Autumn Wellness: How to Stay Balanced This Season with Massage
Ah, autumn—the season of crisp air, cosy jumpers, and pumpkin-flavoured everything. As the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to fall, many of us feel the urge to slow down and nestle into our homes. But while the changing seasons can bring a sense of calm, they can also throw off our physical and […]
Are you getting out more running or on your bike this summer?
With all this glorious weather we are enjoying in Bristol, and all over the UK for that matter, many of us are heading outside on sunny bikes rides, or enjoying long runs or walks as we soak up the sunshine. However, with this increased activity comes some little aches and pains; muscle tension from cycles, […]
Faces of Wellness – Episode 3: Lindsay
“In a previous life I was a lecturer in fine art and a gallery curator. After the stress of a few redundancies, I was looking to retrain. I found massage and fell in love with it.” – Lindsay, Relax & Be Therapist. Tell us about yourself? “I’m Lindsay, I’m 45 and I work as […]
Faces of Wellness – Episode 2: Anna A
“I am a qualified herbalist as well as a holistic massage therapist. I am always building my skills and experience in these areas so I can combine them well and continue to be of good service to my clients.” – Anna. A, Relax & Be Therapist. Tell us about yourself? “I am Anna, I’m 30 […]
Faces of Wellness – Episode 1: Ramute
“I’ve tried doing lots of different professions with my hands, from hairdressing to dressmaking. But when I first tried massage…it just stuck” – Ramute, Relax & Be Therapist. Tell us about yourself?I am Ramute. A massage therapist for Relax & Be. I’m originally from Lithuania but moved to the UK in 2004. I initially came […]
#How I Relax – Summer Giveaway
Be in with a chance of winning three awesome wellness prize goodies by showing us….. How you relax? Fan of a home spa day with a Massage or Facial? Or perhaps yoga in the living room calms you down? Or maybe you’re more of a scramble among the hills and valley’s of the South West […]
5 Self care practises to keep you feeling loved and vibrant this Autumn.
Everything shifts at this time of year. The fluctuating light and temperature have the potential to knock us out of our routines and leave us feeling unbalanced and lackluster. So here’s our 5 tips to help you move into autumn with ease. 1) Honour your energy levels When the colder nights draw in, it’s normal […]
Foraging for wellbeing
There’s a lot written about foraging these days. Amazing recipes full of greens we’ve never heard of, mysterious mushrooms, and even the leaves and bark of trees. These strange and wonderful plants can feel like they come from another world, quite far away from our city lives. So foraging becomes something to do at the […]
Winding down from a season of learning
As the academic year started I found myself back at school. Since September I have attended several courses to further my skills as a massage therapist at various places of learning. Having been qualified as a holistic massage therapist for over a year now I have begun to understand where I want massage to take […]
Forest Bathing, Swimming through Trees
When we’re stuck inside on a hot day, the thought of a cold swim is luscious. There’s nothing quite like that first dive into welcoming water. But when we’re unable to get to water, there’s another type of bathing that also works wonders for cooling down a sweltering system and leaving the body feeling rejuvenated […]