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Predictions For 2022 Wellness Trends With Innermost Founder Shivraj Bassi

Predictions For 2022 Wellness Trends With Innermost Founder Shivraj Bassi

Here at Innermost, we are always on the look out for the next best thing, or on the other hand, on the look out for the next harmful fitness fad that we need to stamp out ASAP. We chatted with Founder Shivraj to get his take on potential upcoming 2022 wellness trends.
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Discussing Truth & Transparency with Anj Magecha

Discussing Truth & Transparency with Anj Magecha

Innermost Insider and mindful wellness advocate, Anjali Magecha sat down with us to discuss truth and transparency in the wellness industry, as well as her own journey to unlearn industry myths and reconcile her relationship with food and exercise. Honest, transparent and vulnerable, she sheds light on what it means to be true to yourself even in the most challenging of circumstances. Tell us a bit about yourself and how began your health and wellness journey? Hi, I'm Anj, I’m 23 and I'm passionate about helping people have a healthy relationship with exercise and body image. Before my journey into mindful wellness began, I had poor mental health and would use food to cope, resulting in a vicious cycle. I was chronically under eating, and I had never taken protein powder or any kind of supplement, so I wasn’t hitting my protein goals at all. It took quite a while for me to recognise this but eventually I found myself in a place where I was tired of being constantly unhappy and knew something needed to change. It was at this point I decided to forget all the expectations I had previously put on myself and just do the things that made me happy, with the knowledge that everything else would fall into place. I began getting more into training and lifting and begun fuelling by body with protein powder and supplements such as the Power Booster. Now I feel happier and healthier than ever and want to help other people to achieve the same. View this post on Instagram A post shared by anj |mental health+fitness| (@grow.with.anj) Our campaign for January is truth and transparency. What do you think the importance of this is, particularly in relation to the health and wellness industry? There are so many health and wellness influencers who are not truthful and transparent in their journey, and it makes people feel like a failure when they aren't getting the results that are falsely promised to them. For example, there are people who've become millionaires, have massive brand deals and are living a life that most people could only dream of, all off the back of their fitness transformations. Everything about them just screams success and obviously people want to emulate this. But if those same people don’t disclose the full story people are never going to achieve this and they’ll feel like they’re the problem, because if someone else can do it, why can't you? Humans are quintessentially social creatures; we're always going to be comparing ourselves to one another even when we try to be mindful. So, it's so important to understand that you can save someone a lot of pain by just being honest. This is something that I used to get angry about, but now I know that anger will never be the solution and that you just need to be that other voice and hope that you can help as many people as possible. So, how do you try to be this voice of truth and transparency, particularly within the health and wellness space? I think it’s important to remember that to be entirely truthful and transparent about your journey you also need to be vulnerable enough to share the moments when it isn’t easy. Sharing these moments is infinitely more valuable than just showing the highlights because it makes us realise that we all go through them. However, in the health and wellness industry this isn’t the norm; people use photoshop and promote ‘fat burners’, and avoid any vulnerability, creating this pressure to conform. I think to break this cycle, we all need to be a little more vulnerable. Because whilst waking up at 5am and walking everywhere might make you feel happy and fulfilled, some people need 10 hours of sleep and sometimes you’ll want to sit in front of the TV and watch something mindless. This doesn’t make you a failure and by being honest with yourself about what truly makes you happy and portraying this in a vulnerable way you can help other people realise this too. As you mentioned, the space does currently have a lack of transparency, so how do you discern the truth from the myths? When it comes to fitness and nutrition, I always try to think about who the information is coming from. I hate being a cynic and I love to think that everyone has everyone else's best intentions at heart, but I think it’s important to consider what would this person have to gain if they weren't really telling me the entire story? Then you also need to consider what their credentials are. Are they a doctor or dietitian or are they just someone who looks good? It’s so important that you can know and trust your source of information. I also think, that there’s no one size fits all approach, and the most important source of information should be yourself. For example, I love chaos and I thrive under pressure, so taking five minutes to write affirmations down just doesn’t fit with me. It’s important to trust your own intuition and timing. If you can do both these things then when influencers promote low calorie diets in partnership with these big brands you can ask yourself, what are their credentials, what do they stand to gain and is this something that I think from my own experiences would work for me and make me happy? What is a truth that you've learned during your journey that you're passionate about and think that everyone should know? To get something you've never had you must do something you've never done. What I mean by this is that it's not your fault if something hasn't worked for you. A lot of people blame themselves for not sticking to diets and fitness regimes but if you didn’t stick to it, it’s not you that failed, it’s the diet/ fitness regime that failed. There's a reason why it was so difficult for you to stick to it; perhaps it was too restrictive and resulted in binge eating. Perhaps it was stopping you from enjoying meals out and living your life fully. The answer should never be to blame yourself. You just have to try something new. Create a meal plan which allows you to feel good without restricting yourself and cutting out whole food groups, try a sport you actually enjoy and keep trying new things until you find something that works. You’ll never get to a different destination by taking the same route over and over again. View this post on Instagram A post shared by anj (@anjmagecha) Finally, it feels very relevant to discuss this during January. There’s always this huge influx of mixed advice, myths, and fads at this time of year so what’s your opinions on this and particularly the idea of New Year New Me? I think it's utter rubbish (laughs). You don't need to change people. It's just January. The only changes you should ever make are the ones that genuinely make you happier and you can make these year-round. We all experienced this during lock-down too, there was this huge hustle culture and pressure to use lockdown to learn a new skill or achieve your dream body, and if you weren’t doing this, you were lazy. It made me feel rubbish and I know lots of other people felt the same. It’s so important to try to drown out the pressure and just focus of being in touch with what makes you come alive and what makes you happy. Shifting my focus from external validation to internal happiness is the most important change I made when transitioned from the miserable person I was, to the person I am today. Of course, in the spirit of transparency, not every day is a good day for me and some days I have identity crises and some days I break down. But that's all just part of the job. We’re all a work in progress and the sooner you can embrace all of this and focus on do what makes you happy on a daily basis instead of doing what you think should make you happy, it will open so many doors. To keep up with Anj, check out her Instagram and TikTok for more content on truths vs myths.
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The Ultimate Christmas Innermost Fitness Gift Guide

