Complementary Therapies

Participants can be introduced to a pot pourie of therapy skills that can assist to encourage good health and vitality.Some groups are keen to learn techniques to assist them in stress and anxiety management.These can include therapy experiences and meditations to encourage muscular relaxation, a peaceful mind and inner calm.Other groups prefer to focus on one therapy and learn a number of techniques associated with it. All workshops are practical and offer effective support techniques that can reduce the harmful effects of stressful situations in work and home life.They are instrumental in helping us to select a more positive approach to life.

Workshops on offer can include:

Hand or foot Reflexology

Learn how simple compression movements of the hands or feet can help alleviate common health ailments like headaches, backache or sinusitis.Self help techniques can be acquired and the possibility of learning skills equipping you to treat family and friends to a deliciously,nurturing hand or foot massage.

Aromatherapy

Some suggestions might be to learn about Aromatherapy for mood enhancement or to calm and soothe or increase our energy levels.You could choose to learn how to make Aromatherapy products to meet your personal needs and encourage physical and emotional wellbeing.Aromatherapy for home use can also be a popular topic, learning how to confidently use a few carefully selected essential oils at home.

Learning basic massage techniques to apply Aromatherapy oils and ease tired, aching muscles is also a popular option.

Indian Head Massage

The ancient art of shoulders, neck, face and scalp massage that brings clarity to the senses and can ease common conditions that hinder us in our daily life.Ailments like hay fever, headaches, sinusitis, neck discomfort may be eased using a few simple, highly relaxing techniques.

Shiatsu Massage

Learn some basic acupressure techniques to release head, back shoulder and neck tension.Be introduced to techniques and practices that assist the body to detoxify and feel cleansed inside and out.

This is a dynamic therapy form with great powers of relaxation.

Emotional Freedom Techniques.

These techniques involve tapping meridian pathways to release old patterns of behaviour that may have become habitual and harmful to us or others.The simple routine can re programme our reactions to things that we usually respond to in a negative way.The effects can be astounding and can assist us to deal positively with phobias, difficult people, uncomfortable situations, health problems and generally encourages a happier existence.There is a Meridian Therapies Practitioners Course that gives participants a qualification to practice these techniques and introduce others to their benefits.It is also possible to have a half day introduction to these life changing, empowering techniques.

Tai Chi and Chi Quong

This energy balancing pastime is often practised at the Beeches in the morning before breakfast.The simple, flowing movements gently waken up the body easing tensions and preparing us for the day ahead.It assists the mind to focus more clearly and is useful for bringing the whole self into balance.The simple exercises practised can be taken into our home or work place and used productively to ease stresses and strains.