Guest Blog by Philip Booth (www.myunexpectedguide.blogspot.com) who recently attended the Integrative Medicine Talks at G Live on the 22nd September organised by the Holistic Centre Grant Hatch; what matters in life? Grant talking at Wellness Day in Guildford It was great to hear Grant Hatch talk about his cancer journey and in particular the importance of finding Read More …
New Autumn workshops Mindfulness for parents of children and teenagers with Autism. Mindfulness Teacher Collette Cousins and Expert Davina Feder of autismavents.com The mission of autism events is to enable individuals with autism or parents to celebrate; and to educate those around them. autism avents aims to improve the quality of life for children, young people Read More …
Luxury Manicure 45 mins £45 Hand & arm exfoliation, file & shape, cuticle work, hand & arm massage, hydrating mask & paint. Manicure 30 mins £30 Hand soak, file & shape, cuticle work, hand massage & paint. Luxury Pedicure 55 mins £50 Foot soak, hard skin removal, foot and leg scrub, file & shape, cuticle Read More …
Breakfast is quite the event in our house. Everyone (including my husband and two young sons) starts the day with a cooked meal. And no I am NOT Superwoman. So it puzzles me when people moan about breakfast. Excuses (or moans) include not having time to feeling bored with having the same thing every day. Read More …
The Holistic Centre is thrilled to be celebrating 16 years offering Complementary Therapies in Godalming. We will be launching a 16 Days of Holistic Happiness Campaign in October. This will culminate in an event in November celebrating all the Centre has achieved and the people who have made it a success over the past 16 Read More …
The scientific diet plan…not just for celebrities! If you are a celebrity watcher, then you’ll have to remember the noticeable weight loss achieved by singer Sam Smith last year, celebrity chef Tom Kerridge and Boy George to name just a few? Compared to those ‘beach shots’ posted in The Daily Mail of Same Sam is Read More …
Trust us, we’re nutritionists… A little while ago I saw an online nutritional therapist course advertised for £59 on Groupon. Apparently “graduates of this course are eligible for discounted professional membership and pre-approved insurance to practice.” So, in theory they could be doing exactly what I do but without the experience, expertise and professionalism (oh Read More …
Insomnia is defined as a difficulty in getting to sleep, or staying asleep for long enough to feel refreshed the next morning. It’s a common problem thought to regularly affect around one in every three people in the UK. Sleep is one of the most critical elements of health and well being, and anyone who Read More …
Don’t miss out on these great special offers! Michele Alkin – Pregnancy Massage – £50 for 1 hour session. Gill Johnson – Mindfulness – 10% off lessons. Gudrun Wiedemann – Smoovey Deep Relaxation Treatment – 25% off the first session. Beau Honey – Hypnotherapy – 10% discount on 4 sessions. Kathy Brown – Zero Balancing Sessions – £130 for 3 1hr sessions (usually £50 per 1hr session). Offers Read More …
The sun is out and we’re all thinking of those long summer days… This simple yet delicious recipe for my summer avocado smoothie should do just the trick to get you in the summer mood. It won’t do your waistline any harm either and your kids will love it too! Just take all the ingredients Read More …
It can be the most wonderful time having a baby. However, it is not always this way and it can be very difficult to face feelings we were not expecting and to talk about this when perhaps those around us may be adjusting with ease and expecting us to be experiencing feelings of pleasure and Read More …
Pregnancy is always a fuss when it comes to Spa treatments. Many Spas refuse to perform treatments particularly on the first trimester, not even to use the Spa’s facilities. This may sound frustrating for expectant mums, however, many top end Spas are now offering treatments for mum-to-be after their first trimester, especially massage to ease Read More …
Healing with crystals during pregnancy, whilst potentially very beneficial, should be approached with care as the use of the wrong crystal energy could be problematic for the mother-to-be. Also, another soul is coming through, who may be uncomfortable with the crystalline energies (unless the unborn child prompted the mother to have the healing!). The safest Read More …
Book Review: Birthing from Within: An Extra-ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England and Rob Horowitz Birthing from Within is a pregnancy and birth book unlike any other; offering a holistic view of pregnancy and childbirth, it presents this time in a woman’s life as a rite of passage. The authors invite the reader Read More …
The main benefit of Pilates is that it targets the exact muscles and functions that can be a problem during pregnancy and after birth, in a completely safe way (Babycenter, 2013) Many doctors and midwives recommend local pilates classes to their pregnant patients. We are told maintaining fitness throughout pregnancy is better for our bodies Read More …
There are many reasons to try yoga when you are expecting a baby and a regular yoga practice during your pregnancy can enhance and enrich the experience and honour your body where it is right now, whatever stage of motherhood you are at. Pregnancy yoga is suitable for both beginner students and experienced practitioners. During Read More …
These bite-sized energy balls are handy for times when you need more energy but maybe lack an appetite, such as a marathon, a long labour or a super busy day. They’re very portable and make healthier alternatives to chocolate bars or sugary snacks plus you can hand them out and say ‘I made these, they’re Read More …
As a kinesiologist, I use gentle muscle testing to work with pregnant clients from early conception through to the delivery of their baby. More specifically the most common issues I encounter and find solutions for are: Nutrition – Pregnancy multi vitamins are useful but can be expensive especially when only one or two of their Read More …
Recent investigations have shown that massage during pregnancy can be an instrumental ingredient in women’s prenatal care and I would recommend that you give it serious consideration as part of your prenatal care programme. Massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labour Read More …
If you’re worried or nervous about your ability to cope with your pregnancy and childbirth, then you’re not alone, many women feel this way. However, by coming along to my Confident Childbirth sessions, it’s possible to transform these feelings to enable you to feel the benefits of a more relaxed pregnancy and to look forward Read More …
