Mindful Mermaids Fire & Ice Circles ~ Breathe Deep • Plunge In • Rise Restored
Welcome to Clevedon’s ultimate contrast therapy experience—where outdoor serenity meets breathwork, sauna meditation, and the invigorating power of cold-water immersion.
These circles offer more than just a break from the noise~ they’re a sanctuary for nervous system reset, mindful reconnection, and shared moments with a supportive community. If you’re longing for clarity, calm, and genuine restoration, you’ll find it here.
✨ Fridays, 9:30-11:00 AM | October 3rd to early Spring ✨
A Space to Pause, Reset, and Thrive
Each weekly gathering invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect~ with nature, with yourself, and with others. It’s a space where personal growth unfolds naturally and wellbeing is truly nurtured.
Rooted in Experience
With over a decade of facilitating outdoor groups and nearly twenty years of one-to-one client work, this approach has been carefully shaped to nurture calm and build resilience. Blending the transformative elements of fire and ice with a grounded understanding of psychology, mindfulness, and outdoor swimming, these sessions gently dissolve stress and invite a deep return to balance.
Gentle Ongoing Support
This isn’t about quick fixes or pushing limits. The Mindful Mermaids Fire & Ice three-phase journey fosters sustainable habits, helping you build resilience and regulate your nervous system through consistent practice.
A Sanctuary for Renewal
Immerse yourself in an authentic space prioritising your wellbeing, where peace and steady growth are always within reach. Reclaim your calm, release stress, and embrace renewal ~ one mindful gathering at a time.
What you'll experience...
Each 1.5-hour session is a perfect balance of invigoration and energy renewal, designed to refresh your body and awaken your spirit.
Expect a variety of elements to deepen mindfulness and body connection:
- ✨ Fire & Ice Contrast Therapy: A powerful blend of heat and cold immersion supporting cellular reset and space for nervous system regulation
- ✨ Cold Water Immersion: Shock your system into peak resilience and mental clarity while practicing presence under pressure
- ✨ 10 Minute Revitalising Sauna Meditations: Relax in the sauna’s warmth as heat and mindfulness combine to boost endorphins, clarity, and resilience
- ✨ Mindful Movement: Restore natural alignment and ease tension through gentle, body-aware practices
- ✨ Breathwork & Nervous System Reset: Explore techniques to regulate your nervous system and centre yourself
- ✨ Community Connection: Share, support, and grow together with like-minded souls on a shared journey to wellbeing
What Mermaids Are Saying
Ready to experience the magic for yourself?
Your transformation awaits ~ Spaces fill quickly...
📍 Location: Clevedon Coast & Marine Lake
⏰ Duration: 1.5 Hours Body-Mind Reset
👥 Limited to up to 8 Participants
Join Us: £27 for One Fire & Ice Session or Upgrade to the 3-Week Reset Pass for £65 ~ stay consistent, deepen your practice, and enjoy more value
What’s Included in the Fire & Ice Reset Pass?
🔆 Three revitalising 90-minute weekly sessions to recharge your mind and body ~ we combine mindful movement and breathwork with a half-hour of invigorating contrast therapy
🔆 £16 saving compared to booking sessions individually
🔆 Three 30 minute sauna bookings arranged for you, so you can simply turn up and relax
🔆 Ongoing support to build momentum, strengthen resilience, and deepen your practice week by week
🔆 Optional access to a digital, CBT-informed mindfulness programme for extra guidance and encouragement between circles
This focused, supportive 3-week pass helps you stay consistent, gently reset your nervous system, and reconnect with a sense of inner calm, as the weekly rhythm builds emotional resilience and lasting inner strength. Returning each week also helps you nurture real connections and become part of a supportive, like-minded community.
⭐ Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate and supportive experience ~ secure your place with full payment ⭐
For any questions, drop me an email/message
claire.paul@harmony4life.co.uk
07813 138 171
Why Join Mindful Mermaids?
