Yoga and Running Retreat Competition

We’re at the 2025 National Running Show this month, and we have an amazing giveaway for attendees – enter our competition and WIN £250 off any retreat!

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Happy New Year

Happy New Year to you all!

We are so excited for what 2025 has in store. A new year means fresh beginnings, and we have something special coming your way. Stay tuned for our new brand, an inspired website, exciting online offerings, and a whole new look for our retreat experiences. It’s going to be an amazing year of transformation!
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Nettle Oat Wraps/Crepes

In late January and early February the young nettle leaves are starting to appear. Nettles are full of vitamins and minerals especially rich in iron and vitamins A and D. They can be cooked in soups as a substitute for spinach, or use raw blitzed for pesto. These nettle oat wraps/crepes are versatile and can be filled with savoury or sweet ingredients. They have a mild, earthy flavour from the nettles, which pairs well with a variety of fillings!
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6 great skincare tips

Here at Zest Life we are all about wellness and vitality and as work our way through Winter it can be hard to feel such vitality. This is where we choose to turn the self care that we can implement on a daily basis without too much effort – Skin. As we all know when you look good, you feel good!

Follow Laura’s top 6 key skincare tips to see you breeze through the colder Christmas period: (more…)

6 top benefits of using a sauna

At Zest Life we love to sauna and to mix that up with a cold water dip is even better. We all know saunas are not only relaxing but also offer a range of health benefits. Incorporating sauna sessions into your wellness routine can help support physical and mental well-being in many ways. Just remember to stay hydrated and listen to your body while using the sauna!

Here are Laura’s 6 top benefits of using a sauna:
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Win a Zest Life Yoga Retreat

WIN A ZEST LIFE YOGA RETREAT!

🎄 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway with The Zest Life 🎄

This Christmas, we’re spreading the joy with an amazing 12 Days of Christmas giveaway! Starting Sunday, December 1st, 2024, and running through Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, we’ll be giving away a fabulous health and wellness inspired prize each day. On Day 12, all 11 daily winners will be entered into a draw for the GRAND PRIZE – a spot at our Zest Life Yoga Retreat! (more…)

Tofu Chocolate Mousse with Cranberry Layer

For December Aimee has shared her vegan chocolate mousse made from silken tofu. It has a rich, chocolatey texture with a tart hint from the cranberries, making it a delicious festive dessert option! The cranberry layer will add a beautiful contrast to the rich chocolate mousse, both visually and in flavour. Aimee says “In the photo I’ve put the tart cranberry layer on the bottom, and arranged the soaked dried cranberries on top, rather than folding them through the mousse.”
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White Bean and Seaweed Broth

The darker autumnal evenings are an excuse to nurture and recharge. November brings cooler temperatures and wet and windy spells. Warm up with some delicious wholesome soup like this white bean and seaweed broth from Aimee our retreat chef: “This nourishing broth combines the creaminess of white beans with the umami flavor of seaweed and the nutrients from green juice powder. It’s perfect as a light meal or starter!”
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Waiting till we retire…

In my twenties I was bulimic, depressed, overweight, drank too much and had no way to regulate my emotions healthily. I was working long hours on charter superyachts, partying far too hard and my time was not my own. I was a functioning, unwell woman. Since those dark depths, I have prioritised time and money on my health and wellness above all else, even before my children. I know that if I am not well, how can I possibly look after them? I invest in myself now so that I can then be a better person to everyone in my life. (more…)

Pumpkin Power

Pumpkins are a superfood. They help you see in the dark, fight cancer and boost your immune systems. Pumpkins also taste lovely, roasted in soups or a side, so don’t just use them for creating laterns, make sure you get creative in the kitchen too. Check out the recipes at the bottom of this post.

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