To win a 30 minute treatment with massage therapist Charlie, simply answer the question below. All entries will be entered into a prize draw and the winner will be chosen at random. QUESTION How are essential oils used in massage treatments? email your name, address and answer to: charlies@garletonlodge.co.uk entries must be received by: midnight, 30…
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True confession: I’ve always thought massages were an indulgent luxury, ranking them somewhere between facials and mud wraps on my ‘frivolous uses for perfectly good money’ scale. However research shows the benefits of massage are endless – helping with balancing emotions, anxiety, circulatory issues, joint and muscle pain, insomnia and much more. As we leave…
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Autumn is a time for us to slow down, gather our energy and to ground it. And what better way than through your Yoga practice? Did you know that when you wake up in the morning you literally go through an energy distribution phase? When you’re preparing for your day from the moment you wake…
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Your brand is more than your logo and font choices, it’s how your business interacts with its clients. How those clients perceive you and your business but, more importantly, it’s what distinguishes you from everyone else. It’s what sets you apart from your competitor. Every business has a story behind it – the reason you…
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Bernie Rowen-Ross sings ‘Summertime, and the livin’ is… different’. I know many of you will be humming this tune now. And, yes, the sun is shining, but for now we can only say ‘hi’ from a distance. Our world is changed, and history will carve this date into the collective memory; to those readers who…
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As we face one of the most important human issues of our time. Bernadette Petrie asks – until our society reflects clearly that black lives matter, can we confidently claim, we reflect a world where all lives matter? . We’re approaching the dawn of a new era. There’s so much right with the world, but…
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Never has there been a more pertinent time to re-asses our priorities. After an intense chat with a friend recently, I came away asking the question – how much do we value our health, both mentally and physically and what can I do, as a Yoga teacher and massage therapist, to help? Yoga is a…
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This summer, heading further afield may be off the cards, but the good news is that by creating the perfect outdoor space at home, you’ll have a place where you can relax, reconnect with nature, and spend time with your family. Here are a few ideas…
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The warmer weather has us dreaming of lemon treats and citrus drinks in the garden. And a British classic, freshly squeezed lemonade, is one of the best tastes of summer. INGREDIENTS 4 lemons (or 6 limes, or 3 lemons and 2 limes) 100–150g caster sugar, to taste 1 litre water, or a mixture of water…
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