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" Be kind to your sleeping
heart. Take it out into
the vast fields of Light
And let it breathe" 
                               
​Hafiz

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Mindfulness Meditation  

Mindfulness and meditation have recently caught the popular imagination to counter the stress of everyday life. It is becoming a more accepted and mainstream way of life to deal with situations or feelings in our lives that can be. But what exactly is it and how can it benefit you?
Mindfulness is when we learn the ability to be fully present in the moment. It can help build awareness of many aspects of everyday life with great benefits such as decreased stress and sadness to increasing one’s energy levels and focus.
When learning to be mindful a practitioner of mindfulness learns to pay attention to what is happening either internally
(such as a focus on our breath) or externally to say how we chew our food or by paying attention to sound.
In fact researchers have developed a 15 item questionnaire called the Mindful Attention Awareness Score ( MAAS)  to measure how mindful someone is. It is a great way to assess where you currently are and whether you would benefit by practicing some mindfulness techniques.
Meditation on the other hand is about developing and training your awareness to a level where  you can observe your thoughts and emotions without judging them. It can help you connect with a deeper, more insightful part of yourself and develop a healthier sense of perception.
By combining these two methods we can create a path that moves us towards a balance between our mind, emotions, and body. There is ample research that indicates how meditation and mindfulness can positively impact:
  • Our stress levels
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Strengthen immunity
  • Improve our immunity
  • Create more balance in our relationships

Breathing techniques you can try
Download your free PDF on how to do box breathing.
You can enjoy some pre-recorded and free live meditations on our SoundCloud Channel  or check out timetable for classes.  
 
​"Rachel has such a calm and comforting presence that you immediately feel cocooned by a sense of peace.  She is extremely knowledgeable and guides you gently and effortlessly through the practice with the most soothing of voices.  You are left feeling relaxed and refreshed and with some new tools to incorporate into you own practice. " 

​J. Cooper Leics 

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  • Distance Healing
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  • Seasonal Eating
    • Late Summer Seasonal Eating
    • Autumnal Seasonal Eating
    • Winter Seasonal Eating
  • Yoga Sessions
    • Breathing techniques Box breathing
    • Yoga for Emotional and Mental Wellbeing
    • About us and get in touch
    • Privavcy Statement