Saturday Self Care Club for parents/carers at Express

A time and space set aside for you to look after you! We all know in theory why when on a flight we are advised in the safety briefing to put our own oxygen mask on before placing it on our children. However, the reality and demands in everyday life often mean that we place ourselves at the bottom of the important list and do not nourish and replenish ourselves. Often our seemingly selfless approach not only renders us running on empty and susceptible to stress and illness but also impacts our ability to give and care for others.
If this speaks to you then why not join the Saturday Self Care Club at Express. Beginning in August we will spend 45 minutes focusing on activating our para sympathetic nervous system which helps us to feel calm, allows our bodies to heal and balance, and restores the body back to homeostasis.
We will achieve this through gentle yoga and breathing, along with some mindfulness and relaxation.
Sessions will be 45 minutes and facilitated by Ali, Bio below. All you need is yourself and the willingness to take 45 mins out of your week to look after you.

For enquiries, further info or to book on to the 4 week course, email efc@expresscic.org.uk

Ali McDonald is a yoga teacher, Dramatherapist and registered Health Care Professional who has over 10 years experience working in Mental Health and wellbeing.
Ali has a holistic approach towards improving mental health and wellbeing with a specific interest in helping people to connect with themselves. Drawing upon arts psychotherapy, yoga, meditation and reiki she tailors a bespoke approach to meet the individuals needs and goals.

I began practicing yoga when I was pregnant with my second son (who is now 19!). Having practiced many different styles and with many different teachers and developing my own practice I decided to take a 50 hour Yin training in 2019 and subsequently studied 200 hour Vinyassa Teacher training.
My influence comes from my personal yoga journey and some of the many inspirational teachers that I have worked with. My focus in teaching yoga is the connection with the inner world, breathe, energy, emotions, thoughts and how these weave and interlink throughout the body. I believe that an improved connection and understanding of ourselves leads to an improved sense of wellbeing and ultimately helps us to reach our true potential.

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