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Hello

Just a reminder that our next two Mindfulness Based Living Courses are available for booking. Both start in October. Our last OMH Therapies course sold out pretty quickly and the Edinburgh Salt Rooms was not far behind. So get booking. 😁

You can book using these links:
OMH Therapies Yoga & Meditation Studio Edinburgh - https://www.themindfulenterprise.org/product/8-week-mindfulness-based-living-course-online-or-in-person-starts-28th-october-2024/

Edinburgh Salt Rooms - https://www.themindfulenterprise.org/product/8-week-mindfulness-based-living-course-starts-30th-october-2024/

If you have any questions about joining one of our courses please drop us an email at [email protected].

Have a great day. 🙏💜

This is a movement routine I do fairly often and wanted to share it.

Its a great way to start the day, to awaken energy in the body, get the blood circulating, release stored, survival stress from the muscle tissue and guide the mind towards a state of presence where the breathing rhythm is aligned with the flowing movements of the body.

This routine is also good for health recovery, including chronic conditions and for overall mental health and wellbeing.

It can be a good practice for those that find seated meditation practice difficult. This way, we are moving into stillness, where the mind can become present in the body through an active form of meditation.

The routine incorporates Qi Gong which is an ancient Chinese Medicine practice that has a multitude of benefits which you can find online.

Enjoy the practice and leave a comment with any observations of how you feel afterwards or feel free to ask any questions.

Have a lovely weekend. Let’s hope it begins well from tonight. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚽️

Best wishes

Gary

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Morning Movement Routine (Spinal Hygiene, Qi Gong and Mindful Movement) This is a movement routine I do fairly often. Its a great way to start the day, to awaken energy in the body, get the blood circulating and energy flowing an...

Let's talk about the Menopause (or peri-menopause)

There are several alternatives to medication for managing menopause symptoms. These can include lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments, physical activity, stress management techniques, and natural remedies. Keep reading to find out how Mindfulness may help. 👇

Would you consider Mindfulness to support you in navigating the menopause?

One of the most important aspects of healing alongside therapeutic conversation is the integration of wellbeing and spiritual growth practices (daily) that expand the mind and gradually take the individual out of the head and back home to the body.

Trauma must be healed (which means a shift and a release of the old stored energy) before the body can feel like a safe place to be present.

We need to be prepared to evolve beyond trauma bonds, to move away from drama and to resist the temptation to be drawn into relationships that will give us the painful experiences we encountered as a child (e.g. attachment wounds, emotional neglect, abuse, not being seen, heard or prioritised, etc)

We need self awareness, self control and healthy boundaries to prevent that from happening whilst the healing phase is underway and if necessary avoid romantic relationships for a period of time until we feel a material change on the inside.

If we’re in a stressful and problematic relationship we need to consider how we can safely end that relationship if it’s impeding the healing process and the other individual is not open to change or go on a similar journey!

Ultimatums must be given with no concessions to protect your health and wellbeing.

Ultimately the process involves a fundamental shift in the way we live, think and act and this will subsequently change the way that we feel and when we change the way that we feel, EVERYTHING CHANGES!

❤️You will attract better relationships

💭You will have greater clarity on how you want to live your life

👧🏼You will connect better with your child, friends and family members

🏃‍♂️You will create distance from unhealthy relationships (including if necessary, family)

⛓️‍💥You will be less controlled by your emotional crutches

🫵🏼Your health and wellbeing will be improved

But we need to put the work in, particularly on the practices and protocols that might initially seem not as important - these are actually the most important ones, particularly when we’re trying to heal our nervous system or a broken heart.

The two most common issues we see in our 1:2:1 therapeutic work, in relation to the healing process are two fold:

➡️Individuals not allowing themselves to fully let go of the unhealed emotion (due to fear of the unknown), the belief that letting go of the emotion means letting go of the person (who may not be in their life any more) and avoidance (not wanting to feel the pain again, even though it’s only a fleeting experience).

➡️Not doing the integration work - trying to heal without committing to the change required

We all have the power to do this work and we all deserve to live an abundant, happy life.

If you’re new to the path, find someone that you feel drawn to with the right skills and lived experience, contact them and start the process.

Have a great week ahead.

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I'm a BIG yoga fan and attend 3 sessions a week to help me stay grounded and my body feel in balance. It's something I have done on and off for the past 30 years and I am so happy that it's part of my life right now.

