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Workshop After-Care

January 27, 2016 By Kat

Many of us on the self-development & spiritual growth path just love to attend (or host) workshops. These can be very enriching & empowering experiences. A lot can shift in just a few short hours. A day or two in linear time can feel much longer when you’ve been in an energy bubble.

Being cocooned in a safe, nurturing environment is so magical. Especially if you’ve felt alone, unsupported & have no one who shares your passion for all this woo woo stuff. Spending time with like-minded people shows you’re not going bonkers. (Everyone else are the bonkers one’s haha!) You’ve expanded & accelerated in ways that are beyond what the human mind can comprehend.

Leaving such a sacred space & re-entering the ‘real world’ can be a bit of a culture shock. Don’t be sacred! I’m here today to help you with the integration process.

For me personally I find it beneficial to follow some simple steps for a few days after a workshop. This assists to gently ease myself into the new energy. Especially if I have been teaching/facilitating the workshop I can feel very alive & uplifted afterwards but if I’m not careful I can crash quickly. I still receive an upgrade from hosting & need just as much, if not more, after care.

The Healing Hangover.

A few months ago I wrote on my Seren FB page about the term I love to use ‘The Healing Hangover.’ It’s how I describe the ‘detox’ symptoms you may experience after an energy healing or workshop. Okay, it’s uncomfortable but I welcome the experience as its confirmation the work is happening.

Contraction before the expansion.

Just like with an alcohol induced hangover the day after a workshop you may wake up feeling:

Fuzzy
Dehydrated
Headache
Tired
Sore muscles
Nauseous

Some or all may or may not be present. The energy truck has run you down & reversed back over you. (Do trust it’s all good, things are shifting & clearing) You may feel nothing at all, again this is FINE! Everybody is different. If you’re getting an easy ride that’s awesome.

The healing effects of a workshop/healing session carry on for some days afterward. Our Chakras are balanced, old emotions may have been released & all our four bodies have had a good shake up. Just like any detox the physical body can bear the brunt.

What to do:

Take it easy honey – I advise clients to take it easy on themselves over the days following a workshop/session. If you can take the day off (any excuse to skip out of a Monday!) then that is wonderful. If that’s impossible you can still do your best not to push too hard.

Get a good night sleep.
Clear your schedule as much as you can.
Try not to plan any big events or meetings.
Avoid negative environments.
Be outside in natural daylight.
Do gentle exercise – yoga, walking, Qi Gong/Tai Chi or swimming.
Meditate – using amethyst the master healer is perfect.
Read, watch a movie or have a massage.
Breathe – deeply & slowly.

Some gentle yoga is fabulous for shifting & integrating new energy. Photography by Ben Marden Photography

Hydrate – Water is super important, especially if you are feeling lethargic & have a headache. Water is a transmitter that flushes out the physical body by getting rid of toxins. It also moves energy clearing out the old, stale stuff to make room for the new. The more you drink the better you will feel. Sip on good quality filtered water throughout the day.

I personally would recommend avoiding alcohol. Obviously it will dehydrate you but it’s effects are amplified. You may find yourself smashed quicker than usual & having a full on hangover the next day.

Ideally two to three litres. Adding a squeeze of fresh citrus fruit is amazing (& less boring!) or add a few drops doTERRA essential oils – lime, lemon or grapefruit are awesome. My favourite is ice-cold coconut water packed full of replenishing electrolytes.

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

Salt baths – Taking a relaxing bath in Epsom salts is a great way to unwind & get some minerals into your system. If you live by the ocean even better, go for a swim in the sea!

Eat well – Your body will thank you for some good clean food. High vibrational food straight from the earth will help you literally digest some new energy to keep you topped up. Eat as clean as you can. Vegetables, salad & organic cold pressed juices are brilliant choices. I don’t tend to feel hungry during energy sessions but it hits the next day, I’m starving. Make sure you’ve stocked up on good quality fresh food so you’re not reaching for the easy crap.

Be aware of heightened sensitivity – Again don’t freak out but just be prepared that you could be a little extra sensitive. That is why I suggest you don’t have a huge day planned. Situations or people that usually don’t bother you suddenly might. Deep conscious breathing works a treat. When challenged or the emotions arise, just breathe.

Do take the time following a workshop to just be. Honour your Soul by gently easing yourself back into the world.

Sit quietly & just be x

It doesn’t have to stop there. Keep on being kind to yourself everyday. This will maintain the bubble of love feeling you felt during the workshop, and then it will become the norm. Everyday will feel like you’re on retreat.

Enjoy!

Loads of love,

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Crystal Infused Water

January 30, 2014 By Kat

Crystals can be used in many ways to receive their healing benefits. The most common way most people use crystals for healing is by placing them on the body or by holding them. Another way is to make crystal infused water.

