Relaxation And Mindfulness
As a Relax Kids and Baby Mindful coach and trainer, I offer a number of programmes that can be offered in a group or 1:1 setting. I hold an enhanced DBS, am safeguarding trained and am insured.
Groups can be run within your school, community organisation or business and can be run as a one-off session or as a course. Classes are usually an hour-long, but can be tailored to your needs.
All classes can all be delivered as 1:1 sessions, tailored to meet your specific requirements. Or perhaps you are looking for some advice or support, but you are not entirely sure what you need. It might help to have a talk through your concerns, and we can then work out a bespoke package for you.
Relax Kids is an accredited training provider.
For more information, please do get in touch.
Baby Mindful
Baby Mindful classes are different to many other baby activity classes, in that our classes have a slow and simple pace, giving you the chance to "be" with your baby" rather than "do". Our classes are suitable for babies aged birth-6 months. Each session is based around a well-known nursery rhyme and follows the Relax Kids Seven Steps, using a range of activities designed to strengthen this new bond between parent and baby, whilst supporting babies’ natural development. Our specially designed classes allow a wonderful space for parents and baby to connect and enjoy being with each other. It's never too early to be introduced to calmness and contentment! Parents will also be spending quality time with their baby in a calming and supportive atmosphere where they will benefit from carefully designed exercises to help them relax, unwind, and feel more confident and grounded.
Move - gentle movement and warm-up games
Play - simple games, played at a slow pace
Stretch - gentle stretches for babies and parents
Feel - gentle touch
Breathe - simple breathing exercises for parents
Believe - positive affirmations for parents and baby
Relax - a time to let go and relax
BENEFITS FOR PARENTS
To spend quality time with their baby in a calming and supportive atmosphere where they will benefit from carefully designed exercises to help themselves relax, unwind, and feel more confident and grounded.
To learn how to take note of their feelings, and to develop the tools to calm or adjust themselves as needed.
To help parents learn to how to respond to the 'dance of parenthood' from a place of feeling calm and centred.
To help parents feel calmer and more relaxed while they bond with their baby and support their development.
To introduce parents to practical life tools that will be beneficial throughout their parenting journey.
To help parents become more aware of the link between their emotional state and that of their baby.
To encourage parents to realise that their needs are important too, and to recognise the value of nurturing themselves.
To encourage parents to believe that they have the "permission" to just stop and rest, and to take some time for themselves
BENEFITS FOR BABIES
To both stimulate and calm whilst supporting their natural development.
To encourage their confidence and awareness along with their cognitive, communicative, social, emotional and physical development.
To enjoy quiet and unhurried time with parents, which will enhance bonding.
To help their parents feel calmer and more confident about responding to their needs.
“The Baby Mindful classes have been so helpful in my first couple of months as a new parent. Taking that hour to truly be with your baby and enjoy each other in a relaxed and calm environment was one of the highlights of my week.”
“I leave feeling so relaxed having spent quality time watching my baby laugh and learn, forgetting everything else for that wonderful hour. ”
Relax Kids
All Relax Kids classes follow a simple seven step programme, designed to promote emotional well-being, confidence and calm. Sessions can follow a theme, such as fairytales, pirates, space, baking, sports: wherever your child’s imagination takes them! Or, we can theme classes around topics such as confidence, kindness, managing anxiety, wellbeing.
The Seven Steps:
Movement and dance, which allow children to express themselves freely
Fun games which allow them to interact, share and communicate
Stretching and breathing exercises, to build self-awareness and restore calm to the nervous system
Peer massage, encouraging children to interact in a kind way to each other
Positive affirmations to develop a strong sense of self-worth and confidence
Relaxations/visualisations, allowing the children to explore their imagination
“My son has really enjoyed Relax Kids, especially making new friends. I’ve watched his confidence grow after each session - it’s been a great self-esteem builder but in a really fun way.”
Age ranges:
Little Stars: pre-school
Relax Kids: primary school
Chill Skills: secondary school
Charge Up: late teens.
Products
Relax Kids have a range of high quality relaxation and mindfulness products including books, CDs and positive affirmation cards. These are used to support the classes and can be used at home and within school.
Relax Kids also offer a number of free resources to download, including a monthly affirmation calendar.
You can find details of products here or message me via the contact page for more information. I carry a small amount of stock that you can order directly through me via my shop.
“I couldn’t be more thrilled with the dramatic changes that I have observed in my 5 year old little boy...I can’t thank Aislinn enough for the thought, time and commitment that she puts in to each and every one of the children that come to her classes.”
The founder of Relax Kids, Marneta Viegas, takes you through what happens in a Relax Kids class.
Close your eyes and listen to Marneta read The Little Mermaid, from the Aladinn’s Magic Carpet book, as part of her RKTV series.
WHERE TO GO NEXT?
To find out more about Relax Kids or find a coach in your area, you can visit www.relaxkids.com or have a look at the Relax Kids Facebook page, where you will find regular posts with affirmations, free downloads, and so much more!
Just Relax
"Just Relax" is a relaxation course, for adults only.
"Just Relax?" Is it really that easy? Well, no. Like anything important, it takes time, practice and commitment to really learn how to relax properly. How many of us see "switching off" as being in front of the TV with a glass of wine in the evening? Or going to the gym? But are we really giving our minds and bodies a rest from the stresses of modern life?
As parents or professionals, we spend so much time giving to others: our time, our energy, our love and compassion. But how much of these things do we really give to ourselves? Can you keep on giving, if you don't replenish your own cup once in a while?
So how can "Just Relax" help? The classes give you a structured, boundaried time just for you. We follow the 7 steps to relaxation, helping you explore different relaxation techniques in a safe, nurturing space, and slowing the body down and preparing it for deep relaxation, giving you the opportunity to perhaps fall asleep if that’s what your body needs, or just to give your mind a break from information you are holding at that point in time.
“I can highly recommend the Just Relax classes! I really didn’t think I had time to fit in relaxing until I had been... then I realised I needed it. Time just for me, time to forget all the stresses of the day, time to focus. The content of the course was brilliant .... expertly broken down into several portions. Aislinn has such a calming and relaxing voice.... much better than any CD.”
Take time out for yourself
Treat yourself to some inner calm
Feel the stress melt away
Learn how to be mindful
Improve sleep
Reduce stress and anxiety
Boost self esteem
Aid concentration
To find out more about any of the programmes, please message aislinn@thecalmwithin.co.uk
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