Do you have a regular yoga or mindfulness practice? We would love to have you share how it benefits you? Let us know in the comments below 👇

Hello

With only 3 days to go until our next amazing Mindfulness Based Wellbeing Retreat Dalkeith Country Park Restoration Yard, we still have a couple of tickets remaining if you would like to join us?

You can book here: https://www.themindfulenterprise.org/product/mindfulness-day-retreat-2nd-june-2024/

Please share with anyone you think may like to come along. 🙏💜

We all have passions and different subjects that we love to explore.

What's yours?

From a young age I was interested in people. My mum says I had a cheeky sense of humour, was a mature kid and could socialise well with adults. I was intrigued by people and interactions felt natural.

I've always enjoyed making new friends, having random encounters with people and listening to their stories. Those moments of connection where you go beyond small talk and really bond with someone in a moment of shared humanity.

We're no better or less than others, we're all on the same level just with different skills, characteristics, knowledge and lived experience.

We're all at different stages of trying to master our lives and when we look beyond the cultural and ancestral conditioning of competitiveness, insecurity and self comparison we can fully open up to the idea that we're here to walk each other home for collective health, success and prosperity.

My father's battle with mental illness during my childhood was an important experience in shaping my future career path. It gave me insight into human suffering, the mind, managing emotions, relationships and how people can lose their spark, slip into addiction or struggle to fulfil their potential when weighed down with internalised difficulties.

Particularly without seeking out the support they need in a timely manner to help them turn a corner.

I remember being a listening ear for my dad to share how he was feeling on many occasions, from before I was a teenager and right the way through into my adult life. It was priming me for what I'm doing now.

The truth is, we ALL need this outlet at some point in our lives and I've certainly benefited from therapeutic support, coaching and group work to help me on my journey through the highs, lows and turbulent waters of life.

I'm extremely grateful that my career path over the last decade has taken me out of a 23 year corporate career and into counselling, therapeutic work, coaching and mindfulness teaching, which has reconnected me with the passions and innate abilities that were first visible in my childhood.

Every 6 months or so we share testimonials (see images below) from some of the lovely souls that have approached us for counselling / therapeutic support to help them navigate through a period of difficulty.

The individuals have done the work and these kinds of stories can hopefully give others who are going through a tricky period some hope and motivation that with the right support you can take major strides forward.

Don't hesitate to get in touch if anything resonates or if you'd like to talk over a free 30 minute introductory call.

Your life is your medicine!

Go well.

Gary
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Good Morning

What do you have planned for 2nd June?

Personally I will be recovering from having turned 50 years old on the 1st of June. Inside I still feel about 25 but my children keep reminding me that the "big 50" is approaching fast so I'm going have to go with the flow and accept it's coming. 😉

If you would like something really lovely to do for yourself, please come along to our Mindfulness Based Wellbeing Retreat at Dalkeith Country Park.

There are a small number of tickets remaining, you can grab yours by clicking on this link:

https://www.themindfulenterprise.org/product/mindfulness-day-retreat-2nd-june-2024/

Restoration Yard

We would love to see you there
Julie 💜

Let us know what you liked best about our retreat in the comments below, if you have joined us before?👇

Hello Everyone

We have a new amazing venue for our retreat at the end of August/beginning of September and we can't wait to get there.

The retreat is in a fantastic location in the nature rich Scottish town of Callander. the venue, Trossachs Tryst, is a safe, nourishing space set in a stunning landscape that nourishes the soul.

For more information or to book your space please visit our website: https://www.themindfulenterprise.org/product/mindfulness-based-wellbeing-retreat-trossachs-tryst-callander-31st-august-1st-september-2024-day-tickets-available/

Hello Everyone

We are back at Dalkeith Country Park on 2nd June for our next Mindfulness Based Wellbeing Retreat. Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment: https://www.themindfulenterprise.org/product/mindfulness-day-retreat-2nd-june-2024/

Gary will be joined by Jen Wood. Jen is a excellent facilitator and we are looking forward to working with her in June. Find out more about Jen below 👇

Hello

Our next Mindfulness Course with Salt Therapy is only a week away.

Combining salt therapy and mindfulness can be particularly effective for several reasons:

Enhanced Relaxation: Both salt therapy and mindfulness can promote relaxation (caveat)*

*Whilst relaxation is not a primary purpose of mindfulness practice it can become a by product as participants learn how to step back from worried thinking and use the soothing quality of the breath in certain practices to release tension and promote a feeling of relaxation in the body.

