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Did you know you can be the bartender of your own breath?
Just as drinks can make you feel a certain way so can your breathing. I have three breathing techniques for you that can give you the same effect as their named drink.
WATER
Perfect for any time of the day, from last thing at night to the first thing you have when you wake up. Our water breathing helps to balance us out, when you're up it brings you down and when you are down it brings you up.
BREATHING TECHNIQUE:
Inhale through your nose for 4 and back out through your nose for 4. Try ten rounds of this to leave you feeling calm, cool and collected.

COFFEE
Who's coffee mad in the morning?
If you can't make it through the day without several cups of coffee this one is for you. The breathing technique should be used sparingly! It is perfect for before exercise as it fires you up and taps into your sympathetic nervous system.
BREATHING TECHNIQUE:
You will take a deep inhale through your nose then exhale sharply through your nose like a sort of sneezing sensation. You will take 20 short sharp exhales. The trick is to focus on the exhale as the inhale will come naturally between each breath out. Try three rounds of this sequence of 20 maximum!
WHISKY
Now as a Scot it would be rude to miss this drink out of our line-up!
Just as whisky makes us sleepy so too does this breathing practice, making it perfect for before bed. Here we are going to slow down our rate of breathing per minute and get ourselves into our rest and digest state (parasympathetic nervous system).
BREATHING TECHNIQUE
Inhale through your nose for 4 and exhale out through your mouth on a "ha" sound for 8! The first time you try this you may get "breath hunger" as exhaling for 8 can be hard. My top tip is to imagine you are exhaling for 10 so when you get to 8 its mentally not as hard. Repeat this breathing sequence 10 times before bed.
So what will it be?
Water - Great anytime of the day
Coffee - First thing in the morning or before exercise
Whisky - In the evening to relax or before bed
Oceans of love,
Niamh x
Fancy a video guide? Follow @welcomeoasis on instagram and check out our IGTV series.

<div class="mirror-content">​Did you know you can be the bartender of your own breath?​Just as drinks can make you feel a certain way so can your breathing. I have three breathing techniques for you that can give you the same effect as their named drink.​WATER​Perfect for any time of the day, from last thing at night to the first thing you have when you wake up. Our water breathing helps to balance us out, when you&#x27;re up it brings you down and when you are down it brings you up.​BREATHING TECHNIQUE:​Inhale through your nose for 4 and back out through your nose for 4. Try ten rounds of this to leave you feeling calm, cool and collected.​ COFFEE​Who&#x27;s coffee mad in the morning?​If you can&#x27;t make it through the day without several cups of coffee this one is for you. The breathing technique should be used sparingly! It is perfect for before exercise as it fires you up and taps into your sympathetic nervous system.​BREATHING TECHNIQUE:​You will take a deep inhale through your nose then exhale sharply through your nose like a sort of sneezing sensation. You will take 20 short sharp exhales. The trick is to focus on the exhale as the inhale will come naturally between each breath out. Try three rounds of this sequence of 20 maximum!​WHISKY​Now as a Scot it would be rude to miss this drink out of our line-up!​Just as whisky makes us sleepy so too does this breathing practice, making it perfect for before bed. Here we are going to slow down our rate of breathing per minute and get ourselves into our rest and digest state (parasympathetic nervous system).​BREATHING TECHNIQUE​Inhale through your nose for 4 and exhale out through your mouth on a &quot;ha&quot; sound for 8! The first time you try this you may get &quot;breath hunger&quot; as exhaling for 8 can be hard. My top tip is to imagine you are exhaling for 10 so when you get to 8 its mentally not as hard. Repeat this breathing sequence 10 times before bed.​So what will it be?​Water - Great anytime of the day​Coffee - First thing in the morning or before exercise​Whisky - In the evening to relax or before bed​Oceans of love,​Niamh x​Fancy a video guide? Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/welcomeoasis/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@welcomeoasis</a> on instagram and check out our IGTV series.<img alt="Image" class="image" src="https://images.glow.app/https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.wixstatic.com%2Fmedia%2Fabb67d_f8cca0b193174b55a0b43b1999f9d0b4~mv2.jpg%2Fv1%2Ffill%2Fw_1755%2Ch_2340%2Cal_c%2Cq_90%2Fabb67d_f8cca0b193174b55a0b43b1999f9d0b4~mv2.webp?ixlib=js-3.6.0&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=0889c56aac13b618653fcd841d7f76c5" style="display:block;max-width:100%;max-height:400px;margin:24px auto"/></div>

Be the bartender of your breath!

