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8 Reasons to take up Yoga

Some of you will know that I trained many years ago as a teacher of yoga. Here are my thoughts around why you should take up yoga. Yoga is an ancient practice to promote physical and mental health. … [Read more...]

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Three simple techniques to combat anxiety

You may think that talking about techniques to combat anxiety is a bit off topic for a blog mostly about frugality and sustainability. However, as a British Wheel of Yoga teacher, I feel qualified to … [Read more...]

Yoga for fitness: getting fit and healthy for less

Yoga for fitness I swear by yoga for fitness. Having tried all sorts of exercise over the years, it will always be the thing I feel the most benefit from. I am as guilty as the next person of … [Read more...]

5 quotes to create calm

  I had a mega stressful day yesterday, for reasons I can't really go into on the blog. I thought that, rather than doing five frugal things this week, I would calm my restless brain with five … [Read more...]

Chillax!

Chillax is a word I have stolen from my daughters, but it is a good one! I had a really interesting and relaxing day of yoga on Sunday. I am obliged to attend two teacher training days a year to keep … [Read more...]

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Keeping fit and getting motivated

Having said it was feeling cooler and autumnal a few days ago, we are now back in heat wave mode! The weather is most bizarre! My Italian student is loving it. This afternoon they are off to … [Read more...]

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About Me

Would you like to take control of your finances, pay off your debts and save for the future? At Shoestring Cottage we aim to show you that you can live a good and happy life on less than you think, you can get off the consumer treadmill and you can live more simply and healthily and not feel deprived.
We are also moving toward a less wasteful, more sustainable lifestyle and believe frugality and sustainability go hand in hand. Read More…

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