Wellness
The latest Wellness breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Fit&Well
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I did qigong every day for a week and it’s been the best way to start my day
It’s got a permanent spot in my morning routine now—here's why
By Ciara McGinley Published
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Doing small acts of kindness every day significantly improved my wellbeing—I spoke to an expert who explained the science behind it
There are scientific reasons to be kind
By Lou Mudge Published
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Why you should never skip savasana, according to a yoga teacher
This pose looks simple but don’t underestimate its importance
By Samantha Lewis Published
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Do you get tension headaches? A breathwork teacher suggests this sequence that could help you relax
Signal safety to your tense body with these three breathing exercises
By Lou Mudge Published
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The internet’s favorite yoga instructor just shared a nine-minute routine for people who sit too much and it was the perfect way to take a break from my desk
It relieved tension in my shoulders and hips
By Alice Porter Published
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Are low lunges not helping release tension in your hips? A yoga instructor wants you to try these four poses instead
Target every area of your hips with this yoga sequence
By Devinder Bains Published
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A yoga instructor says this is the one pose more people over 40 should be doing—it’s a game changer for hip mobility
A simple way to offset the effects of sitting
By Alice Porter Published
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If you’re always waking up in the middle of the night, a sleep doctor explains why it might be happening—and what to do about it
Try these expert tips for a better night’s sleep
By Ciara McGinley Published
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Take a 10-minute stress relief break and try these three relaxing yoga poses
Intentional breathing and gentle stretching can help ease physical and mental tension
By Lou Mudge Published
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I’ve been meditating for over 10 years—if I were starting again, this is what I’d do differently
Honest advice for beginners and regulars alike
By Ciara McGinley Published
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I’m a yoga teacher and I’ve been loving this dynamic bridge variation for strength and flexibility
The upgrade that delivers more than just a good stretch
By Yanar Alkayat Published
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“Let go of the idea you need to be good at yoga”—a yoga instructor shares her top five tips for total novices
How should a complete beginner approach this ancient practice?
By Lou Mudge Published
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This is probably why you still feel tired even after eight hours of sleep, according to a sleep doctor
Plus, simple changes that could make a real difference
By Ciara McGinley Published
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A yoga teacher says this five-minute flow is a perfect way to wind down before bed
Release the tension of the day and prepare for rest
By Lou Mudge Published
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If you struggle with your posture and upper-back pain like me, try this routine from the internet’s favourite yoga instructor
It combines passive stretching with active mobility work
By Alice Porter Published
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I’m a yoga therapist and I love using this one restorative pose for better sleep
One simple pose is able to calm my anxious mind in minutes
By Yanar Alkayat Published
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Four things that took us years to learn but that are virtually guaranteed to improve your long-term wellbeing
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By Fit&Well Published
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I asked a psychiatrist how to meditate for a better night’s sleep and got two easy techniques to try
Try these simple exercises to fall asleep faster and improve your sleep quality
By Lou Mudge Published
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A clinical neuropsychologist wishes everyone would do these three things to improve their brain health
If you think one of the recommendations will be to use brain-training apps, think again
By Lou Mudge Published
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If you struggle with child’s pose, here’s how to make it work for you
No need to abandon this posture and all its benefits, try one of these modifications that address common issues
By Yanar Alkayat Published
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The morning yoga pose I do for strength, stability and energy—and it’s one your yoga class is probably missing
Power up your legs, back, pelvis, hips and ankles with this underutilized posture
By Yanar Alkayat Published
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These six exercise habits could be increasing your risk of injury, according to a sports medicine expert
How to stay safe during—and between—workouts
By Lou Mudge Published
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I’m a yoga teacher and this is my favorite pose to unlock tension in your neck
Learn this simple technique for stimulating your vagus nerve and relieving tension in your neck muscles.
By Kat Bayly Published
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A geriatric physical therapist explains when exercise can become too much of a good thing for seniors
Make these two small changes to help manage aches and pains
By Lou Mudge Published
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I’m a yoga teacher and I recommend these five poses to counteract the nine-to-five slouch
Stretch your body after a long day at work with these yoga postures that will open your shoulders, chest, hips and lower back.
By Kat Bayly Published
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The breathwork trick that helps me sleep when I’m stressed—and my yoga clients love it too
Your go-to tool for finding calm and getting the sleep your body needs
By Yanar Alkayat Published
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A geriatric physical therapist says this is how to stave off frailty and stay active in your senior years
Three potentially life-changing pieces of advice
By Lou Mudge Published
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I’m a yoga therapist and I love doing these three poses in bed before getting up
Gently wake up your body with these simple movements
By Yanar Alkayat Published
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I’m a meditation teacher and I know meditating in the morning makes some people sleepy—here’s a three-minute practice that will help you feel energised instead
Feel more alert after this easy-to-follow practice
By Ciara McGinley Published
