Meditation
There are so many different types of meditation. Some contain movement; some contain stillness. Some have breathing practices; some have visualisations. Some have eyes open, some closed. The common element is focus.
Key benefits of regular meditation include: stress reduction, sleep improvement, sense of wellbeing, less emotional ups and downs, increased resilience, better concentration, clearer thought patterns.
As the mind stills, with regular meditation practice, it is able to recognise when it is wandering, catastrophising and creating drama. At this point we can ...
Pregnancy yoga classes
Venue: St. Paul's Church Hall, Quarndon
Wednesdays 7-8pm
Yoga during pregnancy is a gentle form of exercise, helps ensure optimum foetal positioning to ease back aches and facilitate an easier birth, and teaches you ways to help you relax, reduce anxiety, make space and keep you active and safely flexible during your pregnancy. We prepare for labour and birth using postures, adapted sequences and breathing techniques.
Maintaining your strength and stamina are a key part of these classes.
Even if you know you are planning a caesarean birth, these&nbs...