Massage can resume!

Wonderful news is that massage treatments have been allowed to resume.  Strict Government guidelines are to follow this post.  I am currently finishing up my quarantine and then treatments will begin from 24th July.

The 24th July is already set aside for clients who are in the more vulnerable category so that all clients can still receive their treatments.

Please keep an eye on the blog or Drift Away facebook page for more info and available appointments.  You can also get in touch to book in advance and check what's available

dannie@driftawaytherapies.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/DriftAwaymassage

Experience our one to one meditation sessions

Meditation is often one of those things we plan to get round to but we find it hard to prioritise or we struggle to do on our own and need a little guidance. Perhaps we're unsure 'how to' meditate or similar to an exercise class, we want someone to meditate along with.

In the one to one meditation session we look at several forms of meditation so that you can experience several different ways of meditating. We begin with a breath awareness meditation, followed by a zen stillness meditation which is a form of meditation often practiced by others and can take some time to master, then a visual guided meditation where you can switch off and listen to me guide you into a deeper state and where suggestions are used that can support and help you in your day to day life.

The one to one session will provide you with an introduction to the meditations and the skills to practice this on your own. A pre-recorded recording for the breath awareness will be sent out after the session so that you can continue to practice this at home on your own to develop your meditation practice further.

The sessions can be taken in person in your own home or via skype.

Session price £25 home visit or £20 online zoom call.   Or 4 home sessions for £90 or 4 zoom sessions for £75.  (paid in advance). 

The meditation session itself is 1 hour total with some extra time for discussing any questions you may have or coming round from the meditation itself.

Silence the mind, centre yourself, experience the serenity within so you can hear the whispering of the soul.

July massage updates

Happy Summer Solstice! Happy Fathers Day.

Today is a very wonderful day with so much going on and here in India there will be the solar eclipse!

Thanks to those who did come to the meditation group or who expressed interest. It's a small group but hopefully we can grow in time.

I haven't posted another date as i am planning to be back in the UK in July for various reasons. I will naturally be back massaging, once quarantining is done and massage is allowed to resume.

Having continued to massage during these virus times, I have seen how in need people have been and how massage has really helped reduce the stress and helped alleviate the added tension, so i look forward to being able to help people in any way that i can. This virus has really taken a toll on us all physically and mentally and for those who want a massage, I'm honoured to provide it.

Have a wonderful Sunday and i will update everyone in due course.

Online, packed full, guided meditation class

Come join our guided meditation class.

An hour to switch off, relax, let go, develop your meditation skills and go on a wonderful journey of discovery.

Class time: 8am Saturday 6th June.

                       4.30pm Sunday 7th June.

Why not join our morning class at 8am Saturday 6th June.  Ready to embrace the day, starting with a breath meditation to awaken body and mind, Zen meditation to support you on developing your skills and enjoy the energy of meditating together.  Followed by a guided meditation to rejuvenate, uplift yet restore tranquility within and finishing with a little something to get your day off to a good start!

Our 4.30pm Sunday 7th June slot with our Indian clients is perfect for the end of the week, helping to prepare you mentally for the week ahead and set you up for an evening of rest and relaxation.  Starting with a loving kindness meditation showing gratitude for the past week.  Zen meditation session to support you on developing your skills and enjoy the energy of meditating together.  Followed by a relaxing, soothing and enlightening guided meditation to prepare you for the week ahead.

Priced at £5 per session.  Payment to be made via paypal (here) in advance or msg for bank details.

Booking link: https://www.picktime.com/ukgmeditations

Or msg Dannie: r.massagejaipur@gmail.com with any queries.  Sessions will be held once a month.  Times are adjustable for future classes.  One to one sessions also available.

No experience is necessary!  You can be a beginner or someone who simply enjoys meditation.  There is no expectation on you, nothing you have to perform, it is simply about being in the moment, enjoying the experience and allowing yourself  to go with the process.

You will need to download zoom in order to access the meeting. https://zoom.us/download It's best listening through headphones to really immerse yourself.

With the world going online....

With the world seemingly going online, I think it's about time I reinstated the Drift Away blog!

As all my clients know, I love Drift Away. It's been a part of my life for twelve years and it;s been wonderful to incorporate it into my future after having left the UK.  It's great that it's come forward with me and whilst I'm unable to return and resume massages at present, once again I find the business moving forward, adapting, changing and modifying once more.  In Zen Buddhism we are always learning about flowing through life, not resisting, not expanding energy on what we can't change but simply following the natural flow, following that natural cycle.

One good thing that's come out of this lockdown is the time to refocus, spend time on long standing projects that i hadn't had the time to previously and to stop being a tech phobe! To start embracing these new ways and using them to be able to connect more with my clients from all over the world.

Many of you know that i have meditated for years....It's one of the reasons for moving to India, when it popped up in one of my Zen meditation sessions.  I've been a guided meditation instructor for 8 years but having only ever used it lightly as massage took center stage.  That was until recently as here in India we were about to start our guided meditation group until things flowed differently due to the virus.  Having completed my meditation instructor training, sat with my thoughts, it's time to begin offering the guided meditation and meditation sessions to others via an online process.

I look forward to working with my clients once again through the new opportunities coming and will be posting about them shortly.  

Check out our online guided meditation on Youtube

Hi All. It's been sometime and seeing as none of us quite know what this year will bring, I thought I'd post a little on here again. 

At present i would have just finished my UK trip and be heading back to India.

Hope everyone is staying well during this time and simply following the flow of it....as that is all we can really do.....

I do guided meditations and created a guided meditation specifically for this current time. Great for anyone experiencing anxiety, overwhelmed or worried not only for the future but tired of wearing a brave face. 

Perhaps give it a listen before bed, first thing in the morning or anytime you want to relax. Hope it helps some people.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e42_pxOpAVg

New Dates for the next UK Trip