- Holistic Wellness: Effective, Evidence-Based Practices
- Nature Therapy: Blue and green healing in one experience, enhanced by mindful connection & nervous system reset principles
- Community Support: Connect with like-minded souls
- Practical Tools: Learn techniques to build resilience and integrate into daily life
Contrast Therapy ~ Mindful Mermaids Fire & Ice Flows
Across the weeks and changing seasons, you'll learn three distinct contrast therapy flow sequences. Every session offers invitations to explore what feels most aligned for you. These flows blend sauna warmth and cold water immersion, supporting resilience, emotional regulation, and a sense of renewal.
Mindful Mermaids Signature Sequences – Gentle to Deep Flow include:
- Fire Embrace Flow: A soft, supportive entry into contrast – framed with warmth and ease
- Twin Flame Flow: A steady rhythm of hot and cold to build balance and inner strength
- Five Element Flow: A powerful, multi-phase cycle designed for profound expansion, deep cleansing, and invigorating energy
To find out more about the benefits of Mindful Mermaids Fire & Ice Circles and the evidence behind this read on...
Revitalising Sauna Meditation with Ambient Seascapes
Mindful Preparation for Cold Water Therapy
Meditation is a powerful way to calm the mind and strengthen the mind-body connection, making it an ideal practice before cold water immersion. By developing present-moment awareness, individuals can better regulate their body’s natural “cold shock response,” transforming discomfort into a more focused and intentional experience.
Emerging research¹ highlights how combining mindfulness meditation, breathwork, and cold-water immersion can significantly reduce stress and enhance overall wellbeing. This underscores the benefits of mindful preparation when working with cold exposure.
Deeper Relaxation, Enhanced Wellbeing
Experience the powerful synergy of sauna heat, mindful meditation, and soothing coastal soundscapes. This unique combination amplifies the benefits of each practice, creating an immersive wellness experience that promotes profound relaxation and mental clarity.
Research-Backed Benefits
Studies show that sauna sessions increase brainwave activity associated with relaxation and meditation (theta and alpha power), similar to the effects seen during meditative states⁶. Sauna meditation activates the parasympathetic nervous system ("rest-and-digest" state), promoting relaxation and reducing stress².
Improved Mental Clarity
This brainwave profile is linked to heightened relaxation, better emotional processing, and a sense of clarity and wellbeing¹. Regular sauna use has been linked to increased brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein associated with learning and memory, which may be further enhanced by meditative practices in the sauna³.
Mood Enhancement
Sauna use leads to the release of endorphins, which are natural chemicals responsible for improving mood and promoting feelings of relaxation⁴. A study by Dr. Charles Raison at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that infrared sauna use improved symptoms of major depression for up to six weeks after a single session⁵.
Physical recovery
The heat from saunas improves circulation, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to muscles and the brain, which supports physical recovery and mental clarity³. Sauna bathing is associated with reductions in heart rate, improved circulation, and lower blood pressure. When meditation is added, these relaxation benefits are amplified¹.
The Perfect Environment
The sauna's warm, distraction-free environment, combined with gentle ambient seascapes, creates an optimal setting for enhancing meditation practice and promotes:
- ✨ Deep muscle relaxation and stress release
- ✨ Enhanced focus and present-moment awareness
- ✨ Improved sleep quality and emotional resilience
- ✨ Natural detoxification and immune system support
Transform your wellness routine with this evidence-based approach to holistic health, where ancient traditions meet modern research for maximum therapeutic benefit.
Sources
- ¹ 2022 study by Faid, Van Gordon, and Taylor
- ² Calm Spas (2023). "Sauna Meditation"
- ³ Salus Saunas (2023). "How Scientists Use Saunas"
- ⁴ MySaunaWorld (2023). "Exploring Sauna Meditation"
- ⁵ The Life Works Project (2023). "How Can Saunas Improve Your Mental Health"
- ⁶ News-Medical.net (2023). "The totonou effect: physiological and subjective benefits of sauna relaxation"
Calling anyone who needs a wellbeing boost
Mindful Mermaids Fire & Ice Circles are designed for anyone who would like a boost to their wellbeing; anyone who wants to benefit from the great outdoors and discover their own capacity for resilience.
