Introduction

Mindfulness meditation is a safe, effective, quick and scientifically approved* way of stress, anxiety and pain reduction. Mindfulness gives you the opportunity to stay in the moment, switch off all worries, and future fears and take back control of your wellbeing. Mindfulness reduces adrenalin and cortisol levels and increases happy, relaxant Mindful Massage is an intelligent, compassionate, healing, relaxing mind and body massage.

* http://www.mindfulnet.org/page4.htm

What is it good for?

The benefits of Mindfulness are: relaxed muscles, calm breathing and nervous system, improved mood, and stimulation of the immune system. Mindfulness also reduces pain, stress, anxiety, tension, reduces blood pressure, balances digestive and hormonal issues, and improves quality of sleep. It can support us in making effective changes in our thinking capacity and how we react to our thoughts and feelings such as anger, sadness and fear. Mindfulness can help us create our more relaxed spiritual none religious side, with more compassion, acceptance, loving kindness and better relationships.

What happens in a consultation?

Each session lasts for about for 1 hour. The treatment is a nurturing combination of guided mindfulness meditation, focusing on breathing, body scan relaxation and tailored massage. Mindfulness massage includes guidance on the principles of mindful awareness, of being in the moment, being and not doing, observing thoughts, feelings and sensations without being disturbed by them.

Preparation and Requirements

Who can benefit from this treatment?
Most people can benefit but some clients neurological issues will benefit from discussing this treatment with their consultant. It is best not to have eaten within two hours of the treatment and plan time after the session to maintain being in the moment.

Belinda Freeman is an accredited Mindfulness Meditation Instructor with over 30 years experience in meditation, bodywork, wellbeing with over 10 years experience in integrative counselling and psychotherapy. More information on coaching, workshops corporate wellbeing www.mindfulmind.co.uk