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17 Jan

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5 months ago
Yorkshire Yoga

Great teacher 💜 Great classes 💜 Great venue 💜

We are delighted to have Aimee Bellwood join us at Yorkshire Yoga having led popular children/family and adult yoga classes in the Harrogate area for several years. Aimee brings with her a wealth of experience - including teaching yoga as a therapeutic tool alongside a regular sport/activity lifestyle, to help with injury prevention or recovery and has more recently trained and been working alongside cancer patients as part of the Active Against Cancer charity. Here is how Aimee describes her upcoming classes:

This is a traditional practice of yoga as exercise and many of the poses (asana’s) establish a firm foundation of yoga in other forms. The class will focus on poses in the set sequence of Ashtanga with importance placed on alignment and learning the sequence. The class will also have a finishing practice of core strengthening poses.
Ideal for those wishing to develop a home practice and learn, by heart a yoga sequence.

You can join Aimee on Wednesdays 6-7pm from 7th October. Beginners most welcome.

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9 months ago
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10 months ago
My Expert Midwife

There’s always a positive to every negative ☯️ A baby moon courtesy of forced self isolation 💜

Every cloud has a silver lining.

Did you know, since the Covid-19 lockdown began in the UK, mums and midwives across the country have seen an increase in the number of babies coming back up to their birth weight by day 5! - Something that has not been seen in decades!

It is totally normal for your baby's weight to decrease post birth, however in recent years, it's been known to take up to day 10, or longer, for babies to get back up to their birth weight. This meant, extra measures were advised if your baby's day 5 weigh-in didn’t reach the expected amount.

Interestingly, what the lockdown and self-isolation has shown us is that without a constant stream of visitors, mum and baby have had a better opportunity for uninterrupted bonding which seems to have hugely helped mums and babies to establish breastfeeding and feed for longer, helping them regain their weight far quicker!

Whilst this evidence from midwives and other professionals is only anecdotal, at this stage, we hope that, once the NHS workload has returned to normal, formal research can look into this data in greater detail as this could have a huge impact on how women and their partners prepare for bringing home their baby and breastfeeding.

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1 year ago

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1 year ago
Mindful Mamma Hypnobirthing 1 day course in Harrogate - Mindful Hypnobirthing®

Dani Bedding is a certified Mindful Mamma practitioner. One day workshops to prepare for birth accompanies the best selling book Mindful Hypnobirthing.

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1 year ago
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1 year ago
Yoga for 2

Award winning Mindfulmamma Hypnobirthing Classes 🧠 Accredited by The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in Harrogate with Dani Bedding. A very warm welcome awaits all that attend my workshops. It’s an honour to witness not only the physical changes of pregnancy, but also the mental and emotional journey too and I’m here to support you holistically and make that transition as smooth as possible
Places available on 2nd November and 14th December 2019 workshops. Enjoy this one day workshop with your birth partner as you physically prepare together to welcome your babies earth side 💞🌎🤱
Any questions, please do ask 😃
Payment options available 👣👶👣👶👣
https://www.mindfulmamma.co.uk/events/mindful-hypnobirthing-workshop-with-dani/

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1 year ago
The Kiwi

Kevin Richardson leads a pride of almost 30 lions. He hugs them, he kisses them, and he even plays with as if there were tiny kittens. So they started calling him "the lion whisperer" without knowing the cute and real truth behind his stroy.

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1 year ago
Yoga for 2

So excited 😁 My next Mindful Mamma Hypnobirthing workshop 💗 is Saturday 12th Oct.
A very warm welcome awaits all that attend this workshop. It’s an honour to witness not only the physical changes of pregnancy, but also the mental and emotional journey too and I’m here to support you holistically and make that transition as smooth as possible (for all involved!) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Click this link for more info or to secure your place. Or message me if you have any questions about the day and what's involved. Payment options are available for those with a limited income. I'm always happy to negotiate to help those who need it most 🕉💜🆒
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1 year ago
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1 month ago
Dani Bedding Mindful Hypnobirthing in North Yorkshire

New course dates for 2021 💜

🗓 NEW WORKSHOP DATES!! 🗓
Did you know our one day hypnobirthing workshops accompany the best selling book 'Mindful Hypnobirthing'? Written by clinical hypnotherapist Sophie Fletcher, the founder of www.Mindfulmamma.co.uk She devised the Mindfulmamma hypnobirthing method and found that there was no difference in the outcomes whether the course was taught over a number of weeks, a weekend or one day. Even virtually, during the current restrictions, zoom sessions are proving to be as successful at conveying the therapeutic effect during our workshops, as the in person events pre-lockdown.
She wanted to try and make hypnobirthing accessible to all so she set about designing a workshop that was short and cost effective yet still achieved the same fantastic outcomes.
Our one day workshops are £150. After the workshop you get ongoing support from me for free, for as long as you need it and access to an online support group.
If you want to find out more about positive birthing during unprecedented times, please get in touch or take a look at my website www.headtoheal.uk #mindfulmamma
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3 months ago
Calming Golden Breath practice with Yoga for 2

