Nadia Bartel says becoming ‘more spiritual’ has given her perspective on her split from Jimmy Bartel

Nadia Bartel says becoming ‘more spiritual’ over the last year has given her perspective on her 2019 split from former AFL star Jimmy Bartel

Nadia Bartel reflected on her journey through 2020, following her high profile split with her former AFL star husband Jimmy Bartel. 

On Saturday, the 35-year-old revealed to The Daily Telegraph that she has become ‘more spiritual’ over the past 12 months, which has given her perspective on the end of her marriage.

She told the publication: ‘I am a very spiritual person but I became even more so (last year).’

Inner peace: Nadia Bartel has said that becoming ‘more spiritual’ over the last year has given her perspective on her 2019 split from former AFL star Jimmy Bartel

‘I really got into meditation and became more consistent with it – it is something that I love.’

The Henne co-founder and fashion designer also told the publication that she counts breathing exercises as part of her new holistic way of living. 

Aside of meditation and breathing, Nadia has also included Pilates exercises as part of her lifestyle over the last year.

Learning to move on: The 35-year-old, who famously split from ex AFL star Jimmy Bartel, said that since their split she has become 'more consistent' with meditation. She said: 'It is something that I love'

Learning to move on: The 35-year-old, who famously split from ex AFL star Jimmy Bartel, said that since their split she has become ‘more consistent’ with meditation. She said: ‘It is something that I love’

Earlier this week, she shared a photo of herself flaunting her trim figure in a black crop top with matching leggings after a session. 

‘Sweat box this morning at #coreplusportmelbourne thanks for the best hot Pilates class Kaz. Excited to start the new year right,’ she captioned the post. 

While in lockdown back in March, Nadia kept her fitness up by doing workouts from apps such as Keep It Cleaner by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, Sweat by Kayla Itsines and CorePlus Studios for online classes.

'Excited to start the new year right': Aside of meditation and breathing, she has also included Pilates exercises as part of her lifestyle over the last year

‘Excited to start the new year right’: Aside of meditation and breathing, she has also included Pilates exercises as part of her lifestyle over the last year

Nadia and Jimmy announced their separation on August 15 2019, but they are believed to have actually split two months earlier.

They share custody of their two young sons, Aston, five, and Henley, two.

After the split was announced, she told the Herald Sun: ‘My single focus now is to continue to protect, care and provide for my two beautiful boys as this is a personal matter. 

Happier times: Nadia and Jimmy (pictured back in June 2019) announced their separation on August 15 2019, but they are believed to have actually split two months earlier

Happier times: Nadia and Jimmy (pictured back in June 2019) announced their separation on August 15 2019, but they are believed to have actually split two months earlier

Co-parenting: They share custody of their two young sons, Aston, five, and Henley, two

Co-parenting: They share custody of their two young sons, Aston, five, and Henley, two

She added: ‘I am so thankful for my very supportive family and friends.’

The retired Geelong Cats star began dating Lauren Mand soon after his spilt with Nadia, however there is currently ongoing speculation they have called it quits. 

Meanwhile, Nadia began ‘secretly’ dating personal trainer Nathan Brodie sometime in 2020.

Moved on: The retired Geelong Cats star began dating Lauren Mand soon after his spilt with Nadia, however there is currently ongoing speculation they have called it quits

Moved on: The retired Geelong Cats star began dating Lauren Mand soon after his spilt with Nadia, however there is currently ongoing speculation they have called it quits