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Breathe Easier, Feel Calmer – A 6-Minute Yoga Practice for January

Here’s a short video practice to help you breathe easier – feel calmer. I offer online meditation classes each Wednesday lunchtime which include a breathing practice like this one. This leads us into a short, guided meditation. The whole sessionContinue reading “Breathe Easier, Feel Calmer – A 6-Minute Yoga Practice for January”

Deep Relaxation for Stress & Better Sleep

If the start of the year feels busy, overwhelming, or exhausting, you’re not alone. Deep rest is one of the most powerful tools. It is often overlooked. Deep rest restores energy, calms the nervous system, and improves sleep. In fact,Continue reading “Deep Relaxation for Stress & Better Sleep”

Three Deep Relaxation Postures for Deep Rest and Renewal

In the darker months — and especially during the busy festive season — our nervous system is often overstimulated. With these three deep relaxation postures we can help to restore balance. Short days, full diaries, rich food, and disrupted routinesContinue reading “Three Deep Relaxation Postures for Deep Rest and Renewal”

It’s the Thought That Counts: How Meditation Supports Physical Health

David Hamilton’s book, It’s the Thought That Counts, explores the power of the mind in shaping our physical health. Science is increasingly proving that our thoughts and emotions can influence the body on a cellular level. Meditation is one ofContinue reading “It’s the Thought That Counts: How Meditation Supports Physical Health”

Managing Health Conditions with Guided Relaxation Techniques

Guided relaxation, a form of meditation that often involves deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and visualization, can be helpful in managing a variety of ailments. Here are 10 of the most common conditions that can gain from guided relaxation: 1.Continue reading “Managing Health Conditions with Guided Relaxation Techniques”

DAFFODIL RELAXATION

Just in case you missed the relaxation a couple of weeks ago, (I know that some students tend to drift off…) here it is again for you. It’s great to really embrace spring with all the hope and positive signsContinue reading “DAFFODIL RELAXATION”

Autumn Leaves Relaxation Audio

This is a lovely, gentle relaxation that helps us to accept change and develop a positive attitude to letting things go. These may be possessions, relationships or behavioral patterns – anything really that makes us unhappy or stressed. Sometimes ifContinue reading “Autumn Leaves Relaxation Audio”

After the Storm has Passed

Here is a guided relaxation to help us overcome the ups and downs of life. Everyone knows that we are constantly changing, our circumstances alter from one minute to the next. Nothing has brought this home more than the pastContinue reading “After the Storm has Passed”

A Celebration of Summer Colours Relaxation

Relax and unwind with this soothing relaxation. Just lie back in Shavasana and close the eyes – ensure that you won’t be disturbed for 10 minutes or so and allow the wonderful colours of summer to heal and revive yourContinue reading “A Celebration of Summer Colours Relaxation”

Ujjayi Breath – a beginners guide

Ujjayi Breath is a great practice for relaxation – calming for the mind and soothing for the body. It is also great treatment for anxiety and insomnia. Please be patient with yourself when learning this practice as it’s not theContinue reading “Ujjayi Breath – a beginners guide”