Mindfulness Stress Management Retreat Day
Sunday 2nd June
** Sorry - you've missed this one **
Sunday 2nd June,
Stress is an amazing reaction. Our adrenaline rises and our focus narrows as we hone in on meeting that deadline or getting through a challenging situation.
But what about the stress we don't want - working with that awkward colleague or overbearing manager. Stress can become an everyday occurrence with the body and mind completely losing track of how to switch off. When we find ourselves in this situation, the chemicals that manage our stress system never subside and over time we can begin to feel on edge or on the point of emotionally breaking down.
It can compromise our relationships, the way we feel about our careers and can leave us playing small or avoiding situations, even situations we once enjoyed. Deep down we know when we're not living life to the full and this can bring it's own frustrations.
It's time to retreat, relax and learn...
Before I found mindfulness, I really thought I was broken. It was such a massive relief to understand stress and the delicate balance that keeps it working to our advantage. That's why I've created this gorgeous retreat day at the Leasowe Castle so you can literally come along and switch off. It's more than just a time out with everything provided, it's an insight into mindfulness and how it works to help us manage stress more effectively. After 20 years of battling with stress and exhaustion, mindfulness is the only practice I've found that's helped me to switch off that chattering mind. The benefits of mindfulness have been understood in Eastern cultures for 1000s of years but here in the West, mindfulness and stress reduction have been paired since the early 80s and the evidence base is growing.
So allow me to guide you through the knowledge and the guided practices that have helped me over the past 5 years.
We'll cover
- What stress is and how to identifying the unhealthy aspects
- How mindfulness works to intercept stress
- What is neuroscience and neuroplasticity
- Why our minds constantly worry and how to settle them
- How to tune into our gut instinct and why it gives us powerful insight into our experience
- How we can transform negative energy
- What we can control and what we can't
Using gentle and calm mindfulness practices, you will learn how to
- tune into the wisdom of the body to recognise the early signs of stress
- use mindfulness techniques to interrupt patterns of stress and settle the nervous system
- use mindfulness techniques to settle the constant chatter or worry that often contributes to stress
Mindfulness
Stress is a challenging subject and the science is fascinating, but this day is about learning to switch off as well. That's why the retreat day includes around 2 hours of guided practices spread across the day, continually bringing us back to that state of rest.
Knowledge of stress can motivate us to really notice our experience, but the guided practices bring everything to life, demonstrating the true power of mindfulness.
Tools
You'll leave with a set of easy to follow tools that you can implement anytime you need to.
If stress is running your life, come and find out how you can take back control on this relaxing and informal retreat day.
What our customers are saying..
Lou Poyser
"The whole day was just incredible it exceeded all my expectations. The welcome, location, food, content, pace and overall experience was just incredible. Julie’s pace led the group along seamlessly and the tasks were perfect. The mindfulness sessions were embedded into the day for maximum effect and I left with a just had a massage feeling of chillness and contentment. Looking forward to the next retreat so much. Started my Easter holidays off perfectly. Thank you Julie.🙏"
Jacqui Woods
"Thoroughly enjoyed my mindful day retreat with Julie.
To take time out for me alongside like minded people and discover I'm not alone with my experiences was reassuring.
Julie's guided meditations left me feeling refreshed and renewed.
If you need an introduction to mindfulness then seek out Julie whose experienced, empathetic, connected and caring nature will support you into your mindfulness journey."
Laura Seymour
"I had the pleasure of attending one of these incredible retreats. I was delighted to meet some beautiful like-minded souls. The practises throughout the day were truly lovely and I came away feeling so relaxed and refreshed. Great food, amazing teacher and I look forward to many more. Laura, Editor Wirral Well Being Magazine."
Offer Details
Limited to 15 places, bookings close Sunday 12th May.
- The package includes £105 digital products to take away and £135 retreat day to include pastries, morning refreshments, lunch, afternoon refreshments and all materials.
- For bookings made by 28th April, there's a better than half price special offer of just £114.75 - remember to enter offer code EARLYSTRESS24 at the checkout.
