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At Mindful Warriors our work is as much about sharing the practice of yoga and mindfulness for wellbeing and positive mental health as it is about youth work and developing community projects. Our vision is to empower individuals to fearlessly achieve their potential and lead their most balanced lives. A consistent yoga practice can strengthen … Read more

It’s okay to have feelings, it’s okay to not be okay. YMCA DownsLink Group has played an important role in supporting young people in schools and communities through the pandemic. Listen to this great interview on BBC Radio Sussex with Nicola Harvey from e-wellbeing, explaining how we’ve been supporting young people with their mental health … Read more

For me, this poem is about remembering to be proud of yourself, celebrating the wonderful things about being a woman, to be brave and to be unapologetically yourself. The Sun of a Woman  By Amaani   They say “sit pretty” Our femininity perceived as  Smiling, soft and gentle  Smothering the fire and strength  Beneath the surface   … Read more

Everything is temporary and whatever feelings you are experiencing through the pandemic will pass. At the start of lockdown, I was in the middle of completing my health and social care level 2. I had to be very disciplined with myself which was quite hard at times because the work was getting harder. But luckily, … Read more

We've all been spending a lot more time online lately; from lessons at school or college to counselling sessions, many of us have had to meet over video instead of face-to-face. Attending therapy sessions online instead of in person may feel strange, and you may be unsure about how to prepare for it. Here is … Read more

Writing down everything that has happened that day that might have made you feel worried, stressed or sad is a good way to help you feel a bit lighter. It is important to find ways to look after your mental health, especially during lockdown when everyone is struggling more than usual. It is great to … Read more