Connect and Thrive

02/01/2025

Part 1 of 3 workshops I’ll be holding (dates yet to be released ) will be focusing on somatic sensing and breath awareness .

What is Somatic sensing and what are the benefits ?

It’s a safe way in which to connect and self regulate one’s emotion’s

It’s a mindful practice to bring you into the here and now

Its tool to balance the nervous system .

31/12/2024

“Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.”
Thich Nhat Hanh

12/12/2024

Welcome! Thank you for joining Connect and Thrive.

I believe you are special and valuable. How you think and feel makes a difference in this world. Connect and Thrive is a place were you can learn a set of techniques with the intention of building inner awareness , emotional resilience and cultivating wellness .
Its about connecting with oneself on a deeper level on a regular basis, knowing that by doing so ,we each can take charge of our own body, instead of handing over our healing to someone else , when we take time to build a connection within, we have all we need to flourish ,thrive and live authentically

We do this by using somatic sensing - breath and body , journaling both written and art ,gratitude ,inner smile, humming and open focused meditations .

We will strengthen the relationship with self , building inner awareness and connecting new neural pathways , we will lead with curiosity , non judgment and loving kindness .

Over the last 10 years I have trained in laughter yoga , Shiatsu , Movement Shiatsu with Bill Palmer and taught myself to paint and draw ,successfully selling some of my artworks , as well as learning Indian classical music on flute .
Each of these disciplines has shown me how powerful they can be at connecting deeply to my inner world , which in turn helped me thrive into the life I wanted. When life throws us challenges , how we meet them informs how we move through and how we show up for ourselves and others , with that in mind
In the new year I'll be opening up the cabin space for a set of three workshops the first of which will be somatic sensing .
It will be a warm welcoming space for a small group of up to 6 people . Keep a look out for events post mid January.

I'll also be doing retreat days where you can enjoy learning these techniques and finish the afternoon with a sauna and sound bath !

03/12/2024

You’ve probably felt the feel good sensations of laughter - these joyful sensations translate to real health benefits in the body- by boosting the immune system ,lowering stress hormones and releasing toxins . Even a simple smile releases feel good endorphins. It’s a joyful thought to know that we can choose and create health and wellness within ourselves.

04/04/2019

Well I wasn’t expecting that ! Hehe. An impromptu laughter session for Fresh start health .
We breathed , we moved , we wiggled and yes we giggled.
Thank you 💜

17/01/2018

23/11/2017

Thank-you to everyone who came and laughed together .
Was a lovely afternoon of calming breaths fun and games , laughter medicine and relaxation . Not too mention lovely homemade cake ! 💖🌟💖

03/10/2017

Pass it around, ,,
Smiling is good for your health!

19/07/2017

Inner smiles ,outta smiles , fun moments , funny laughter exercises , sharing , poetry , games and passion pages and even singing. Plus the relaxation meditation . Couldn't have crammed more in If we tried !! ❤️🌟❤️

07/05/2017

World laughter day today , sharing my favourite laughter leader Robert Rivest . If I'm on my own and want to laugh I laugh along to one of his YouTube videos . Enjoy 💖🙏💖

Laugh Along with Robert Rivest www.RobertRivest.com Laughter Yoga Warm-up, Laughter Yoga Breathing, Laughter Yoga Exercises, Laughter Yoga Relaxation. Laugh ...

04/04/2017

Pausing now and notice home
A place where thoughts are over grown
Breath deep, now release them slow
Notice them rising up , yes let them go
Breathing in one more time
Breath out down through your spine
All the way to the soles of your feet
Breath in again, a smile you greet
From yours lips to your ears ,now whole face smiling
Breath out, circle arms up as if a bird flying
Breath in with love , joy and care
Breathing out with you , yes you over there
Breathing in together ,united in breath and laughter
Breathing out mindful of each other .
Together we breath in , together we release
Wishing you all love and peace

Katrina Wakefield ❤️😘❤️

30/03/2017

Thank you and well done to all of you who came to library laughter .
Laughing together was really relaxing and calming , I'm so glad that some of you expressed that to me at the end . Not to mention the relaxed body language and smiles 😊I often feel as if I have rose/love coloured glasses on , when breathing deeply and laughing heartily ... Today We talked about the benefits of laughter , we had a gentle warm up , which then flowed into laughter and breathing exercises , finishing off with laughter meditation and relaxation .
If anyone wants a list of today's library laughter session to practice laughter at home , please do in box me .