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Active Lifestyle - Mindful Podcasts

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With the rise of digital media we are now fortunate to live in a culture that offers free Podcasts. Podcasts are the alternative and dare I say it intelligent up-grade from radio. They offer deep conversations and debates that address important topics.Such as politics, health and fitness, business and social taboos.These conversations are often interview lead by the channel curator; It's like reading someone biography but all you have to do is listen while the host asks the questions. Giving you a insight into someones life that is more often then none inspirational. If you are new to the Podcast world, here are a few inspirational Podcast channels. The great thing about these Podcast channel hosts is that they all have their own unique story to tell and therefore making them more interesting and engaging.  Under the Skin - Russel Brand We all know Russel Brand for his past rock-star, play-boy lifestyle, he has always been in the eye of the media and a little alternative

Active Lifestyle - Designer Diary #2

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Active Therapy is a ethical brand for all active sports, from yoga, high sports, dance and gym. What set's us apart from other brands is our core values and luxurious comfort from the ethical fabric. The brands ethos is all about living an active lifestyle as a healthy lifestyle both for you body and brain. Being active is a form of therapy, it can get your blood flowing, improve your muscle strength, boost your endurance , and produce endorphins which make you feel good. So when we designed the new collection we not only had the ethical element in mind but also creating the perfect fit for every action sport. The leggings and shorts are high waisted and the sports bra's have double layer fabric for support. We wanted to allow movement and support in the garments, giving a feeling of comfort and freedom. We asked four ladies that have all worn Active Therapy Clothing for their opinions and sports insight of how they felt wearing the garments. These ladies come from dif

Active Lifestyle - Organic Lattes (Brighton)

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Great Britain is a nation of tea drinkers, whether you prefer a mug of builders tea in your 'tea break' at work or 'afternoon tea' dinning with a vintage tea-set in a prestigious atmosphere. It makes us feel good inside; it's warming, therapeutic and nurturing elements calm our busy lifestyle. Organic lattes are perfect for tea lovers that want to lead a healthy lifestyle, they capture exotic favors with wellbeing nutrients. Many different ingredients are being discovered regularly, the more we travel and explore the more we are recognising the benefits of organic attributes such as full range of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, that can be made into wonderful recipes. From matcha to charcoal these lattes are filled with natural ingredients that make you feel healthy and active. With the rise in organic coffee shops in Britain these drinks are becoming more accessible. The wellbeing benefits are being acknowledge and people are opting to drink them for h

Active Lifestyle - Yoga in Brighton

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Brighton is known for being the most open-minded city within the UK. It adapts to change (socially and environmentally) and is at the forefront of living a healthy and active lifestyle, pioneering the yoga movement. There has been a growing demand for yoga in Brighton recently and a expansion of yoga studios and classes. The city offers a variety of studios that cater for all active lovers, whether your a beginner or at an intermediate level. There are of course the big yoga studios and gyms that provide yoga classes but if your looking for something more unique and raw to the practice then this is the guide for you (to find the little gems hidden away).   Studio IO - Studio IO is located just off London Road, down a little alley. From the outside the yoga studio looks like a small garden shed (but this adds to the appeal) but when you go inside it is a tranquil space, with white walls, wooden floors and a few sky lights perfect for the sun salutations hastauttanasana.