20 Ways to Find Calm

Many of us need more calm in our lives, especially on busy days when we can quickly feel overwhelmed. There’s a whole box of tools that we can tap into to support ourselves though, from what we eat to how we move our bodies and most important of all; how we breathe and take a break.

When things feel overwhelming, tuning to a quick breathing exercise can make the world of difference, quickly taking you out of a stress response and into your rest and digest state. 

On a longer-term basis, we can support a greater sense of calm by providing our bodies with key nutrients that support the nervous system, especially B vitamins, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids. Getting a balanced diet with lots of fresh fruit, veg, leafy greens, wholegrains, beans, legumes, nuts, and seeds is absolutely key here. 

Simple Beginners Meditation
Meditation
5 mins

Simple Beginners Meditation

with Gelong Thubten

This beginners practice with Gelong Thubten guides you through a classic meditation practice in a very accessible, easy to follow manner.

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Calming Affirmations
Meditation
5 mins

Calming Affirmations

with Ella Mills

Re-centre and ground yourself with this calming affirmations track, and re-frame your thinking in just 5 minutes.

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De-Stress Breathwork
Meditation
15 mins

De-Stress Breathwork

with James Dowler

This practice uses the technique of slowing the exhale right down. In doing so, the slowing down branch of the nervous system is activated and a feeling of relaxation and calm sweeps through the body.

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5-Minute Calming Breathwork
Meditation
5 mins

5-Minute Calming Breathwork

with Jess Baccanello

Cultivate an inner feeling of calm using this short breathwork practice, designed to soothe your nervous system and leave you feeling grounded.

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Feel Calm & Nourished
Meditation
20 mins

Feel Calm & Nourished

with Aisha Carrington

Bring a sense of ease, gratitude and presence into your mind and body with this gentle meditation. With the simple affirmations: ‘I am present in this moment. I am relaxing each part of my body. I am blessed, loved and supported. I allow myself to let go’

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10 Minutes To Release Anxiety
Meditation
10 mins

10 Minutes To Release Anxiety

with James Dowler

This short practice with James Dowler helps you to calm anxiety. Using the breath to downregulate the nervous system and create a deep sense of relaxation in both the body and mind.

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15 Minutes Of Peace
Meditation
15 mins

15 Minutes Of Peace

with Holly Husler

This session is perfect if you are short of time but need to release some stress, quiet the noise of the world around you and return home to the peace within you.

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Finding Calm & Focus
Meditation
10 mins

Finding Calm & Focus

with Belinda Matwali

This soothing meditation practice with Belinda Matwali helps still the mind to create a deep sense of calm and focus.

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5 Minutes Of Calm
Meditation
5 mins

5 Minutes Of Calm

with Phoebe Greenacre

A soothing meditation with Phoebe Greenacre. This practice uses guided visualisations to connect with the mind and body, helping you relax and let go of tension.

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30 Minutes Of Deep Calm
Meditation
30 minutes

30 Minutes Of Deep Calm

with Holly Husler

Using sound bowls, meditation and mantra, this powerful practice with Holly Hussler creates a deep sense of calm and relaxation.

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Slow Nourishing Flow
Yoga
10 mins

Slow Nourishing Flow

with Jess Baccanello

This 10-minute flow is the perfect way to slow down, connect with your breath, and stretch your whole body when you're short on time.

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Take It Easy Flow
Yoga
30 mins

Take It Easy Flow

with Ella Mills

A nice, easy, fluid flow that's great for those new to yoga or looking for a calming practice.

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Stretch & Reset Flow
Yoga
30 mins

Stretch & Reset Flow

with Cordelia Simpson

This is the perfect session after a long week, helping you wring out any stresses you have been carrying with you over the week, with special attention for the hips where we carry a lot of our tension.

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De-Stress In 10
Yoga
10 mins

De-Stress In 10

with Lisa Hood

This is great for anyone who feels like they have tension in their back or shoulders. With an upper body focus, Lisa leads you through this quick flow to help you wring out any stress you may have and feel great. Ideal also for winding down before bed.

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Go-To Grounding Flow
Yoga
20 mins

Go-To Grounding Flow

with Ella Mills

This is a great flow if you need a moment of calm to reconnect with your body and to ground yourself. Ella helps you open up and stretch out your whole body, focusing on your breath and how each part of your body feels to create a sense of calm and connection - the perfect start or break in your day.

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Creamy Mango & Banana Overnight Oats
Breakfast
5 mins

Creamy Mango & Banana Overnight Oats

This mango & banana overnight oats recipe is a lovely summery breakfast, with sweet creamy flavours of banana and mango in each bite. They’re brilliant for brunches with friends too, add a little layer of the granola and serve them in glass jars to create something really beautiful for the table.  

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Super Greens Risotto
Mains
45 mins

Super Greens Risotto

This super greens risotto tastes deliciously fresh and is packed full of so much goodness thanks to the mix of peas, courgette, celery and asparagus. If you don't have all of the veggies on the list, you can easily mix through any other roasted veg you have at home - broccoli, spinach and edamame beans would also work great.

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Turmeric Tofu Curry
Mains
40 mins

Turmeric Tofu Curry

This brilliant supper has so much flavour and is packed with veggies. We use cauliflower and red pepper, but these can easily be swapped for other veggies — squash and sweet potato are both delicious, as are mangetout and sugar snap peas.  

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Everyday Green Smoothie
Drinks
5 mins

Everyday Green Smoothie

Few things beat a refreshing smoothie for breakfast after an energetic workout, or busy mornings on the go. Loaded with nutrient-packed fruit and leafy vegetables, this smoothie combines fibre, protein and healthy fats to energise and help to keep you feeling fuller for longer.

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Creamy Super Green Salad
Sides
35 mins

Creamy Super Green Salad

This creamy salad is the perfect recipe for spring. The dressing, based on our beloved classic magic salad dressing, is boosted with spinach for a bright colour and goes brilliantly with the crispy croutons, crunchy seeds, chunks of potatoes, green veggies and fresh leaves.

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