BREATHE…GUIDED WELCOME MEDITATION

Settle into your stay with a few short minutes of Guided Meditation to let go of the outside world and release stress.

Find a comfortable position where you will not be disturbed to enjoy these quiet few moments at the start of your practice or as a stand alone Mini Meditation.

Duration: 10 mins

MOVING MEDITATION - Babs

Bring some movement into your body with this short Moving Meditation with Babs.

Moving Meditation is a practice that teaches us to incorporate mindfulness practices into our daily lives and simply bringing full awareness to any given moment.

Duration: 7 mins

POSE OF THE WEEK: VIPARITA KARANI - Laura

This Mini Movement lesson led by Laura works wonders for your body by:

• Boosting your circulation

• Relaxing your spine

• Soothes swollen or cramped feel and legs

• Stretched the hamstrings

Duration: 7 mins

POSE OF THE WEEK: DOWNWARD DOG - Babs

The best known Yoga pose. Here Babs guides us how to get the most from Downward Dog which has these benefits.

• Strengthens the arms + shoulders

• Tones the core + waist

• Lengthens hamstrings + calves

• Brings blood flow to the brain

• Stretches and strengthens the spine

  Duration: 5 mins

POSE OF THE WEEK: GATE POSE - Elaine

Here Elaine leads you on a Mini Movement lesson of Parighasana (Gate Pose). This is an essential pose for beginners as it strengthens the muscles on both sides of your body helping you to keep your stability in other Yoga poses.

Parighasana provides an entrance way for the oxygen to enter our body and reach those parts that are typically overlooked. This yoga pose contains a range of advantages for the digestive system, spinal and respiratory system.

Duration: 5 mins

GUIDED MEDITATION: STIMULATE YOUR SENSES - Laura

Join Laura for a 15 min Guided Meditation that will stimulate and sharpen your senses.

Find a comfortable position on your mat - or if in our Wellness Studio relax into our Meditation Chairs - and breathe out your stress.

Duration: 15 mins

GUIDED MEDITATION: FINDING SOFTNESS - Babs

Often we do not realize how much tension we are holding in our bodies until we pause and release it. Here Babs brings us on a 20 min journey to finding softness in our bodies. Experience the difference.

Find a comfortable position on your mat - or if in our Wellness Studio relax into our Meditation Chairs - and breathe out your stress.

Duration: 25 mins

GUIDED MEDITATION: YOGA NIDRA - Elaine

This is a longer 30 min Guided Meditation of Yoga Nidra. Practicing this Meditation is the equivalent of up to 5 hours sleep.

This meditation is perfect for anyone who is feeling tired your wants to finish their session with more energy and feeling revived.

Find a comfortable position on your mat - or if in our Wellness Studio relax into our Meditation Chairs - and breathe out your stress.

Duration: 30 mins

WELLNESS AT HOME TIP: Essential Oil Spray - Laura

Make your home your haven. Laura shows us how to make our own Essential Oil spray for our home as a natural air freshener or hygiene spray. Laura has chosen Tea Tree; Lemongrass and Eucalyptus but you can choose whatever aromas you wish.

What you need:

• Essential oils which can be bought in your local health food store or pharmacy.

• Spray bottle

• Water

WELLNESS AT HOME TIP: Sage Stick - Babs

Clear negative energy from your space. Babs shows us how to make our own Sage Stick to burn and cleanse our homes.

What you need:

• Sage herb from Supermarket or herb garden

• String

WELLNESS AT HOME TIP: Effective Breathing - Elaine

Breathe purposefully. Elaine shows us how to breathe effectively using the practice of Nadi Shodhana - boosting oxygen in the body which results in lowered stress and enhanced focus.

Alternate nostril breathing is fairly easy to learn and has many health benefits. It is often practiced at the beginning or end of a yoga session or can be done as a stand alone method to give you a boost of energy.

IN THIS TOGETHER - This month’s tips from our Team

• There are so many things in our world right now that are draining our energy so just remember in this situation, it’s normal not to feel OK. Now more than ever it is important to make time in our daily schedules to focus on ourselves; sit with what we are feeling and learn ways of letting go of anything that is not serving us. Creating space for yourself is not a luxury nor is it selfish. Choose one restorative thing you can do for yourself each day and put that at the top of your agenda. You cannot pour from an empty cup.

• Mute the noise. From time to time it can be beneficial to choose not to absorb negative energy in the form of the latest news or comparison on social media. Take a little break from media (a few hours or a few days if you can manage it) and see what effect it has on your outlook.

• We all know to stay hydrated but we also often let it slide. Dehydration can leave you feeling sluggish often without knowing why. Let’s remember to quench the thirst in our bodies.

• Sleep hygiene. This can be a hard thing to achieve but adopting an evening ritual that minimizes screens an hour before your night’s rest will help you fall into a deeper more restful slumber. Perhaps create your own Essential Oil Lavendar Spray from Laura’s Wellness Tip and a few minutes of Mindful Breathing before you start your night journey.