YHA Blog
With the start of a new year, there is the opportunity for new challenges and opportunities to immerse yourself in feel-good experiences, whether virtually or in person. It doesn’t have to be a new you, small wins count too. Here are some ideas of ways to improve...
Running tips for beginners... Thinking of taking up running as part of your daily exercise? We’re here to help the thought of running feel less daunting with our top 5 running tips to get you started. Get yourself a good pair of trainers The first on our list is...
The general mood can be lagging in the darkness of winter, but with a new year comes the opportunity of new beginnings. Take a positive step towards the life you’d like to lead, here’s 10 tips on how to get ahead with your winter wellness and beat the January...
COVID stories is a unique publication that chronicles YHA’s journey from March 2020 to February 2021. These stories are our people’s stories, and the collective stories of all who are involved with YHA. They are stories of resilience and hope, of the contribution...
Once in a while, you have to disconnect to reconnect. Slow down. Nature’s got you. Let’s spend some time — some quality time — outside. First, pick your spot Go on a little adventure and discover somewhere new, quiet, peaceful. If you need some suggestions, try out...
There’s no denying that the current situation can cause stress. You’re spending 24 hours a day with your family, your partner, your housemate, or even on your own, plus you might have worries about your financial situation, yours and your family’s health and the...
A new study has revealed the perfect proximity to nature that your child will need to succeed at school. The study undertaken by Zip World looked at the top 20 best performing primary schools in the UK courtesy of Gov.uk and has revealed the perfect balance of...
Teachers – we see you. We see the hard work, dedication and boundless enthusiasm you put in to doing the best by your students. We welcome over 400,000 young people to stay with us each year, many of them on school trips, and we see first-hand the stresses and...
We live in a very fast-paced world. As the various demands of school, home, friends, and activities build up, stress in young people can begin to creep in. Stress is young people happens when you feel under pressure, and it happens to us all from time to time. It...
Being one of the early adopters of outdoor education, Southgate School knows a thing or two about what makes a good outdoor experience. They combine multi-day challenge expeditions with school-based activities and a comprehensive DofE Award scheme, and over the...
Many people still assume that cycling is only for their children to whizz around the streets, or for those semi-professional riders who are committed to riding long distances, wearing their tight fitting lycra and riding an expensive carbon framed racing bike....
