We all like to relax but when we are stressed it seems almost impossible.  A simple and effective way to start the process of relaxation is to breathe.  Trust me, most people don't know how to breathe properly!  Try this simple deep breathing exercise to instantly feel calmer.

Sit comfortably upright in a chair or lie on the floor with your head and knees supported by cushions.  Put on some relaxing music.  Breathing slowly, using the diaphragm and chest, slowly draw as much air as possible through the nose.  Fill the diaphragm area.   Hold the breath for a few seconds and slowly breath out through the mouth.  Empty the lungs as much as possible and repeat several times.  This will calm your mind and body and help at the first sign of anxiety or panic attack.

  The Magic of Touch

Touch communicates a sense of peace and connects us with our inner selves as well as with others.   Remember your inner self?  Massage therapy encourages the release of endomorphins, the body's natural painkiller, which creates a sense of well-being.  It encourages muscles to relax, relieving tension and releasing toxins.  Relax and pamper yourself by learning self massage or massage a friend. 

Get started today with this great DVD which includes everything you need to know about massage including an introduction to the techniques of massage, basic massage, Swedish massage, reflexology, acupressure, aromatherapy, Indian head massage, facial massage and after treatment advice.  Recommended!  £15.99 plus free delivery in the UK.

The Complete Book of Massage is packed with information, advice, tips and techniques on how to massage the whole body - head, hands, feet, back and legs. Each of the techniques are illustrated with step-by-step photographs and accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions. As well as self-massage techniques, the book also covers how to adapt your massage techniques to make them suitable for practice on babies, children, the pregnant and elderly. In addition, the properties of the different creams and oils that can be used and their various health- and beauty- and wellbeing-promoting benefits are fully explained. This comprehensive and accessible guide to the gentle but effective art of massage, is the ideal introduction for anyone who wants to practise on themselves or friends and family. £11.89

Super Charge the Experience...

by using wonderful aromatherapy massage oils, which are known for their de-stressing and relaxing properties by having an effect on the body, emotions and the mind.  Essential oils especially beneficial for relieving stress are...

A simple recipe for a relaxing oil blend is 15ml of sweet almond oil (you must use a base oil when using essential oils on skin) plus 4 drops of lavender, 3 drops of geranium and 1 drop of sandalwood.

Learn the gentle art of aromatherapy - a guide to restoring emotional and mental balance through essential oils.  Was £12.99 SAVE 30% - now ONLY £9.09!

Relax with Music

What better way to enjoy the massage experience than to accompany it with soothing, relaxing music?   There are musical tracks that remind you of the ocean, a summer meadow or anything that makes you feel calm.  Find something you particularly feel relaxed with and tune in!

Gentle Music for Massage.  Click on the picture for a FREE sample of this relaxing and gentle music.  Or own it for just £7.99!

Take a Break

Taking regular breaks and vacations is crucial to re-charge your batteries.  What better way to do this than taking a delicious spa break and experience deep relaxation.  You could be pampered, detoxed, massaged or try out any number of great treatments.  Treat yourself - you're worth it!

How does a Home Spa Sound?

You don't have to wait for that next vacation to get the wonderfully relaxed feeling that a spa can bring!  Imagine you and your loved ones sinking into the luxuriously bubbly water of your very own spa and at wholesale prices and with free delivery in the UK and Ireland!

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And while we're talking water...

There's nothing quite like a soothing water fountain, indoors or out to bring a sense of peace and well-being.  Water forms the basis of life - without it, we are no more.  No wonder then that we seem to gravitate towards water.  Think the ocean, waterfalls and verdant ponds.  Bring a little of the wonder of water therapy into your home with this fabulous range of fountains.  There's worldwide shipping and a money back guarantee too!

Meditation... explore your inner self

What is meditation?  There are many definitions but one way of understanding meditation is that it enables you to stay in reality, in each current moment - the here and now.  It clears your mind of stressful situations and is one of the most powerful methods to switch our attention to our inner selves and find peace and tranquility.

Click on the picture for a FREE sample of this great CD of music for Yoga and Meditation!

REVIEW:  What a superb book/cd this is! If you have ever thought about meditation give this a go, you will not be disappointed.
Each meditation is easy to follow starting at 20 mins and progressing. This may seem a long time to be sat still but, the time flies by!
Personally I have found that I am far less stressed, sleeping better, and I have a better view on life, and i've only had the book a few weeks!
All in all a terrific buy, I would highly recommend it.

Included in this pack are two CDs with guided meditations, complemented by study cards and a special instruction book with the beginner in mind. For the growing number of people curious about meditation who just do not know how to get started, here is the answer.    £15.14 plus FREE DELIVERY IN THE UK!

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Lose yourself in the glow of candlelight

 Candles create a wondeful atmosphere.  Try taking an hour to meditate with the positive energy of a candle burning.  You can even use aromatherapy candles to really get in the mood! Click here for some suggestions.

'Men cannot see their reflection in running water, but only in still water'  Chuang Tzu.