La La La Llandudno!

Llandudno ~

Beautiful Shot taken from the Great Orme, near Strestless

Taken on Top of the Orme - (c) Geoff Steen

Its been a beautiful summer here on the North Wales coast !

Strestless will continue to offer holistic treatments from its new stunning, peaceful and soothing surroundings as well as ReTREAT packages for you, couples and wedding parties.
We've created the perfect haven to relax, destress and unwind. With the fresh sea air under your wings you'll feel like a new you!
Come and have a treatment as part of your stay or make a beeline for us to help calm those busy minds and overworked bodies.
Looking forward to working with you soon.

Pictures are copyright of Geoff Steen who runs a beautiful daily blog of pictures from Llandudno - check it out here -> Llanduno Pictures
If you're looking for some artwork to take home with you check out his shop while you're here, visit North Shore on Llandudno Pier ~ a sneak preview of what is available can be viewed online at www.northshoreonline.net

Meditation made easy

Anyone reading this will no doubt know the benefits of Meditation. That's great! Good for you. So... the big question is how often do you do it then?
Erm... not so easy to answer huh?
Whilst knowing the benefits of doing something sometimes will only create more guilty feelings its the level of resistance that needs addressing.

So whats holding you back?
Write down everything that comes to mind, not sure if I'm doing it right, doesn't work for me, can't find the time...

The simplest and easy way to Meditate is simple breathing, whether for 3, 5 or 15 minutes. Close your eyes and breathe in through the tip of your nose, mindfully down the back of your thought into your stomach, filling it up as much as you can and breathing out again, following the same route. Just concentrating on your breathe.
and that's it!

The best thing about it this easy form of meditation is that you can do it anywhere, at the supermarket, in your car, when you're kids are playing. If you feel like you are getting stressed. Start this quick easy mindful breathing... its actually the best way to start if you are looking to incorporate more meditation into your daily routine. You'll be hooked soon enough!

If you would like a "deeper" mediation cleanse or would like to know more about finding the right Meditation practices for your sign-up to my newsletter or even ask me a question enquiries@strestless.co.uk
and I'll get back to you with some great relevant info *just for you*


Janet

Focus the mind.

Llyn Ogwen - Lake Ogwen ~ taken one early Sunday morning, nestled between two mountain ranges of Snowdonia, the Carneddau and the Glyderau (c) copyright CJ Roberts 2011

Ever wished for a clearer mind? As clear as a mountain spring lake...
One of the best skills you can learn for calming and clearing body and spirit is to focus the mind here is a few concentration methods I'd like to share with you:

Breathe...
Concentrate on your breath, you don't necessarily need to adjust it...

See...
Colours, candle gazing, flowers, symbols, rocks, a beautiful garden, your favourite picture, prayer stone, clouds  

Voice...
Sing your favourite song, chant, humming bee

Touch...
Stroking nature (trees, pebbles, crystal etc) or your pet! 

All very soothing very calming.

Blossom.

As we gently roll through June, its been sunny here on the North Wales coast, occasional evening rains bring a cooling to the earth. So beautiful to see the summer flowers. I like to watch nature do its thing, so effortless, knowing everything will work out as it should.
The picture above reminds me of blowing dandelion clocks as a child, each spore happy to be taken whichever way the winds carries him...
So at peace, so calm, landing happily where it may.

Its good to remember we are just as natural as the dandelion clocks, the trees and streams ~ each having our own path.... trust, let go, glide and flow...

Little, Little, Fluffy Clouds...

Thoughts Become Things

Beach Yoga - All the fun of the Fair!

Well! What a fantastic time at the Llandudno Extravaganza - it was all the fun of the Fair with added destressing from Strestless.
A windswept Janet Green (thats me! above) took to the beach near the Helter Skelter ride (below) for some Beach Yoga sessions. Our rainbow coloured balloons nearly took off a few times!

It was a gloriously sunny day, a perfect May bank holiday celebration.
After chatting with our fellow beach side mates (the RNLI, Punch & Judy, Showtime stage) we handed out some flyers about the Beach Yoga and talked to locals and tourists about the treatments on offer at Strestless.

Helter Sketler (c) David Roberts Photography

At 11:00 am we braved the winds facing out to sea for the first of the Beach Yoga sessions. A gentle breathing exercise, forward, back and side bends were both cleansing and uplifting. We hoped more would join in but we had a few on lookers!

As friends of Strestless showed up to lend support we decamped a little further in town to outside Merry Moon ( a lovely gift shop in Llandudno selling precious gems, clothing and ornaments - do check it out if you are in the area!) There I was able to give soothing massages as a taster of what I offer through my work at Strestless. All were free but the donations were most appricated!!

Everyone looked quite zen after their mini-treat and I'm sure most deserved!! Even the local bobby had a massage (they must have been working hard that day!)

 

It was very busy, felt great that the town was so alive and full of smiling faces in the sun.

Below are some stunning photography from the day by (c) David Roberts Photography. If you would like to see the entire set I urge you to check his flickr page at: David Roberts Photography

Thanks to all that came to support, those who enjoyed getting to know us and all those we'll see again soon in the future.

If you were there on the day and received a massage from me I would appriceate a review over at:
STRESTLESS REVIEWS

If you are running an event and would like us to come along to offer some Yoga sessions or Massage ~ just as a taster do please get in touch at enquiries@strestless.co.uk

Awaken your senses

As Spring bursts is colours, flavour, song and scent around us come and celebrate Awakening your Senses with a taster session of Yoga at Llandudno ~

Imagine kicking off your shoes, those restricting socks letting your feet breathe up the delicious golden sand.
Take in the energy of this powerful Spring day with guided stretching and breathing techniques.

There will be a few sessions throughought
11;00
3:30
4:45

This is open to all ages, sizes and skill levels. Anyone can do it!

Opposite the Venue Cymru building on the beach.

Come as you are. Learn. Breathe. Be.

If you need a contact number to call, please do call Janet 07747406561

This is The Way

Today is a good day.

Ascension-Raising Your Vibrational Frequency

Wanted to share this with you.

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
And remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others,
Even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others; you may become vain and bitter
For always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
It is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
For the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
Many persons strive for high ideals;
And everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
For in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
It is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
Gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
Be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
No less than the trees and the stars;
You have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
Whatever you conceive Him to be,
And whatever your labours and aspirations,
In the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
It is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

© 1927 by Max Ehrmann Copyright renewed 1954 By bertha K Ehrmann