Feonix Breathing and Meditation

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This is an interesting article all about your mind's eye 👁️🙏🏼

"When we’re asked to imagine a scene or object, most of us are able to conjure up an image in our mind’s eye. But about 2-5% of the population can’t do this: they have a condition called aphantasia, and are unable to produce mental imagery at all."

https://digest.bps.org.uk/2022/07/01/people-with-no-minds-eye-have-less-vivid-and-detailed-memories/

People with no mind’s eye have less vivid and detailed memories By Matthew Warren. People with aphantasia also show deficits when describing hypothetical future events.

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"Let it hurt, then let it go" 🙏🏼

I just came across this rather interesting and informative article about diaphragmatic breathing and just how powerful it can be. 💪🏼💖 Well worth a read. 🙏🏼😘

https://www.stylist.co.uk/fitness-health/wellbeing/gut-health-diaphragm-breathing/646283

Your diaphragm is the missing key to better gut health This little-discussed muscle is responsible for what passes through your digestive tract.

Classes are back up and running this evening. There is no obligation to turn up live. Everyone will receive a recording after the class which will last up until Saturday at midnight and you can play it back as many time as you wish. Cost is just £6.
Sarah. Xx

I'm sending out recordings today if anyone would like one, please let me know. Live Zoom classes will be back Tuesday 4th January!

Deep breathing restores lung function by using the diaphragm. Breathing through the nose strengthens the diaphragm and encourages the nervous system to relax and restore itself.

Great to read headlines that look to more holistic approaches to mental health ❤️

"GPs urged not to offer the medication to people with mild illness and instead use ‘menu’ of treatments, including meditation and mindfulness"

Britain must be weened off antidepressants, doctors told Doctors will be told not to offer antidepressants to those with mild illness and instead suggest options such as meditation, mindfulness and talking therapies.

Testimonial received this week 🥰🙏🏼

"Thank you so much, Sarah. I was emotionally so strung out that nine and a half hours‘ sleep was just what I needed! How do you do this?!"

I haven't posted here for a while. I'm preparing for this evenings Breathing and Meditation class and wanted to share this piece of writing by Jeff Foster. Healing does not always look good, pretty or kind. Western society is geared towards removing symptoms. True healing nearly always involves opening old wounds and a courageous confrontation with our pain.

Live Zoom classes are back this week. You can book your place using the link below. No pressure to turn up live, recordings of the class will be sent to everyone and will last for 4 days.

https://goteamup.com/p/3471812-feonix-pilates/e/33646439-breathing-meditation-zoom-class/

Tonight's Breathing and Meditation class on Zoom will be focused on promoting calm and wave breathwork. You don't have to join live, you can book on and receive the recording afterwards.

Link to book ; https://goteamup.com/p/3471812-feonix-pilates/e/33251998-breathing-meditation-zoom-class/

Quote of the week 🙏🏼

In tonight's Breathing and Meditation Zoom class, we are going to focus on a breathing technique followed by a deeply relaxing guided imagery meditation. 🙏💖

The class will run for half an hour and costs £5; https://goteamup.com/p/3471812-feonix-pilates/e/33251988-breathing-meditation-zoom-class/
There's no pressure to turn up live or turn your video on. Everyone who books will automatically receive a recording that will last 3 days.

Breathing and Meditation class; £5, Half an hour on Zoom at 8.30pm; Link to book;

https://goteamup.com/p/3471812-feonix-pilates/e/33251985-breathing-meditation-zoom-class/

There's no pressure to turn on your video, log in on any device. I look forward to you joining us. If you don't fancy or can't join is live, I will automatically send you a recording of the class that will last for 3 days. 🙏❤️

Tonight, we are going to practice the box breath technique again (see below) for just 5 minutes, then we are going to come down to a lying position for the duration of of practice to promote deep relaxation. Give yourself permission to have this time just for you. You can do this on your bed, on a sofa and the key is to find a quiet space that's really comfy and warm (perhaps with a blanket over you and lots of cushions/pillows).

"Box breathing is a powerful, yet simple, relaxation technique that aims to return breathing to its normal rhythm. This breathing exercise may help to clear the mind, relax the body, and improve focus. The technique is also known as “resetting your breath” or four-square breathing. It involves exhaling to a count of four, holding your lungs empty for a four-count, inhaling at the same pace, and holding air in your lungs for a count of four before exhaling and beginning the pattern again."

