NATURE FIX

Rachel Massey designed Nature Fix to help those who, like her, found solace and rejuvenation in nature. EoUs is offering FREE Nature Fix subscriptions. We asked Rachel why we all need it.

"I was confined to my house. I couldn’t stand or find my balance. I’ve been diagnosed with a type of vertigo. Being stuck in reinforced how I loved nature. I desperately wanted to connect to the natural world. But was trapped and of course it made me think of all the other people trapped in doors too. All I wanted was simple videos and podcasts of a garden or the woods. A true report on what was happening outside the door in nature. I listened to sound recordings but realised they are made up by people in sound studios. Research shows being in or with nature is important and many of us have disconnected from it. Yes we can be fearful but it's hardwired in us. I know the benefits of nature through reading lots of things, which makes the feelings I have even more important and make my work more important too. Science shows if we really look at nature, something like moss growing in the crack in the pavement, or listen to the wind or bird song for two minutes we get eight hours of reduced stress hormone. Isn’t that incredible that two minutes of deep looking gives us deep relief?

But of course what we need is the willingness to notice and consider how you feel. We can be outside, but we are not often paying attention. We have to connect emotionally, tune in, touch, smell and be with our senses. All this is what reduces stress, fatigue, anxiety, and increases sleep. That’s where Nature Fix comes in. Importantly it’s not a cure for complex problems - rather a preventative act, where we can help ourselves and we can keep ourselves better and fend off depression.

The free membership I’m offering gives you access to me and guided meditations recorded in woods for example. Mindful things that calm and settle us. It brings nature indoors if like me you can’t always get out. Nature Fix helps you get connected. I upload new content every month. There’s things to consider and notices of what’s happening out there in nature that might be interesting. There’s lots of ways to get involved and there’s no commitment to join a regular zoom meeting or keep up with a course – just lots of beautiful resources and invitations to connect with nature in simple easy ways, and tips to keep you on track."

Relax

Auricular therapy involves placing five small needles in the ear (doesn’t hurt) to help calm the body and mind, making us feel relaxed

»When: Thursday 5th Oct 10am for 1 hour

»Where: eMBe clinic. Louis Pearlman Centre

»Book: 7 FREE places available.

Message Kate on 07713 647 715 eMBe is a sanctuary filled with beautiful essential oils, diffused to make all feel welcome, golden wallpaper, soft lighting, and specially blended tea. EofUs wonders what’s not to love while exploring the therapies on offer?