Videos
Welcome to @chillartconnect on YouTube
So excited to let you all know about my brand-new YouTube channel @chillartconnect.
I will be posting videos and resources with tips and tools to help you chill out, nurture your creativity and connect with other like-minded people.
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Guided Relaxation
Being able to relax and unwind from all the stresses of our busy lives is important for our wellbeing and our physical health. Check out this 10 minute guided relaxation that will leave you feeling like you just had a full body massage without even leaving the comfort of your own home!
Four Pebbles Meditation inspired by the practice of Thich Nhat Hahn and the children of Plum Vills
The 4 pebbles meditation was inspired by the practice of joyful, mindful sitting used with the children of Plum Village.
The Art of Mindful Living - Thich Nhat Hahn
"Mindfulness is a kind of energy that we generate when we bring our mind back to our body and get in touch with what is going on in the present moment, within us and around us. We become aware of our breathing and come home to our body, fully present for ourselves and whatever we are doing."
The 4 pebbles meditation was inspired by the practice of joyful, mindful sitting used with the children of Plum Village.
Kintsugi - beauty in imperfection
Our week 1 activity is based on the concept of Kintsugi
Click on the video for an explanation of the Japanese art of Kintsugi, which instead of covering up our flaws and imperfections, honors our scars and imperfections as a symbol of our learning and growth. The object is then cherished for its beauty and resilience.
Meditation tips for beginners
Some helpful tips on learning to meditate.
Yoga Nidra with Ally Boothroyd
Invest 35 minutes in setting your sankalpa (your intention or focus) for the New Year with Ally Boothroyd
Trauma and Healing
Dr Bessel van der Kalk, acclaimed psychiatrist & neuroscientist, author of 'The Body Keeps the Score', discusses the widespread and long-term impacts of trauma on our bodies and the pathway to healing.
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being present in the moment takes our minds away from regrets about the past and worries about the future
Connect for happiness
The Mental Health Foundation of the UK explains why connecting with others is so important to our wellbeing.