23rd October - 8:30-9:15 PM GMT
Inter the tranquil vibes of the waning moon with our CBD Stretching class with Journaling prompts - Reflect & Relax session. Yes, you heard correctly, CBD (cannabidiol) can help improve our flexibility and sleep by reducing anxiety and stress, promoting relaxation, and potentially regulating sleep-wake cycles. It may also alleviate pain and discomfort, which can contribute to better sleep quality.
The waning moon invites us to release old habits and patterns, allowing for inner growth. Trust in your intuition as Alexe leads you through a gentle candlelit stretch and personalised journaling practice aligned with the current moon phase. Let the serene atmosphere deepen your introspection, fostering relaxation and self-discovery. 🗝️✨
Note: We do not provide CBD at any of our classes and you are welcome to attend without taking CBD of course.
Your Stretching and Journaling guide: Alexe @Lunarlexe
Alexe, Universal Movement founder who loves to weave her practices together to give you a unique and profound experience. Alexe has over 20 year experience in teaching and was the co-foundered of London Dance Academy many moons ago. Now she blends magical slow flow yoga, visualisation techniques and yoga Nidra with her expertise in moonology and medical astrology that creates the UM methodology of cyclical and lunar living.
Our stretching class can offer several advantages when it comes to releasing tension in the body:
✨ Increased Flexibility: Regular stretching can improve flexibility by elongating muscles and increasing their range of motion. This can help to counteract the stiffness and tightness that often accompany tension in the muscles.
✨ Improved Circulation: Stretching encourages blood flow to the muscles, which can help to alleviate tension and promote relaxation. Increased circulation also aids in the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles, facilitating their repair and recovery.
✨ Reduced Muscle Tension: Stretching can help to relieve muscle tightness and tension by promoting relaxation and decreasing muscle stiffness. This can alleviate discomfort and promote a greater sense of comfort and ease in the body.
✨ Enhanced Posture: Tension in the muscles can contribute to poor posture, leading to discomfort and pain. Stretching can help to release tension in the muscles that support good posture, allowing for improved alignment and reduced strain on the body.
✨ Stress Relief: Stretching promotes relaxation and can help to reduce stress levels by releasing physical tension in the body. Incorporating stretching into your routine can provide a calming effect on both the body and mind, helping to alleviate stress and promote a sense of well-being.
✨ Injury Prevention: By increasing flexibility and range of motion, stretching can help to reduce the risk of injury during physical activity. Flexible muscles are less prone to strain and are better able to withstand sudden movements or impacts.
✨ Improved Performance: Stretching can enhance athletic performance by improving flexibility, mobility, and coordination. This can help you to move more efficiently and effectively, leading to better overall performance and reduced risk of injury.
✨ Better Joint Health: Stretching helps to maintain joint health by promoting flexibility and reducing stiffness. This can improve joint function and range of motion, making daily activities easier and more comfortable.
What's the importance of doing a class like this during the waning moon?
In many spiritual and esoteric traditions, the waning moon is associated with the process of letting go, releasing, and refining. The lunar cycle is often divided into different phases, with the waning moon representing the period when the illuminated part of the moon visible from Earth decreases, transitioning from the full moon back to the new moon.
During the waning moon phase, the energy is often considered conducive to introspection, reflection, and shedding what is no longer serving us. This phase is seen as an opportune time to release negative emotions, habits, or situations that may be holding us back. It's a period for letting go of anything that no longer aligns with our goals, values, or highest good.
Additionally, the waning moon phase can be a time for refining and reassessing ongoing projects or goals. As the moon decreases in illumination, it symbolizes a time to review and refine our plans, strategies, and actions. It's a time to assess what is working well and what needs adjustment or improvement. This phase encourages a more inward focus, allowing us to fine-tune our efforts and make necessary revisions for greater effectiveness and success.
Overall, the waning moon phase is often seen as a time for release, purification, and refinement, both on a personal level and in terms of projects or endeavors we are pursuing. Embracing the energy of the waning moon can support us in letting go of what no longer serves us and in refining our intentions and actions as we move forward in the lunar cycle.
Can CBD help me stretch and sleep better?
Combining CBD (cannabidiol) combined with stretching offer several synergistic benefits:
🍁 Enhanced Relaxation:
- CBD: Helps calm the nervous system, reducing anxiety and stress, which can make stretching more effective and enjoyable.
- Stretching: Promotes physical relaxation by releasing tension in muscles, improving overall flexibility and well-being.
🍁 Improved Flexibility and Range of Motion:
- CBD: Can reduce inflammation and muscle stiffness, making it easier to achieve deeper stretches and improve flexibility.
- Stretching: Increases muscle elasticity and joint flexibility, enhancing movement and reducing the risk of injury.
🍁 Pain Relief:
- CBD: Has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that can help alleviate pain and discomfort, making stretching less painful, especially for those with chronic conditions.
- Stretching: Eases muscle soreness and tension, providing relief from aches and stiffness, particularly after exercise.
🍁 Better Sleep:
- CBD: Promotes relaxation and reduces anxiety, which can contribute to improved sleep quality.
- Stretching: A gentle stretching routine before bed relaxes the body and mind, helping you fall asleep more easily.
🍁 Enhanced Recovery:
- CBD: Supports muscle recovery by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress after physical activity.
- Stretching: Aids in muscle recovery by increasing blood flow and reducing muscle tightness, speeding up the healing process.
🍁 Stress Reduction:
- CBD: Helps manage stress by interacting with the endocannabinoid system, which regulates mood and stress responses.
- Stretching: Reduces stress by encouraging mindfulness and releasing physical tension, contributing to a sense of calm and relaxation.
Together, CBD and stretching can create a powerful routine for improving physical health, reducing pain, and enhancing overall relaxation and well-being.
During this stretching class and journaling practice we offer you a gentle stretch to realise tensions and journaling prompts to guide you to let go and refine your goals to manifest abundance and let go.
