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HOTPOD YOGA

“An otherworldly cocoon of glowing lights, heady aromas and enveloping soundscapes, taking you a million miles from the everyday,” promises Hotpod Yoga, which has studios around the world, including local spaces in Milton and Saffron Walden. Not just any yoga studio, Hotpod’s ethos is to leave you feeling well-worked but relaxed in equal measure. The classes take place in a giant dome-like inflatable structure kept at 37°C, utilising patented technology to retain the temperature while still allowing continuous air flow throughout the class. It is a deep purple inside – light enough to see, but dark enough to provide a comforting amount of anonymity. The heat allows the body to relax into the practice, keeping your muscles warmed and at ease, so they can respond better to the yoga poses. By remaining at your core body temperature, you can decide how hard you want to work, so the classes are suitable for everyone – from beginners to more advanced yogis. You can work on flexibility, mobility and strength of both mind and body in the sessions, and can be sure to leave with a lightness in your step that you didn’t have before. So if you’ve been thinking of taking up yoga for a while, or if months of working from home has your body crying out for some care and attention, why not book yourself a session? There’s no judgement, no expectations, no one takes themselves too seriously and you can even get your first seven days of unlimited classes for just £15 (visit the Hotpod Yoga website or download the app to find out more).

THE POSITIVE PLANNER, £20

If your new year’s resolution is to be more mindful and focus on your mental health, The Positive Planner is a fantastic jumping-off point. This sunshiny journal is the brainchild of Claire Finn-Prevett, who used to run Cambridge beauty salon Finn Jordan, and her business partner Ali McDowall. Having both struggled with mental health issues, they wanted to build a community and help people through the tough moments while celebrating ‘the amazing, fantastic and beautiful times in between the clouds and fog’. The result is The Positive Planner, a gorgeous hardback diary designed to take you on a 12-week journey of self-care, gratitude and daily positivity. Sections include intentions, reflections, mood checking, meal planning and more, all in a gorgeously designed package.

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