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The secret of manifestation: how to get exactly what you want

I remember a period of time in lockdown when the word ‘manifestation’ was taking over TikTok and probably still is… (I wouldn’t know, I’ve finally deleted the app, I promise?!)  There were so many videos about people trying manifestation and documenting their findings online. Subsequently, the word has started to creep into our everyday language for […]

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The Isolation Series: six ways to make the most of slowing down

Changing the life pattern we’re used to might be hard, but staying home could bring its own hidden gems. I have always been a person who could not get how it’s possible to be bored at home: there are so many things you can do! So here are my top favorite home activities I have […]

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Practical hobbies to pick up in your spare time

I, along with the rest of the country, heck, the rest of the world, have a rising sense of panic that the next few months could potentially be completely wasted time, precious moments stolen from our lives that we just won’t get back. But perhaps this mindset is unnecessarily negative and in itself a waste […]

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Lifestyle’s Top Picks: what’s on in Edinburgh this week

Our ‘What’s On’ section is here to provide you with the perfect go-to guide for those nights where you find yourself sat in your flat twiddling your thumbs. Whether it’s a pub quiz, a night at the theatre or a free Yoga class, this section has got you covered, whatever you fancy doing. Date, time […]

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Banning yoga raises difficult questions of cultural appropriation

Cultural appropriation is a relatively recently spotlighted social issue that has been subject to much debate, but no firm conclusions seem to have been reached as to how to distinguish between acts that do or do not carry its negative connotations. Exemplifying this is the widely-circulated recent news that a free yoga class held at […]