Many things may race around a woman’s head when she finds out she is pregnant, all of a sudden she is faced with a responsibility to take care of herself in order to nurture a growing baby and at times that can feel overwhelming. Morning sickness, caffeine withdrawal symptoms and flying hormones do not help Read More …
Why mindfulness for expectant families? Pregnancy, childhood and early parenting years can be a particularly stressful time for both parents and the unborn or newly-born child. It is known that extreme stress in pregnancy affects both the mother and the unborn child; and is a factor in pre-term labor, low birthweight and other adverse conditions. Read More …
Are you finding it difficult to conceive? Are your periods irregular or painful? Have you already managed to have a child and finding you have problems with 2nd Infertility? Do you suffer with PMT and other hormone related issues? If you answer yes to any of the above, then I can help you. My Story: My Read More …
Hello, it is with great pleasure that I bring you our first centre newsletter. My name is Bridget McConnell and I am a counsellor and psychotherapist at the Holistic Centre in Godalming. In keeping with the theme of first editions and new beginnings, our first newsletter covers the subject of pregnancy and childbirth. Having a baby is Read More …
Hearing talk about improving biodiversity and bug life one could assume we are discussing gardening techniques. But few people realise we have our own ‘internal garden’ that needs to be cultivated and maintained. It’s larger on the inside Your small and large intestine is an enormous space which stretched out would be around the size Read More …
Smovey Deep Relaxation also known as ‘Symphony of Vibrations’ has been created by drawing on the most powerful approaches to easily drop into alpha state deep relaxation. What vibrations are utilised in the ‘Symphony of vibrations’? Gentle conscious touch and the power of aromatherapy oils are commonly used in relaxation. Neuro music … is a Read More …
The 3 essential energetic principles of staying healthy – Part 1 Do you ever get drained after being with others, find you have taken on ‘someone else’s stuff’, or feel out of balance and lacking in energy? Perhaps you get ‘spaced out’, have trouble focussing in life, or find you easily slip into panic or Read More …
Low GL Christmas Cake This cake was devised for those with blood sugar problems such as diabetes and gut conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, but it is also great as a delicious, low GL substitute for the real thing, as long as you keep to a small/medium slice. Note that, because Read More …
Patrick Holford’s Christmas Pudding (Serves 8) This gluten-free Christmas pud has no added sugar and has plenty of nuts to provide protein and help lower the glycaemic load. It is packed with vitamins and minerals from the fruit, nuts, whole grains and spices, making it a very nutritious alternative to traditional Christmas puds. Ingredients Method Read More …
smovey Deep Relaxation – what makes it so special. Smovey Deep Relaxation also known as ‘Symphony of Vibrations’ has been created by drawing on the most powerful approaches to easily drop into alpha state deep relaxation. What vibrations are utilised in the ‘Symphony of vibrations’? Gentle conscious touch and the power of aromatherapy oils are Read More …
Is there more to so called food allergies? If you believe the press you might think that we are being swamped by a rise in allergies to almost anything; foods, dust, pollen, cleaning and body care products. Allergies are being cited as the cause for a range of symptoms from sniffles, hay fever, headaches, digestive Read More …
smovey movement – book your free taster session Many of you have been intruiged by those bright green rings, and I would like to invite you to come and join me for a free taster session to experience what this is all about. If this is of interest to you and how this could be Read More …
If you are looking for a class which is a combination of meditation, relaxation and yoga, Restorative Yoga is your answer. What is Restorative Yoga ? It is a soothing balm for body and soul, a form of yogic medicine, relaxing and regenerating the body and the mind. Props (including bolsters, blankets, eye pillows, straps Read More …
We are indeed being given (as I write) beautiful chilly mornings as the sun promises to shine warm and brightly throughout the days. It’s certainly lovely to feel that warmth on the skin, but also when I’m out in the mornings in the fresh air it’s lovely to feel that chill as you breathe in Read More …
Hazel suffered all her life with a fear of spiders and knew every nook and cranny where they lived in her house and garden. She was terrified of them and seeing one would send her into a panic. She came to Marcia for help as this phobia was restricting her and her family’s enjoyment of Read More …
Most people have never heard of smovey, which is an Austrian invention and it has taken the German speaking countries by storm. There are currently over 2700 smovey coaches and smovey is just being launched in the USA/Canada. I will share with you a little about smovey, my personal experience and what it represents to me. smovey Read More …
A fully functioning immune system is important for optimum health. By understanding a little about how your immune system works, you can learn how your Yoga practice can help to support the function and health of the immune system, and understand which particular Asanas will support the immune system. So as are you ready for Read More …
How often in class do I say “ find your Drishti”, “settle your gaze” or “ have your eyes gently closed”. Well the honest answer is a lot, but this is with good reason. By explaining a little about Drishti, what it means, and why and how to use a Drishti, the next Read More …
We are thrilled to have The Art of Bee’ing local raw honey at the Holistic Centre. It is honey from the Busbridge area so gathered from many of your gardens!! It is coarsely filtered, so contains all the enzymes, pollen, amino acids, all the B complex group, propolis, minerals and trace elements making it wonderfully healing Read More …
It is not always easy to bring yourself to the mat, but when you do, it’s always good, and it always matters, have gratitude for your effort. Students often ask me about resources to build a home practice. The two most important resources you have are, attending a regular class, and yourself. The benefits of Read More …
The gardening year is well under way. I have been busy on the allotment recently. As I spend time battling with the weeds and coaxing the seedlings to grow a little more… I have been reminded of how yoga and gardening compliment each other. I often think of how the 8 limbs of yoga Read More …