Pop a mango leaf supplement (10 seconds)

According to a recent wellness trends report by Holland & Barrett, zynamite (mango leaf extract) is set to be a popular energy-boosting alternative to caffeine in 2024. Various studies have found it can increase mental alertness, boost reaction time, improve sports performance and reduce fatigue. Another positive for this nootropic is that, when tested in clinical trials, it didn’t appear to negatively affect blood pressure or heart rate, unlike some energy supplements.

You can take zynamite in supplement form or try it the traditional way, brewed as mango leaf tea.

Practise a breathwork exercise (2 mins)

Lion’s breath (simhasana) fires up the energy reserves by improving lung capacity, releasing stress, and stimulating the vocal cords and diaphragm. Laura Bunting, founder of Wildlife & Yoga Retreats, explains: “This is a simple yet powerful breathing exercise connected to the fifth chakra – your energy centre. It can be used as a tool to release stagnant energy and create space for more energy to flow through the mind and body.”

Here’s how to do it…

In a seated position, place your hands on your knees, straightening your arms.
Take your gaze up to the sky or straight in front of you.
Open your mouth and stick your tongue out, like a lion yawning.
Filling your lungs with air, take a deep breath in through your nose.
Then, exhale fully out through your mouth. Naturally, you should make an unforced ‘haaa’ sound, or make a little more noise, like a lion.
Repeat 5-10 times before closing your eyes and allowing your body to breathe naturally again.

Now we’re all set for powering through into 2024…

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