Wise Minded Wellbeing CIC

Our Summer Solstice Newsletter has landed - please take a look - https://mailchi.mp/86966f917ddb/beltane-newsletter-6726295

Sometimes a change is as good as a rest (at least that's what they say!). I have some planning and admin to do, so I decided on a change of scenery (and nice coffee!) to help the process, so headed off to
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Beltane Blessings everyone. It's looking surprisingly spring-like outside today 🌷☀️

Please check out our newsletter for our latest updates about what's going on in the world of Wise Minded Wellbeing.... https://mailchi.mp/aa5fef975d2a/beltane-newsletter

I've just been spending a bit of time updating the website to include a resources page. This page has links to resources we have developed and made available on Insight Timer and our YouTube channel (with more in planning and development), recommended books, and eventually there will hopefully be some online courses (again in the planning and development stages). Please take a look (and test the links for me 😅) www.wiseminded.co.uk.

I've just set up a YouTube channel and uploaded a couple of my favourite practices to it (dropping anchor and self-conpassion break). Both are really useful practices if you are struggling - please go and give them a try www.youtube.com/

It's Friday again (already! How did that happen). A big part of my self care routine is about taking time out to pause and just be present in the here and now.

When I meditate regularly I notice I just feel calmer - not just when I'm actually meditating, but the time in between too. I notice my stress levels are lower, and my tolerance for those things that push my buttons is higher.

I used to have a regular daily meditation practice - but it's definitely slipped recently (or not so recently if I think about it!!). Its come up with a few clients recently, so I'm making a conscious effort to get back on track!

Maybe I need to put together a short introductory course on mindfulness meditation 🤔

My latest track for has just been published (see link in comments below). This is the vertical alignment breath - a practice that I find really calming and grounding. Please have a listen (and don't forget to rate it and leave a review 😊)

For me, Fridays are all about self care. This is me, post (outdoor) swim - one of my favourite ways to refresh and reset ready for the weekend 😊 I love the feel of the cold water against my skin (although we're into double digits now!) and being surrounded by beautiful nature.

What are your go-to ways to take care of yourself?

I don't just 'use' Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with my clients - I also live my life by it (or at least I try to!).

Clarifying and focusing on my values has often been key to getting me through the days/weeks/months - especially when life is throwing challenges at me (thanks life! 😅)- because they guide me and inspire me to live my best life (whatever that might look like given the circumstances).

Because values have been so important to me (and my clients) I'm currently researching and developing a course for all about connecting to your values and living a more meaningful life. It's going to take a while to pull it together, but watch this space and I'll let you all know when it's live on the app 😊

First day back at work today after the Easter break. Easing myself in gently with some planning and admin, and editing my next Insight Timer track.

Did you know that connecting to nature can help you reset your stress response and improve your mood?

I love getting out into nature (for a walk or a swim). Over the Easter break I went on an introduction to foraging course, and have since put some of my new knowledge into practice. I gathered some wood ear mushrooms and wild garlic over the weekend, which today became my lunch with wild garlic pesto and mushrooms on focaccia. It was yum 😋 and what a great way to connect with nature 🌳🌿

I've just uploaded a new track to Insight Timer - it's a relaxation practice that will be very familiar to anyone who has been to any of my yoga classes.

Insight Timer - Meditation, Relaxation and Sleep 20 million people use Insight Timer to sleep better, reduce anxiety, improve their happiness and learn to meditate. With more than 120,000 free titles, Insight Timer has the largest free library of sleep tools, music tracks and guided meditations on earth

I have a few events coming up over the next year. The first I want to share with you is a nurturing evening of Cacao and Yoga Nidra. I have four of these evenings planned to coincide with the turning of the Wheel of the Year, marking Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumn Equinox and Winter Solstice 💚

For more information drop me a message, or to book visit wiseminded.co.uk/book (places are limited to only 5 people, so booking is essential) 😊

I'm really please to now be offering Yoga for women's health and wellbeing - perfect for supporting menstrual health, fertility and the journey through peri-menopause (and beyond).
Classes are on a Monday evening in Slawit, and a Monday morning in Marsden. You can find more information and book a place at wiseminded.co.uk/book

Here are a couple of offerings coming up for June, focusing on women's health and wellbeing...

The first is the next monthly women's circle, which meets in Marsden on the 1st Sunday of each month. This is a gorgeous opportunity for you to take some time out to relax, move, breath and connect with others ❤️

The second is a weekly yoga session focused on women's health, with relaxation, movement and breath to support menstrual health, fertility, and (peri)meopause ❤️

Both sessions are small group sessions, in Marsden (booking is essential as places are limited). For more information or to book a place check www.wiseminded.co.uk/book or drop me a message 🙂

Another beautiful women's circle this morning - it's always such a privilege to hold space for this 🥰

Beltane Blessings everyone - here are my offerings for May 💚

Happy Beltane to everyone!
May your days be filled with love, light and happiness, as we fully embrace spring and move towards summer 💚

It was such a privilege for me to hold space for the women who attended the last Women's circle, and I'm really looking forward to the next one on 2nd April. You can book you place at wiseminded.co.uk/book

On Sunday 5th March I am launching a new Women's Circle. Please get in touch if you want more information, or visit wiseminded.co.uk/book

Here are the details of classes during January...

We have some funding available for a fully funded 8 session block of 1:1 Yoga Therapy. This could be for an adult or young person, focusing on either improving mental health and wellbeing, or menstrual health.

Please contact me for more details [email protected]

It's World Mental Health Day today.

The Mental Health Foundation have published this great guide, full of research backed, top tips for looking after your mental health https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/publications/our-best-mental-health-tips.

What are your top tips?

Check out our offerings for October 👇

Starting in on Tuesday November 8th (6-7:15pm) in Marsden....

This will be a small group course, running over 6 weeks, aimed at children aged 10-12 years old who are struggling with stress, mild to moderate anxiety and/or low mood.

The course will be delivered by Dr Ali Downes, Clinical Psychologist and Children's Yoga Therapist, and will combine tools from psychological approaches and yoga therapy. Young people will be supported to understand their emotions better and to develop tools to support their wellbeing.

For more information please see www.wiseminded.co.uk/book or email me [email protected]

More than one third of us would never admit to someone they felt lonely. Let's tackle loneliness together 💚.

It's important to take a little time out of your day for self-care ❤️

What are your go-to self-care strategies? Sometimes mine is meditation or yoga, sometimes it's a walk. Today it's coffee and a cinnamon bun 😋.

You can be surrounded by people but still feel lonely. Loneliness is often misunderstood - it's a feeling millions of us have had, even when we're with our friends and family.

Saying can help other people know they are not alone 💚.