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Take it slow.....
The aim of this page is to provide links and information relating to stress, but more importantly, ways of dealing with it, relaxing and leading a calmer life.
Maybe you have trouble sleeping, or maybe aches and pains you don't know what to do about? Most GPs will listen, as much as they can in ten minutes, and offer some advice, but most of us have the ability to deal with stress ourselves - we just need pointing in the right direction! There is a whole range of complimentary therapies and exercise forms such as Chi Kung, which will help and most will be featured here at some stage,along with tips and strategies to maintain a healthier, calmer, more balanced life.
New Link List Module
Links to natural health and relaxation businesses
- Complementary health directory
- The Holistic Web directory contains details of a wide range of complementary therapists across the uk, from acupuncture to spiritual healing. It also features retail outlets selling essential oils, crystals, books, music, etc. Soon to come is an events page, with details of local workshops, holistic fayres, etc.
- Stress explained
- Everything you need to know about stress, its causes and its effects. Factual, simple, but fun!
- Medical help site
- An excellent site with a huge amount of information about stress, its causes, its effects and ways of dealing with it! Includes an interesting piece on 'depersonalization' - you may not have heard of it but many will relate to it.
- manage stress at work
- A very comprehensive and professional site, focussing particularly on stress in the workplace. Provides information on how to get workshops or 1-1 sessions in the workplace.
- Natural health solutions
- Our aim at Guildean Natural Health is to help people live balanced, enjoyable and naturally healthy lives, getting all that they want from life and in their work. Qualified in professional stress management, various complementary and alternative therapies, relaxation coaching and Chi Kung instruction.
- Spanish Retreats
- If you need to get away from it all and relax in beautiful surroundings, then these Spanish Reflections retreats are just the thing. Visit the site to find out this year's dates and details of booking, etc.
- hse on stress
- This is the Health and Safety Executive web page on stress at work - everything you need to know as an employer and employee.
- Chi Kung classes
- Chi Kung exercises, which involve gentle movements, are very meditative, creating stillness plus encouraging a calm body and a clear mind, with one of the immediate benefits being stress relief. Regular practice has a cumulative effect, helping to clear physical blockages and stagnant thought patterns, increase energy, heighten immunity and promote longevity.
Contact us now at info@southernchikung.com to find out more about Chi Kung personal tuition and classes in the Southampton area. - Anti Stress Group
- Top tips and advice regarding stress
Meditation on the Move
breathe right, relieve stress
When we were babies we knew how to breathe, i.e. from the lower abdomen. We didn't learn it; we just did it, naturally and without thought! Now, as we get older, our breathing gets higher up, using the chest and, as a result, more tension occurs in the shoulders, neck and scalp.We can rectify this, by practicing breathing from the lower abdomen. Breathe deeply in through the nose, keeping the mouth shut. Feel the lower abdomen expand as your lungs fill completely up. Now hold your breath for 4 seconds, and then very slowly let your breath escape through your nose, whilst also concentrating on your whole body sinking down' and relaxing. It's a wonderful feeling!
Then focus on continuing to breathe in through the nose, deep down into your lower abdomen, and then breathing out through the nose, letting your body sink down' and relax. To keep focussed on this, say 'in' and 'out' to yourself, or count 1 and 2, on the in and out breaths. Ignore any clutter in your mind and go for that blank' feeling!
Practice this regularly, and in the following situations:
In the Car...
We all get tense when we drive. Don't grip the steering wheel too tightly, just lightly rest your hands, enough for control. If you know you're getting tense, focus on your breathing as above and let your body relax into the seat. Don't get caught up in any craziness around you! Keep your eyes open!
At Work....
If you spend a lot of time at your desk and computer, this will lead to upper body tension, as well as in the abdomen. Lightly rest your arms/hands on the desk and as above focus on your breathing and relax into your chair for as long as you are able. If possible close and relax your eyes. Take regular breaks.
Getting to Sleep.....
Many of us have difficulty dropping off, or wake up and then find it difficult getting back to sleep. When you want to sleep, lie on your back, hands by side, and focus on the breathing as above, sinking down into the bed and letting your mind go blank, with eyes closed.
On the Train/Tube.....
Sit comfortably in your seat, back straight, hands in lap, and just focus once more on the breathing as described above, letting yourself 'sink' into your seat. Eyes open or closed.
Let correct breathing become a habit, but one you won't want to break!
Great Stuff on Amazon
Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness
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Plan B 2.0: Rescuing a Planet Under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble
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How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and it's all small stuff (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series)
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- New age gift shop UK, buy holistic health products new age products
- The Holistic WebShop is a new age gift shop for the UK offering holistic health products & new age gifts - Books Angels Oils Candles Cards Incense New Age Music