Wake, coffee, try to make the top half of your face look somewhat presentable before adding a mask*. Remember to stay hydrated.
Wait a minute, let's remember to actually live. Sounds a bit dramatic, I know. However too often life becomes a daily blur.
I caught myself recently saying to a friend “I hope your day goes fast” in regards to her working all day. Now, how sad is that? I could have said something like “You’ve been working so hard, I hope your day goes really well”. The thing is our use of language has a huge role to play in how we motivate others and in turn ourselves. We need to actively fight against the daily blur or life can consume us.
So, how can we stop this negative life loop? We stop it where it started, with our mindset...
The simple act of mindfulness.
Now please don’t be intimidated or put off by this word as I feel some people hear it and switch off immediately. Really it’s just living in the present. That means having lunch and actually stopping to appreciate what you’ve got in front of you. Making a cup of tea because you want it not because it’s just a force of habit. Meeting friends and being grateful for their company. It's the simple things that we take for granted.
I learned of a technique in lockdown called "Savouring" which I’d love to share with you. It really helped me find highlights in my day. The next time you are enjoying a moment in your day I want you to stop for a second, in that moment and take a mental snapshot of what you’re experiencing. In addition take a deep breath and savour that experience for a moment longer.
Maybe its the fresh air on your nature walk or the first lie in you’ve had in weeks. No matter what it is, enjoy it. In short be selfish, let the enjoyment last a second longer.
Capture life moments.
Stop the daily blur.
Oceans of love,
Niamh x
*If you don’t have one already get yourself a sustainable, reusable mask. My masks are made of off cuts from my favourite eco swimwear brand ‘Stay Wild Swim‘. The material is made of recycled Ocean Plastic, how cool is that?

<div class="mirror-content">​Wake, coffee, try to make the top half of your face look somewhat presentable before adding a mask*. Remember to stay hydrated.​Wait a minute, let&#x27;s remember to actually live. Sounds a bit dramatic, I know. However too often life becomes a daily blur.​I caught myself recently saying to a friend “I hope your day goes fast” in regards to her working all day. Now, how sad is that? I could have said something like “You’ve been working so hard, I hope your day goes really well”. The thing is our use of language has a huge role to play in how we motivate others and in turn ourselves. We need to actively fight against the daily blur or life can consume us.​So, how can we stop this negative life loop? We stop it where it started, with our mindset...​The simple act of mindfulness.​Now please don’t be intimidated or put off by this word as I feel some people hear it and switch off immediately. Really it’s just living in the present. That means having lunch and actually stopping to appreciate what you’ve got in front of you. Making a cup of tea because you want it not because it’s just a force of habit. Meeting friends and being grateful for their company. It&#x27;s the simple things that we take for granted.​I learned of a technique in lockdown called &quot;Savouring&quot; which I’d love to share with you. It really helped me find highlights in my day. The next time you are enjoying a moment in your day I want you to stop for a second, in that moment and take a mental snapshot of what you’re experiencing. In addition take a deep breath and savour that experience for a moment longer.​Maybe its the fresh air on your nature walk or the first lie in you’ve had in weeks. No matter what it is, enjoy it. In short be selfish, let the enjoyment last a second longer.​Capture life moments.​Stop the daily blur.​Oceans of love,​Niamh x​*If you don’t have one already get yourself a sustainable, reusable mask. My masks are made of off cuts from my favourite eco swimwear brand ‘<a href="https://staywildswim.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Stay Wild Swim</a>‘. The material is made of recycled Ocean Plastic, how cool is that?<img alt="Image" class="image" src="https://images.glow.app/https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.wixstatic.com%2Fmedia%2Fabb67d_e2bee802175f4f84a656dc65f508b097~mv2.jpg%2Fv1%2Ffill%2Fw_1755%2Ch_2340%2Cal_c%2Cq_90%2Fabb67d_e2bee802175f4f84a656dc65f508b097~mv2.webp?ixlib=js-3.6.0&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=33e0c708c55041c67726274132bee1ef" style="display:block;max-width:100%;max-height:400px;margin:24px auto"/></div>

