Holistic Feathers

“All that we are is a result of what we have thought”

~ Buddha

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Do you sometimes find yourself struggling to create a sense of harmony and wellbeing within … always racing against the clock with precious little time to reflect on our lives and what brings us great happiness?

There is another way ~ by developing your ability to relax.

The Art of Being Still deep guided relaxation is a toolbox of very simple techniques which allows you to experience deep relaxation of your conscious mind and body, enabling you to relax at a deeper sub-conscious level.

By learning the simple Art of Being Still deep guided relaxation techniques you will quickly discover how easy it is to bring about changes to your life that you may have felt impossible to tackle alone.

Just a few of the benefits you may notice immediately from the the Art of Being Still practices are:

:: deep relaxation of your mind & body
:: improved quality of sleep
:: emotional stability
:: a heightened feeling of well-being
:: better breathing patterns
:: feeling less tired than usual
:: improvement in concentration levels
:: an increase in positive thinking

The Art of Being Still are taught as one-day workshops and as individual (2-hour) sessions.

Individual sessions

In your two hour private session, you will learn how to identify your own personal barriers to relaxation and we will work together to analysis (and fix!) your posture for sitting meditative practice, learn relaxation and mindfulness breathing techniques, learn more about deep guided relaxation and how to incorporate relaxation techniques into your daily schedule (including a workbook/journal).

£75 : 2-hour session * BOOK NOW *

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One-day workshops

Covering all that the individual sessions covers: each individual will bring unique insights to the group and as such, will enrich your learning experience.

* Dates currently being updated

£105 : 10am-5pm, lunch not included  * BOOK NOW *

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:: Group workshops are available
:: Corporate training and individual session work are also available

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Why relaxation techniques?

Energy – why is that some days we can be so full of energy, bounding around from task to task with a big smile on our faces, yet some days we can barely struggle out of bed, let alone raise a smile or enthusiasm for tackling the most enjoyable of tasks.

Positive emotions give you energy – negative emotions deplete your energy store. So while you are excited, happy and mixing with people you love or who’s company you enjoy, you sparkle with vibrant energy. If you are feeling angry or disheartened, you feel tired, frustration ready to unleash on any unsuspecting passer-by and ultimately you will end up feeling totally burnt-out.

Using relaxation techniques is an excellent way to recharge your batteries, on both a physical and emotional levels. The aim is relax your physical body and quieten your mind, build up your mental and emotional energies and regain a wonderful quality of life.

Things which we have personally found helpful when recovering from illness are:
:: walking meditation (a regular pace, just allow your mind to roam freely)
:: light gardening
:: listening to guided visualisation CDs (we are happy to recommend a few)
:: taking a day off each week – so if you work all day on a computer, try to keep away from it one day a week!
:: journalling – making notes can be an eye-opener on what makes you feel stressed!
:: try to take regular breaks from work, for example a long weekend every two to three months rather than a two-week annual holiday

Practising relaxation techniques will help to improve your response to stress by:
:: slowing down your heart rate
:: slowing your breathing rate and reducing the need for oxygen
:: reducing muscle tension, increasing blood flow to major muscles
:: reducing physical symptoms of stress, such as back and stomach pains, headaches and high blood pressure
:: reducing your trigger emotional responses, such as anger and frustration
:: increasing your energy levels
:: improving concentration
:: increasing your ability and efficiency in handling problems
:: improving your sleep patterns
:: strengthening your immune system

Relaxation techniques help you to switch your focus and full attention on to something calming, increasing awareness of your body. It really does not matter which technique you choose, but to reap the full benefits of relaxation techniques you DO need to practice them regularly to help ease stress and anxiety and receive the full health benefits!

“I am calm and relaxed in every situation”

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Testimonials

“… confounds expectations to teach ‘stillness’ … very relaxed delivery, totally trusted the teacher” – MR, Surrey
“… has a soporific voice, very engaging” KM, Kent
“ … has a very relaxing voice and manner” – PB, Chessington
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‘Art of Being Still’ course material is subject to copyright.  (c) Shri Sadhu Dharmavira 2009

Callie was taught the Art of Being Still techniques by Shri Sadhu Dharmavira and is authorised to run one-to-one-sessions and courses

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