Also known as square breathing, this technique helps slow down your breath and works by distracting your mind as you count the breaths in and out. This calms your nervous system and decreases stress in your body by lowering the blood pressure and levels of Cortisol — a stress hormone — which can improve your mood. Anyone can practice this technique and it’s useful in stressful situations when you want…
I've recently released a couple of brand new guided meditations which you might like to try. The first one uses a "cute" snow globe visualisation to help reduce stress. I thought, what with all the Christmas goodies now available in the shops, now would be a good time to start the snow theme! Guided Meditation for Stress If you're feeling any kind of negative emotions, this meditation can help you…
As we ring in the new year, it's natural to feel a sense of excitement and possibility. A new year brings with it the opportunity for a fresh start, the chance to set new goals and intentions, and the promise of new adventures and experiences. But as we look ahead to the year ahead, it's important to approach it with a positive mindset. The power of positive thinking cannot be…
Meditation is an ancient practice that has been used for centuries to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In recent years, scientific research has begun to uncover the numerous benefits of meditation, and more and more people are incorporating it into their daily lives. One of the primary benefits of meditation is its ability to reduce stress and anxiety and promote relaxation. Stress and anxiety are common problems that can…
In this session we encourage the body to relax by tensing the muscles. It sounds backwards, right? However, it really works! It works by teaching the muscles to re-learn what a relaxed state is, by showing it the opposite. As we are mindfully participating in this duality of "on" vs "off" we become more sensitive to the differences. The body responds to stress with muscle tension, which can cause pain…
