Imagine if you could be calm, anywhere, anytime.

Join a class with Janie Walker to learn simple yet deep relaxation practices for real life, to help you relax wherever you are.

BeCalmed is a private active relaxation studio in Wellington offering gentle relaxation and breath classes so you can de-stress and rest.

YOU CAN

  • That was so relaxing and deep last night. Seems to be getting deeper each session. And I slept so well last night. It is really a very special practice.

    Marion

  • Thank you Janie, I was sooo chilled out when I got home. Thanks for a wonderful and relaxing experience.

    Kim

  • It was deeply relaxing. You have a talent! And it stayed with me the rest of the day. I was in slow mode!

    Jen

  • My first session was deeply relaxing and the effects lasted all day. It made me very aware of my body and stilled my busy mind for long moments. I'd love to do more sessions with you, in your sweet, intimate studio, nestled in the bush. Xxx

    Tina

  • I thought it might be a bit weird doing Yoga Nidra online. And it was at first. But Janie quickly put me at ease. And I didn't have to move at all! I just lay still under a cosy blanket while the meditation washed over me.

    Tara

  • Janie and the small group, and the beautiful setting was great.

    Amanda

  • So much gentleness

    Ian

  • I liked the time to practice better breathing, plus restorative poses which I need to integrate as a daily practice.

    Kim

  • The 5-week course provides knowledge, practice, time and space to improve your breath, to find calm and learn restorative poses to encourage rest and relaxation. Thank you.

    Happy participant

  • 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 deep and lasting relaxation.

BeCalmed Studio relaxation practices are perfect for you if:

EXPERIENCE

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. 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.

Want to chat or pop round to the studio for an introduction?
I’d love to see you