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12 Days Of Christmas Wellness

In this Christmas Challenge, I have 12 days of practices designed to make you feel happier, healthier and more connected. Each day you will be asked to take part in a short exercise, these range from gratitude practices to walking mediations. I'll guide you through each session and get you feeling happier this Christmas.

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Meet your Teacher

Douglas Robson

London, UK

Douglas Robson is a Stuntman, Yoga and Meditation teacher who holds a diploma in counselling and mental health first aid as well as a 1st class Master's degree in Psychology and Neuroscience. He has a passion for learning and is continually adding to his wealth of knowledge of well-being. He has released 10 courses in this field on Insight Timer and has an average rating of 4.78 (but who's counting?). He produces high-quality and interesting content designed to motivate and empower others to fulfil their ultimate potential and live their purpose.

12 Days

436 students

4.9 stars

9 min / day

Abundance

English

Lesson 1

The Gift Of Knowing

In this episode, I help you get to grips with what you really want for Christmas, not what you think you want. I'll help you construct your Christmas wish list with the help of psychology and science to make sure it's one that really serves you!

Lesson 2

Gift Of Gratitude

In this episode, I'll explain what benefits that come with gratitude before leading you through a short meditation to give you a feel of it. You'll realise in this session just how much you already have and how often you forget that.

Lesson 3

The Gift Of Stillness

The festive break is usually full of places to be and things to do. If we aren't careful we can end up feeling like we have more stress during our holiday than before. In this session, I'll guide you to a state of total relaxation using Yoga Nidra.

Lesson 4

The Gift Of Self Love

Join me for a Mantra Meditation designed to help you accept the gifts that you receive, both during Christmas and throughout your life. Often the biggest block to receiving gifts of any sort is our belief that we do not deserve them. We break through that block in this session.

Lesson 5

The Gift Of Connection

We all know that we are primarily social animals and somehow every year we are getting worse at, well, being social. Despite the advent of social media we seem to be making fewer and fewer connections as time goes on. Not on my watch!! Join me in this session where I show you one of the social secrets to feeling good!

Lesson 6

The Gift Of Re-Connection

In this episode, I will give you two options to take advantage of one of the most potent exercises to increase your mood and that of your friends. I'll also give you a practice that can help you reconnect with old friends. It's a good one!

Lesson 7

The Gift Of Small Connections

We often think that for our social life to have any impact on us we have to do grand things! Big holidays together, quiz nights, taco Tuesdays or nights out. Now these all have there place, but there is strong evidence showing that even the small conversations we have can help our mental well-being.

Lesson 8

The Gift Of Lost Connections

Christmas is a great time for interaction and hopefully, in the last few episodes I've convinced you to make the most of your time with others. In this episode I wanted to show you how you can still connect with those that cannot be with you physically.

Lesson 9

The Gift Of Presence

Walking has so many great benefits, not just for our body though. In this walking meditation, I'll show you how you can practice the art of being present. You can then take this presence and apply it to all the beautiful presents you receive this Christmas. Get you coat, we are going outside.

Lesson 10

The Gift Of Presence (Part 2)

The arch nemesis of mindfulness can be a phone. A genius creation designed to do many things, but primarily capture your attention. In this episode, I wanted to show you how you can combat the tricks of this technology and regain your control this Christmas.

Lesson 11

The Gift From The Danes

In this episode, I want to introduce you to the perfect way to spend your 12 days of Christmas. It's a Danish practice and is thought to be one of the reasons they are continually one of the happiest places in the world. Also it's super fun to say!

Lesson 12

The Gift Of All Gifts

Christmas is a time for giving. Unfortunately, that message has been at best lost, and at worst twisted over the years. What we should be giving is our love. In this episode, you'll practice the art of Twin Hearts Meditation with me and feel the gift of giving first hand.

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Recent Reviews

Tony

December 23, 2025

Thank you for another terrific course, Doug. Wishing you and your clan a very merry Christmas and happy holiday season. Namaste

Terri

December 10, 2025

What a wonderful course! I've been very uninterested in the whole holiday thing this year, but these lessons really gave me a fresh perspective that has made me more optimistic and appreciative of this season. I feel much more energized and eager to enjoy my friends and family as we celebrate this holiday together. (I especially loved the Hygee lesson.) Thanks so, so much for this excellent course and message!

Gabylinn

January 6, 2024

Hi Doug! As always, a great course. Every lesson is a beautiful gift, so thank you, from my heart ❤️

Meaghan

January 2, 2024

This course really highlights the importance of self care. Helping you to see the love and light around you and within you. I actually credit this course for helping me reach out to a friend from school and begin our friendship anew.

KatieG

December 22, 2023

a great complement to my preparations for the holidays, keeping in mind priorities, tuning into relationships and simplicity, and releasing the rest. Douglas’ courses are a go-to for me, fun, informative and pragmatic! Best wishes for whatever holiday tradition you embrace this season (mine is Christmas) and blessings for peace throughout the world in 2024 ❤️

Fátima

December 21, 2023

Loved every lesson. So meaningful and filled with good ideas and advice. Been implementing all of them. Thank you!

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✨Sharon✨

December 16, 2023

Perfect start to the holiday season. Finland is on my travel list! Thank you. Wishing you divine sweetness.☮️

Robin

December 13, 2023

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