Tune into nature
Let Mindful Mermaids help you carve out weekly time; by tuning into nature and connecting with like-minded people you will boost your mental and physical wellbeing through consistent practice.
Maximise the 'feel good' factor
Mindful Mermaids is designed to help you acclimatise to swimming/dipping in Clevedon Marine Lake and fully embrace the 'feel-good factor' it offers through regular, supported practice.
Mindful walking
At Mindful Mermaids, we'll include periods of mindful walking and silent connection. Without constant conversation, it's easier to calm your mind and fully take in the beauty of your surroundings while practising body awareness.
Tips for Outdoor Swimming
Before your first session, you will receive tips on outdoor swimming and contrast therapy to help you prepare and enjoy the experience safely. Feel free to ask any questions during our sessions too.
What to expect
If you are new to outdoor swimming or contrast therapy, it's important to familiarise yourself with what to expect before you arrive and remember you participate at your own risk.
Your Three-Phase Journey with Mindful Mermaids: An Opportunity for Flexible Growth
Mindful Mermaids offers a unique three-phase journey designed to deepen your mindfulness, enhance body awareness, and support cellular reset. This progressive programme thoughtfully incorporates some of the world's most effective tools and practices.
Over the course of the programme, which spans from autumn's embrace to spring's renewal, you'll have the opportunity to move through these evolving phases. Each one builds on the last, creating a sense of momentum and connection, whilst giving you the freedom to engage in a way that truly aligns with your life, your pace, and your individual needs. You can join at any stage of your wellbeing journey and integrate into the phase that feels right for you.
The Journey in Three Flexible Phases
Phase 1: Grounding, Mindfulness & Body Awareness
- ✨ Begin with gentle, consistent practices to reconnect with your body and cultivate present moment mindfulness
- ✨ Using breath, movement, and interoception, you'll simply notice how your body responds to stress and safety, without needing to 'fix' anything
Phase 2: Exploring Tools to Help You Feel Better
- ✨ Step into experimentation and become a scientist of your own nervous system
- ✨ Experiment with practical tools like breathwork, vocal release and movement to discover what works best for you through curiosity and repetition
Phase 3: Making It Part of Your Life & Reinforcing Mastery
- ✨ Build confidence using your skills beyond the sessions, weaving them naturally into daily life
- ✨ Return to core practices with greater self-trust, allowing these tools to become integrated ways of living
About you...
Mindful Mermaids can help you if you agree with ANY of the following points:
- I feel I need a wellbeing boost
- I would like to connect with a supportive group
- I would like to meet people interested in outdoor swimming and contrast therapy
- I know I need to get out and socialise more
- I have symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression
- I work from home and feel isolated
- I am interested in mindfulness and nervous system regulation
- I am not sleeping well
- I would like to benefit from blue and green therapy
- I'm interested in evidenced based techniques to increase my wellbeing
- I would like to be in touch with like-minded people
- I would like to be outdoors to get the benefits of nature & sunlight
- I would like to exercise regularly but lack motivation
- I am more likely to try new wellbeing practices if I'm with other people
- I want to learn about my nervous system and build resilience tools
- I am open to listening to guided meditation in the sauna
About me...
You may be wondering about me and how my skills and experience lend themselves to facilitate Mindful Mermaids Fire & Ice Circles. I have a strong background in Psychology and have been using this to help people since 2006. I have completed a Natural Mindfulness course and would like to help others discover a deeper more mindful connection with nature and their own nervous system.
I am passionate about the benefits of the great outdoors, exercise, contrast therapy, and social connection. I started outdoor swimming all year round in 2016 and set up a group to help others discover the benefits of this a year later. From this I know the impact of various factors that apply both to this and Mindful Mermaids - being outdoors, exercising, nervous system regulation, and moral support.
