As we enter the last quarter of the year, somatic therapist Fiona Smith emphasises the healing power of movement. Photograph: Unsplash Text: Fiona L Smith By the time October arrives, I often find myself wondering where everyone went, as many Danes begin to retreat inside, into well-established family and friendship groups and routines. It can be a particularly challenging time of year for internationals, as the contrast between the light-filled Danish summer and the long stretch of darker...

Our resident health and fitness guru, Alex, shares insights on how to adapt and adjust fitness as the season changes. Photograph: Unsplash Text: Alexandra Beck There’s something about the clocks turning back that changes everything. Mornings feel darker, evenings arrive too soon, and suddenly, the same workout that felt easy in August feels… well, a little heavier. And that’s not weakness - it’s biology. Shorter days mean less natural light, which affects sleep cycles, energy levels, and even...

As summer is quietly saying bye to us, Monika Pedersen shares the joy of autumn break and Halloween festivity, especially among school children. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Monika Pedersen The last lingering days of September’s warmth are fading away, but within the classroom, a lot of material has been covered in various subjects, routines established, friendships made, parent-teacher conferences dealt with, and multiple staff meetings attended, so the academic year is in full swing. October...