162 Courses in Leeds

5 Week Qi-Gong Course For The Earth Phase of Late Summer  When: Tuesday Evenings 6pm (via Zoom) All classes are recorded so you can catch up in your own time Dates: August 27th, September 3rd, 10th (this class will be at 10am), 17th and 24th Price: £50 (concessions available please do get in touch) Suitable for everyone no matter your experience During this course we will use Qigong forms, meditations, and healing sounds, focusing on the Earth element and its relationship to our body. The Earth element relates to the organs of digestion, the stomach, pancreas and spleen, to our flesh and muscles, to our sense of taste, and to our healthy robust immune system. It guides us to feel grounded and connected to the world around us, letting go of our worries, so we can come into our calm and healthy balanced centre. Where we can access our own natural health and vitality and connect to the sweetness of life. Qigong teaches us to come back to our bodies, to come back home, to a place of belonging that is inside all of us, a place of stillness in our the centre. Where we can better navigate life’s uncertainties with greater balance, ease, and steadiness. What is included:  Five live zoom classes Access to replays of all classes so you can catch up in your own time. Learn a simple Qigong form for the Earth Element Guided meditations Explore the 6 Healing sounds for each organ of the body. Learn how to clear the meridian pathways for increased vitality. Learn self-massage techniques for key acupuncture points to release stress and calm our busy minds. Qigong means “To Nourish Life” and for me having a regular practice helps to bring me home to myself. What will i get out of this course? 🍃 Reconnect with your body 🍃 Relax your mind 🍃 Improve mental clarity 🍃 Improve circulation 🍃 Enhanced breathing 🍃 Stronger immune system 🍃 Healthy hormone balance 🍃 Less physical tension 🍃 Reduced pain 🍃 More energy 🍃 Less stress and anxiety 🍃 Connect to self – Connect to life 🍃 Come into harmony with your inner nature 🍃 Expanded awareness of the mystery of the universe Everyone is welcome to join the course no matter your experience. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an effective, scientifically researched method for reducing physical and psychological suffering while building resilience, balance, and peace of mind.

Self-help and relaxation skills and exercises for stressed, burned out SEN parents and carers

CPD Accredited, Interactive Workshop 2 - 4 hr sessions Learn how stress affects our mind and body Learn how to manage your stress and reduce them to an acceptable level Course Contents of 2 hour course: What is Stress Stress versus Pressure Statistics Absenteeism, Presenteeism and Leaveism Workplace Causes of Stress Personal Causes of Stress Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Stress Coping Strategies Mental Resilience Benefits of this Workshop: In 2022/23. 875,000 people suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety The affects of stress are far reaching, affecting one's mind, body, social and personal life Become more aware of what stresses you, what is does to you and find ways to reduce those stress levels

Meditation for Alleviating Stress

Learn to respect and enjoy your own sensations, deepen your breathing and discover how engaging your whole self opens up new freedoms of moving, feeling and thinking for your life. Gentle Awareness through Movement (Feldenkrais) classes, usually done lying on a mat.

Work stress has been described as the ‘wear and tear’ caused by your working life. In recent times, stress at work has seen a rapidly rising trend. This course looks at your ability to avoid work stress and to control and manage it, when it arises. Excessive and continuous work stress is very damaging, resulting in health problems, loss of productivity and pressure on working relationships. The main problems stem from excessive workloads and impractical deadlines, relationships with colleagues and future job insecurity.