WELCOME

David Bowie, Madonna, Kylie, Beyoncé. They are all

WELLBEING

Whether it’s dancing, finding space for moments of calm or getting out in nature, be sure to make time for the simple pleasures in life

Myth of the finishing line

How to find freedom without constantly chasing the end point

Hand in hand

Partnered dancing is so much more than an opportunity for physical exercise

Are you oversharing?

It can be easier to offload fears, worries and doubts to strangers than people you’re close to, but it’s a good idea not to share too much

Warm embrace

The tradition of sauna is growing in popularity, but what exactly are its benefits and appeal?

SPACE FOR CALM

Practising meditation in the heat

SAUNA SAFETY

Harvard Health advises the following precautions

In tune with nature

A personal perspective on the benefits of deep-water running

Talk, talk

Making time for yourself often involves doing things you love and talking about topics close to your heart with people who share those interests. This goes some way to explaining the popularity of podcasts, which are listened to by millions globally

Night calls

Dream encounters with animals can be surprising, but what might they symbolise?

SNAKES ALIVE!

Beth offers her insights into a few of Breathe ’s fictional dream scenarios

Ode to spring

A celebration of this season of renewal, nature’s ever-changing bounty and the therapeutic power of gardening and enjoying homegrown produce

Savour the season

Here’s one of Cristina’s favourite spring dishes

Streets ahead

Good neighbours often form the backbone of resilient and happy communities

Sky high

Elegant and dramatic in equal measure, the white stork’s return to the UK brings hope for renewal and reconnection further afield

MINDFULNESS

Life presents myriad challenges and decisions – working

Room for nuance

Open up to the benefits of tuning into your personal grey zone

Back to the drawing board

Once the draughtsman’s standard, the term ‘blueprint’ has evolved to mean a fundamental plan or life model. How clear is yours – and do you need to revise it?

To intervene or not to intervene?

A friend is about to make a big life decision. They’re excited, but you’re convinced it’s a mistake. Do you express your doubts or keep quiet? Let’s explore the options…

Peace and quiet

Embrace every opportunity to dial down the noise and invite more tranquil moments into the day

Time and healing

Exploring forgiveness and ways to work through the process of letting go of pain and resentment

We can work it out

Connecting with the values that could shape your ideal career

CREATIVITY

The pen is a powerful and transformative tool. Where will picking one up take you?

It must be love

Romance isn’t dead. On the contrary, it’s alive and kicking up its heels, ballet flats, gumboots and flippers in a bookshop near you

HOW TO WRITE A ROMANCE

Choose your niches . Romance is – as

ROMANCES TO FALL FOR

Looking for inspiration or simply a good read? Try the following titles

A life in painting

Artist David Remfry selects favourite pieces from his first retrospective, taking us through six decades of work and from Hull to London to New York City, and back again

‘I’M STILL A WORK IN PROGRESS’

David talks us through eight of the paintings on display in the retrospective

Pick up a pen

Writing poetry is often approached with trepidation, yet it’s more accessible than many think. Let yourself be inspired to dream up some of your own

CROW ’S TRUE SONG BY GITA RALLEIGH

In the early glint of sun, she caws

ESCAPE

Take a leap into playfulness now and then

For the love of gongoozling

Spending time beside canals offers a magical opportunity to unwind, reconnect with nature and escape the hustle and bustle of city life

SLOW JOURNEY

How canals went from essential city arteries to forgotten relics

Make a splash!

Rainy days don’t have to be dreary – rediscover the joy of messing around in puddles

Elemental beauty

Be transported to stunning locations all over the world with a selection of images from the fourth annual Natural Landscape Photography Awards, a competition that prohibits deceptive digital editing techniques in its promotion of realism and authenticity

Good deeds of the lazy angel

Escape the belief that you must strive to be a better person