The Journal
Dive into our collection of articles and blog posts designed to nourish your mind, body, and spirit on your journey to holistic wellbeing. Uncover the secrets to living a balanced life, with guidance and insights from experts in wellness, nutrition, sustainability, mindfulness and more.
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Earl Grey's capacity to evoke ethereal notions is probably why it exploded on the scene as a tea time favourite in the UK all the way back in the 1820s
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Dive into why healthy your blood sugar levels and managing glucose spikes can be the key to long-term wellbeing.
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It's the season of gift giving. In this spirit, we've curated a selection of the very best wellness gifts, each embodying the essence of either physical health, rest and recovery, nutrition, mindfulness or community. There's a gift for every type of loved one, from the fitness enthusiast to those looking for more calm in their life.
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A community favourite - our nutrient-dense seeded loaf will become a staple in your daily diet.
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Enjoy this Blissful Berry Smoothie, offering a tasty and nutritious way to support cognitive function, enhance mood, and promote overall mental wellbeing.
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Explore the powerful link between diet and mental health through the gut-brain axis, and learn how to boost mood with food
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Join Aro Ha's Damian Chaparro on a transformative journey with Ecstatic Breathwork to rediscover harmony and enhance vitality through conscious breathing.
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Move your body, calm your mind and deepen your breath with this gentle 10 minute yoga flow with Jess. Press play, and let's flow together.
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Food. It’s a basic necessity for life, we understand the simplicity of that, but how we eat and what we eat is much more complex.
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Ever wondered what happens on a wellness retreat at Aro Ha? Take a glimpse into a typical day in the life.
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If you feel powerless, afraid, and deeply affected by these global changes, then this meditation is tailor-made for you.
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Feeling overwhelmed? Discover 7 ways to beat burnout, from sleep to digital detox, and embrace the art of restorative practices.