“I feel as if I am supported by the earth”. This recent statement by a client touched me deeply and is the inspiration for the blog this month. These words may not sound very special, but they were special for this person. Chris (not real name) had come to me in a crisis after losing a long-term relationship. It had happened very unexpectedly and old feelings of abandonment and of …
The Mind-Body Connection – The Relationship Between Emotions and Physical Tension
The Mind-Body Connection - The Relationship Between Emotions and Physical Tension Have you ever noticed how tension in your body seems to mirror your emotional state? Picture a scene where you are driving a car in heavy traffic. You’ve already had a tough day at work and a conflict you had with your colleague is re-playing in your mind. Your neck and shoulders are tense and you can feel a …
The Pleasurable Way to Heal Your Body and Soul
Lay on your back and relax. You are invited to breathe gently while you listen to a soundtrack of waves rolling onto a beach. Soft hands start to massage your tense muscles and for the first time this week you start to unwind from all the stress…. A massage is often considered a luxury and an example of being pampered to the max. New research into the effects of human touch shows, however, that …
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Breathe in, breathe out…relax…
Breathe in and allow your belly to expand with the in-breath. Breathe slowly out again. Repeat four times. Congratulations! You’ve just calmed your nervous system. Controlled breathing, like what you just practised, has been shown to reduce stress, increase alertness and boost your immune system. For centuries yogis have used breath control to promote concentration and improve vitality. Science …
How Stress Can Be Your Friend
How Stress Can Be Your Friend Do you sometimes get stressed? When you are stuck in traffic? Perhaps before an important presentation or exam or on a first date with a person you really like? Your blood pressure rises. Your heart beats faster and pumps more blood to your muscles, which allows you to react faster and with more force. Adrenaline streams through your body and you are on high alert, …