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Taking inspiration from earth, wind, fire, and water, this weekend offers you the chance to discover the science-backed ways that can improve your mood, and boost your wellbeing. 

Lying on a beach, strolling through woods, enjoying a blustery walk, or snuggling up in front of a roaring fire – these activities can instantly make us feel better. 

A growing body of research is slowly revealing the wellbeing secrets of the four elements – now you can harness their power in this residential weekend in beautiful Saltaire.

It is vital in promoting wellbeing that we create balance in our minds and bodies. Time spent outdoors, away from digital devices and the pressures of the modern world and instead connecting with the natural world is essential in maintaining good physical and mental health.

Balance is enhanced with the use of Reiki, a holistic modality that addresses energetic imbalances in the body through the unblocking of life force energy, which then allows this to flow through the recipient's body freely.

You will be welcomed to your wellbeing weekend with a session of Reiki in the therapy room, a cosy space dedicated to improving wellbeing – the perfect way to begin your relaxation.

Welcome to this beautiful apartment on the outskirts of Saltaire. Your weekend includes a two night stay with early Friday check in from 1pm and late departure on Sunday at midday. Welcome meal provided on Friday evening, continental breakfast on Saturday and cooked brunch on Sunday.

Relax in the conservatory watching swallows and bats on summer evenings.

Sleep soundly on luxury bed linen.

Enjoy calming baths with organic bath salts and oils.

Get cosy in the vibrant lounge with essential oil candles.

Luxuriate in in the hot tub.

Chill out in the private garden.

 Saltaire spacious duplex apartment with balcony - Flats for Rent in Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Airbnb 

• 2 nights private accommodation in a one bedroomed apartment, with shower room, bathroom, lounge, kitchen diner with conservatory and exclusive use of the garden with hot tub, outdoor seating and fire.
• One evening meal and complimentary breakfasts, tea and coffee.
• Individual Reiki session
• Forest Bathing /Guided mindful walk
• 2 EMDR resourcing sessions - calm space visualisation and building a resource of your choice.
• Free time to explore the delights of the World Heritage site of Saltaire village. Explore the wonderful architecture of this model village, visit the fantastic Salt's Mill to see David Hockey's art or browse the shops, and dine out in one of the village's fabulous restaurants.   https://saltairevillage.info   
• Option to extend your stay - combine your wellbeing weekend with culture, history and architecture.

The Natural Elements Wellbeing Weekend offers you the opportunity to reconnect with nature. Your Saturday morning will be spent on a guided, mindful walk through beautiful woods just minutes from the apartment. We’ll take time to connect with our senses, breathe, and create a feeling of calm by really noticing the woods, canal and river, in preparation for a calm place EMDR installation later in the day. This visualisation, enhanced by bilateral stimulation, can be recalled beyond the weekend, to help cope with everyday stress. We’ll also explore other ‘grounding’ techniques, which allow us to feel connected with the physical environment around us to help us to manage overwhelming emotions.

 Our Forest Bathing session provides time to take in clean, natural air, enhanced with the use of deep breathing techniques. Breathing properly – rather than taking shallow breaths – sends signals to the brain, via the vagus nerve, that you’re safe, which reduces levels of stress hormones in the body that, in turn, eases feelings of panic. This breathing technique can be used after the weekend as an additional method of managing stress.

The apartment is situated a few minutes walk from a picturesque stretch of the Leeds Liverpool canal, which crosses the River Aire, just at the point where we take our guided walk, allowing us to connect with relaxing flow of water. As well as this, the hot tub, positioned in a cosy, private spot, sheltered from the weather makes a perfect spot to feel the relaxing effect of immersing yourself in warm water. A bottle of complimentary sparkling wine help too!

 Many of us may already use a candle for meditation, to relax or to feel cosy - focusing on the flame can help improve concentration, while watching a fire burn is the perfect way to unwind. 

 The garden offers a beautiful space to relax outside, with comfortable seating and a fire pit. Firewood is provided, along with help to build the fire if you’re not familiar with doing so. The apartment is filled with candles with scents known to induce calm. 

 Using fire as an element can also mean enjoying the effects of sunlight. We know our bodies create vitamin D via the sun’s rays on the skin, but sunshine can also create serotonin, the ‘happy hormone’, in the brain.   

We cannot guarantee sunny weather for your weekend, but being outside is also known to provide increased lumens (light intensity) which is known to help elevate mood and improve cognitive abilities. In the event of heavy rainfall we may alter our schedule or head to the calming spaces of Salt's Mill to prepare for the visualisation.