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Thursday, 8 September 2011
Saturday, 3 September 2011
Minimise back to school stress and maximise 'You' time!
Top tips for tired mums, as the kids go....
The summer holiday has ended, time to treat yourself to some TLC...
Weekly classes from Wednesday 14th September at Fitness First Fleet (non members welcome).
Monthly classes from Thursday 22nd September at the Memorial Hall in Church Crookham
See Classes Tab for more information.
Relax and Enjoy September! x
If you’ve been running around after energetic kids all summer, the chances are you’re feeling pretty pooped! Luckily, there are plenty of relaxing and de-stressing ideas to help you..
Routine really helps at allivaiating Back-To-School Stress
- see this article for some great ideas to help your daily rountine.
The summer holiday has ended, time to treat yourself to some TLC...
- Take the weight off your feet with a soothing foot massage
- Show your hands some love with a marvellous manicure
- Freshen up with a fantastic facial
- Get nice and limber with some yoga or pliates
- Unwind with a Relaxation Class. Never underestimate the importance of a bit of ‘me time’. Spend just a little time on yourself and you’ll be left feeling relaxed, refreshed and ready to deal with absolutely anything!!
- Mellow Relaxation classes start up again this month, come along and reconnect to your inner calm....
Weekly classes from Wednesday 14th September at Fitness First Fleet (non members welcome).
Monthly classes from Thursday 22nd September at the Memorial Hall in Church Crookham
See Classes Tab for more information.
Relax and Enjoy September! x
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Send thoughts of Light, Peace and Love around the World
Help send Light, Peace and Love to the world in this time of unrest with this lovely visualisation from Relax Kids. Great to help children feel than they can help too. x
Saturday, 6 August 2011
5 Ways to Relax When the Kids are Driving You Nuts
5 Ways to Relax When the Kids are Driving You Nuts.......
Article from: www.relaxationhaven.com
"Parenthood is awesome. Parenthood is stressful. Parenthood makes me laugh till I cry and weep with joy. And it can also leave me standing in the middle of the kitchen weeping from sheer exhaustion. From the outside looking in, these kids are innocent and cute and cuddly. And all of that’s true. But day in and day out, they fight and they scream and they always. need. something. They always need you.
And yes, you can take the occasional day off. You might even squeeze in a weekend away, but is that enough? Most definitely, no. Parents need a reprieve in the heat of the battle. We don’t necessarily want to run away from our children (okay, maybe sometimes we do); we just want to survive the day.
Here are five ways that I’ve learned to relax while caring for my children.
#1. Nap. It seems so simple, but parents just don’t do it. We’re so driven to “get stuff done” when the kids are asleep. Yes, it’s true, naptime is the golden hour to get stuff done, but this doesn’t mean we have to use it every day. Once in a while, lie down with your children (or in a different room) and take an honest to goodness nap. My oldest thinks herself “too old for naps,” and really doesn’t take them anymore. But still, every once in a while, I tell her, “Mama needs to rest today, so you don’t have to take a nap, but we are going to rest.” I tell her she doesn’t have to sleep, but she has to be quiet and rest, because rest is important. And she does it. She often looks at a book, but she stays horizontal and she’s quiet. If you’re worried about escapees, utilize childproof doorknobs and toddler gates. Even if you don’t actually fall asleep, you will at least get a moment to relax. The laundry can wait. Really, it can.
#2. Amoratherapy. I diffuse essential oils in my home nearly every day. If I’m feeling tense or anxious, I diffuse lavender oil. If I can’t keep my eyes open, I use lemongrass oil to perk myself up. I tell you the truth – it really helps! And my kids love it too! Be sure to use real essential oils and not synthetic fragrance oils. And if you don’t have a diffuser, just wear a little oil like a perfume.
#3. Walk. It might sound counterintuitive, but it really works. Take a nice long walk and it will relax you and your kids. And if you tire out your kids, it will make an easier day for you! If it’s cold out, bundle everyone up and make it a (short) adventure. Fresh air and getting your body moving will definitely help you unwind.
#4. Classical or Relaxation music. My kids complained at first because they wanted “cool music,” but after a few days, they started to like it. At first, I was reluctant to play music in the house, as I didn’t want anything to add to the constant noise, but classical was different. It didn’t feel like noise – it felt like a layer of serenity.
