TE MANAWA, meaning the ‘breath’, but also interpreted as ‘motivation’ or ‘heart’, underlies the weaving together of the body-centred awareness practices of mindfulness, mediation and yoga.
WHAT WE DO
The services offered by TE MANAWA can support the health and wellness of you as an individual, or as part of a collective group.
Private mindfulness coaching
Group Mindfulness classes
Wellness retreats
Yin Yoga private and group tuition
Mindfulness, wellness and yoga workshops
Corporate mindfulness and resilience workshops
YOGA & MINDFULNESS
After spending 30 years as an architect and experienced professional, TE MANAWA founder Barbara Draper turned to yoga and mindfulness meditation to support her through a difficult period of her life. While Barbara had practiced yoga for her whole adult life, there was a turning point where she required more understanding of the body / mind connection and the neural effects that yoga and meditation bring.
THE NEUROLOGICAL BENEFITS
During yoga, your brain releases chemicals that not only help you relax but also lower your stress and anxiety levels. These include oxytocin, serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins. Each of these functions in their own way, helping you calm down and feel better.
There has been a growing body of research carried out into the neurological effects of meditation. The findings have shown that meditation leads to increased activation in the frontal and sub-cortical brain regions, which control the ability to pay attention and also the regulation of emotions. This supports the idea of meditation being beneficial to those suffering from stress, anxiety and depression.
If this sounds like something you could benefit from, don’t hesitate in contacting us.