World Reflexology Week 2024

This year, I'd like to build awareness of some of the different ways reflexology can be applied. A taster day on Friday 27th September, brings you all you need to try out reflexology on the feet, hands or face. Or choose all three? Additionally, you can choose to add crystals, hot stones (feet only) aromatherapy or reiki to your treatment. Choose feet Choose hands or face Add reiki, aromatherapy, or crystals or hot stones Add reiki, aromatherapy or crystals 15 minutes £15.00 30 minutes ...

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Pre-natal Massage

During pregnancy, the body is changing daily. We are growing a baby, and this can take it's toll on the body, mind, spirit and emotions. Integrative support during this time can allow you to feel yourself again, to take time to feel more nourished and relaxed. Pregnancy massage is tailored to you. Preferences might be simply for a lower leg and foot massage, or for a back neck and shoulder massage. Ease sore joints and muscles Reduce swollen feet Improve circulation Promote a sense of wellbeing Feel nurtured Improve relaxation Please ...

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Relaxation therapy

Are you someone who finds it difficult to relax? If you think this is just you, or that you've always been like this, I can help you to find a better way. As we come across stressful situations in our lives, perhaps before we are ready to deal with them, we can put them aside and move on. But we remain subtly primed for similar situations, and this conditioning builds our stress levels to the point where it can suppress the immune system. If you have ever scheduled time off work or gone away on holiday, just to come down with a cold or feel too tired to do anything, ...

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Aromareflex – Scent-sational reflexology!

I wanted to tell you about my latest skill addition... yes I know us therapists update our skills all the time, and with so much to choose from you are a little lost?? Well, this therapy is going to change all that! AromaReflex... a combination of all the benefits of reflexology with the power of essential oils. Packing an hour and 15 minutes of nurturing therapy full of balancing, harmonising, relaxing, rejuvenating, immune system boosting plant extracts and massage techniques, you re-surface as if from a cocoon of calm. And it's adaptable for pregnancy too! Leaving the ...

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Hypnotherapy for Relaxation in Childbirth


Adapted pregnancy sun salutation

Adapted pregnancy sun salutation is a lovely way to give a good stretch to the whole body and create space for yourself to breathe deeply. In pregnancy yoga we adapt postures to suit. We do not overstretch as this can cause weakness after birth, due to the amount of the hormone 'relaxin' during pregnancy, making us think we can stretch further than necessary. Stay within your limits and be gentle. Downward dog is not for everyone, feel free to miss it out completely if you want to. Afterwards, please lie on your left side with a bolster supporting your right leg, and ...

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Your birth plan

A birth plan, of course, is an 'ideal' scenario. Rarely do birth plans follow suit without some tweaks here and there. As an example, I wrote on my third baby's birth plan 'Do not touch me!' and my wonderful midwife respected that totally, but of course as I progressed and the situation changed, she did touch me with permission. Had to in fact. But for the whole of my labour she did not actually physically touch me. I had my reasons, and they were important at that time. But she helped me and empowered me to birth my way until I needed her. Things to include are your ...

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Private pregnancy yoga classes

DVD's can be helpful for routines, but cannot give you that one-to-one attention and discuss your individual needs. Private pregnancy yoga classes can give you that confidence in yourself and your body. They are tailored to suit you completely. Become empowered in your pregnancy at times that suit you better, in your own home. Time is yours to make of it what you want, for example labour or birth related questions can be answered as they occur, practises can be adjusted for your personal needs. Private partner yoga classes are also available which include ways to support ...

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Private partner pregnancy yoga class with labour and birth preparation

Private partner pregnancy yoga class with labour and birth preparation includes time exploring yoga postures to connect with the breath, to improve flexibility, to connect with each other and our baby (or babies). We aim for our pregnant partner to feel empowered to birth fully supported and, as partners, empowered with knowledge of techniques to offer different types of support, as needed. Movements to support optimum foetal positioning are practised, and there are tips to encourage labour to begin if baby is ready. If labour has started, or waters have broken, and ...

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Yoga Nidra

We are currently looking for a venue in Allestree for group yoga classes. Please contact me if you are aware of a large warm room locally Yoga Nidra is loosely translated as 'Yoga-Sleep; since yoga means union of the body-mind, therefore 'union of the body and mind in a deeply relaxed state'. The practise is quite simple. Lying down or sitting supported, so that you can totally relax, all you need to do is listen and feel. It is a different technique to a meditation, and it is not a trance. You are very safe. You may fall asleep, and although this is not the aim, it can ...

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