Tuesday relaxation room
Led by Helena Dawson.
Relaxation sessions incorporating relaxation, mindfulness and meditation techniques to help:
- Create a sense of wellbeing
- Build resilience
- Balance emotions
- Support the immune system
These sessions last approximately 30 minutes.
Helena Dawson
Helena started her complementary therapies practice with Reiki and Reflexology in 2011 and is a member of the Association of Reflexologists and The Federation of Holistic Therapists. She offers a range of Holistic treatments including Reflexology, Reiki, and Indian Head Massage. She is trained in Lymph Drainage, Nerve Reflexology and Vertical Reflexology as well as Facial and Hand Reflexology.
Helena supports people suffering from Stress, Anxiety and Pain; finding it rewarding to support people on their wellbeing path.
FAQs
Relaxation Room is a weekly session and opportunity to support your body to relax. This group session includes a guided relaxation which usually lasts 45 minutes. The practitioner will also offer simple take-away tools and techniques to support your body and mind to relax in your own time.
When we slow down and give our body and mind the opportunity of deeper rest, we support our body and our nervous system to move from being in a more activated state to a state of rest, digest and repair. When we move into this more regulated state the body has more capacity for healing processes and our immune system can strengthen.
Relaxation Room is a very gentle session suitable for anyone with a cancer diagnosis. You are also welcome to ignore any of the guided suggestions during the sessions which don’t feel right for you.
The session starts with a brief introduction to the theme, the practitioner will then go into the guided relaxation and end with time to reflect on the different tool. There is sometimes space at the end to share your experience, there is no obligation here to say anything and you are welcome to have your camera on or off.
Find somewhere where you can sit or lie comfortably for about 45 mins. Make sure you have any warmth or pillows you need with you. It’s also useful to turn off any notifications on your phone/computer device if possible.
Check out the other Penny Brohn UK resources for relaxation here: https://pennybrohn.org.uk/our-approach/rest-and-relax/
Relaxation and the Immune System: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1QPCKZFCMTvbnc2SyYfm9vf/how-meditation-can-help-your-mood-memory-and-immune-system
What happens to your body when you relax:
https://www.availhospitals.com/health-and-balance-what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-relax/
“It was my first time attending and I enjoyed it very much. You created a warm, welcoming space for us to gather on our cancer journey, a place for us to simply be. The physical relaxation, stretching and gentle massaging felt very soothing and your guided meditation took me into a very deep relaxation.”
