yin yoga sequence which you can take at any moment in the day for some well-deserved you time.

 

  1. Half Butterfly with Side Bend

Come to a seated position extend your right leg out to the side, and with the opposite leg bend the knee and tuck the foot in towards your pelvis, take a block...

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Tuesday 12th November 2024 by Charlotte Kidd

Looking for a unique, rejuvenating twist for your corporate Christmas event? This season, give your team the gift of relaxation and rejuvenation with our wellness-inspired experience and mobile spa and pampering treatments.

As a brand that encourages mental and physical wellbeing, we understand the importance of balancing hard work with meaningful downtime.

Our carefully curated packages are designed to not only celebrate the season but also empower teams to reconnect, recharge, and enter the new year with renewed energy and focus. Here are our top 5 wellness-driven ideas to elevate your corporate Christmas event:

1. Pop-Up Salon Treatments Bring the spa to your office with pop-up treatments like mini massages, facials, and hand massages. A professional wellness...

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Tuesday 29th October 2024 by Charlotte Maxwell

The International Stress Management Association says International Stress Awareness Day is 6th November and International Stress Awareness Week 4th – 8th November is a major annual event focusing on stress management and campaigning against the stigma associated with stress and mental health issues. Attracting media attention worldwide, this 50th Year anniversary is sure to attract even more attention in 2024!

The office of national statistics has conducted reports which show that the proportion of people reporting poor well-being across their four measures of wellbeing remains higher than pre-pandemic levels (YE March 2019).   The four measures cover: life satisfaction, whether things done in life are worthwhile, levels of happiness and levels of anxiety.

This means that we as a nation haven’t...

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Tuesday 15th October 2024 by Charlotte Maxwell

THE SECOND SPRING*
How nutrition and lifestyle can support you through the menopause

*Traditional Chinese Medicine created the term the "Second Spring" to describe this particular time in a woman's life - they view the menopause as a time for new opportunities and renewal. 

This blog has been prepared by Glo's resident Naturopath and Lilfe Coach - Sara Jubb - to provide nutritional and lifestyle advice to support this stage of womens' lives.  Similar advice is part of a handout accompanying Glo's Nutrition Workshop specifically on the subject of the Menopause. 

Whether you are menopausal, post-menopausal, perimenopausal and just a bit ‘hormonal’, the following guidelines can really help to relieve some of the symptoms.

1. Eat breakfast, lunch...

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Tuesday 8th October 2024 by Charlotte Maxwell

Thursday 10th October is World Mental Health Day A day dedicated to awareness and understanding of mental health issues.

According to research undertaken by mental health charity MIND, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England. 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (like anxiety and depression) in any given week in England.

This blog, prepared by Glo's resident Naturopath and Life Coach - Sara Jubb - provides key advice on how to support our mental health through three Pillars of health:  Nutrition, Exercise, and Mindset. 

Pillar 1: Nutrition

Eat more….

  • Foods rich in iron: Sweet potatoes, parsnips, turnips, carrots, spinach, asparagus, apricots, blackberries, parsley, watercress,...
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