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Winter Health Offers

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Welcome

In this blog post I offer you two things

  • a chance to come and learn some ways to relax body and mind in person for free, or almost as it’s a Trade School event in Wolverhampton

In person class offer

On December 13th at 11am I am offering a session at Wolverhampton Voluntary Services Centre in Wolverhampton. It lasts about an hour and a half and refreshments are provided. We are operating a bartering system as part of Trade School. Read about the ethos of Trade School here.

Here is the link to my class if you would like to come for a pre-festivities de-stress! : Click below to find out more and to book:

Find peace and stillness in body and mind class’

20 Questions to spark gratitude

If you are coming to the above class you will receive this as a handout, but if not you can print this off and sit and spend some time on it over the coming month:

The link is here:

Why is gratitude a healthy thing?

Two psychologists, Dr. Robert A. Emmons of the University of California, Davis, and Dr. Michael E. McCullough of the University of Miami, have done much of the research on gratitude. In one study, they asked all participants to write a few sentences each week, focusing on particular topics.

Of course, studies such as this one cannot prove cause and effect. But most of the studies published on this topic support an association between gratitude and an individual’s well-being.

Here is a link from Harvard Publishing where you can read all about the research

Finally

From me to you here’s every good wish for a gentle and restorative season in amongst the busier days. I hope you find time to look after yourself as well as others around you.

and homeopathy appointments can be booked here.

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Three Healthy Ways To Prevent A Heart Attack

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by Clare Wassermann

Introduction

Whilst it’s important to ensure that life style changes and alternative treatments do not interfere with your medication, they can improve your heart health and reduce the risk of heart attacks

Alternative treatments are not suitable during a heart attack situation and as this is a life-threatening situation, symptoms must be treated swiftly by trained medical providers.

The following three methods may be used to reduce the risk of heart attack and can be part of a plan after experiencing heart attack.

1. Nutrition

A healthy diet is so important for heart health and is crucial for preventing coronary artery disease and heart attacks. You need a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins to maintain a healthy heart. Avoid processed foods and those that are high in fat and sugar.

Eat omega-3 fatty acids at least twice a week which reduces the risk of heart disease. These fats are found in fish such as:

  • salmon
  • herring
  • sardines
  • mackerel

Be aware of fatty acid supplements if you have a bleeding disorder or take drugs like warfarin or aspirin which interfere with blood clotting.

2. Regular Exercise

Exercise is important for heart health and helps lower blood pressure, cholesterol and controls weight. It’s also a stress buster and we know that stress affects the likelihood of heart attack.

3. Meditation

Recent studies show that meditation helps to reduce stress and lower blood pressure. There are several types of meditation including:

  • yoga
  • tai ch’i
  • qigong
  • mindfulness meditation
  • mantra meditation
  • guided meditation
  • gentle breath work

Contact me if you would like some simple online or in person lessons in meditation – I am a qualified teacher.

Conclusion

It’s important to remember that alternative treatments should not be used if you are experiencing heart attack symptoms – please call for an ambulance.

There are many simple lifestyle changes you can make to prevent heart attacks and have a healthy life after a heart attack.

contact me if you would like help with meditation techniques in an online session

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Mindful health in the pandemic

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A short blog post for today but I wanted to share a really useful pdf from NHS UK to help you in these times where we need to spend more time at home and if you suffer with anxiety however mild – and let’s face it we all do from time to time. It has all sorts of good self help ideas.

Please share this resource with your friends:

Please click here: NHS Resource

Here are some places that you can join with me for free or low cost Mindfulness, Meditation and Movement Sessions:

Gentle movement, mindfulness and meditation with Clare Wassermann with Boundary Way Project [online].

March 8 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

 £2.50. Click HERE for info and booking.

Gentle movement, mindfulness and meditation with Clare Wassermann with Gatis Community Centre [online].

March 9th @ 7.30 – 8.45pm

Free. Click HERE for info and booking.

Gentle movement, mindfulness and meditation with Clare Wassermann with Gatis Community Centre [online].

March 16th @ 7.30 – 8.45pm

Free. Click HERE for info and booking.

Gentle movement, mindfulness and meditation with Clare Wassermann with Gatis Community Centre [online].

March 23rd @ 7.30 – 8.45pm

Free. Click HERE for info and booking

I am looking forward to some new and exciting ways of helping people with these sessions starting with some sessions for the Wolverhampton Voluntary Services organisation’s employees.

Help for employee wellness in your small business or corporation


If you or your business would like sessions for the wellbeing of employees please get in touch.

Feedback has been wonderful so far and people are reporting reduced anxiety and better sleep.

Please also see my post on how meditation can help strengthen the immune response. So important, particularly at the moment.

Art Club Online: Wolf Town Art Club

March 21st @ 11am – 1pm £5.80 Details and booking here

Hope to see you at one of these events

ALL THE BEST TO YOU

love Clare x

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low cost and free OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN MEDITATION TECHNIQUES with clare wassermann this february

You may be interested to know that I have some teaching sessions coming up which have been funded so are either low cost or free.

The next opportubnity is this Tuesday (Feb9th) at 10,30am – 12.30pm UK time. The cost to you is only £2.50 as it has been funded by Boundary Way Allotment Project

You can read my article here about why it is good to learn to meditate – not only for your stress levels, focus improvement and tackling axiety but also for your IMMUNE SYSTEM – so important in these times.

Here’s some info abou the session with a link to book at the end:

Winter Wonder – Gentle Movement, Mindfulness and Meditation for the Winter season 9th February:

We are in a time of hibernation both in the garden, allotment and this year spending more time than ever inside and alone. Can we see the opportunity as one of nurture and kindness to ourselves before the busyness begins once more?

A healthy way to start the day could be some relaxing movement, meditation and mindfulness.

We welcome you to a guided session of gentle self care.  This will help to see you through the darker months and teach you techniques which you might find valuable to keep away anxieties and worries.

Themed around the season, Clare invites you to a session of stillness, relaxation and ease. With a cushion, a chair, a blanket and a little room for some light movement learn techniques to beat the blues, bring in the light and calm the mind.

Clare Wassermann is an artist and well-being practitioner who is a qualified meditation teacher.

This session is part of the Winter Wonder programme from Boundary Way Project designed to inspire and motivate through creativity and connection during the Winter season. Made possible with support from the Culture Recovery Fund for heritage.

The session costs just £2.50 and must be reserved in advance. Please reserve your place via this ticket link. Participants will be sent an email with a zoom link to join, in advance of the event.

Further sessions available pn Tuesday evenings through February hosted with funding from Gatis Community Space in Wolverhampton on Zoom.
These sessions are free until the end of the month.

Next session is February 9th at 7.30 – 8.45 (UK Time) : Book here

February 16th : Book here

February 23rd : Book here

For all sessions: room to swing your arms a bit will be useful, as will a place to lie down for a deep relaxation, but again this could be done seated. Bring along a blanket to keep warm when you are being, still and a cushion would be useful.

People report feeling calmer after sessions, more focused in the mind and often have a good night’s sleep.

Do join us – small acts of kindness to ourselves are important.