The Wholeness Programme at St Peter’s House has developed over the past few years, and is now based is our beautiful, onsite Wholeness Studio. We work with friends and trusted colleagues to deliver a programme that is unique and nurturing, focussed on restoring and honouring wholeness in the full human experience.
Whilst our Studio is closed, we have decided to make our programme available at no cost to all visitors to St Peters House – digital as they may be! We invite you to explore our programme of Studio Sessions, podcasts, classes, blogs and meditations, and hope that you will find your time with us gentle, inspiring and restorative.
A range of accessible videos – free for all to use and enjoy – designed to challenge, invigorate and restore.
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Suitable for all. Enjoy, my friend.
Pretty much beginner, may as well have a go if you’re fit and well
A bit of a step on, but you may surprise yourself. Sit out anything you’re not sure
about.
Do this if you know your way around a yoga mat.
You know you’ve got this.
Step away from your computer, and put down your phone… This class will teach you skills that you can break down and use in smaller sections throughout your day, or enjoy in this longer sequence designed to help your muscles and mind unwind from the stresses of desk- based life. Your twenty-first century body, all scrunched up and stiff, will thank you for it. (42 mins) Level 2
Covid has caused a cuddle-catastrophe. Everyone needs hugs to release oxytocin – the famous ‘cuddle hormone’ that helps us feel good and keeps our bodies happy. With self- isolation and social distancing – where is the love?! This session teaches self-massage to soothe our lonely souls and simple yoga practice to bring a sense of peace. (42 mins) Level 2
All balled up with grudges, niggles and gripes? Or maybe you’re carrying a really deep anger - at a person, at the world, or at how things are turning out this year. Either way, we carry it in our bodies, and it’s not good. This session incorporates meditation and simple yoga moves to allow us to begin to explore and release some of these strong emotions. (52 Mins) Level 2
Having trouble winding down? This session is designed to help you switch off and ease into a good night’s sleep. Using gentle movement and with focus on the breath, the session uses accessible and simple yoga practices to gently move our wired up bodies into a deep place of relaxation. Sound good to anyone? (50 mins) Level 2
There are 42 individual muscles in the face. I wonder how many of them you are tensing up even whilst reading this on a screen? These short sessions will relax, mobilise and increase blood flow round your face and neck area. Do it at your desk, on your sofa… but maybe not on the bus (silly faces are involved.) (15 mins) Level 1
There are 42 individual muscles in the face. I wonder how many of them you are tensing up even whilst reading this on a screen? These short sessions will relax, mobilise and increase blood flow round your face and neck area. Do it at your desk, on your sofa… but maybe not on the bus (silly faces are involved.) (15 mins) Level 1
In this practice, Amy focuses on the breath to explore a range of sensations within the body. Gentle and accessible, this session will help you switch off from distractions as you become fully present - taking time to notice what’s going on with you right now. (20 mins)
You’ll relate to this story, and the need to learn to accept things as they are. (7 minutes)
This story asks what risks you have been afraid to take so far? (20 mins)
What kind of counter-culture could we create if we treated each other with respect, honour and wonder? (10 mins)
Azariah draws on Cherokee tribal wisdom to point to the battle waging in all of us. (3 mins)
Azariah shares what makes him not fit the template, and why the world needs people who see the world in unique ways right now. (4 mins)
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
This practice is as old as time can remember, a practice that utilizes waveforms and frequencies similar to those of our own physiology. Craig Winterburn is an IPHM Approved Holistic Therapist and in this video, he provides meditation and reflection to help align the mind for the full gong bath therapy session.
Using an ancient meditation created by St. Ignatius, Ben leads us through an exercise in imagining ourselves into another story. Using Christian scripture, Ben Invites us to allow our minds to wander. Who will you encounter, and what words will you hear on your journey? (11 mins)
"I'm not an expert", begins Ben...and loads of us aren't, but meditation can be a brilliant tool to add to your 'wellbeing tool-kit' at times of stress, anxiety or pretty much anytime. Ben talks us through the basics and starts from the beginning, before guiding us through a short meditation - perfect for newcomers to this peaceful practice. (18 mins).
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