Imagine if you could be calm, anywhere, anytime.
YOU CAN
BeCalmed is a private active relaxation studio in Titahi Bay that offers gentle relaxation and breath classes so you can de-stress and rest.
Join a class or day retreat with Janie Walker (studio and online) to learn simple yet deep relaxation practices for real life, to help you relax wherever you are. BeCalmed Studio can also design your very own workplace Calm Hub to destress employees.
CLASSES
You don’t want to do strenuous yoga
You want to reduce anxiety, stress, long-Covid or chronic fatigue symptoms
You want to cope with stress better
You’d like more peace and calm in your busy week
You need new relaxation techniques for life
BeCalmed Studio relaxation practices are perfect for you if:
EXPERIENCE
CALM HUB
Your designated workplace relaxation studio to relax, calm, focus and work healthier. Burnout is on the rise - support employees by creating a permanent relaxation space. Guided classes and recorded resources.
DAILY LIFE
What happens when we are stressed?
Our bodies go through physical changes when we are stressed. Changes are immediate and can accumulate over time. Our heart rate increases and our breath becomes shallow. Adrenal fatigue may also be occuring - our adrenals produce the hormone cortisol which helps deal with stress. Without enough cortisol, we can go into overwhelm very quickly and feel fatigued. Our rest and digest nervous system either slows down or shuts down. In a stressed state, our body’s sole function is to keep us safe and alive - it gives up the job of keeping us well. We are only meant to be in a stressed state for a few minutes at a time. But many of us have the effects of long-term stress and overwhelm all the time. This leads us to a whole range of symptoms like inflammation, the beginnings of early-disease, system dysfunction, weight imbalances and just feeling really awful. Our mind and body cannot heal when our nervous system is dealing with stress.
And what happens when we relax?
When we intentionally bring about the relaxation response, our heart rate and blood pressure decrease; we feel calmer; our digestive system works for us and not against us; we have more energy; and our body is free to heal. BeCalmed Studio works on releasing physical and mental tensions caused by stress and overwhelm. By using simple breath work, easy supported postures, and lovely meditation, your body will relax. The rest and digest side of your nervous system system (the oppostie of fight or flight) will do its job. You are flooded with goodness. Your body can only heal when it rests. If you want to feel better — whatever that means to you— chances are you are ready to truly relax.
Why do we need to re-learn to relax?
Relaxation is an art. It is something that needs to be re-learnt and practiced. If we learn how to relax, we can bring the relaxation response into our lives at any time, any where. The world has become so clever. But the way we experience it has not. Relaxation is what settles us and balances us. Tension and temporary stress is fine and humans are designed to handle stress. But excess tension and stress shows up in the body (headaches, insomnia, digestion - you’ll have your own list). We are nervous system beings and we need to practice balance. Maybe now is the right time for you to re-learn to relax. Learn simple techniques with BeCalmed Studio that will stay with you forever.
STUDIO
Experience deep rest in our lovely little studio amongst native bush — full of birdsong and natural light.
We have cosy blankets, bolsters and mats ready for your class: All you need to do is show up.
