mindfulness

Mindfulness in Nature Workshop Sunday 24th July 2022

~ claire ballardie

SUNDAY 24th JULY 2022

MINDFULNESS IN NATURE WORKSHOP

We had a fabulous relaxing and informative day. The weather was kind-not too hot-with a cool wind creating movement  through the trees.

A variety of mindfulness practices connected us to the healing power of nature, with great participation from the group.The Tai Chi section, and drumming amongst the trees proved very popular and terrific fun to do.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The day ended with the creation of a fabulous mandala, just using natural items nearby.

 

 

 

 

 

Come and join Claire and Dawn for our next wonderful day on Friday 9th September 2022 in a quiet and private setting, offering a unique and rustic feel among the woodland and fields.

TO BOOK: 

Dawn Harding 07585 558101

dawn@stepping-stones-counselling.co.uk

Claire Ballardie 07710 420357

claire@wiltshire-wellbeing.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

Claire Ballardie interview on BBC Radio Gloucester

~ claire ballardie

Claire Ballardie interviewon BBC Radio Gloucester

Ecotherapy, Nature therapy
Ecotherapy, Nature therapy

I had a lovely chat this afternoon with Dom Cotter at BBC Gloucester Radio about Nature Therapy.

Whatever the weather, there is always an element we can connect to in some way with our senses. The snow drops are coming up, and hanging in there, tempting us to look forwards to new growth as spring arrives.

I am on just after 5pm, after a track from Madonna!

Claire Ballardie on Nature Therapy with Dom Cotter BBC Radio Gloucester

 

 

Mindfulness

~ claire ballardie
Mindfulness in Market Lavington
I offer mindfulness in Market Lavington. 
What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is about being able to

stay ‘in the moment’- to still a busy mind. It promotes calmness and concentration either with calming exercise, or being still. It is about being present with what is going right now for you- being aware of your surroundings, how you are feeling, focusing on yourself. It could be as simple as making a cup of tea, and focusing calmly on what you are doing right now rather than thinking about what you will do next, your shopping list, where you have to go in a while, and so on.

Mindfulness session

In a session, we will focus on your self-awareness- noticing your posture, breathing, and what your thoughts are. We will gradually focus on the present, what is happening right now, using mindfulness techniques.

Here is a short video about mindfulness in schools from the BBC London Facebook page.

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Mindfulness Example

~ claire ballardie
Mindfulness Example

Find a quiet moment, and take a look at this sunset. Notice if you are in a hurry, impatient, just have a quick look and think there are better ways to fill your time.

Look again, sitting comfortable, breathing calmly, and give yourself a couple of minutes to take in what you see- the colours and shapes of the clouds, the trees in shadow, the last glow of the sun, for example.  Focus on calmly breathing, relaxing, calming your mind.

After a couple of minutes, stretch and move, look away from the photo and notice your own world with fresh eyes. Notice how you feel now- hopefully calm and relaxed!

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