The Ultimate Christmas Innermost Fitness Gift Guide

If you’re searching for the perfect gift for that gym-addict, fitness fanatic or sustainably savvy family member or colleague, this is the fitness gift guide for you. From must-have gifts for fitness lovers to our sustainable favourites, this wellness gift guide has it all. 
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Check Out The Latest Study That Links Meditation And Reduced Mistakes

Check Out The Latest Study That Links Meditation And Reduced Mistakes

Ever wondered about the link between meditation and focus? Well this study by The University of Michigan is about to give you all the answers. It's true... there's a strong link between meditation and focus... leading to less mistakes! Check it out.
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The Ultimate Bath Inspo Guide: How To Take The Best Bath Of Your Life

Looking for some top quality bath inspo? What better time than the dead of winter to learn how to take the perfect bath? From bath salts to face masks, we've assembled the best bath tips so you can enjoy the most relaxing bath of your life.
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Here’s The Average 10k Time And How To Improve Your Time

Here’s The Average 10k Time And How To Improve Your Time

When it comes to running a 10k, it’s important to be aware of the average 10k time so that you know where you match up to, as this acts as a pretty helpful guide so that you can keep track of your progress – especially if you’re training for an upcoming race, fun-run or event.
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Do Social Media Platforms Encourage Connection or Toxicity In The Health And Wellness Community?

Do Social Media Platforms Encourage Connection or Toxicity In The Health And Wellness Community?

Questions over the positive and negatives side of social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram are a hot topic, and it got us thinking, is social media toxic or positive when it comes to the fitness community? 
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Being Thankful and Expressing Gratitude with Maddie Rose

Being Thankful and Expressing Gratitude with Maddie Rose

From the moment you meet nurse and disability analyst Maddie Rose, she has a positive energy which you can’t help but reciprocate - a quality which unexpectedly grew out of some of her most difficult experiences as a nurse. An advocate of the importance of gratitude, we sat down with Maddie to discuss her journey into wellness, how she cultivates gratitude and the importance of being kind to ourselves.
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How To Avoid Freshers' Flu: The One-Stop Survival Guide

How To Avoid Freshers' Flu: The One-Stop Survival Guide

Recently headed off to university? Succumbed to the freshers' flu? Before you crack on with that preliminary reading, we've got some advice you just might like to hear. From proper rest to a nutrient-filled diet, here's how to kick the annual dreaded freshers' flu to the kerb.
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5 Wellness Tools To Help Us All Through The Colder Weather

5 Wellness Tools To Help Us All Through The Colder Weather

Winter is here. And with it comes the annual assault on our wellness that long, dark days bring. We've assembled some of the best winter wellness tools in the Innermost toolbox to help you thrive during the coldest months of the year.
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GreenBox x Innermost Presents: Cannabidoil (CBD) Explained

GreenBox x Innermost Presents: Cannabidoil (CBD) Explained

It's time to introduce you to some exciting new brands that we are proud to partner with here at Innermost. GreenBox work with us to raise awareness about a holistic approach to health and wellness, and sell some of our award-winning supplementations such as The Relax Capsules and sell CBD oil. But how does it work?
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Body Positivity vs Body Neutrality: What Should The Body Positivity Movement Really Mean?

Body Positivity vs Body Neutrality: What Should The Body Positivity Movement Really Mean?

In a recent mental health survey that we conducted here at Innermost HQ, our the results of the survey revealed that only 44% of our respondents noted ‘Yes’ to the question “do you feel comfortable with your body right now?”. Less than half. That’s not a good result, and it’s something that we have to address.
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Finding Yourself And Celebrating Individuality With Sandy Martin

Finding Yourself And Celebrating Individuality With Sandy Martin

Innermost sat down with fitness instructor and wellness enthusiast, Sandy Martin, to discuss the significance of individuality, the challenges she's faced and her advice for those who are struggling to find their identity.
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PLAYLISTS

Adam Husler Workout Playlist

Adam Husler Workout Playlist

 Adam is one of the leading yoga teachers in London. When we asked him to create a workout playlist, he came up with a deeply soulful mix of tracks that won't fail to get a smile...
Claire Fountain Workout Playlist

Claire Fountain Workout Playlist

 Claire knows yoga. Claire also knows music. Here's her selection of workout songs compiled just for Innermost.health
Bethany Duckworth Workout Playlist

Bethany Duckworth Workout Playlist

 Bethany knows a good track when she hears one. Buckle up and get this workout playlist into your ears pronto.
Dan Morgan Workout Playlist

Dan Morgan Workout Playlist

 Dan getting zen on the decks. Here's his playlist for your next yoga session or if you need to kick back and drift away.
Elisa Rossi Workout Playlist

Elisa Rossi Workout Playlist

 Elisa's most comfortable creating works of art in the kitchen. Here are the songs that help her do just that.