Do you 'own' your breath? Try this wonderful calming breathing practice to caress and comfort a tired and hardworking mind and body. Golden Thread Breathing with me, Dani Bedding. Enjoy the peacefullness that follows....
To practise calming Golden Thread Breath visualise a beautiful spool of golden thread just in front of your lips. Start by softening your lips and relaxing your jaw. As you exhale imagine you are trying to gently blow the spool of thread away from you. You could even imagine sunlight shimmering on the golden thread as it moves further and further away from your gently pursed lips. Keep your mouth and jaw as relaxed as possible. Tensing this area of the body may also cause you to tense your pelvic floor which may not help the effectiveness of your contractions. If you regularly practice this breathwork during pregnancy, it will become more familiar and therefore easier to focus on during labour #HypnobirthingNYorkshire #yogafor2 #headtoheal #mindfulmamma
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4 months ago
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8 months ago
The Circle - Milli Hill

Affordable online Birth Preparation course by the founder of The Positive Birth Movement and author of the book Give Birth Like A Feminist .. Milli Hill.

Do you need an online birth preparation course? Something you can work on in your own time from home? And the input of one of the UK’s leading childbirth experts? Welcome to the circle! An exclusive online antenatal course led by bestselling author and birth expert Milli Hill. Although, I have to ... ... See more

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11 months ago

💕💕During such strange and unprecedented times here is a virtual (((hug))) for all my wonderful pregnant and postnatal yoga clients 💕💕

Researchers have discovered something fantastic. When a hug lasts 20 seconds, there is a therapeutic effect on the body and mind. The reason is that a sincere embrace produces a hormone called "oxytocin", also known as the love hormone. This substance has many benefits to our physical and mental health, helps us, among other things, to relax, to feel safe and to calm our fears and anxiety. This wonderful tranquilizer is offered free of charge every time we have a person in our arms, to cradle a child, to cherish a dog or a cat, dancing with our partner, the closer we get to someone or simply just to hold the shoulders of a friend.
A famous quote by psychotherapist Virginia Satir goes, “We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.” Whether those exact numbers have been scientifically proven remains to be seen, but there is a great deal of scientific evidence related to the importance of hugs and physical contact.
So ....Here are some reasons why we all should hug::

1. STIMULATES OXYTOCIN

Oxytocin is a neurotransmitter that acts on the limbic system, the brain’s emotional centre, promoting feelings of contentment, reducing anxiety and stress, and even making mammals monogamous- The bonding hormone 😍 It is the hormone responsible for us all being here today. You see this little gem is released during childbirth, supporting bonding, the desire to nurture and boosting milk flow. New research from the University of California suggests that it has a similarly civilising effect on human males, making them more affectionate and attentive to their newborn. When we hug someone, oxytocin is released into our bodies by our pituitary gland, lowering both our heart rates and our cortisol levels. Cortisol is the hormone responsible for stress, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

2. CULTIVATES PATIENCE

Connections are fostered when people take the time to appreciate and acknowledge one another. A hug is one of the easiest ways to show appreciation and acknowledgement of another person 😘 The world is a busy, hustle-bustle place and we’re constantly rushing to the next task. By slowing down and taking a moment to offer sincere hugs throughout the day, we’re benefiting ourselves, others, and cultivating better patience within ourselves.

3. PREVENTS DISEASE

Affection also has a direct response on the reduction of stress which prevents many diseases 🤢 The Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine says it has carried out more than 100 studies into touch and found evidence of significant effects, including faster growth in premature babies. In adults - reduced pain, decreased autoimmune disease symptoms, lowered glucose levels in children with diabetes, and improved immune systems in people with cancer.

4. STIMULATES THYMUS GLAND

Hugs strengthen the immune system. The gentle pressure on the sternum and the emotional charge this creates activates the Solar Plexus Chakra 🧡 This stimulates the thymus gland, which regulates and balances the body’s production of white blood cells, which keep you healthy and disease free.

5. COMMUNICATION WITHOUT SAYING A WORD

Almost 70 percent of communication is nonverbal 🤐 The interpretation of body language can be based on a single gesture and hugging is an excellent method of expressing yourself nonverbally to another human being or animal. Not only can they feel the love and care in your embrace, but they can actually be receptive enough to pay it forward to others based on your initiative alone.

