While I've been following a strict running programme since January, my Bikram Yoga practice has suffered. On Monday night, after 10 weeks off, I finally plucked up the courage to head back to Bikram... It was gruelling. I had forgotten how much of a heart-pumping, limb-stretching, sweat-inducing workout it is! To try and combat the … Continue reading Back to Basics with Bikram
Tag: Wellbeing
Winter in Dubai
A friend of mine is heading off to Dubai this weekend for some winter sun, inspiring me to write a review of my travels there... I've been 3 times over the last 5 years to visit a couple of friends who are working over there. Dubai is certainly not for everyone. It's man-made. It's materialistic. … Continue reading Winter in Dubai
Happy New You!
Happy New Year to you all! I've never really been one for New Year's Resolutions but last year started a tradition of setting myself some goals for 2013, and committing them to writing. It works! While I didn't achieve all of them (4 out of 5 is not bad?!), it definitely helped to write them … Continue reading Happy New You!
5 tips for Bikram Beginners
Every Sunday evening I take part in a Bikram Yoga class - I find it the perfect way to seal off a weekend, and a great way to set me up for the week ahead... It's been nearly a year since I've been practicing Bikram at Richmond's studio (it was one of my New Year's … Continue reading 5 tips for Bikram Beginners
Tattoo or not Tattoo?
Hello & welcome to #WellbeingWednesday. It’s been a while since I last blogged, as I've been so busy with work & play! I felt inspired to write today's blog having just read a great article by Sali Hughes, Beauty Editor in today’s edition of the daily Emerald Street email by Stylist. The article is largely … Continue reading Tattoo or not Tattoo?
6 months later…
Welcome to #SundayTimes. Hope you're outdoors enjoying this spectacular weather! 6 months ago I wrote a blog about my New Year's Resolutions. At the time I also mentioned an article in the Metro which said that only 1 in 11 of us will have stuck to our New Year's Resolutions in 6 month's time... As a test, … Continue reading 6 months later…
Horse Power
Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday. This week welcomes one of the most prestigious horse racing events of the year with Royal Ascot. While I haven't had much direct contact with horses, I've always admired them from afar. They are such powerful, graceful and mysterious creatures. I was talking to a friend of mine (today we'll call her Julia) … Continue reading Horse Power
The Challenge of Running…
Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday. One of my New Year Resolutions was to get a PB (Personal Best) in the Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon. While the PB escaped me, it was still a great challenge to work towards. And I've just received a last call email to register for the popular 2014 Brighton Half Marathon on … Continue reading The Challenge of Running…
Blog Club Monday!
Hello & welcome to #BookClubMonday. While today's blog is still all about reading, it's more of the blog variety rather than books... Today's #5aday features 5 #blogs that I recommend following - talking food, fashion, fitness and more... Welcome to #BlogClubMonday! Fitness & Wellbeing from Fit Chick Tori. Follow her blog here for inspiration about … Continue reading Blog Club Monday!
Running Shoe Top Tips
Evening & welcome to #WellbeingWednesday. In less than 4 weeks I'm taking part in my next running challenge. On Sunday 26 May, I am running the Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon which takes place in beautiful coastal Argyll, Scotland. A vital part of running is our trainers, so for today's blog, I'm reposting some advice … Continue reading Running Shoe Top Tips
Not The Mayo Clinic 