Stress, Anxiety and Mindfulness Retreat Day

If you're interested in learning the basics of mindfulness as a tool for stress reduction, then this day retreat is ideal.

• Take time out to rest
• Learn breathing techniques to settle the nervous system.
• Follow guidance that gets you out of the busy headspace
• Learn how to settle the mind
• Understand the links between the mind, body and emotions and how mindfulness helps to bring emotional balance
• Learn with like minded people in a small group of up to 12 people.

What is Stress & Anxiety

Stress and anxiety occur when the fear response system, our natural defence is triggered.  Under normal circumstances the brain assesses the threat level and everything resets.  Sometimes however, the mind begins analysing the situation and can begin creating stories around the event.  This can prolong our exposure to the defense system and if we begin ruminating on situations or rehearsing scenarios in advance, we can keep the fear response on high alert unncessarily.  At this point, the chemicals of stress can take over and things begin to feel a little bit out of control. We may even feel like we can't trust ourselves to be in situations without losing our temper or breaking down.  This gives us yet one more thing to worry about.

You CAN turn this around

When we try to resolve our stress or anxiety we get caught up in the head, coming up with solutions that seem impossible to implement. We might change our circumstances only to find that the stress re-appears.  The mind seems to find new things to worry about.

Being Human

Although we believe we are in control of our minds, bodies, emotions and behaviour, some of our actions run on automatic pilot based on programs the brain created when we were very young.  The brain is like a muscle, so the more we practice these programs the stronger they become.  The brain doesn't care if the programs are helpful or not and if we're not aware of the inner workings of our mind, we don't really notice.  The mind has a powerful influence on our emotions and our energy.

When we experience stress, the body tries very hard to return us to a state of emotional balance.  Therefore if we are stressed continually the body is working on high alert, which is physically and mentally expensive.  At the same time the body is fighting to return us to balance.  All of this can take it's toll over time impacting our sleep, our mood, our immune system and eventually can lead to burn out. 

Our Approach

Join us for the day to learn more about the mindfulness tools that can really help to bring emotional balance and still our chattering minds

• Join us over pastries at 10am for a light hearted welcome to a small group of around 4 - 12 people
• Learn about the stress management system and how we can retrain it
• Follow guided practices to support your emotional well being and get you out of that busy head space
• Learn about the power of self kindness and how this contributes to our sense of well being
• All refreshments are included on the day
• Get a FREE copy of our mini guide to stress course including a downloadable book and access to our digital platform covering the practices from the day.
• FREE gift included.

Course Fees

Payable in advance: £125

Monday drop in session one month's access worth £32 FREE with your booking

Access to our mini guide to stress and guided practices worth £30 FREE with your booking

Reviews - These are the course reviews but you are welcome to check out our reviews on Google

James (I.T Tech Lead)

I was really sceptical about the concept but I've been surprised by how effective it's been.  The first week gave me techniques I could apply instantly.  Although I found some of the practices difficult, I left the course able to tune into techniques that help me manage stress.  I no longer feel like my stress is out of control.  It's improved my sleep and overall I feel less on edge.

Elisabeth (Pharmaceuticals Student)

I absolutely loved the theory of the mind and found it so fascinating.   I used the techniques to manage my day but also followed the practices when I felt overwhelmed.  I don't think I could have got through exam season without it.  Thank you Julie.

Heather (NHS worker)

I knew my stress was out of control but couldn't face joining a group.  It took a couple of sessions to get into, but I'm so glad I did it.  After a few days I started to notice my reactions to situations and to begin taking a step back.