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Natures Own Aromatherapy

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Aromatherapy has been known to promote better health and even improve sleep quality, the rich and vibrant natural scents help to stimulate the brain and senses in ways only achievable by certain aromas. This is also why natural essential oils are popular among holistic health care professionals .  Aromatherapy is useful to enhance our mood and senses thus having a healing and positive impact on the mind and body.  Shinrin-yoku invites us to captivate and enjoy the natural scents and sounds in a woodland or forest environment.  This Japanese health and healing art has been part of a Scientific Study  with participants who spent 3 days and 2 nights Forest Bathing experienced significantly lower levels of cortisol a stress hormone and saw a 50% increase in natural killer cells which play a crucial role in immunity and the expression of anti-cancer proteins. Floating in the atmosphere of the forest are microbes that help to make us feel happy and phytoncides which give u...

Zen Life Wellness Events

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Regular and Future Events are announced on our Facebook Group and Telegram Chat    Online Wellness Events and Coaching Online Wellness Events for Members include Live Coaching via Zoom on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Evening 6.30pm - 7pm. Zoom Class Schedule (GMT) U.K. Time: Monday | Reiki, Zen and Mindfulness - 6.30pm - 7pm Tuesday | Reiki for Self Care and Mental Health - 6.30pm - 7pm Wednesday | Health & Nutrition - 6.30pm - 7pm New Members can start with a Free 30 Day Trial and then just £9 per month for access to all Zoom Classes (Unlimited Access) just £9 per month. Get Started with a Free 30 Day Trial Today Shinrin-yoku and Reiki Wellness Coaching Events Take part in our wellness activities in and around natural woodlands in Scotland and the U.K. Experience the great outdoors and learn new skills to improve and maintain natural health and well-being. Our Group Wellness Events allow you to experience a blend of standing, sitting and walking meditation incorporati...

Shinrin-yoku and Reiki

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  Shinrin-yoku is the Japanese health and healing art of Forest Bathing and a term associated with Forest Therapy. A recent post on Instagram from the Synthesis Institute suggests the idea of spending time in nature and as a health and healing method today known as "Shinrin-yoku" began in the 1980's with Scientific Studies confirming it's health benefits. Studies with participants who spent 3 days and 2 nights Forest Bathing experienced significantly lower levels of cortisol a stress hormone and saw a 50% increase in natural killer cells which play a crucial role in immunity and the expression of anti-cancer proteins. Reiki is also a fascinating Japanese health and healing art which started in 1922 and is known for it's safe and effective hands on practice as well as the alternative method where the Practitioner performs distance healing, a service which can be fulfilled remotely. Reiki is performed by a qualified practitioner using a variety of techniques and dif...