Admin • 13 December 2023
Top 10 Winter Self Care Tips
The festive period can be a stressful, heavy time of year for many. So read on for Laura’s top tips for keeping the season light and bright.
One of my favourite winter past times is lighting the fire and taking the time to meditate or listening to a relaxation clip all wrapped up in a cosy blanket. I really have learnt to love the shorter Winter days where the energy of nature is just so still and peaceful. I love to marinade in that feeling and remember that these months too shall pass.
Lauras Top 10 Winter Self Care Tips
- When days feel stressful take yourself off somewhere quiet and lie down with your legs resting up a wall.
- Don’t feel duty bound to say yes to too many social engagements. If you don’t want to go, don’t go!
- Make sure you get plenty of fresh air, even if the weather isn’t the most favourable step outside and move.
- Load your Christmas dinner plate with green veggies first, then top up with the goodies.
- Take time to do some journaling, reflect on the year that has past with kindness.
- Create a photo book of adventures and loved ones from 2023.
- Make time for fun. I struggle with this but I will make a big effort to play board games.
- Take a Boxing day dip. There are organised dips all around the UK and I will be in Deganwy, hopefully dipping there with the family.
- Browse The Zest Life calendar for 2024 retreats, and book yourself some time to recharge and restore with us.
- Practise self care – taking long baths, reading in bed, lighting a candle are all such winter joys.
A New Chapter: Yoga, Food & Connection This week marked a beautiful milestone for us. We hosted our very first Yoga & Seasonal Supper Evening and Day Retreat. What a joy it was! Both events were filled with warmth, laughter, movement, and the most wonderful mix of local students, retreat guests, and dear friends. These gatherings felt like more than just events, they were a chance to reconnect, recharge, and simply be. Sharing yoga and nourishing food in a mindful, welcoming space reminded us just how powerful these small moments of togetherness can be. The evening was very mellow, with a relaxed yoga flow with myself followed by a 3 course seasonal meal, where conversation and laughter flowed. Our Day Retreat at The Barn gave our guests time to really settle in. it was an opportunity to show off our wonderful North Wales venue and for us to try out our new business idea. We began with a strong yoga practise to help ground and relax the guests. We walked into the hills, breathed deeply in the fresh air, and even dipped toes into the newly renovated woodland pond, complete with a jetty! It felt like stepping into a secret sanctuary. We also had the pleasure of welcoming chef Kelly Mason, who generously shared some of her favourite cooking tips and seasonal inspiration with us all. And of course, what’s a retreat without something delicious to nibble on? I had the fun job of making energy balls for our guests, and I wanted to share this quick, zesty recipe with you. It’s perfect for busy weekends or a midweek pick-me-up. They're easy, bright, and full of goodness, just like the events themselves. Both events were a great success, and we’ll be offering them every quarter going forward. They’re a beautiful way to honour the changing seasons and to reconnect with yourself, with nature, and with each other.
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