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World Mental Health Day is Friday, October 10th, and this week, we invite you to look at mental well-being from a different perspective: not just from the neck up, but from the inside out.

At Heal'r, we understand that a racing mind is often a symptom of a body under stress. The secret burden on your mental health isn't always a singular event—it’s the accumulation of chronic stress, unresolved tension, and suppressed emotions that your physical body holds onto.

When your nervous system is trapped in a state of high alert, it constantly releases stress hormones. This invisible holding pattern manifests as:

󠁯•󠁏󠁏 Mental & Emotional Strain: Anxiety, persistent brain fog, or feeling overwhelmingly "wired."

󠁯•󠁏󠁏 Physical Discomfort: Nagging headaches, rock-hard neck and shoulder muscles, and digestive issues.

󠁯•󠁏󠁏 Widespread Fatigue: Poor sleep quality and reduced resilience, making it harder to cope with daily life.

Your body is seeking balance, and a true mental health reset begins when you give your whole system the chance to let go.

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Your Invitation to a Deep Release: Discover Sarava

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If you are ready to interrupt the cycle of chronic stress, we gently encourage you to experience a Sarava immersion this Mental Health Week.

Sarava is our signature immersive experience, transcending the typical class or treatment. It is a unique synergy of Eastern and Western modalities—Yin + Pin + Sound + Breath—engineered to facilitate a profound physiological and emotional reset.

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Why is Sarava the key to your mental health?

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• Targeted Nervous System Support: Sarava is specifically designed to calm your central nervous system—the very control centre governing your mood, digestion, and sleep quality.

• Release Emotional Holding: The combination of non-needle acupressure, deep sound vibration, and focused breathwork provides a powerful pathway to release tension and emotional blocks stored deep within the body.

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Committing to a Sarava session is committing to providing your body the space it needs to settle, allowing your mind to follow.

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Instant Relief: The 3-Breath Grounding Technique

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You don’t have to wait to start bringing calm to your system. Use this simple, free mini-practice, based on the breathwork principles of Sarava, to instantly reset your state anytime, anywhere.

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In under a minute, you can consciously shift from stress to stillness:

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1. Find Your Anchor: Wherever you are, gently check in with your shoulders. Are they tense or lifted?

2. Breath 1: The Release: Inhale fully through your nose. As you exhale slowly through your mouth with a soft "haaa" sound, consciously drop your shoulders and imagine the tension draining away.

3. Breath 2: The Soften: Inhale fully. As you exhale, focus on softening your jaw and the muscles in your forehead and around your eyes.

4. Breath 3: The Center: Inhale one last time, feeling your spine lengthen. As you exhale, simply observe the subtle quiet you’ve created within your body.

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A calmer nervous system is always within reach. Happy World Mental Health Day—we encourage you to prioritise the peace within.