“These are two images of spas, as you can see both of them are highly involeved with nature. This is the norm for spas and the fact that they use facture again further proof that nature is relaxing.”
Monday 24 January 2011
Sunday 23 January 2011
Exploration Architecture
working with visionary clients to create sustainable architecture inspired by nature
"Exploration Architecture are a company that use nature as inspiration to create sustainable architecture. Some of their work include; The Eden Project Biomes and Las Palmas Water Theatre. I found their work to be most inspiring in how to use nature and the process they take to use it."
How do people relax when they are stressed out?
"This link it to a forum crested by David J. Rosen to see how people relax in there own way. I found this to be very useful in my research as it opened me up to new ideas on how people relax. I also found the forum a grate way to get peoples opinions on subjects and ideas."
Wednesday 19 January 2011
Gardening
“This is an article that I gathered on gardening and how it help relieve stress. It again is further evidence that nature is a key component when it comes to relaxation. The problem is; what nature to use?”
Thursday 13 January 2011
wikiHow - How to Relax
http://www.wikihow.com/Relax#Relaxing_your_body
"This web page is quick manual of how to relax. i felt this was a good website as is give the option to click on link withing the manual to learn more about the desired subject."
Monday 10 January 2011
Easy Meditation Techniques
The way we breathe is one of the most important factors in the health of our body. It’s important to take deep and full breaths to relax the body. Once the body is calm, we can relax the mind.
Five Minute Breathing Exercise:
Five Minute Breathing Exercise:
1. Take a comfortable seated position with a straight spine and shoulders back.
2. Relax all of your muscles. Close your eyes and begin breathing through your nose. Notice if your breath is shallow and confined to your upper chest area.
3. On your inhalation, bring the breath down to the belly. Fill up the belly with your breath, as if you’re filling up a balloon and then expand your chest. On the inhalation; lengthen your spine and rise up.
4. On your exhalation, you contract-- your belly and chest go toward the spine as if you are deflating a balloon.
5. Inhale for a count of four seconds, hold your breathe for four seconds and exhale for six seconds. Repeat this breathing for a few minutes. If your mind wanders, gently guide it back to your breath. Maintain loving and kind thoughts.
Laurie Martin
Certified Life and Business Coach, Yoga Instructor
“I have tried this easy process fro my self to see if it works and I have to admit I did feel more relaxed after. In doing this process I put myself in the shoes of my possible target audience and helped me gain insight to what they do.”
The Benefits of Meditation
In a modern world that values activity, achievements and results, it is perhaps surprising that more people are turning to meditation. For all the activity of modern society, many still feel a fundamental need for silence, inner peace, and a moment of reflection. Meditation can reduce stress and help us relax; but, it can also give us a lot more. These are some of the benefits that daily meditation can give us.
Reduced Stress
Meditation helps to reduce stress by teaching us to switch off from the worries that can plague us through the day. Meditation is an opportunity to spend time by ourselves, without feeling at the beck and call of others. Spending 15 minutes in quietening the mind and focusing on the present moment, makes us more relaxed and effective decision makers.“There are many forms of meditation that people can perform but they all look towards relieving stress. Although I cannot really utilise this process I still think it needed to be explored because the people who meditate are probably my target audience.”
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