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Wellness Wednesdays — 5 Minute Qigong Flow to Reset & Regulate Your Nervous System
This week's practice is a short Qigong flow designed to reset and regulate your nervous system — perfect for when you need a midday pick-me-up or just want to shake off some tension. The flow takes you through three simple standing movements — jumping to activate the body and get the chi moving, arm swinging to calm and regulate the nervous system, and a shoulder and arm stretch that works through the meridians. No equipment, no mat, no changing clothes required. Led by Rebel

Ariann Mieka
Aug 121 min read


Wellness Wednesdays — 10 Minute Guided Meditation for Calm, Inner Peace & Stress Relief
Research shows that just 10 minutes of meditation a day can reduce anxiety, lower stress hormones, calm rumination and improve sleep. A consistent practice has also been shown to support mood, memory, focus and emotional wellbeing. Ten minutes. That's it. This guided meditation by Sarah Wes takes you through breathwork and body relaxation, helping you return to a place of inner stillness and calm. Her voice is soothing, the visuals are beautiful and the whole experience feels

Ariann Mieka
Aug 51 min read


Wellness Wednesdays — 8 Minute Lymphatic & Fascia Flow
This week's practice is an 8 minute lymphatic and fascia flow. I really enjoyed doing this as break from my desk during the day! The lymphatic system is like your body's drainage system. Unlike the heart which pumps blood automatically, the lymphatic system relies on movement to keep things flowing. When it gets sluggish you can feel foggy, puffy, bloated and low on energy. This simple routine helps get things moving again. Led by Erin from Move with Erin, the sequence is don

Ariann Mieka
Jul 291 min read


Wellness Wednesdays — Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound Bath for Stress and Anxiety
This week's practice is a sound bath — a meditative experience where you're immersed in sound, typically from instruments like singing bowls, gongs or chimes. The vibrations and tones are said to help calm the nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety and guide you into a deep state of relaxation. You don't have to do anything. You simply listen and let go. This practice uses Tibetan singing bowls and is led by Tseyang, a certified Tibetan Yoga teacher with over 11 years of e

Ariann Mieka
Jul 221 min read


Wellness Wednesdays: Single Object Mindfulness Meditation to Improve Focus and Stay Present
This week's practice is a mindfulness technique drawn from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) designed to help you train your focus and return to the present moment. The idea is simple. Choose a small everyday object — a pen, a cup, a piece of jewellery — and give it your full attention for 5 minutes. First observing it with your eyes, then exploring it with your touch. When your mind wanders, gently bring it back. No judgment, just practice. Led by Lauren Woods of Well Mi

Ariann Mieka
Jul 151 min read


Wellness Wednesdays — 13 Minute Morning Body Activation with Shi Heng Yi
This week's practice is a body activation routine by Shi Heng Yi — and the philosophy behind it is simple: if you don't use it, you lose it. The routine works through joints in the body, starting from the fingers and gradually moving up through the wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck and spine, all the way down to the knees and ankles. No equipment, no experience needed — just you and a little bit of space. It's designed as a morning practice but works just as well as a midday re

Ariann Mieka
Jul 81 min read


Wellness Wednesdays — 5 Minute Chakra Balancing Meditation
Chakras are energy centers in the body. When they're balanced and flowing freely we tend to feel more grounded, focused and at ease. When they're blocked it can show up as difficulty concentrating, poor sleep, or just a general feeling of being off. This short 5 minute guided meditation by Vibha takes you through seven chakras — from the root at the base of your spine to the crown of your head — using breath and visualisation to restore balance and flow. All you need is a qui

Ariann Mieka
Jul 11 min read


Wellness Wednesdays — The Five Tibetan Rites
The Five Tibetan Rites is an ancient sequence of five exercises said to strengthen the body, open up the energy systems and focus the mind. Some traditions believe it dates back over 2,500 years, originally practiced by Tibetan monks as a daily ritual for vitality and longevity. This 12 minute session is led by Michaël Bijker and takes you through all five rites followed by a short meditation to close. Try the full routine here: Click here Give it a try and let me know how it

Ariann Mieka
Jun 241 min read


Wellness Wednesdays — 10 Minute Qigong Morning Routine
This week's practice is Qigong — a gentle movement practice rooted in Chinese tradition that combines slow flowing movements with breath and body awareness. Think of it as a moving meditation. This 10 minute routine by Thich Man Tue takes you through a warm up, two movements — The Frog and The Dragon — and some self massage. Perfect for stretching the whole body and releasing tension in the neck, back and shoulders. Try the full routine here: Click here for routine Bonus: A b

Ariann Mieka
Jun 171 min read


Wellness Wednesdays: Nadi Shodhana — Alternate Nostril Breathing for Calm and Focus
This week's practice is Nadi Shodhana, or alternate nostril breathing — a yogic breathing technique that helps calm the nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve focus. The video by Bharti Yoga walks you through a preparatory practice to clear the nostrils, followed by three stages of alternate nostril breathing, each building gently on the last. Link to practice: Click Here Give it a try and let me know how it felt in the comments.

Ariann Mieka
Jun 101 min read


Wellness Wednesdays: A 10 Minute Breathwork Practice for a Midday Reset
This week's practice is a 13 minute breathwork video session by Yoga with Adriene. Watch my intro above, then follow along below. Link: 10 Minute Balancing Breathwork Practice Let me know how it felt in the comments. :)

Ariann Mieka
Jun 31 min read


Here We Go Again: A 31-Day Movement Practice
It’s 2026, and I’m officially embarking on a brand-new challenge to share on my blog. This time, instead of my blog-every-day-for-a-month ritual, I’m committing to a movement challenge : 31 days of yoga and/or intentional movement, every single day. Now, let’s manage expectations early. It will mostly be yoga, but I’m giving myself permission to switch things up when my body asks for something different. The goal is simple and doable: at least 15–20 minutes of yoga type mo

Ariann Mieka
Jan 54 min read


Birthday Energy: A Personal Tradition of Joy
Not everyone likes to celebrate their birthdays. Over the years, I’ve learned not to be pushy about it and to let my loved ones take the...

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Apr 23, 20253 min read


A Mini Nighttime Retreat
My eyes were burning. I’d spent the entire day glued to screens—filling out a form due by midnight, brainstorming ideas for a project,...

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Apr 15, 20253 min read


A Moment to Pause: A Simple Technique to Ground Yourself
Tonight, I carved out some time to do a worksheet that focused on clarifying goals for manifestation. I decided to begin with a short...

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Apr 14, 20252 min read


Returning to Restorative: A Little Evening Reset
When I lived in London during my master’s program, I found the most incredible yoga studio. It felt like a secret sanctuary—a peaceful...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 4, 20253 min read


The Power of Gratitude: Finding Joy in the Simple Things
Today was a beautiful day. It started with a jolt—a phone call way too early for my liking—but after that moment of grogginess (and...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 31, 20252 min read


Tried & Approved: A 20-Minute Yoga Flow for Busy Days
Lately, I’ve been compiling a list of my go-to online wellness routines since people often ask about my personal practice. From movement...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 25, 20251 min read


Make Every Year Count!
My sister sent me a post on how you can make your year truly memorable. In the post, Jesse Itzler shared some insightful tips to enhance...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 31, 20242 min read


Yoga to unwind - Attempt # 2
This evening, I arrived home feeling drained! I had a good Sunday, and I did a lot of Sunday-ish things, such as tidying, folding...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 25, 20242 min read
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