Archive for April, 2010
The Power of the Out Breath
April 13th, 2010 | Author: admin
Breathe in; breathe out; breathe in; breathe out; breathe in; breathe out…….
Just take a moment, here, to check in with your breath and to ask yourself two things in particular.
How am I breathing?
How do I feel?
If you feel tense your breathing can become tight and restricted. If you are relaxed, your breathing will flow comfortably and easily. There is a direct correlation between how you feel and the response of your breathing. How your breathing is and how you feel.
Your breath and your breathing is the reflection of your ability to access the life giving force that is prana, and perhaps by paying just a little more attention to it you could harness an invaluable tool to continual wellness.
Breathing is not a one muscle experience, it involves a group of muscles that work in unison, if we can let them. Breathing also, does not just happen in the lungs, it is a front, back and sides experience and ultimately a whole body experience.
The primary muscles involved in breathing are the diaphragm, the abdominals, intercostals(between the ribs), the trapezius, the scalenes and the sternocliedomastoid (the neck muscles).
Just try it, put your hands on your ribcage and breathe. Now put your hands on your tummy and breathe. Now put your hands on your lower back and breathe. Notice and feel where the movement of your breath goes.
The breath signifies the continual cycle of life and death that we are intrinsically connected to and are a part of. Our very existence depends upon it whatever shape or form that existence may take. Without our breath we do not exist.
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Have you heard of…..? Foraging
April 6th, 2010 | Author: admin
Huh? What’s that about? It’s all about “wild food” and making the most of what nature provides through the seasons.
Wild food? Yes edible wild food, found in the woodlands and hedgerows in your local area.
What else do I need to know? Plant identification, what plants to avoid and what tastes good. Sustainable harvesting and how to prepare what you have foraged.
Sounds yum! How do I find out more? Get on a course run by Lucie Cowles. Summer, Autumn and Winter courses remaining.
Contact Lucie on 07903 587376 or email naturalpathconservation@googlemail.com
Events
April 4th, 2010 | Author: admin
BARN DANCE in aid of Julia’s House
Saturday 17th April 2010
7pm- 10.30pm
at Twynhams school, Sopers lane, Christchurch
Tickets £8.00 in advance £10 on the night
from Julia’s House Charity Shops in Bransgore & Christchurch or from the fundraising office on (01202)607400
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AVALON CIRCLES : RAISING AVALON at Avebury, Wilts
with David Hand
SUNDAY 25TH APRIL meet at 2pm outside the Visitor Centre in Avebury village.
Working with the Sacred energies of Avebury to bring the light back into the land
If you’d like to read more about the return of Avalon, see David’s article at www.mysticklight.com
Please e-mail or call David or Julie on 01202 429300 if you have any questions, are happy to offer car share or would like a more detailed itinerary. We aim to finish around 5pm.
The Greener Living Show
Sunday 25th April 9.30am - 4.30pm - Brockenhurst College
The Greener Living Show will promote greener alternatives to all aspects of everyday living.
Come along for practical advice on greener living and demonstrations of some of the latest technologies. See how you could save money and improve your health at the same time as helping the environment.
With children’s activities, New Forest Marque catering, and stalls, talks and demonstrations on everything from renewable technologies and insulation to wildlife gardening and wood turning, it promises to be a fun and vibrant day with something of interest for everyone. Contact Amy Rawlins (01590) 646670.