Virtual choir practice: ‘Singing in dark times we can turn our voices to the light’
Rather than shutting down, some Australian choirs have moved their activities online, providing a welcome distraction for their members
‘We’re cosseting our kids’ – the war against today’s dangerously dull playgrounds
Architects are taking issue with risk-averse playparks full of sluggish roundabouts and tiny climbing frames. But are playgrounds in the middle of roads really the answer?
I’d been too scared to sing since childhood – could I find my voice?
Nearly forty years after being told she was making a racket, Paula Cocozza decided it was time to confront the sound of silence
It’s official – yoga makes you smug. I think I’ll stick to being lazy
Thank you, scientists. The news that yoga can be bad for the ego has reinforced my commitment to not bothering, says freelance journalist Nell Frizzell
From date night to cold showers: 20 habits that changed readers’ lives
Small changes can sometimes make the biggest difference. Here our readers suggest the hobbies or routines that might make 2017 that bit brighter
From knitting to BDSM: readers on where to find a sense of community
As people distance themselves from organised religion, we asked you about your communities and what they mean
10 ways to beat loneliness
People of all ages are discovering new and old ways to connect – from co-housing schemes to friendship apps and chicken care…
Are yoga classes just bad cultural appropriation?
A yoga class has been suspended by a Canadian student body after a complaint that it was culturally insensitive. Nell Frizzell and Reni Eddo-Lodge debate the issue
50 things to do when you’re 50
For his 50th birthday, Claire Potter set her husband 50 mini-challenges – not sky-diving or running a marathon, but everyday adventures designed to get more out of life. The experiment isn’t over yet, but the results are already astonishing
Yoga: a beginner’s guide to the different styles
Whether you want to relax, have a workout or get in touch with your spiritual side, there is a yoga class to suit you, says Geraldine Beirne