Warwickshire &amp; West Midlands


<p>Top local yoga expert Jessica Brown knows exactly how to de-stress after a busy week &#8211; no bottle of wine needed! We catch up with Jessica, founder of the beautiful <a href="https://www.wildfoxyoga.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Wild Fox Yoga Studio</strong></a> in Hockley Heath, Solihull, to uncover her secrets to living a happier, more balanced life ahead of International Yoga Day on <strong>Sun 21 June</strong>. </p>



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<p>&#8220;I’ve always had a love of yoga and have been practicing for over 27 years. In my younger years I didn’t understand the power of yoga to support wellbeing,&#8221; says Jess. &#8220;The connections, friendships, and shared experiences that have built Wild Fox Yoga over the years have brought more joy than I ever expected.&#8221;</p>



<p>Alongside daily yoga sessions, <a href="https://www.wildfoxyoga.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wild Fox Yoga </a>offers a whole host of restorative experiences, from wild swimming, sauna and ice bath sessions to powerful candlelit Sound &amp; Gong Baths and outdoor sound healing sessions set amongst stunning woodlands and forests. </p>



<p>While Jess pours her passion into creating tranquillity for her community, we ask her to share her cultural picks &#8211; and they&#8217;re not quite what you’d expect from a serene yogi&#8230;  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-book">BOOK</h2>



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<p>I read <em>Eat Pray Love </em>at university and felt instantly inspired. The sense of adventure, self-discovery and travelling solo really resonated with me. I’d recently come out of a long-term relationship and was navigating a whole mix of emotions. The book showed me that it&#8217;s possible to struggle and start over at the same time &#8211; to find your courage, trust yourself and take the leap. <br><br>I also loved <em>One Day</em> and <em>Normal People</em> &#8211; I could happily read them all over again. These days I enjoy reading psychological thrillers, which couldn&#8217;t be further from the tranquil atmosphere of my yoga studio! I particularly liked <em>Girl A</em> and <em>Behind Closed Doors</em>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-film">FILM</h2>



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<p>I loved <em>The Notebook</em>, what a film. Incredibly sad, yes, but such a classic from my early adulthood years. It had such an emotional impact on me and is one of those films that has stayed with me ever since.</p>



<p>I also adored <em>Thelma and Louise</em> because of the sense of female friendship and solidarity running through it. That feeling has come full circle with the community we&#8217;ve built at the yoga studio.</p>



<p>These days, I often watch films with my son Barnaby. We both love heartwarming stories with happy endings, usually something gentle and uplifting, like a lost dog finding its way home. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tv-show">TV SHOW</h2>



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<p>I love a good Netflix binge, although I rarely get the chance to sit down and properly watch TV. Between family life and running the yoga studio, I&#8217;m usually multi-tasking &#8211; doing the cleaning while watching something on my laptop. I recently watched <em>Unchosen</em> – a psychological thriller about a cult, and <em>Nobody Wants This</em> staring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, which I thoroughly enjoyed. <em>Behind Her Eyes</em> was another favourite &#8211; I’m definitely drawn to psychological thrillers with a clever twist.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-podcast">PODCAST</h2>



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<p>I love listening to podcasts when I walk, either in nature or on the treadmill. At the moment I’m really enjoying <em>Bad Chat</em> with Greg James and Alice Lavine – it’s wonderfully silly, completely random and such an easy, fun listen. I also like <em>Dig It</em> with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball. I was a breakfast radio presenter for six years, so I think part of me enjoys being transported back into that world. There&#8217;s something comforting about listening to people chat openly about everything and nothing. <em>Miss Me? </em>with Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver was also a good listen &#8211; funny, honest and brilliantly entertaining. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-music">MUSIC</h2>



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<p>I am a huge music fan &#8211; there’s always something playing in my kitchen, garden or car. I love a dance around the kitchen and really enjoy creating playlists for my yoga classes, which probably stems from my radio DJ days too. I like chilled-out music with a good beat or an uplifting, emotive vocal. Some of my favourites to weave into my yoga classes include London Grammar, Bon Iver or the piano remix of Birdy’s <em>Skinny Love</em>.</p>



<p>I’ve been to lots of music festivals over the years and, while yoga is all about encouraging calm and soulfulness, I also love the energy, joy and escapism that comes with upbeat music. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-activities">ACTIVITIES</h2>



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<p>You can&#8217;t beat Sunday morning spent doing yoga and wild swimming &#8211; it&#8217;s the best way to start the day. Movement, a cold water high, and a relaxing sauna afterwards.</p>



<p>Throughout the summer, we host yoga, wild swimming, sauna and ice bath sessions at the beautiful <a href="https://www.spotonwake.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spot On Wake</a> near Henley-in-Arden. It&#8217;s the perfect combination of wellbeing, nature, and a little adventure.</p>



<p>Or as a complete opposite, I also love a sound and gong bath &#8211; it&#8217;s a real moment to step into stillness and truly relax with a sound healing session. Our monthly sound baths are an absolutely highlight of my month.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-exhibition">EXHIBITION</h2>



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<p>One of my favourite places to visit is Compton Verney in Warwickshire. There’s always something new to discover, from changing art exhibitions and galleries to fascinating collections and outdoor sculptures. It’s also a really beautiful place to explore and walk with over 100 acres of grounds and a fabulous lake. It&#8217;s very scenic and peaceful and they serve great coffee in the café too.  </p>



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