Don't let your daily life become a blur

Now you’re probably thinking what’s a “Worldly wardrobe?”. If I’m quite honest with you I just made it up, however let me tell you what I envision it to be.
What do I mean by Worldly?
Worldly as in experienced and sophisticated, I believe we can be this in life, as well as with fashion. My dream is for my wardrobe to emulate this. That means making ethically conscious decisions when building a wardrobe. Thinking not only about the fabrics but the workers involved in the creation process, the supply chain standards and the longevity of our purchases.
Here is five key points I’ve collated to get you on your way to a wee worldly wardrobe of your own:
1. Less is more
Do you know how much easier it’s going to be to pick an outfit for a night out whenyou’re not overwhelmed with options? Having a go to staple like a statement jacket allows you to create a compact collection of outfits that can go well together and save you the classic “I have nothing to wear” meltdown.
This leads on nicely to my next point…
2. Don’t wear outfits once
This is one of the worst impacts that social media platforms such as Instagram have had on our planet. The growing pressure not to “outfit repeat” because of the so called cringe it creates on your insta feed is truly saddening. Not only it highly unsustainable, its also not financially stable. Especially because the people most effected by this concept are teenagers in high school.
3. Second Hand Fashion is your one way ticket to being unique
We all had that friend growing up that hated being copied or maybe that was you. One of the coolest things about shopping second hand on amazing sites like Depop* or at your local charity shop isthat your wardrobe isn’t going to be like any other. Embrace the beauty of not having a clone wardrobe like half your generation. Be you! This is my pride and joy vintage Armani blazer I got for £30 on Depop.
4. Prevent consumer anxiety by consciously buying less
I truly believe consumer anxiety is very present in todays society. We get into a buying frenzyand belief that we will find fulfilment from buying more stuff. At the end of the day that’s all itis, stuff. It rarely makes us happy for more than a day then we are onto the next outfit or item we want. To summarise buy less. If you struggle don’t expose yourself to it.
5. Finally if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is!
I can’t stress how important this is. The fashion industry contributes horrifically to modern slavery. If the price is extremely low someone is benefiting at the sacrifice of another. I appreciate budget has a huge role to play in where we all shop but I’ll draw your attention back to my first point less is more.
If in doubt remember the classic reduce, reuse, recycle.
A ‘Worldly Wardrobe’ isn’t easy but its definitely admirable.
Buy less and look after your clothes. That means caring for them, mending them and wearing them multiple times with pride. When it’s finally time to part, please don’t bin them, offer your items to friends, local charity shops or at the very least a rag bag in your local community.
Stay sustainable,
Niamh x

<div class="mirror-content">​Now you’re probably thinking what’s a “Worldly wardrobe?”. If I’m quite honest with you I just made it up, however let me tell you what I envision it to be.​What do I mean by Worldly?​Worldly as in experienced and sophisticated, I believe we can be this in life, as well as with fashion. My dream is for my wardrobe to emulate this. That means making ethically conscious decisions when building a wardrobe. Thinking not only about the fabrics but the workers involved in the creation process, the supply chain standards and the longevity of our purchases.​Here is five key points I’ve collated to get you on your way to a wee worldly wardrobe of your own:​1. Less is more​Do you know how much easier it’s going to be to pick an outfit for a night out whenyou’re not overwhelmed with options? Having a go to staple like a statement jacket allows you to create a compact collection of outfits that can go well together and save you the classic “I have nothing to wear” meltdown.​This leads on nicely to my next point…​2. Don’t wear outfits once​This is one of the worst impacts that social media platforms such as Instagram have had on our planet. The growing pressure not to “outfit repeat” because of the so called cringe it creates on your insta feed is truly saddening. Not only it highly unsustainable, its also not financially stable. Especially because the people most effected by this concept are teenagers in high school.​3. Second Hand Fashion is your one way ticket to being unique​We all had that friend growing up that hated being copied or maybe that was you. One of the coolest things about shopping second hand on amazing sites like <a href="https://www.depop.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Depop</a>* or at your <a href="https://www.charityretail.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">local charity shop</a> isthat your wardrobe isn’t going to be like any other. Embrace the beauty of not having a clone wardrobe like half your generation. Be you! This is my pride and joy vintage Armani blazer I got for £30 on Depop.​4. Prevent consumer anxiety by consciously buying less​I truly believe consumer anxiety is very present in todays society. We get into a buying frenzyand belief that we will find fulfilment from buying more stuff. At the end of the day that’s all itis, stuff. It rarely makes us happy for more than a day then we are onto the next outfit or item we want. To summarise buy less. If you struggle don’t expose yourself to it.​5. Finally if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is!​I can’t stress how important this is. The fashion industry contributes horrifically to modern slavery. If the price is extremely low someone is benefiting at the sacrifice of another. I appreciate budget has a huge role to play in where we all shop but I’ll draw your attention back to my first point less is more.​If in doubt remember the classic reduce, reuse, recycle.​A ‘Worldly Wardrobe’ isn’t easy but its definitely admirable.​Buy less and look after your clothes. That means caring for them, mending them and wearing them multiple times with pride. When it’s finally time to part, please don’t bin them, offer your items to friends, local charity shops or at the very least a rag bag in your local community.​Stay sustainable,​Niamh x<img alt="Image" class="image" src="https://images.glow.app/https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.wixstatic.com%2Fmedia%2Fabb67d_b4c861c8c96f48f7864d0cf7b18cf3ac~mv2.jpg?ixlib=js-3.6.0&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=816c51becfe8d2758872b7cb7fad2ca4" style="display:block;max-width:100%;max-height:400px;margin:24px auto"/></div>