- As the venue requires payment in advance, cancellations on or after 21st May will only be refunded, if we are able to resell your place.
Yours to Take Away...
Need to switch off at home. This fantastic retreat day includes four products to take away:
- The Quick and Simple Guide to Stress including the bonus module - dealing with overwhelm
- Sleepy Nights to get you off to sleep in 30 minutes
- Guided compassion journeys to support you when you need time out
- Daily mind training - 10 minutes per day for just 21 days to get your morning mind into good shape.
Retailing at £105, this is included in the retreat day offer of £135 or £114.75 if booked by 28th April.
What's Included
The experience is limited to 15 people and runs from 9.30am to 4pm.
The Space & the Food!
A beautiful dedicated area - make yourself at home. Includes:
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blankets and cushions but feel free to bring anything you need
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Pastries, tea & coffee on arrival
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Early morning refreshments
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A light lunch
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Afternoon refreshments
The Tools
Throughout the day you will experience the power of mindfulness implementing basic techniques you can use anytime you need to. For your on-going support, we've also included a year's access to our digital platform including our stress management course & book, a sleep aid, a mind training tool and compassion practices.
Overnight accommodation is available for an additional cost and should be booked separately if required.
Our Approach:
Even talking about stress can feel stressful and on this day you'll find out why. With that in mind, mindfulness is a gentle approach that meets you where you are. We'll take you through the material allowing you to experience mindfulness tools and absorb the information.
Guided practices will bring the material to life so both the mind and body learn the tools you need to tackle stress.
4 guided practices will be included introducing a gentle relaxing flow to the day whilst we tackle some of the challenges around stress.
In mindfulness we have a saying that "in just turning up for yourself, you are doing something in your own greatest interest".
*Limited to 15 places, bookings close 12th May.*
You're in luck. We have two offers running on this retreat. Book by 28th April and use code EARLYSTRESS24 to take 15% off. Offer includes £105 of digital products.
As the venue requires payment in advance, cancellations on or after 21st May will only be refunded, if we are able to resell your place.
More Details
Why mindfulness?
Mindfulness has been a feature of Eastern culture for thousands of years. We are all born with the capacity to be mindful but somewhere along the way our busy minds take over.
Mindfulness is a gentle way of approaching our experience which unfolds uniquely for each of us. It allows us to start where we are, and go at our own pace simply working with the edges.
Join the Community
Once you're signed up to Just Breathe you are part of a conscious community. We are dedicated to using a percentage of our profits to provide education and mindfulness support to communities that don't have access.
Typical benefits
- Learning to take time out can have an immediate impact on our well being and sleep patterns.
- We can learn to balance our emotions and experience more happiness in our lives.
- Getting less caught up in stress impacts our immune system, our well being and can even influence our sleep patterns.
- You are guided in a safe and supported environment that encourages compassion around all experiences. This brings benefits to ourselves and those we interact with.
- Mindfulness practice can rewire the connections between the threat system and the executive function giving us greater control over our reactions.
The Experience
- Allow from 9.30 - 4pm for the full experience
- You will learn the basics of mindfulness, the importance of tuning into our body and the science of emotional balance and kindness.
- There will be 4 guided practices each with it's own unique benefits which will be explained on the day.
- The day will include an opportunity to talk through your experience if you want to.
- You will also enjoy light refreshments with like minded people.
- Practices are usually done lying down, contact us if you have any special requirements.
Meet your guide
Mindfulness has changed my life in so many ways. It's helped me to work with stress, deal with narcissism and to live each day in colour.
What I love about this course is the information it provides around how our mind and body works. These little insights really encourage us to take a step back and reflect on our inner world.
The language of the guidance also delivers a sense of safety and curiousity.
I work better with small groups and believe this creates space to talk and learn from each other without the awkwardness that might arise in larger gatherings.
Qualifications
Julie has a masters degree in mindfulness from Aberdeen University and specialises in mindfulness based stress interruption and qualified to teach with the British Mindfulness Association. Julie also has diplomas in life coaching, NLP and a masters in I.T.
