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January blues away Looking to combat your low winter mood? Meditation might be just what you need. Words: Evelyn Richards


January’s dark mornings and grey evenings can leave even the most upbeat Londoners feeling a little flat. But what if the daily grind of your commute could be transformed into a moment of peace and positivity? Sarah Jones St John, a holistic


wellness expert and founder of luxury private members’ club Grey Wolfe, believes it’s possible. “Meditation is a love language for the nervous system and a valuable tool for managing the January blues,” she explains. Te good news? You don’t need a


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yoga mat, a candlelit room, or a silent retreat. Meditation can happen on the Tube, train, bus, or even while walking through the city’s streets. Meditation, according to Sarah, is about taking a moment to focus on yourself, your goals, and your growth — away from the chaos of the bustling new year. “Meditation has many benefits,” she adds. “It can reduce anxiety, improve emotional wellbeing, encourage better sleep and support positive wellness habits.” Finding time for mindfulness on your morning commute can help set


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the tone for the day, allowing you to arrive at your workplace feeling relaxed, refreshed, and ready. A meditation session after work allows you to unwind at the end of a long day, decompressing your mind from any stressful email threads, relentless notifications, or draining meetings so you arrive home relaxed able to enjoy the precious hours of freedom in the evening. Here, Sarah and fellow expert


Chloe Tomas, founder of Chloe Inspires Coaching, share beginner tips to get you started:


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Start with your breath Chloe suggests beginning by


focusing on your breathing. “Close your eyes, if you feel comfortable, and follow your breath as you inhale slowly, all the way to the top, then watch it leave as you exhale,” she advises. “Pause for a moment at the peak of the inhale.” Repeat this as long as you like.


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Scan your body Body scanning is another simple


practice to try. “Mentally scan your body from head to toe,” Chloe says. “Notice areas of tension and


consciously relax each body part one at a time as you go.”


surroundings is another effective technique. “On the train or bus, notice the hum of the engine, the seat beneath you, or the murmur of conversations,” says Chloe. “If you’re walking, tune into the sound of birdsong, rustling leaves, or the city buzz.”


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Let thoughts pass Worried about a wandering


mind? Don’t be. “Your thoughts will drift — it’s natural,” Chloe says. “When that happens, gently bring your focus back to your breath. Sometimes, I imagine my thoughts as clouds, letting them float away.”


Set intentions Sarah recommends starting


your day with a focus word or phrase. “Choose a word that reflects what you want to embody — perhaps ‘clarity,’ ‘patience,’ or ‘growth,’” she says. Tis simple practice helps align your mindset with your goals for the year ahead.


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Meditation is a love language for the nervous system and a valuable tool for managing the January blues


Be consistent “Regular practice is key,”


Chloe explains. “Even just five minutes each morning or evening can make a huge difference. Don’t think you have to commit your entire commute to meditation, it’s unrealistic and will make it harder to stick to it in the long run.”


So, as winter rolls on, why not make your commute a moment of calm amid the chaos by carving out some time to meditate?


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