Summer is here and I am sure we are all enjoying the warm weather and spending more time outdoors. But what about the effect on your skin? Summer sun and air conditioning can take their toll on the skin, drying it out and causing damage through UVA and UVB rays. Sun damage, together with poor … Continue reading Keeping Your Skin Hydrated
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The Chakras: Qualities, Correspondences and Stages of Development
Each of the chakras is symbolised by layers of imagery and energetic associations such as colour, element, note and a bija mantra sound, which can be used to promote balanced functioning of the chakras. Each chakra also relates to an endocrine gland, an area of the physical body and several mental/emotional qualities, which can result … Continue reading The Chakras: Qualities, Correspondences and Stages of Development
Benefits of Hot Stone Massage
Hot Stone Massage is a wonderfully relaxing treatment that provides greater muscular relaxation than manual massage alone, with a host of additional health benefits. Benefits The deep heat from the stones is very good for easing and soothing muscular aches and pains and alleviating tension and stress. The treatment is particularly beneficial for those with … Continue reading Benefits of Hot Stone Massage
New Healing Meditation CD now available!
This has been recorded in the structured format of a class or workshop for you to use at home. Includes body scan relaxation, creative visualization to promote positive psychological qualities, healing the body meditation, closing down and grounding. Priced £10 plus £2 p&p. If you would like to purchase one, please send a cheque (made … Continue reading New Healing Meditation CD now available!
The Chakras: Their Purpose and Vibration
What are they? 'Chakra' is a Sanskrit word meaning 'wheel' which describes their spinning motion while absorbing, giving out and distributing life force energy (ki) throughout our subtle and physical bodies. The chakras are the major energy centres of the body: when they are functioning correctly there is good free-flow of energy throughout the physical, … Continue reading The Chakras: Their Purpose and Vibration
Ease Hay Fever Symptoms with Hopi Ear Candles
The Hopi Ear Candle treatment (also known as Thermo Auricular Therapy) is a pleasant, non-invasive treatment which is beneficial for many problems related to the ears and head. Ear candling is an excellent natural remedy for easing sinus and nasal congestion. Many people who suffer from hay fever symptoms have found relief from the congestion … Continue reading Ease Hay Fever Symptoms with Hopi Ear Candles
Increase Self-Awareness and Find Inner Peace with Vipassana Stillpoint Meditation
Vipassana is the practice of stillness. The stillness is symbolically expressed as the watchful, unmoving awareness that observes the coming and going of the in-breath and out-breath. The mind observes the breathing and the moments in between the in-breaths and out-breaths. It is said that the truth reveals itself in those moments. Moreover, truth reveals … Continue reading Increase Self-Awareness and Find Inner Peace with Vipassana Stillpoint Meditation
Soothe your skin with an Uplifting Facial, just £23 during April!
Is your skin suffering from harsh winter winds and the drying effects of central heating? Is your skin dry, dull and not looking its best? Do you also need a bit of a lift emotionally? Why not try an Uplifting Facial with Helen Shortland Holistics to soften and nourish your skin and put the spring … Continue reading Soothe your skin with an Uplifting Facial, just £23 during April!
Ease stiff aching back muscles with this month’s special offer Back Massage just £15!
Stiff aching muscles? Tight shoulder blades? Aches and pains in lower back? Helen Shortland Holistics can help! ½ hr back massage is just £15 during April, with a choice of aromatherapy oil blends to relax and unwind, energise and uplift or to ease aching muscles and joints. Based in Nottingham city centre at Little London … Continue reading Ease stiff aching back muscles with this month’s special offer Back Massage just £15!
The Power of Intention applied to Healing
A couple of months ago I came across an article about a new therapy called Resolution Magic which was based on the idea that we can firmly tell painful conditions such as stomach ache, back ache, joint pain, migraines and headaches to go away. Could something so simple actually work I thought? Well I tried … Continue reading The Power of Intention applied to Healing
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