Create a Worldly Wardrobe

Hi I’m Niamh, the founder of Welcome Oasis. I’m an ex professional dancer who found yoga as a way to relax and unwind whilst working as a Character and Parade Performer at Disneyland Paris. Yoga was also super important to me as a way to protect the health of my body, as my job was very physically demanding.
I started out on YouTube with beginner friendly videos. Although the YouTube content was great I felt I was missing a piece of the puzzle. The yoga world can be quite “wishy washy” and it’s sometimes hard to get answers. I admired the art form but didn’t 100% "get it".
I wanted to understand yoga on a deeper level, that’s why I kept searching and finally was lucky enough to discover YOGABODY®.
A company that made sense, aligned with my morals and was ready to take my yoga to a professional level. I can’t thank Yoga Teachers College® enough for my 200hr Vinyasa Flow training. The teachers, community and course were top level and I truly loved every moment of it.
Designing and building Welcome Oasis was all based around giving YOU what I never had. I’m all about the vibe in life, the oasis you create within your day to day. I wanted you to feel connected, supported and comfortable in class. To give you the opportunity to get to know me as your teacher, ask questions and understand clearly what yoga is all about.
I don’t believe you should have to go as far as a Yoga Teacher Training to get the answers (unless of course you want to teach!) I believe there should be yoga memberships available to enrich and advance your practice without breaking your budget and that is why I created our Sun, Sea and Serenity membership packages!
Oceans of love,
Niamh x

<div class="mirror-content">​Hi I’m Niamh, the founder of Welcome Oasis. I’m an ex professional dancer who found yoga as a way to relax and unwind whilst working as a Character and Parade Performer at Disneyland Paris. Yoga was also super important to me as a way to protect the health of my body, as my job was very physically demanding.​I started out on YouTube with beginner friendly videos. Although the YouTube content was great I felt I was missing a piece of the puzzle. The yoga world can be quite “wishy washy” and it’s sometimes hard to get answers. I admired the art form but didn’t 100% &quot;get it&quot;.​I wanted to understand yoga on a deeper level, that’s why I kept searching and finally was lucky enough to discover <a href="https://www.yogabody.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YOGABODY®</a>.​A company that made sense, aligned with my morals and was ready to take my yoga to a professional level. I can’t thank Yoga Teachers College® enough for my 200hr Vinyasa Flow training. The teachers, community and course were top level and I truly loved every moment of it.​Designing and building Welcome Oasis was all based around giving YOU what I never had. I’m all about the vibe in life, the oasis you create within your day to day. I wanted you to feel connected, supported and comfortable in class. To give you the opportunity to get to know me as your teacher, ask questions and understand clearly what yoga is all about.​I don’t believe you should have to go as far as a Yoga Teacher Training to get the answers (unless of course you want to teach!) I believe there should be yoga memberships available to enrich and advance your practice without breaking your budget and that is why I created our Sun, Sea and Serenity membership packages!​Oceans of love,​Niamh x</div>

My Yoga Journey

I can't believe that Christmas is around the corner. 
I'm sure we are all wondering where this year has gone? 
One thing I'm super grateful for this year is all of  you . Welcome Oasis is one of the highlights of my year and I can't wait to flow and grow with you all into 2022.
Are you searching for something different to gift this Christmas?
I've put together a Welcome Oasis - Wellness Wishlist to help you plan gifts for your loved ones this year. They support some of my favourite small businesses and sustainable brands:
1.  The Perfect Mat
I highly recommend a mat with alignment cues, especially for those new to yoga. My favourite brand to support is Yogi Bare as their full supply chain is sustainable and as a brand they are super forward thinking. Keep an eye out for any Black Friday offers they might have.  Sweaty Betty  also stock a Yogi Bare range. 

2.   Stocking Fillers
There are so many yoga accessories on the market it's sometimes hard to know what you or a friend might need. My best advice is to think about the goal. Looking for something to improve flexibility? Check out  Yoga Stretch Straps  or  Massage Balls  for Gravity Yoga.
Looking for a relaxation gift? I can't recommend the Yogi Pod handmade  eye pillows  enough. This would be perfect for Savasana!


