Twelve Days Of Quick Calm

By Deliciously Ella

The lead-up to the holidays can feel like a whirlwind — endless to-do lists, gatherings, and festive prep. If you're looking for a framework to bring balance to your December, and one which will fit into a packed schedule, you're in the right place.

Welcome to Twelve Days of Quick Calm: a 12-day series of speedy wellness practices. From December 13th through December 25th, enjoy daily 5–10 minute practices of meditation, breathwork, or yoga, thoughtfully curated to help you slow down, reconnect, and find calm within the end-of-year busyness.

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Day 1

10 Minutes Of Stillness
Meditation
10 mins

10 Minutes Of Stillness

with Cordelia Simpson

Using pranayama (breathwork) techniques from ancient yoga practices, this practice with Cordelia Simpson helps to find stillness, balance and focus.

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Day 2

5-Minute De-Stress Flow
Yoga
5 mins

5-Minute De-Stress Flow

with Natasha Wood

Short on time, overwhelmed and in need of a reset? Take 5-minutes to de-stress and re-energise your body with this speedy yoga flow. With heart opening poses, smooth transitions and intentional breathing, you’ll quickly let go of any tension in your body.

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Day 3

Gratitude Affirmations
Meditation
5 mins

Gratitude Affirmations

with Ella Mills

Ella guides you through a series of gratitude affirmations, to help you appreciate all that you have and to bring positivity into your day.

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Day 4

Release Neck Tension Massage
Meditation
5 mins

Release Neck Tension Massage

with Katie White

Ease neck tension with a short mindfulness practice. This stretch, self-massage and muscle release by Katie White is the perfect antidote for excess screen-time.

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Day 5

Soothing Bedtime Breathwork
Meditation
10 mins

Soothing Bedtime Breathwork

with Rebecca Moore

This practice uses the “dreamer’s breath” - a pattern of alternating nose and mouth breathing - to calm the nervous system, alleviate feelings of stress, and invite the body to rest.

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Day 6

10 Minutes To Reset
Yoga
10 mins

10 Minutes To Reset

with Lisa Hood

Need a pick-me-up? Hit the reset button with this soothing class filled with gentle movements, stretchy poses and deep breaths. You’ll be amazed at how different you feel after taking 10 minutes all for yourself.

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Day 7

10-Minute Wake Up
Yoga
10 mins

10-Minute Wake Up

with Ella Mills

This 10-minute flow is ideal for squeezing into your day to help you feel stretched out and rebalanced. Ella guides you through a series of vinyasa flows, leaving you feeling reset and ready to face the rest of your day.

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Day 8

Find Your Radiance
Meditation
5 mins

Find Your Radiance

with Jess Baccanello

If you’re feeling tired, demotivated, or weighed down by grey skies, this uplifting 10-minute meditation will help you find sunshine from within.

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Day 9

10-Minute De-Stress
Yoga
10 mins

10-Minute De-Stress

with Cordelia Simpson

The power of 10 minutes. Use your breath to move from a place of tension to a calmer space. Wiggle, stretch and shake off any stress, change the energy around you and clear your busy mind.

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Day 10

Reset With Your Breath
Meditation
10 mins

Reset With Your Breath

with Rebecca Moore

Need a moment to catch your breath? Reconnect with yourself, clear your thoughts, and feel ready to start fresh with this calming 10-minute breathwork reset. Perfect for finding focus and balance when life feels overwhelming.

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Day 11

10-Minute Calming Flow
Yoga
10 mins

10-Minute Calming Flow

with Jess Baccanello

Join Jess for a nurturing flow to help you unwind, release tension and stretch out. In just 10-minutes you’ll unlock a deep sense of calm to carry you through the rest of your day.

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Day 12

10 Minutes To Reset
Yoga
10 mins

10 Minutes To Reset

with Lisa Hood

Need a pick-me-up? Hit the reset button with this soothing class filled with gentle movements, stretchy poses and deep breaths. You’ll be amazed at how different you feel after taking 10 minutes all for yourself.

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