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Looking forward to this evenings class. Fancy joining us live and/or getting the recording afterwards?

Click here to book your spot, just £5;
https://goteamup.com/p/3471812-feonix-pilates/e/33251984-breathing-meditation-zoom-class/

Breathing and Meditation class; £5, Half an hour on Zoom at 8.30pm; Link to book; https://goteamup.com/p/3471812-feonix-pilates/e/33251982-breathing-meditation-zoom-class/

Tonight, we are going to practice the box breath technique (see below) for just 5 minutes, then we are going to come down to a lying position for the duration of of practice. Give yourself permission to have this time just for you. You can do this on your bed, on a sofa and the key is to find a quiet space that's really comfy and warm (perhaps with a blanket over you). We are going to practice a slow, progressive body scan to promote deep relaxation, wake up that intuitive mind, that often our thinking mind tries to take over and just allow yourself to just be and bring your attention inwards.

"Box breathing is a powerful, yet simple, relaxation technique that aims to return breathing to its normal rhythm. This breathing exercise may help to clear the mind, relax the body, and improve focus. The technique is also known as “resetting your breath” or four-square breathing. It involves exhaling to a count of four, holding your lungs empty for a four-count, inhaling at the same pace, and holding air in your lungs for a count of four before exhaling and beginning the pattern again."

There's no pressure to turn on your video, log in on any device. I look forward to you joining us. 🙏❤️

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Quote of the day! 🙏❤️

Breathing practices can be so powerful 💪🏼💖

Looking forward to tonights class! Click here to book your space; https://goteamup.com/p/3471812-feonix-pilates/e/33251980-breathing-meditation-zoom-class/
No pressure to turn up live as you'll automatically receive a recording. 🙏🏼💖

I shared this in last night's Breathing and Meditation class. It really made me stop, take notice and listen. 💖

Looking forward to tonights class 🙏🏼🥰.
Find a quite space, grab a load of cushions and allow yourself some "me time for the soul". Xx

"Trials have shown breath work can help with Covid recovery but the techniques can also be applied to other recurring issues including lockdown anxiety"

https://www-telegraph-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/six-simple-breathing-exercises-can-help-lockdown-anxiety/amp/?amp_js_v=a6&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D =16129028717807&csi=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Fhealth-fitness%2Fbody%2Fsix-simple-breathing-exercises-can-help-lockdown-anxiety%2F

Six simple breathing exercises that can help with lockdown anxiety Trials have shown breath work can help with Covid recovery but the techniques can also be applied to other recurring issues

Just came cross this article about breathwork 🙌🏼

"The fact is, it works… and we’ve never needed it more. There are (almost unbelievably) simple breath techniques (like ‘resonant breathing’) that have the power to fix both high and low blood pressure (there are no pharmaceutical drugs that can do that). And while there are anti-anxiety and anti-depression drugs that can suppress the overactive ‘fight or flight’ response of the sympathetic nervous system, there are none that actively stimulate the naturally soothing ‘rest and digest’ effects of the parasympathetic nervous system… yet breathwork does this rapidly, and for free, with almost no effort, and with zero side effects."

https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/breathwork-guide

Why learning breathwork is the most vital (and easiest) New Year’s resolution It feels like we've been holding our breath for a year.

Sharing as a few of you may be interested in joining the FREE Stretch and Relax class this week. Link below to book. XX

During tomorrow evening's class, we are going explore breathing techniques and a meditation practice being in the present moment 🙏🏼❤️.

Booking available here; https://goteamup.com/p/3471812-feonix-pilates/e/32589200-breathing-meditation-zoom-class/

A friend (Thank you, Rachel) sent me this really interesting article about her personal experience of long-COVID;

"EVERY single person I have seen with long-COVID breathes poorly. All of them. And many were very likely to be poor breathers pre-COVID, because when I start to dig into their past health they realise that they were already not breathing well".

https://www.thebreathingpt.co.uk/post/managing-long-covid-a-respiratory-physiotherapist-s-perspective

Managing Long-COVID: A respiratory physiotherapist's perspective The first thing I learned in physio school was “prepare the area” – in other words get everything you need for your treatment session and make sure the space is clear and safe for you and your patient. The second thing I learned was “treat what you find” – which basically means do your a...

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