by Ian Kershaw | Jun 29, 2026 | Breathwork, Mental Health, Well-Being
Most of us were taught at school that carbon dioxide is the bad guy. We are told it is a waste product, the “exhaust fumes” of our metabolism that we need to get rid of as quickly as possible. We breathe in the good stuff, oxygen, and we puff out the nasty... by Ian Kershaw | Jun 25, 2026 | Well-Being, Breathwork, Mental Health
I have some rather exciting news to share with you all. Recently, I have been tucked away, nose deep in books, homework, tests, and practical drills, working towards a new milestone for my practice here in Worcester. I am thrilled to announce that I have officially...
by Ian Kershaw | May 25, 2026 | Mental Health, Forest Bathing, Meditation, Productivity, Sound Bath, Well-Being
Photo by AI25.Studio Studio on Pexels Over the years, I’ve seen how the pressures of modern work can quietly wear people down. Long hours, constant emails, and the blur between office and home all take a toll on mental health. In Worcester, many HR managers and...
by Ian Kershaw | May 25, 2026 | Meditation, Mental Health, Well-Being
I’ll be straight with you. When I first heard about acupressure mats, I thought they were another piece of wellness gear that would end up gathering dust in a cupboard. I run The Tranquil Mind here in Worcester, offering sound baths, breathwork, and yoga nidra...
by Ian Kershaw | May 18, 2026 | Mental Health, Forest Bathing
Today I woke up to a bit of a stir in the local paper. You might have seen it. A local resident, Andrew Ruff, shared some worries in the Worcester News about our beloved Worcester Woods. He was concerned about trampling, the building of dens, and the impact of half a...
by Ian Kershaw | May 1, 2026 | Forest Bathing, Mental Health, Well-Being
I was reading an article in The Independent the other day about how Japanese forest bathing is basically the ultimate stress relief for the modern world. It got me thinking about the state of our heads lately. Between the relentless 24 hour news cycle, the global...
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