Social connection can benefit anyone at any time and if you feel your wellbeing isn't as good as it could be, regular supportive connection will be even more important for you. It may be that joining a group feels daunting but please be assured I am warm and welcoming and strive to help everyone feel included and at ease as we journey through our three phases together.
With a Psychology background, I specialise in the profound psychological and nervous system benefits of exercise and contrast therapy. My mission is to empower you to experience the same transformative rewards I've found through these practices.
The following concepts underpin these weekly sessions:
- Exercise coupled with psychological techniques and contrast therapy is really powerful and can help in many ways
- By addressing both your physical and psychological wellbeing through consistent weekly practice, we can manage stress, anxiety, and low mood, fostering greater resilience and mind-body control.
The unique blend that makes up Mindful Mermaids
Cultivate mindfulness and body awareness in Mindful Mermaids Fire & Ice sessions. The practices within them can transform your focus, productivity, stress levels, and sense of presence. A three-phase seasonal approach guides you in building consistent habits for lasting nervous system regulation.
Each session may include guided mindfulness and body awareness exercises or 'silent walking,' where you walk mindfully, connecting with nature, observing the landscape, weather, and your body's sensations. These practices serve as a 'mental reset,' easing the transition from prior activities to the session while nurturing interoceptive awareness.
But what are the science-based benefits of mindfulness and how might they apply to you. To find out click on 'learn more'.
To reap more benefits of mindfulness you can choose to opt into the online cognitive behavioural programmes. I can prescribe one or more of these so that you can access them for free when you buy a Fire & Ice Reset Pass (read the '7 Steps to Wellbeing' section below to find out more).
Proof that it really can be short and sweet
Mental health professionals practicing mindful meditation just five minutes a day for a week experienced significant reductions in stress (Lam, 2015). This proves that just a little bit of mindfulness can make all the difference.
Ease aches and pains
One study suggests 80 minutes of mindful meditation could reduce the perception of pain by nearly 50% (Zeidan et al 2011). Backing this up is a study of Zen meditators who were found to have a significantly higher pain threshold than non meditators (Grant et al 2010). So, if you experience aches and pains in your back, neck, hips or other areas of your body mindfulness could really help.
Improve your decision making and become smarter
Research shows that long-term meditators have larger amounts of gyrification, or folding of the brain’s cortex, compared to non-meditators (Luders et al, 2012). The benefits of these extra folds is faster information processing and avoidance of ruminating on past events, which can distort thinking and decision making.
Practicing as little as one 15-minute focused breathing meditation can get you out of your head, remove the bias from your brain and help you think more clearly.
Develop your ‘mental armour’
Mindfulness can also help protect you from emotional events. One study followed marines who prepared for deployment by practicing mindfulness meditation for two hours each week, over an eight week period. The study found it helped them stay alert and in the moment without becoming emotional, giving them a kind of “mental armour”.
Boost your attention span and focus
By freeing the mind from distraction mindfulness meditation has been shown to help with attention span.
In a 2008 brain-scan study, experienced Zen- meditators’ returned more quickly to their pre-interruption state. It is suggested this is down to the ability to clear their minds of distractions.
This and other research shows that focus and attention is significantly better for those who practice mindfulness.
Increase resilience and equanimity
In 2003 Richie Davidson and Paul Ekman studied a monk with over 30 years of meditative experience. The purpose of this was to assess meditation as mind training and whether this can help us handle destructive emotions better.
Davidson and Ekman reported that the activity in the monk’s prefrontal cortex indicated high levels of equanimity, well-being, and resilience to setbacks. This suggests his discipline of mindfulness certainly paid off!
References
Effects of Five-Minute Mindfulness Meditation on Mental Health Care Professionals; Lam (2015)
Brain Mechanisms Supporting the Modulation of Pain by Mindfulness Meditation; Zeidan et al (2011).
Cortical Thickness and Pain Sensitivity in Zen Meditators; Grant et al (2010).
The unique brain anatomy of meditation practitioners: alterations in cortical gyrification; Luders et al (2012).
