The Wellbeing Space Macclesfield

20/07/2025

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞, 𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡-𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐲. All elements of the classes are invitational and suitable for people new to yoga, as well as familiar practitioners who would like to join a friendly, local class. “Rachel’s classes are inclusive, personalised with reassurance, connectivity, and nurturing at the heart... What a great way to start a Friday. She makes you so welcome and adapts the practices to suit everyone’s ability”. 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫: x1 class - £10 x6 classes - £50 (one class free when booking consecutive classes from the date chosen). Classes begin at 9.30am in a lovely and spacious room at The Wellbeing Space, Silk House Therapy and Wellbeing, 45 Pickford Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6HB (there’s a car park across the road). If you have any questions before then, please get in touch: rach@riseandwild.com.

11/07/2025

18/06/2025

The yogic tradition has long taught, and science is now affirming, that how we breathe shapes the brain and mind. A 2025 systematic review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) investigating Kapalbhati, a breath practice of sharp, rhythmic exhalations, caught our attention.

This review doesn’t just report outcomes like improved pulmonary function, reduced anxiety, and enhanced attentional control. It also proposes a plausible neurophysiological model for how these benefits may arise. At Minded, we’re endlessly fascinated by how yoga changes the brain, so this felt especially relevant.

So here’s the skinny.

According to the authors, Kapalbhati activates pulmonary stretch receptors that are distinct from those engaged during slower breathing. These rapidly adapting receptors respond to quick changes in lung pressure and send signals to the nucleus tractus solitarius (NTS), a brainstem region that processes bodily input and regulates autonomic function.

From the NTS, information travels to other brainstem centres involved in releasing oxytocin and norepinephrine. Oxytocin, often called the “cuddle hormone,” promotes internal safety and emotional regulation. Norepinephrine sharpens attention and enhances cognitive readiness. Together, they support a state of regulated arousal, a condition in which the system is activated but remains coherent, energised yet grounded.

For individuals with persistent sympathetic dominance, this intensity may be too activating at first. That’s why Kapalbhati should be taught carefully, alongside calming practices that help anchor the system. At Minded, we’ve long taught what we call the Kapalbhati Sandwich: a calming breath, followed by Kapalbhati, and then another calming breath. This method promotes nervous system flexibility and builds capacity to later practise Kapalbhati on its own, potentially accessing the lucid clarity it’s known for.

And finally, the name says it all. Kapalbhati translates as “Skull Shining Breath.” Once purely poetic, the name now feels neurologically precise. This breath quite literally brightens the mind.

18/06/2025

Buxton, we need you.

Men have masked their difficulties for far too long, the pressures of providing, fatherhood, job loss, debt, grief, and everything in between.

Behind every mask is a man who wants to be seen and heard for exactly where he is and what he feels. He doesn't want fixing; he doesn't want judgment; he just wants a space to talk and listen.

That’s why we’re excited to announce that Mentell Buxton will be launching at the end of July 💙

Every Thursday evening from 7–9 pm, we’re offering a free, confidential, no-judgement space for men in Buxton to talk and support each other. With Mentell, we’re even more committed to ensuring every man has access to the support they need.

Over the coming weeks, our team will be hosting a series of community events to raise awareness for this cause. With your help, we can ensure that the message reaches as many men as possible in Buxton.

Following this page, sharing our posts, and helping us connect the community to this local group will go a long way in helping that one man seek the support he needs.

Ps. Keep your eyes peeled, as this week we are announcing our next community-inspired event! 👀

15/06/2025

Another wonderful workshop at The Wellbeing Space Macclesfield with the Return To Roots team.

Please keep your eyes peeled for our last workshop in 2025 in Macclesfield - August 20th ( tickets out soon )

01/06/2025

Sometimes all it takes is a safe space and someone who listens. This is what that looks like. 💙

12/04/2025

26/01/2025

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250124-how-yoga-can-rewire-your-brain-and-improve-your-mental-health

Yoga has been found to physically alter your brain in ways which could bring a multitude of physical and mental health benefits.