Events

Gut-Brain Health Workshop

Sat. Feb 29th 2020: 10am-4.40pm

£45  payment is required on booking

       (£40 early bird rate, bookings before 1st Feb)

Do you struggle with your weight or digestive problems like heartburn, acid reflux or IBS?

Are you fed up with diets, confusing and contradictory ‘one size fits all’ dietary advice about what to eat?

Maybe you experience stress, anxiety, depression, poor sleep, fatigue, in fact any inflammatory or chronic illness?

The link between your physical & emotional health & your ‘gut bugs’      is one of the most exciting developing areas in health research.  Whether you are looking to address a specific health issue or are just interested in finding out how to stay healthy and happy, this unique workshop is relevant to you!              

Includes gut-friendly food samples & refreshments: please bring your own lunch.

To book a place contact Maggie on 07823 771637 or maggie@upwardspirals.org.uk

Upward Spirals Foundations of Health Workshop

2017 saw the first Upward Spirals Foundation Course launched in Jan. which proved to be a real hit! This is an experiential and practical introduction that integrates all aspects of the programme and is recommended for Positive Health Plus Ambassadors and those who are interested in making positive changes in their lives.

This workshop combines positive psychology, mindfulness & foundational aspects of health: nutrition, exercise & sleep. Measures are scored pre and post course to evaluate outcomes and provide information for marketing purposes.

Course feedback

"Really enjoyed the course and would recommend it to anyone looking for an introduction to positive psychology. helped develop skills to use in every day life when feeling stressed, anxious or with sleep problems."

"The information as at times surprising and I am left with the feeling that changes are very possible. I take away the feeling that lots of small changes could make a very big difference in the lives of many people."

"The Positive Psychology has helped me to move forward. I was feeling stuck in my life and in a negative frame of mind."  

"I found the course enjyable and informative. It has helped me to focus on relaxation and the Headspace app for meditation. I feel a lot calmer. The character strengths were interesting to find out about myself hich I have used to help me move forward."

Evening and daytime courses are available and next course dates will be set according to interest and availability. The workshop fee is £45 (£40 early bird rate), payable in advance on booking: (Practice ambassadors will receive a 10% discount).

For full details and to book your place on the next course, please contact Maggie.

Meditation for Rebels

Ever tried meditation but ended up feeling that you can't do it right, or not managed to stick with it? Then this course could be for you!

Meditation for rebels is a practical, experiential, course designed to help you find what works well for you as an individual and to discover the best ways to establish and maintain your meditation practice. Through encouragng personal empowerment, incorporating concepts and activities from Positive Psychology alongside mindfulness meditation in a truly holistic approach, we aim to boost the benefits for health and wellbeing.

You will:

• Identify your individual area of health for focussed attention 
• Discover your unique balance of character strengths and how you can use these to both support meditation practice 
• Understand your individual blocks, attributional style and mindset to increase self-awareness and for personal development 

Working with small groups in a relaxed environment and informal teaching style, Maggie creates a safe place to meet like minded individuals, share stories and most importantly - have fun! After the course is completed, there will be opportunities to attend regular follow up sessions to maintain progress and connections if you wish.

Some comments from previous participants include:

"I feel that my approach to life has improved drastically. Instead of talking about things I feel more able to make chabges especially in my approach. I feel more relaxed and in control of myself. I feel less judgemental of myself and others."

For dates of the next course and further details, please ask Maggie

Healthy Mind, Happy Body

New Year’s resolutions are often about losing weight but many of us fail to lose weight, or keep it off long-term.

Upward Spirals (US) has developed a unique approach: looking at the whole picture – mind and body – and discovering what works well for each individual rather than a one-size-fits-all solution (that doesn’t work for many).

You don’t have to be struggling with weight issues to come as this is also a ‘preventative’ workshop to help you and those you love regain or maintain a healthy weight!

Saturday 10am-4.30pm: Dates available according to interest.  Special introductory rate: £45 (£40 early bird rate) - ambassadors 10% discount