Thinking about Not-Thinking: Neural Correlates of Conceptual Processing during Zen Meditation; Pagnoni et al (2008)
Our relationships are really important for keeping us happy and healthy. Lockdown highlighted our need to connect with others in real time and there's never been a better time to meet up outdoors.
Mindful Mermaids brings people together with shared interests and experiences. This plus walking and being able to enjoy the scenery facilitates natural connection even for those who may feel a bit shy.
‘The true charm of pedestrianism does not lie in the walking, or in the scenery, but in the talking,’ said Mark Twain.
It’s important we take more time to do what we do best: connect with each other. One of the most obvious benefits of a meetup is an opportunity to do just this.
Social connection means the feeling of belonging to a group and generally feeling connected to people. This is one of the ‘7 Steps to Wellbeing’ because scientific evidence shows it’s a core human need; one that’s essential for us to feel satisfied.
You may have a whole raft of reasons as to why you want to increase social connection… maybe you want to start the day off in the right way. Connecting at the beginning of your day if you are working from home or feeling isolated in any way is a great way to boost positivity for the whole day. Maybe you just want a support network around this phase of your life.
Perhaps you have found that you are growing out of an old lifestyle choice, such as drinking in pubs, and want to create new friendships around outdoor activities. Mindful Mermaids creates the perfect opportunity to form new friendships, or to develop existing ones, if you come along to the group with someone you already know.
Whatever your reasons there are many benefits to social connection and one that is important in Mindful Mermaids is giving to others through smiles, listening and sharing. Learning will naturally occur when we listen and we can learn so much from other people. The meetups are intended to provide a positive space for you to share your experiences and wellbeing ideas.
Research shows that as well as exercise alone releasing endorphins, group settings can do this through smiling. So when you’re walking with a great group of people like the Mindful Mermaids you will naturally feel better and more energised due to this double whammy of endorphins. These feel good factors are infectious and spread throughout the group like wildfire, benefitting everyone.
Science also shows that when we socially connect the pleasure-inducing hormone oxytocin is released, which reduces anxiety and improves concentration. In addition to this our cardiovascular and immune systems are given a boost helping us to function better.
Mindful Mermaid meet ups generate a sense of camaraderie, because everyone is there for the same purpose. The people you see each week will hopefully become like family and you may feel a sense of accountability. For most of us it’s a challenge to be consistent with exercise but being part of a group provides the motivation and accountability to keep going.
Research suggests people enjoy exercise more with others than when they are alone. Furthermore, they’re more likely to maintain exercise if they’re outdoors in green spaces with other people.
In one study (York, 2017) group exercise participants showed significant improvements in three quality of life measures: mental, physical and emotional. This may be another reason people are more likely to stick to the routine of group exercise.
The Köhler Effect also means that we want to avoid being seen as the weakest link in a group. This translates to us pushing ourselves harder. Mindful Mermaids will hopefully benefit from this both during and outside of meetups when there is the opportunity to put wellbeing tips in place.
Do you get 2.5 hours exercise every week? The NHS recommends this and Mindful Mermaids will help you incorporate extra exercise into your week or month more easily.
The mental health benefits of exercise are of course huge; it can help with low mood, anxiety, stress, confidence and self esteem. The great news is that simply getting out for a sociable stroll will help and this combined with contrast therapy will help build resilience over time.
There are many barriers to exercise. Maybe finding the time and the motivation is a challenge. Mindful Mermaids meetups are kept short for those under time pressure. For those with extra time there’s the option of a cuppa or outdoor swim.
Feeling self conscious or not good enough to do traditional forms of exercise can be a real block to getting started. Other barriers to exercise can come in the form of tiredness, achy joints and other physical issues.
Exercise works by improving muscle mass, strength, balance, and coordination. Therefore, unlike treatment with medicine, exercises work simultaneously on various aspects of one’s health.”
Walking at a set time on a regular basis is an obvious choice for exercise. This gives you routine plus the sense of belonging and feeling supported by a group. This will increase motivation to attend and therefore help you get regular exercise. Also knowing that you will be doing gentle exercise compared to going to the gym or running will hopefully help you maintain this.