3.  Something a little different
If the goal is strength you could check out  Yoga Blocks!  If you are super stuck because the gift is for someone who has everything why don't you checkout  Bolsters ,  Wheels  or my favourite of all the  Acupuncture mat!
Finally...
Welcome Oasis Christmas Gift Vouchers!
£15 to treat your loved one to one month of Sunset Yoga. Forever Flows included. Valid for 6 months. Recipients can choose which month they would like to redeem and a unique code will be given. 
How to purchase? Reply to this email to find out more!

Oceans of love,
Niamh x

<div class="mirror-content" data-reactroot=""><h1>​I can&#x27;t believe that Christmas is around the corner. </h1>​I&#x27;m sure we are all wondering where this year has gone? ​One thing I&#x27;m super grateful for this year is all of you. Welcome Oasis is one of the highlights of my year and I can&#x27;t wait to flow and grow with you all into 2022.​Are you searching for something different to gift this Christmas?​I&#x27;ve put together a Welcome Oasis - Wellness Wishlist to help you plan gifts for your loved ones this year. They support some of my favourite small businesses and sustainable brands:​1. <a href="https://www.yogi-bare.co.uk/collections/yoga-mats" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Perfect Mat</a>​I highly recommend a mat with alignment cues, especially for those new to yoga. My favourite brand to support is Yogi Bare as their full supply chain is sustainable and as a brand they are super forward thinking. Keep an eye out for any Black Friday offers they might have. <a href="https://www.sweatybetty.com/introducing-yogi-bare.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sweaty Betty</a> also stock a Yogi Bare range. <img alt="Image" class="image" src="https://cdn.lu.ma/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,dpr=2,quality=85,width=800/editor-images/be/357c993d-370e-4493-ab2f-5e3646b1b6df" style="display:block;max-width:100%;max-height:400px;margin:24px auto"/>​2. <a href="https://www.yogi-bare.co.uk/collections/yoga-straps" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Stocking Fillers</a>​There are so many yoga accessories on the market it&#x27;s sometimes hard to know what you or a friend might need. My best advice is to think about the goal. Looking for something to improve flexibility? Check out <a href="https://www.yogi-bare.co.uk/collections/yoga-straps" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Yoga Stretch Straps</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/YOGABODY-Massage-Myofascial-Release-Trigger/dp/B01G7CINSA/ref=asc_df_B01G7CINSA/?tag=googshopuk-21&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=310805575161&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=10110993707183129160&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=1007330&amp;hvtargid=pla-564932276835&amp;psc=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Massage Balls</a> for Gravity Yoga.​Looking for a relaxation gift? I can&#x27;t recommend the Yogi Pod handmade <a href="https://yogipod.co.uk/product-category/eye-pillows/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">eye pillows </a>enough. This would be perfect for Savasana!​<img alt="Image" class="image" src="https://cdn.lu.ma/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,dpr=2,quality=85,width=800/editor-images/6v/959af644-03ad-45de-b868-8e6d206b604b" style="display:block;max-width:100%;max-height:400px;margin:24px auto"/>​3. <a href="https://www.yogi-bare.co.uk/collections/props-blocks-straps" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Something a little different</a>​If the goal is strength you could check out <a href="https://www.yogi-bare.co.uk/collections/props-blocks-straps/Block" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Yoga Blocks!</a> If you are super stuck because the gift is for someone who has everything why don&#x27;t you checkout <a href="https://ekotexyoga.co.uk/collections/yoga-bolsters-and-cushions" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bolsters</a>, <a href="https://www.yogi-bare.co.uk/collections/props-blocks-straps/Wheel" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Wheels </a>or my favourite of all the <a href="https://www.yogi-bare.co.uk/collections/acupressure/Acupressure-mat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Acupuncture mat!</a>​Finally...<h2>​Welcome Oasis Christmas Gift Vouchers!</h2>​£15 to treat your loved one to one month of Sunset Yoga. Forever Flows included. Valid for 6 months. Recipients can choose which month they would like to redeem and a unique code will be given. ​How to purchase? Reply to this email to find out more!<img alt="Image" class="image" src="https://cdn.lu.ma/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,dpr=2,quality=85,width=800/editor-images/ad/d9573e7a-26ab-43d2-a7d2-455aed5362b8" style="display:block;max-width:100%;max-height:400px;margin:24px auto"/>​Oceans of love,​Niamh x</div>