The walking cure
£14.99The Walking Cure reveals the unexpected benefits of 20 different landscapes on our mood, mind and health.
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The Walking Cure reveals the unexpected benefits of 20 different landscapes on our mood, mind and health.

Author/illustrator Marion Deuchars now takes her beloved bird through a daily workout in the natural sequel to ‘Yoga for Stiff Birds’. Marion Deuchars perfectly understands the difficult relationship some of us have with our daily fitness routine. In ‘How to be a Fit Bird’ she raises a smile and brings levity to our workouts, using Bob the bird to see us through a number of routines: from holistic ten-minute workouts to more specific sessions focusing on particular parts of the body.

This practical set of yoga positions, movements, breathing exercises and meditations lets you create a routine that’s perfect for you. The 60 illustrated cards and accompanying booklet give clear instructions so that you can practice alone, and with confidence. The cards are divided up into five useful sections, helping you navigate quickly to the ones you need: Inversions and balancing; Back arches and twists; Standing poses; Supine and seated, and Breath and meditations. The different postures and exercises (asana) include variations and modifications to suit all abilities, body types and ages. Each card includes a graphic icon to highlight the main qualities of the pose or exercise being shown: calm, energy, focus, mobility and strength – so you can zone in fast on the ones that suit your needs on any given day. Also included is a section of breathing and mindfulness exercises (pranayama) giving advice and bite-size information on th


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One of the great teachers has created this extraordinary celebration of yoga, offering poses in the most iconic and exotic destinations around the world.

After the success of Taking the Plunge in 2019, Anna Deacon and Vicky Allan have seen wild swimming take off. From those who bathe in ice cold sunrise waters to wild swimmers under a moonlit sky, whether you like a dip in the buff, ice therapy or are on a mission to find like-minded people to share the experience of menopause, mental health issues and more, there is a community out there for everyone. As they swim their way through the country, they find a ripple effect. Swimmers changing the world and transforming their own lives together. As they spread the joy of immersion they also unearth tips and tricks from the wild swimming community, from the best spots, to safety tips and most importantly, how to find your own wild tribe.

Golf saved Drew Millard’s life, and he wants it to save yours, too. At its core, golf is about developing new skills, honing them through practice, and then contemplating the moment and figuring out which skill fits the circumstances. It’s like therapy, just minus the therapist – plus cooler gear and beer. Golf offers camaraderie, time in nature, and a prism through which to view the world. It can genuinely help people live better and more fulfilling lives. Drew Millard writes from experience: When a doctor prescribed exercise to help with depression, golf gave him the tools to recenter himself.

Walking strengthens our bodies, calms our minds and uplifts our spirits. We know this intuitively, and recent years have seen an explosion of scientific and evidence-based research to substantiate that. ’52 Ways to Walk’ is a book that celebrates the simple act of walking. The book outlines 52 ways to walk, one for each week from January through to December, and all of which can be done by anyone, anywhere.

Whether it’s your first time on the mat or you’re a seasoned pro, the teachings in these pages offer the benefits of Pilates to everyone, no matter your fitness level. With step-by-step instructions for a variety of workouts – from beginner to advanced level – this book is the ultimate guide to developing your fitness in the comfort of your home.

Accessible and humorous but grounded in science, this little exercise book provides workouts using the proven benefits of stretching, including strength, flexibility and de-stressing.

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