How cold water brings you back to yourself - calmer, clearer, and fully a live
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What running an ultra marathon taught me about resilience, identity and why it connects so deeply to yoga and wellness retreats.
Hearty roasted carrot and hazelnut salad with lentils, cavolo nero and figs. A nourishing vegan recipe packed with warming flavour.
In late January and early February the young nettle leaves are starting to appear. Nettles are full of vitamins and minerals especially rich in iron and vitamins A and D. They can be cooked in soups as a substitute for spinach, or use raw blitzed for pesto. These nettle oat wraps/crepes are versatile and can […]
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For December Aimee has shared her vegan chocolate mousse made from silken tofu. It has a rich, chocolatey texture with a tart hint from the cranberries, making it a delicious festive dessert option! The cranberry layer will add a beautiful contrast to the rich chocolate mousse, both visually and in flavour. Aimee says “In the […]
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I came across this Instagram post recently and it really struck a chord with me. Not because it promised a new routine, habit or life overhaul but because it focused on less, not more. In a world that constantly tells us we need to add, upgrade, optimise and hustle, it felt like a breath of fresh air. Here are a few ideas from it that really landed, and that feel especially relevant as we move towards 2026.
Here at Zest Life we are all about wellness and vitality and as work our way through Winter it can be hard to feel such vitality. This is where we choose to turn the self care that we can implement on a daily basis without too much effort – Skin. As we all know when you […]
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At Zest Life we love to sauna and to mix that up with a cold water dip is even better. We all know saunas are not only relaxing but also offer a range of health benefits. Incorporating sauna sessions into your wellness routine can help support physical and mental well-being in many ways. Just remember to stay […]
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I haven’t always loved poetry… as a young girl I thought it was a waste of time. I took extra drama in school and I would much rather have been playing out my friends than having to go to the one to one lessons reciting poetry. Then in my twenties I started to write poetry […]
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What running an ultra marathon taught me about resilience, identity and why it connects so deeply to yoga and wellness retreats.
Looking behind the scenes of running a wellness retreat and how they are all unique. What makes Zest Life retreats different.
In my twenties I was bulimic, depressed, overweight, drank too much and had no way to regulate my emotions healthily. I was working long hours on charter superyachts, partying far too hard and my time was not my own. I was a functioning, unwell woman. Since those dark depths, I have prioritised time and money […]
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