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The bizarre hack that could help you stay calm on your wedding day... Raisin meditation

With winter wedding season in full flow, there’s no doubt that the most amazing day of your life can also be the most stressful. Not only do you want to look your most fabulous and host an “Instagram-worthy” event, disagreements with your parents and in-laws, and panicking about whether you might trip over as you walk down the aisle (graceful as always), there is no doubt it can push you to the edge.

The answer? A raisin. 

Psychological health expert at AXA PPP healthcare, Eugene Farrell, explains why raisin meditation is the mindfulness exercise you need to know about to help keep you calm on your big day.

Ready to carve out some ‘me-time’ in the Caribbean? We find out more about the Abundant Goddess & Yoga Retreats which will be held in Barbados, 8-16th October 2016 and 29th April-7th May 2017.

One of the busiest times of your life will undoubtedly be the period in which you organise your wedding. You have to be firing on all cylinders to deal with the myriad tasks demanding your attention, but even the most organised bride-to-be can start to feel a little lacklustre as the months (even years) of planning begin to take their toll.

Yogi loving brides-to-be are invited to re-connect and improve well-being whilst exploring new corners of the world. Whether you are looking to tone up or de-stress before the big day, Health and Fitness Travel, the leading specialists in healthy holidays worldwide, round up their top 5 pre-wedding yoga retreats. From sunrise salutations on idyllic Thai islands, to practicing your Pranayama in exotic Morocco, return home ready for your wedding day a happier and healthier you.

Lose weight with Yoga & Detox: Absolute Sanctuary in Thailand

If wedding admin is leaving you too frazzled to fit in your bridal workout, it sounds like you might be in need of a fitness escape. From Spain to Thailand, Health and Fitness Travel, the leading specialists in healthy holidays worldwide, save the day with their 5 best pre-wedding fitness breaks for healthy weight loss.

With so much to stay on top of as you plan your upcoming wedding, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and lose touch with yourself, the number one star of the show. A pre-wedding fitness break is the perfect solution to get in shape before the big day and ensure that you ooze confidence as you glide down the aisle.

Planning your wedding can be one of the most stressful periods of your life so it’s important to keep your nerves in check as you put your wedding plans into place.

Maxine Stead, founder of health and wellbeing spa Alexandra House, advises how you can stay stress-free to ensure you’ll not only enjoy the big day but also take your good health on your honeymoon and back home again to start your new married life.

Creating balance is important for both your mind and body. If you don’t look after yourself, you’ll get run down and risk becoming ill, or you’ll turn into the dreaded bridezilla and stress out your nearest and dearest as well as yourself! Worse still, you may become disorganised and forget about something crucial.

Resort aimed at honeymooners and couples situated on beautifully preserved private island open to discerning customers from February 2015.

Stilt villas sit alongside rejuvenated Club Med Kani resort.

Club Med has announced the expansion of its premium offering in the Maldives with the creation of the stunning new 5 Trident Finolhu villas, each complete with individual pool and private sea access, the perfect location to rejuvenate after pre-wedding stress.