Ever wondered why you feel so good after a woodland walk, going to the beach, being by a river, in the mountains or just breathing in the fresh air after its rained?
This is because negative ions (small molecules that gain a negative electrical charge), are highly concentrated in places of nature. For nearly 100 years researchers have explored how they positively influence the mind and body.
Combined with contrast therapy, these natural benefits help regulate your nervous system and build resilience through weekly practice.
Typically, rain, wind or sunlight causes an atom to break apart which produces negative ions. Therefore forests, beaches, waterfalls, rivers and just about any natural space will have high concentrations of negative ions.
They can bring more energy and vitality and help stablise mood. This can therefore help depression and seasonal affective disorder.
One of the key findings of research over the years is that negative ions positively impact serotonin levels in the brain. In contrast positive ions make us feel bad and we are often over-exposed to them via electrical equipment such as computers and mobile phones. This can affect our magnetic field by leaving us feeling depleted of energy so that we feel lethargic and tired.
So in the Mindful Mermaids meetup you are invited to turn off your mobile devices and breathe in the fresh air. This is especially important if you are unable to freely access the benefits of negative ions in your everyday life.
Use the below link to find some more benefits of being outdoors:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/70548/11-scientific-benefits-being-outdoors
Mindful Mermaids aims to seamlessly facilitate interaction with nature, social interaction, and physical activity. Escape your immediate surroundings, take in the sea air and walk by the water whilst chatting to others- you won't even notice you're exercising.
‘Walking is man’s best medicine,’ said Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates. Indeed, once you commit to regular exercise it can be more effective than taking medication.
The simple act of putting one foot in front of another is said to be 'the perfect exercise'; one that is both meditative and rejuvenating ~ especially when combined with contrast therapy experiences. But what are the other benefits of walking?
At least 30 minutes of brisk walking or other physical activity is recommended five times a week. ‘Brisk’ meaning your heart rate will increase, you will feel warmer and breathe a little faster than normal but are still able to carry on a conversation. This is perfect for Mindful Mermaids!
Even a short walk as little as 10 minutes can have a whole raft of benefits. A Ramblers factsheet lists the following mental health and wellbeing benefits:
* Physically active people are nearly 30% less likely to become depressed and staying active helps those who are depressed recover (Walking for Health)
* According to the NHS, 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 10 children experience a mental health problem in England https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/
* Being physically active helps people manage stress, anxiety and intrusive thoughts. It can also help improve self-esteem and mood (Mind, 2019)
* Regular physical activity can also reduce your risk of becoming depressed by 30% (Public Health England, 2019)
* Being active on a regular basis can also lead to people having more energy, feeling more relaxed and having a better concentration and memory (British Heart Foundation, 2018)
* People who walked to work reported greater job satisfaction and wellbeing in a study of over 26,000 employed people living in England (Chatterjee etc, UWE Bristol, 2017)
Being active also improves self-perception and self-esteem, mood and sleep quality.
Walking has numerous benefits, some of which are already mentioned above. Studies show it improves mood and reduces stress, anxiety and fatigue, all of which can affect us at different times in our lives. It can also ease brain fog and improve concentration. This is because getting fresh air and natural light whilst being active can increase focus.
Also, as slow movement pioneer Carl Honoré says, “travelling on foot can be meditative, fostering a slow frame of mind. When we walk, we are aware of the details around us – birds, trees, the sky, shops and houses, other people. We make connections.”
Use the following link to discover more health benefits of walking- ‘the wonder drug’:
https://walking.heartfoundation.org.au/
Spending time outdoors in Clevedon is truly special... It offers superb green and blue therapy, and combined with the powerful benefits of contrast therapy through fire & ice experiences, this is even more impactful.
I strongly believe connecting with nature and absorbing its effects, combined with the nervous system benefits of contrast therapy, is a massive boost to wellbeing for both body and mind. Research continues to back up these powerful combinations.
