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Balance + Glo's educational wellbeing hub answering your questions about yoga, fitness, lifestyle, skincare, and overall health.
Balance + Glo Blog
2w ago
Spring is officially here and the change in season is the perfect time to refresh your wellness routine. The days are lighter, the air is warmer, and the change of season brings with it a surge of much needed motivation. Join the Balance + Glo community and breathe new life into your routine with our new 7 Day Wellbeing Plan, and give yourself the boost you need to get back on track.
Scroll down to find out more, plus try a class from the plan for FREE.
Plan Overview
If your New Year's wellness resolutions have taken a detour, fret not; spring offers a vibrant opportunity ..read more
Balance + Glo Blog
1M ago
At Balance + Glo we love sleep! We know how important it is for our bodies, our minds and our overall wellbeing.
Looking after your circadian rhythm, your body’s internal clock, is key for a blissful night’s sleep. Your circadian rhythm is typically 24 hours and follows the movement of the sun. Helping this natural internal system will help create the right environment for beautiful, restful sleep.
Yoga teacher Emma Humfrey has these 8 ? inducing tips to help you sleep better, feeling refreshed and ready for the next day.
#1 Try consistent sleep times
Go to bed and wake up at similar times ea ..read more
Balance + Glo Blog
1M ago
We often take on too much and find ourselves running on empty. Join the Balance + Glo community and access our latest plan that offers both physical practice to build strength, as well as time for rejuvenation. Focusing on yoga, meditation and strength building practices that create stability in your body, you will cultivate both strength and softness, so you can meet your days with clarity, resilience and confidence when you need it most.
Scroll down to find out more, plus try a class from the plan for FREE.
Plan Overview
This plan is designed to cultivate both physical strength and mental r ..read more
Balance + Glo Blog
2M ago
Share the love this Valentines and bake your pal these Goji Heart Cookies this Valentines. Alternatively invite your friends over, catch-up and enjoy these delicious oatie cookies with a warming mug of tea (we love the Pukka Love Tea). Not only do these cookies taste great, but they are also super simple to make and act as a versatile base for all your favourite toppings (see below for some of our favourites). If you can part with them, wrap them up in baking paper and add a bow. After all, they do say that food is the way to the heart!
JOIN balance + glo TODAY Goji Heart Cookies Recipe
Servi ..read more
Balance + Glo Blog
2M ago
This pancake day celebrate with a delicious stack of oaty pancakes, perfect for the whole family. Top with a warm berry compote (see below), a drizzle of maple syrup, and crushed pistachios.
This recipe is taken from our ‘Oats 5 Ways’ plan. For more oaty inspiration, join the family and download the plan today.
Oats 5 Ways Recipe
Time to create: 25 minutes
Servings: Makes approximately 10 pancakes
Ingredients
80 g Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
240 ml oat milk
1 tsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
80g spelt flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Coconu ..read more
Balance + Glo Blog
2M ago
If we asked you what the UK’s strength training guidelines were, would you be able to share them? And importantly are you meeting them? Read our latest blog post from Head of Fitness to find out more and become a member to join our NEW ‘4 Weeks to a Stronger You’ strength programme.
UK Exercise Guidelines
The UK’s Chief Medical Officers' physical recommendation guidelines are that adults should aim to:
do strengthening activities that work all the major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms) on at least 2 days a week
do at least 150 minutes of moderate intens ..read more
Balance + Glo Blog
2M ago
Want to get stronger and fitter but don’t know where to start? Join the Balance + Glo community and start our 4 week structured Strength and Cardio programme. We know that starting is the often the hardest part, that’s why we are equipping you with the tools, guidance, and motivation to increase your strength. Whether you’re a complete beginner, have lost your way, or are wanting a challenge, this is the programme for you.
Programme Overview
Each week you will be provided with a workout overview, comprising of 2 strength workouts, 2 optional cardio workouts, and 1 active rest day suggestion ..read more
Balance + Glo Blog
3M ago
Along with low mood, many of us feel generally lethargic, less productive and have a greater need for sleep in the winter months and it can be easier to lose the motivation for healthy habits. In this blog post, we share our 5 top wellbeing tips to reduce your risk of the winter blues and boost your happiness and productivity this season.
1. Move for Joy
Think about your current choice of exercise - does it feel good!? Does it make you smile? Balance + Glo Head of Fitness and Cofounder Evelyn Joyce suggests a little bit of everything in small doses to help bring joy back into your exercise re ..read more
Balance + Glo Blog
3M ago
Along with low mood, many of us feel generally lethargic, less productive and have a greater need for sleep in the winter months and it can be easier to lose the motivation for healthy habits. In this blog post, we share our 5 top wellbeing tips to reduce your risk of the winter blues and boost your happiness and productivity this season.
1. Move for Joy
Think about your current choice of exercise - does it feel good!? Does it make you smile? Balance + Glo Head of Fitness and Cofounder Evelyn Joyce suggests a little bit of everything in small doses to help bring joy back into your exercise re ..read more
Balance + Glo Blog
3M ago
Introducing… Wellbeing Plans
These curated plans will help you make the most of a Balance + Glo Membership as we guide you to a specific goal so you can see real positive progress and results. This January sign up and receive 30 Days of Membership FREE.
This month we’ve launched 14 Days to Calm, Love + Joy - including 6 awesome yoga and meditation classes to support you in the New Year and reconnect with mind and body AND Winter Warmers | 6 Comforting + Nutritious Dishes
Read on to hear more about our newest plans below >>
14 Days to Calm, Love + Joy Your NEW YEAR yoga and meditation p ..read more