6. SELF-ESTEEM

Hugging boosts self-esteem, especially in children. The tactile sense is all-important in infants. A baby recognizes its parents initially by touch. From the time we’re born our family’s touch shows us that we’re loved and special. The associations of self-worth and tactile sensations from our early years are still imbedded in our nervous system as adults. The cuddles we received from our Mum and Dad while growing up remain imprinted at a cellular level, and hugs remind us at a somatic level of just that. Hugs, therefore, connect us to our ability to self love 🥰

7. STIMULATES DOPAMINE

Everything everyone does involves protecting and triggering dopamine flow. Low dopamine levels play a role in the neurodegenerative disease Parkinson’s as well as mood disorders such as depression. Dopamine is responsible for giving us that feel-good feeling, and it’s also responsible for motivation! Hugs stimulate brains to release dopamine, the pleasure hormone 🧠 Dopamine sensors are the areas that many stimulating drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine target. The presence of a certain kinds of dopamine receptors are also associated with sensation-seeking.

8. STIMULATES SEROTONIN

Reaching out and hugging releases endorphins and serotonin into the blood vessels and the released endorphins and serotonin cause pleasure and negate pain and sadness and decrease the chances of getting heart problems, helps fight excess weight and prolongs life. Even the cuddling of pets has a soothing effect that reduces the stress levels 🐶 Hugging for an extended time lifts one’s serotonin levels, elevating mood and creating happiness.

9. PARASYMPATHETIC BALANCE

Hugs balance out the nervous system. The skin contains a network of tiny, egg-shaped pressure centres called Pacinian corpuscles that can sense touch 👐👐👐and which are in contact with the brain through the vagus nerve. The galvanic skin response of someone receiving and giving a hug shows a change in skin conductance. The effect in moisture and electricity in the skin suggests a more balanced state in the parasympathetic nervous system – The system that promotes rest, digestion and relaxation.

Embrace, embrace with your heart ~❤️️~ always
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1 year ago
The Fitness Garage Harrogate

I really enjoy teaching Yoga for 2 at The Fitness Garage. So friendly, welcoming and supportive. Great Team, great instructors and great facilities. Happy 3rd trip round the sun guys 🍻☀️🌎🚹🚺🚼😁 ... See more

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@thefitnessgarageharrogate 3rd Birthday ⁣
Members, Clients and Trainers coming together for a social to cheers to the FG, and the past 3 years and what we’ve all build together as a gym community. We’ve even put on our own craft Tap! ⁣
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Thanks to Jim Mossman for all your help and kind assistance! ⁣
We’re looking forward to early Feb to celebrate @coldbathbrewing ⁣

If you’re a client or member of FG and keen to come along - speak to your trainer to find out the details. See you there! ⁣
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1 year ago

What a fantastic start to the day enjoying Mama Wild Thing with baby 🕉👶🤸‍♀️🕉 https://www.headtoheal.org.uk/yoga/ #yogafor2 #thefitnessgarage #strongmama

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1 year ago
Yoga for 2

Award winning Mindfulmamma Hypnobirthing Classes 🧠 Accredited by The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) run in Harrogate with Dani Bedding. A very warm welcome awaits all that attend my workshops. It’s an honour to witness not only the physical changes of pregnancy, but also the mental and emotional journey too and I’m here to support you holistically and make that transition as smooth as possible
Places available on 2nd November and 14th December 2019 workshops. Enjoy this one day workshop with your birth partner as you physically prepare together to welcome your babies earth side 💞🌎🤱
Any questions, please do ask 😃
Payment options available 👣👶👣👶👣
https://www.mindfulmamma.co.uk/events/mindful-hypnobirthing-workshop-with-dani/

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Mindful Hypnobirthing Workshop with Dani - Mindful Hypnobirthing®
Mindful Mamma Hypnobirthing in Harrogate with Dani Bedding
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1 year ago
The Positive Birth Movement

FREE, LOCAL and always POSITIVE support for parents and parents to be ❤️❤️❤️

We have FREE antenatal groups all over the world! Here's news from Ericeira Portugal. Find your nearest group at www.positivebirthmovement.org/groups

This is our PBM Ericeira. We are a growing community that gives support to all moms to be, dads to be, partners and birth professionals to talk and share birth experiences. This group is so important to our community because it connects women in such an empowering time of our lives. Also because it gives us opportunity to express our true feelings about childbirth knowing there's not judgement in the game. Without teaching woman how to behave during pregnancy and birth or how to choose from all the options, we hold space so women can speak up, listen and learn from her inner self what's the best for her. We welcome all ladies /partners / families to be part of this amazing monthly gathering!

Find us on Facebook: Positive Birth Movement Ericeira

Let's shake up Birth!!!
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1 year ago
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