#5. Yoga. Your kids can do yoga! They even make kids’ yoga videos if you need some guidance. (Or just look it up on YouTube.) It won’t be the same as a true adult yoga class, as your kids will still be giggling and making comments, but it will be yogic enough to provide you with some of the many benefits of yoga, including de-stressing!"
Relax and Enjoy! x
Here are five ways that I’ve learned to relax while caring for my children.
#1. Nap. It seems so simple, but parents just don’t do it. We’re so driven to “get stuff done” when the kids are asleep. Yes, it’s true, naptime is the golden hour to get stuff done, but this doesn’t mean we have to use it every day. Once in a while, lie down with your children (or in a different room) and take an honest to goodness nap. My oldest thinks herself “too old for naps,” and really doesn’t take them anymore. But still, every once in a while, I tell her, “Mama needs to rest today, so you don’t have to take a nap, but we are going to rest.” I tell her she doesn’t have to sleep, but she has to be quiet and rest, because rest is important. And she does it. She often looks at a book, but she stays horizontal and she’s quiet. If you’re worried about escapees, utilize childproof doorknobs and toddler gates. Even if you don’t actually fall asleep, you will at least get a moment to relax. The laundry can wait. Really, it can.
#2. Amoratherapy. I diffuse essential oils in my home nearly every day. If I’m feeling tense or anxious, I diffuse lavender oil. If I can’t keep my eyes open, I use lemongrass oil to perk myself up. I tell you the truth – it really helps! And my kids love it too! Be sure to use real essential oils and not synthetic fragrance oils. And if you don’t have a diffuser, just wear a little oil like a perfume.
#3. Walk. It might sound counterintuitive, but it really works. Take a nice long walk and it will relax you and your kids. And if you tire out your kids, it will make an easier day for you! If it’s cold out, bundle everyone up and make it a (short) adventure. Fresh air and getting your body moving will definitely help you unwind.
#4. Classical or Relaxation music. My kids complained at first because they wanted “cool music,” but after a few days, they started to like it. At first, I was reluctant to play music in the house, as I didn’t want anything to add to the constant noise, but classical was different. It didn’t feel like noise – it felt like a layer of serenity.
#5. Yoga. Your kids can do yoga! They even make kids’ yoga videos if you need some guidance. (Or just look it up on YouTube.) It won’t be the same as a true adult yoga class, as your kids will still be giggling and making comments, but it will be yogic enough to provide you with some of the many benefits of yoga, including de-stressing!"
Relax and Enjoy! x
Article from:
http://www.relaxationhaven.com/tips/5-ways-to-relax-when-the-kids-are-driving-you-nuts/ see website for more Relaxation tips.
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
Great Stress Relief Breath Exercise....
I find this breathing technique VERY EFFECTIVE at relieving stress, it really calms me down!!
Kundalini Yoga Instructional Video: Stress Relief Meditation Breath
Relax and Enjoy! xTuesday, 2 August 2011
You can even Relax on the Loo!!!
I saw a great tip the other day.....
Add a couple of drops of lavender oil (or another relaxing fragrance of your choice) on the inside of the cardboard toilet tissue roll.
With each turn, fragrance is released into the room, not only making the room smell nice, but making you feel calmer and more relaxed at the same time!
Add a couple of drops of lavender oil (or another relaxing fragrance of your choice) on the inside of the cardboard toilet tissue roll.
With each turn, fragrance is released into the room, not only making the room smell nice, but making you feel calmer and more relaxed at the same time!
Who could ask for more from their bathroom experience :)
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Relax into your authentic self.....
No thought, no trying, no “efforting” can bring about awareness. It just is, when we allow it to be.
‘Being’ isn’t a mental concept, but a state. It isn’t something we have to try to do.
Being is our essential self spontaneously and quite naturally expressing itself. Hence fulfilment and ultimately inner peace, is the flow of our inner fullness into every aspect of our day.
When we are aware and present, we also naturally become relaxed and calm.
When we are aware and present, we also naturally become relaxed and calm.
Allow yourself to relax into your authentic state.
Insights from Michael Brown’s Alchemy of the Heart
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