The calming environment of a salt room, coupled with the practice of mindfulness, can therefore deepen relaxation and help to reduce stress and tension.

Focused Breathing: Mindfulness can involve paying attention to the breath. In a salt therapy session, we naturally breathe in the salty air, which can add to the sensory experience and help the quality of our focus during mindfulness practice.

Improved Respiratory Health: Salt therapy can improve respiratory conditions, making it easier for us to breathe. This can enhance the effectiveness of mindfulness practices that involve breath awareness, as we may find it easier to focus on our breath when it feels less constricted.

Synergistic Effects: The combination of salt therapy and mindfulness may have synergistic effects, with each practice enhancing the benefits of the other. For example, the relaxation induced by salt therapy can make it easier for us to enter a mindful state, while mindfulness can deepen the sense of relaxation experienced during a salt therapy session.

Overall, the combination of salt therapy and mindfulness can provide a holistic approach to health and well-being, addressing both physical and mental aspects of wellness.

If you are reading this with interest and would like to join us at our next course, it starts on 30th April, so we are in the final phase of our recruitment.

You can get more information or secure one of the final places here:

https://www.themindfulenterprise.org/product/8-week-mindfulness-based-living-course-starts-30th-april-2024/

Any questions please just shout. 💜🙏

UPDATE:

I had planned to post up the day 2 video of the evaluation results from our Mindfulness course combined with Salt Therapy, however I had some issues with the recording and the upload after a tropical downpour has impacted signal strength.

I’m hopeful all will be resolved tomorrow and I’ll have video 2 successfully uploaded.

Thank you for bearing with me

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At the end of January we commenced a mindfulness based living course combined with Salt Therapy (Halotherapy) with a view to sharing study findings with interested stakeholders in the health sector and anyone else curious about how this process could potentially benefit them in the future.

In particular, we wanted to see if this combination could help those dealing with a range of physical health challenges, including allergies, respiratory and skin conditions.

We believe this is the first time in the UK (and possibly more broadly) that this combination of modalities has been trialled together.

Participants were asked to complete a pre and post evaluation on a range of health, wellbeing and performance related measures and over the coming days from tomorrow (Monday 15th April), we’ll be sharing the results with you in a series of short videos and posts.

Head back over to the page any time tomorrow morning if you’re curious to see the first iteration of the results, which are extremely encouraging.

Reminder to like the page to be notified about future posts.

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Good Evening

After each course or retreat we host, we seek feedback from attendees to hear how the experience impacted them and to help guide our ongoing efforts to enhance our services.

This was some of the feedback from a recent retreat, which highlights that everyone will experience a retreat differently, but with some common themes underpinning the event.

When people drop into a retreat and allow themselves the space to unwind, rest and rejuvenate, it’s common for some to experience tiredness initially, after the body discharges survival stress, however in the days that follow, the body recalibrates and energy rises again.

Please join us on the 2nd of June for our next retreat or send us an enquiry if you’d like more information on our nature focused, Callander retreat on the weekend of 31st Aug / 1st Sept where we’ll be combining more outdoor activity on the hills and lochs with some of our usual indoor format. The venue is awesome and we’ll have all meals provided.

Email us at: [email protected] for more info.

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These are the lovely bespoke tea blends that Fatima at created for our recent retreat.

Not only did the tea taste great, it was beautifully packaged and delivered to a tight turnaround.

I hope you’ll agree from the photos that the branding turned out really well and aligned with our other materials that we had on show at the Retreat.

I’d highly recommend working with Fatima to create your own blend for personal use or to support an upcoming event that you’re running.

These made a nice gift for everyone and could be great as part of a gift bag.

Spread the love and support an up and coming small business. You can connect with Fatima via her IG page tagged in this post.

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A reminder that Salt Therapy at Edinburgh Salt Rooms is a very effective way to treat allergies, skin and respiratory conditions. Connect with Paul at ESR if you’re curious to find out more.

As an additional point to note, we are running a mindfulness based living course which incorporates salt therapy commencing from Tuesday 30th April.

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Paul Tait & Olivia back in tonight for a session, Olivia smiling as ever just like her Dad 🩵😅

Gill Ferguson