Learn Reiki

If you’re toying with the idea of doing a course, why not learn Reiki. Deb, our Reiki practitioner/teacher is starting the introduction to Reiki course at Castle School in Septmember on behalf of Filton College.

The course is the equivalent to Reiki 1 and it’s the perfect course if you’d like to learn a holistic therapy that you can use on yourself, family and friends.

The 8 week course is on Thursday evenings and by the end you’ll be able to do a full Reiki treatment. The only thing you’ll need to bring with you is a yoga mat or similar as you’ll be working on the floor.

Enrolment needs to be done through Filton College – the application form is in their part-time prospectus.

If you can’t commit to 8 evenings, but would like to learn Reiki, Deb teaches at The Almond Tree at weekends throughout the year, so if you’re interested get in touch.

Peace of Mind

Depression can make you feel very lonely. Not only can it be difficult to explain to family and friends how you feel, but trying to get the support you need can be particularly hard. Yet, what many people don't realise is that many complementary therapies can help.

The 'Peace of Mind' day recently held at the Greenway Centre aimed to show people with depression the range of help that was available. Organised by people who had benefited from complementary therapies to ease their own depression, the day was a chance for people to come along and try different therapies, talk to therapists about how it could help them and take part in a variety of workshops, including meditation and chi qong.

Many I spoke to were surprised to discover how relaxed the treatments made them feel. And even more surprised to find out how therapies such as hypnotherapy can help reduce the symptoms of depression – anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks – helping them to have more control over their lives.