Thank you to all the lovely cyclists that came to our morning Mindfulness taster session. This was held on the cliffs at Cubbins Green in West Kirby. The event was organised by Merseyrail (@Merseyrail) and the UK Bike and Go (@UKBikeandgo) scheme where you can hire bicycles from train stations across the UK.
You can find further details and information on UK Bike and Go here;
We were pleased to take part in this event to highlight Mental Health Awareness week which runs from 14th -20th May 2018. Â The focus this year is on stress and how we cope with it.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week
Exercise such as cycling (and yoga!) and a mindful purposeful relaxation meditation practice are great tools in tackling stress and its effects.
Mindfulness of breathing and yoga breathing exercises can help reduce the stress response in the body and help us to find a calmer experience of the present moment.
Research has shown that two thirds of people experience a mental health problem in their lifetime and that stress is a key factor. Finding practices to help reduce stress and to  deal with stressful situations is a helpful way of trying to find a calmer more peaceful experience.
Cubbins Green provided the perfect setting for the guided Mindfulness relaxation session with lots of beautiful birdsong and sunshine!
