We March on into Spring!

With a blink of an eye, 2 months have passed and we March on into spring! Time appears to be speeding up! Mother’s day is just around the corner, (we have gift ideas!) and Easter is almost upon us, soon we will be enjoying the warm summer sun and moaning about cutting the grass! If you feel like you are only now coming out of hibernation and feel the need to move, try some of these simple stretches to help you prepare for spring! (You might want to turn the sound off as the music is a little annoying!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRcRl7o1fBA&list=PLKG64TeppQ8dMr6hsvTtNMCV0jsOGdkAi&index=1

Ogden Nash "Thar she blows"

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Stretch into Spring!

Stretching can do more than just make muscles feel good, it can improve the quality of your sleep and increase blood circulation— all at the same time! There are so many benefits to stretching, and they’re not all physical; it can have significant impact on your emotional state as well. Here are some of the major benefits of stretching:

1. IT IMPROVES FLEXIBILITY 
Stretching reduces the risk of injuring muscles and joints, not only in daily life, but prior to exercising, too. Stretching helps to increase the range of motion within a joint and with practice can improve strength through that same range of motion. The likelihood of pulling or straining muscles is far less threat than they would be had you not put stretching into practice. 

2. IT CREATES BETTER ALIGNMENT
When the body gets out of alignment, it can cause challenges with balance, metabolism and visual acuity. Think of how you stand and sit> Do you have your weight evenly balanced on both feet/cheeks? There are days when we all feel a little off centre, but with a little slow breathing and focused controlled movement, we can move closer to feeling normal. Stretching in conjunction with massage and chiropractic treatment can help to re-align the body and pull it back into balance.

3. IT REDUCES STRESS
One of the hardest things that clients encounter at stretch class is to slow down and breathe! Too much of our day is spent racing and tensing, so stress becomes the norm! When we are stressed, it’s natural for our muscles to tense up. The slow, calculated movement of stretching is calming to the mind and relieves tension. This makes stretching a very simple but effective way to reduce stress. 

4. IT IMPROVES POSTURE
Good posture can significantly improve our physical health, just as bad posture can be highly destructive — causing stiffness, soreness and aching muscles. Without movement and stretching, posture suffers, which can have deep impact on our mental health. It has been said that our physical state directly affects our mental state, this is something you can witness from looking at the posture of those around us — it is often all to easy to identify someone’s mood based solely on their posture.
With these four benefits, it’s worth spending a bit more time on stretching — give it a try and see what it does for you. 

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Gift Ideas for Mothering Sunday

Mothers Day is just around the corner and we have the perfect treat! Our bespoke Organic Facial treatment is designed especially using the very best natural products. Rich in plant and anti-oxidant botanicals, these nourish and calm the skin, working gently yet effectively to relax, rejuvenate and restore.

These treatments incorporates oriental facial massage, so by the time the treatment has finished, her skin will be glowing and fresh.

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Bad back, bad posture, bad chair

If you are feeling fed up because of back or shoulder pain?

The problem may not be your posture but your own chair.   Older office chairs offer less and less support as time passes, and the back rest can begin to hinder instead of help.

We highly recommend Nigel at Severn Furnishing as they have provide all our clinic chairs. So if you are thinking of improving your office or conference room then give Nigel at Severn Furnishing a call on 01242 251 779 http://severnfurnishing.co.uk/ 

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We are recruiting!

As our business continues to grow, our team has to grow to meet the demand! We are looking to recruit dedicated health and fitness professionals to join our existing team.

If you could pass on to anyone you know that may be interested!
 

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Our Booklet!

Thanks for all the positive feedback re our rebrand and new booklet. If you have yet to see our booklet, please email [email protected] and we will arrange to send a digital or hard copy to you asap!
 
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Other News

With Spring approaching, thoughts of home improvements and hours spent in
DIY stores looms! If you are struggling with this prospect and would like a
little help, here is someone with over 30 years experience in all aspects of
property maintenance.