Water, just like air is essential for our survival. On average it is recommended to drink at least two litres of fresh, purified water a day to carry the life force charge around our bodies for optimum health. If we are drinking so much water why not spruce it up with some crystal power.

I’ve mentioned many times before in my writing that crystals carry a high vibration directly from the earth. I believe that by ingesting water that is infused with crystal energy can be beneficial as well. Some healers make crystal elixirs that are mixed with an alcohol base as a preservative. I have since learned a more simple technique to infuse your every day drinking water with crystal magic.

It is important to read up on different crystal properties before you make infused water. Some crystals can be toxic if used in this way. A safe recommendation is to start with a clear quartz infusion. Clear quartz is known as a master healing crystal that is very good at balancing the body & the immune system. Clear quartz has the ability to attune itself to the users specific needs. It works through all the four bodies cleansing & clearing any dense energy.

To infuse water with crystal energy is very simple. First you need to cleanse your crystal. I start by washing it in cold salt water, and then place it out for the three days over Full Moon. On the last day I leave it out to charge up with the suns energy for at least twelve hours. If it’s not Full Moon time, just charge in the sun. Then place your crystal in your water jug over night & it’s ready to go. Here’s mine inside my Britta.

You may find the taste of your water is slightly different. More sweet. I find I’m drawn to drink a lot more water if it’s crystal infused. Can’t get enough of it! Use your intuition as to when your crystal needs a recharge. If the taste changes or you just feel it’s time then follow the above process again. I find it’s usually around Full Moon again which is a perfect time each month to recharge you water crystals.

Enjoy! Love K xx

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What to drink?

August 8, 2013 By Kat

The other morning when I got to work after a serious early morning sweaty hot yoga class I could not decide how I was going to hydrate myself. I wasn’t thirsty which was a good sign I wasn’t totally dehydrated I just didn’t know what I fancied to drink. The answer? I had one of everything!

My selection was as follows: Voss sparkling water, filtered water with Himalayan sea salt, an Emma & Toms green juice (I didn’t have time to make my own) & a nice cup of hot tea. I kept a round robin going having a sip from each one all morning till I was satisfied. Then is was back onto the herbal tea or plain filtered water for the rest of the day.

Variety is the spice of hydration I think!

A lovely Cup of Tea

March 28, 2013 By Kat

It’s officially autumn now in the Southern hemisphere & the early mornings are getting a tad chilly. Through out the whole year I drink tea, especially first thing in the morning even if it’s 40 degrees outside. Must be my British heritage shining brightly. This time of year I’m hanging for a cuppa to warm myself up from the inside out.

In the summer months I tend to only drink tea in the mornings. Now the days are getting colder I’m craving hot liquids even in the afternoon. This is when herbal teas take centre stage. There are so many varieties and blends out there you are bound to find one you like. My tastes change all the time. At the moment I’m all about ginger. I found a new USDA organic certified brand called Higher Living. Their Ginger Kick is delicious. It contains ginger (obviously!) and lemon peel. It’s 100% caffeine free & organic. Their Evening blend is rather nice of a night too with lemon balm, fennel, chamomile, lime, peppermint and lavender.

The Byron Bay Tea Company have a lot of lovely teas too. They are pricier and you can’t get them in the supermarkets. My day spa sells them or they are available over the Internet. My favourite is Energy a blend of green tea and berries. It’s really good for a pick me up as green tea contains natural caffeine.

Yogi tea make a Ginkgo Clarity blend that I use in the afternoons if I’m feeling a little brain fried. The ingredient list is huge! Everything from peppermint, liquorice, lemongrass, basil, ginger and lemon the list goes on. Nearly all the herbs are organic but the brand not organically certified. I love the quotes on the tea tags too.

I try where I can to buy organic tea. Just like non organic fruit and vegetables tea is sprayed with harmful agricultural chemicals. This is harmful to us as consumers, the environment and the farm workers growing the tea. Vegetables are usually washed before they reach our shelves. Tea is not as it is air-dried before packaging. The first time it meets water is in our cup where all those toxins are then washed into our drink. Need I say more? There are plenty of organic brands in the supermarket, look out for an organic seal either from the USDA or Australian Organic. These two carry the highest standards of organic certification.

Herbal caffeine free tea counts towards your daily hydration levels too. If you struggle to get your two to three litres of water in a day during winter give herbal tea a try. A good-sized mug can take about 250-300ml of liquid. If you can, use filtered water in the kettle. I know boiling gets rid of any nasties but it helps keep the kettles elements free from calcium build up. Tea tastes so much better with filtered water, no yucky chlorine taste.

Time for a nice cup of tea and a sit down me thinks.

Love Seren xx

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