In my previous post about resilience I explained why it's important that we keep doing the things that we enjoy and make us feel good, whether that's five minutes of meditation or a 50 minute walk every day. Doing things we're familiar and comfortable with is helpful as it keeps us calm, emotionally balanced and … Continue reading Why it’s good to step out of our comfort zone
During my recent workshop on managing stress and anxiety, one participant asked how some people are able to stay unstressed and seem calm pretty much most of the time and other people seem to be stressed far more often. There are various possible explanations for this but the one I'll focus on here is the … Continue reading The stress pot
I'm delighted to be offering two wellbeing workshops this autumn in Dumfries. Following positive feedback from the workshop on understanding chronic (persistent) pain, I'm going to be delivering this workshop again, but it'll be slightly longer at 3 hours to allow more time for the practical things. In addition, I'm going to be delivering a … Continue reading Wellbeing workshops on pain, stress and anxiety
I recently held a morning workshop on understanding and managing persistent pain, and am really pleased by the feedback from those who attended. The 2.5 hour workshop was a mix of theory and practical stuff. I covered the biopsychosocial (BPS) model of pain science, and how this newer more holistic approach to understanding pain can … Continue reading Recent feedback: “Thank you for a lovely workshop”
Not sure about how to get started with AcroYoga*? Want to try out the basic moves in a fun, safe, supportive group? New Year’s ambitions to get fit, have fun or challenge yourself? If you've answered yes to any of these, this new six week AcroYoga course for beginners is just for you! Starts Sunday … Continue reading Aberystwyth AcroYoga course for beginners
A few notices of local yoga and meditation events in mid/west Wales have come to me recently so I'm doing a quick blog post about them. Typically a couple of them clash! [Updated 20th July '14 with more events] Sat 26th July 2014 Midsummer meditation - day retreat for women 10:30-4:30, small cost … Continue reading Yoga and meditation events this summer
This summer you have two yoga festivals to choose from, or go to both! For the second year, the Yogafest West Wales is being held in west Wales, surprisingly enough. This year it's on Sunday 22nd June 2014 and is being held at Rhosygilwen mansion in Pembrokeshire. Information about the varied programme of classes, workshops … Continue reading Yoga fests come to mid Wales
I'm becoming increasingly interested in sound vibrations and how music, mantra and sound interrelate with yoga, and the associated benefits. I therefore enjoyed a local yoga event entitled 'Music, Mantra and Meditation - the way of Nada Yoga' with Rajesh David and Upasana. I have met both these lovely people before at yoga events. I find … Continue reading Music, mantra and meditation, plus daffodils
Local yoga teacher Meriel Goss has organised a free yoga event on Moving Meditation with a visiting tutor (Mahenderpal Sorya) from London. The day runs from 10am - 2pm on Sunday 30th June 2013 at Over the Rainbow, Tanygroes, near Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2JD. (Optional lunch extra after the event.) This event is free for … Continue reading Free moving meditation yoga event in Ceredigion
Are you looking to deepen your understanding of yoga and explore your yoga practice? If so, you may well be interested in a day workshop with Brighton-based teacher Lisa McRory. Event details "A day of yoga with Lisa McRory" Saturday 6th October, 2012 Neuadd Goffa, Penparcau, Aberystwyth, 10am-4pm Cost: £26 Information from the organiser: "Lisa … Continue reading Lisa McRory yoga day in Aberystwyth
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