Firstly, what to expect from a Mindful Mermaid walk…
As stated above and it’s worth repeating… walking in Clevedon is really rather special. It has “the most beautiful pier in England” according to John Betjeman. This was opened in 1869- a great part of Clevedon history and well worth a tour.
Poet’s Walk is simply magical and a fantastic way to see more of Clevedon. We start with a dose of blue therapy as we walk beside the stunning Marine Lake (opened in March 1929), which is said to be the world’s largest sea water infinity pool. This walk also takes in woodland and grassy areas, increasing the benefits of green therapy.
A trip advisor review says:
“Poets Walk (named to commemorate Coleridge, Tennyson, Hallam and Thackery) circles Wain’s Hill (Iron age fort) passing a WW2 pillbox affording panoramic views over the Quantock & Mendip Hills, the River Severn, the Brecon Beacons, Clevedon Pill, the islands of Steepholm and Flatholm, Cardiff and Penarth and distant views of Exmoor and Dartmoor… returning via St.Andrews church (of Broadchurch fame).
This walk is delightful any time of the year.”
Mindful Mermaids routes walks will vary depending on the weather; you may walk up Wain’s Hill and Church Hill, passing by the Pill Box, the site of the Three Apostles and The Lookout. Your experience will also change with the weather of course. On a clear day you can look over to Wales and at other times it may be misty and overcast making it more atmospheric yet still very beautiful.
There is a range of wildlife including shrews, rabbits, peregrine falcons and a variety of other birds to mention but a few. Deer and badgers have also been spotted in the area.
Walking along the cliff-tops you can listen to the beautiful bird song as you observe the constantly changing views of the Bristol Channel, which has the second-highest tidal range in the world.
Mindful Mermaids walking routes will always include the sea front as this can be most uplifting and revitalising. Over the years I have walked these routes regularly with clients and now I want to share them with the Mindful Mermaids.
Use the following link to find out more about Poet’s walk:
Poets Walk and Clevedon Seaside Stroll
Now for the research behind green and blue therapy…
A survey carried out in April 2021 by the Mental Health Foundation outlined the following positive impact of engaging with nature:
* Improved mood (reported by 70%)
* Positive emotions such a joy, calm and wonder (reported by 65%)
* Being able to cope with stress (reported by 49%)
* Less worry and anxiety (44%)
Research suggests that spending two hours a week in nature significantly boosts health and wellbeing. Interestingly prior to the pandemic the Mental Health Foundtaion survey found that 12% of adults were in nature for one hour or less. If you are one of these people coming to Mindful Mermaids can contribute towards your two hours to help your health and wellbeing.
The Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation Mark Rowland said:
“Nature can be a powerful ally in protecting our mental health, preventing distress and ensuring good mental wellbeing. During the pandemic, millions of us discovered nature’s power to relieve stress, worry, anxiety and restore us with positive emotions, such as joy.
While nature won’t solve all our problems – prioritising time in nature can really help support good mental health. However, the most important thing is the quality of the experience and feeling like we connect with nature by noticing its beauty and absorbing its sights, sounds, and scents.”
The benefits of walking and exercise are akin to being in nature or observing it. You may notice how much better you feel after a walk as it can improve mood and reduce anxiety.
This is partly because you can find it easier to focus on the present moment and your mind is distracted away from daily stress and tasks. Mindful Mermaids focuses on reinforcing this so you can dial into your senses and be in the here and now.
Forest bathing was introduced in the 1980’s by the Japanese government to address a society prone to overworking. Time in nature was prescribed to reduce stress, anxiety and blood pressure. The main objective of forest bathing is to be in the moment by immersing your senses in the natural world. This serves to help you move away from focusing on what has already happened or what is (potentially) going to happen. Mindful Mermaids is based on this very concept.
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Claire Paul (Hons), MSc, Dip. Hyp, Dip. LC/ PC, Psychologist Hypnotherapist and Professional Life Coach Bristol and North Somerset
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