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. 

Allow yourself to relax into your authentic state.

Insights from Michael Brown’s Alchemy of the Heart

Those Lazy Days of Summer........

As we head into the summer holidays, it is very easy to get so booked up with days out, play dates, outings and trips that we end up going back to school/work in September for a rest! While it’s fun to have lots of activities to do over the holidays, make sure you schedule in some ‘Lazy Days’ too! Lazy Days are where you stay in your PJs or casual clothes all day and just chill out together as a family. Make it a day where there is no TV or computer games, so you can spend time together just lazing in the garden, playing games, reading, listening to music. 

It’s really important that children learn that it’s ok to just ‘BE’ sometimes, they don’t have to constantly be ‘doing’ something. You may get initial resistance but you’ll be amazed at how quickly children can find ways to amuse themselves without the electronic devices, and while they are lost in their own little world, you can enjoy some relaxation time too! If it seems too difficult to manage a whole day like that, start with 1 hour – where it is clear that everyone is to amuse themselves and just have some chill out time. If your children are still very young, then use their nap time to give yourself some quality relaxation time, don’t use it to do a million chores – the world won’t stop spinning if you leave the washing or the dishes for later or tomorrow. It may not be practical to do this every day, but make sure that at least once a week you hide the ‘to do list’ and prioritise yourself, having quality relaxation time for you and your family!

Those lazy days of summer are here…….enjoy them (whatever the weather!) x

Make time for yourself!

It's the smartest parenting tip you'll ever get: Make time for yourself!

Doing things you enjoy, whether getting your nails polished or reading a chapter of a delicious novel, actually makes you a better mum because it replenishes the well your kids are always drawing from. Otherwise, you'll be so tapped out you'll have nothing to give, which is bad news for everybody.

Here are 9 easy ways..... x

Say “yes” to the Present Moment......

Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have. Always say “yes” to the present moment. What could be more futile, more insane, than to create inner resistance to something that already is? What could be more insane than to oppose life itself, which is now and always now? Surrender to what is. Say “yes” to life — and see how life suddenly starts working for you rather than against you.                - Eckhart Tolle

For fast-acting relief, try slowing down.....

5 Reasons to Slow Down Your Life Today, and How to Do It.

See this great blog post from PositivityBlog  - 5 Reasons to Slow Down Your Life Today, and How to Do It.

Relax and Enjoy x

5 simple rules to be happy and relaxed........

Free your heart from hatred. 

Free your mind from worries. 

Live simply. 

Give more. 

Expect less.

TOMORROW - Relaxation Class

You deserve some 'Me' time!

If you live near Fleet in Hampshire, read on......if you live further a field, please follow this Mellow Mums blog or Facebook page for lots of lovely relaxation tips!

TOMORROW - enjoy a wonderfully evening putting yourself first and learn some great relaxation techniques to benefit all the family.

The class includes some relaxation tips, gentle movement and stretching, breathing exercises and ends with a fabulous guided deep relaxation.

Suitable for all ages and abilities!

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, or similar, to sit on. Please also bring a shawl or blanket and a bottle of water.

Can you think of a more beneficial way to spend an evening?

NEXT CLASS:
Date: Tomorrow - Thursday 14th July
Where: Memorial Hall, Sandy Lane, Church Crookham GU52 8LD
Time: 8pm - 9:30pm
Cost: £7.00

Classes will then be once a month from September.

To reserve a place please contact Katharine via this page, or by email: mellowmums1@gmail.com or by phone 07929 919035