Relaxation Archives

The magic and wonder of origami

Health, Fitness & Wellbeing

by Lara Edwards - 24th November 202024th November 2020 0132

One of the most appealing and enjoyable things about the craft of origami is its reminder of childhood creativity. It is also, however, a hobby that has endless possibilities thanks to its versatility in regards to self-expression, treasured by children and adults in equal measure whether it be making paper

5 Benefits of Adult Colouring

Health, Fitness & Wellbeing

by Rachel Smith - 20th November 202020th November 2020 0586

Colouring books for adults have become somewhat of a phenomenon over recent years. You can’t walk into any book shop without seeing a whole spectrum of different colouring books to encourage you to get your creativity flowing. From mandalas to animals, scenic landscapes to Harry Potter themed, there is definitely

Shhh! Stop and unlock the power of silence

by Jan Longshadow - 4th November 20203rd November 2020 01043

“Silence is a source of great strength.”Lao Tzu We live in a noisy world. We are surrounded by a cacophony of sounds and voices, a chorus of constant conversation. Even when we are alone, we rarely allow ourselves to enjoy silence. We feel compelled to fill any gaps between our own

Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

by Jan Longshadow - 15th October 202015th October 2020 058

“Rest and be thankful.”― William Wordsworth

Image of the Day

Image of the Day

by Jan Longshadow - 6th October 20206th October 2020 071

Crinum Powellii in the rain, Chirk Castle. By Jan Longshadow ©

4 life lessons that my dog has taught me

Lifestyle

by Rachel Smith - 5th October 20205th October 2020 1703

We have always had dogs in my family - in fact, it’s hard for me to remember a time when there wasn’t a dog living in our family home. I was born into a home where we were all big animal lovers, especially dogs and that love has stayed with

An A-Z of Techniques for Transformation – H is for Humour

by Jan Longshadow - 29th September 202028th September 2020 0554

Did you hear about the magic tractor? It drove up the road and turned into a field! Sorry. It’s terrible, isn’t it?! On the other hand, it’s also safe enough not to cause offence to anybody. Hopefully I got a laugh out of you? Or a tiny smirk? If, like me

Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

by Jan Longshadow - 23rd September 202022nd September 2020 083

“Relax, Recharge and Reflect. Sometimes it’s OK to do nothing.”― Izey Victoria Odiase

Relaxation: why it matters and how to make it part of your life

by Jan Longshadow - 31st August 202030th August 2020 0451

Relaxation is essential to maintain a healthy balance for mind, body and soul - you absolutely must make time for it. So just how exactly does it benefit us? Read on to discover more. What is relaxation? Relaxation is defined in psychology as the emotional state of a living being, of low

What are the main benefits of meditating?

by Rachel Smith - 27th August 202026th August 2020 0689

Meditation has previously been associated with religion and individuals that have strong faiths and belief systems. However, over the past decade, more and more people are adopting meditation techniques into their everyday lives and are feeling the benefits of doing so. In this article, we will discuss what the main benefits