Visual meditation

02/10/2025

🌈🎨 **Join Us for a Free Painting Session!** 🌈🎨

Are you ready to explore your emotions and unleash your creativity? Expressing feelings through painting is not just about creating art; it offers numerous benefits for your mental and emotional well-being.

Here are some key advantages of painting emotions:

1. **Emotional Expression**: Release those feelings that are hard to put into words.
2. **Self-Discovery**: Gain insights into your inner self and reflect on your journey.
3. **Stress Relief**: Experience relaxation and mindfulness as you immerse yourself in colours and strokes.
4. **Creativity Boost**: Ignite your imagination and enjoy the freedom of creative exploration.
5. **Social Connection**: Build relationships and share experiences with fellow art enthusiasts.

🖌️✨**Join us tomorrow for a free, meditative, and relaxing painting session!**✨🖌️
📅 Date: [3rd August ]
🕒 Time: [1pm-2:30pm]
📍 Location: [art let loose swinton]

No experience necessary—just bring your open heart and let's create together! ❤️💖

17/09/2025

I am excited to announce the restart of this program for four weeks, thanks to Arts Let Loose CIC. During this time, we will explore the practices of meditation and expressive art, examining their impact on our mental health. If you are interested in joining us for this exploration, please feel free to participate.

04/08/2025

Holistic art can significantly help alleviate post-holiday blues by providing a creative outlet for expression and self-reflection. Engaging in artistic activities promotes mindfulness, allowing individuals to immerse themselves in the present moment and reduce feelings of anxiety or sadness. Participating in holistic art practices, such as painting, sculpting, or crafting, can stimulate the release of endorphins, helping to lift one’s mood. Additionally, the act of creating something can foster a sense of accomplishment and boost self-esteem, countering feelings of emptiness that may follow the holiday period. Moreover, holistic art often encourages collaboration, whether through group workshops or community projects, enabling social connection and support. This can help individuals feel less isolated and more engaged with their community, mitigating feelings of loneliness. Finally, the meditative qualities of holistic art practices can provide a therapeutic escape from everyday stresses, helping individuals to transition smoothly from the festive season back into their routine. Overall, holistic art serves as both a creative expression and a mental health strategy during this challenging time.
You can register your interest at the link below 👇
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1556492273289?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/07/2025

🗓️ Join Us for Our Upcoming Workshop:**
**Date:** Thursday 10th July
**Time:** 10:am- 11:30 am
**Location: Arts Let Loose CIC
69-73 The Parade, Swinton, Salford, United Kingdom
**Cost:**Free

✨ How to Register
To reserve your spot or for more information, contact:
📞. 07832716801
📧 salihakiyani@hotmail.com

04/07/2025

During last week’s body scan session, with Hopewell Manchester something extraordinary happened… These incredible ladies didn’t just tune into their bodies—they created alternative selves. 🌿💫

Why? Because healing isn't one-size-fits-all. Sometimes, finding peace means exploring new perspectives, fresh identities, and untapped power within.

🧘‍♀️ An alternative viewpoint isn't just important—it's transformational. 💥

Ready to meet your own alternative self?

02/07/2025

**What Are Limiting Beliefs?**
Limiting beliefs are thoughts we have about ourselves, others, or the world that hold us back and stop us from growing. These beliefs often show up as negative self-talk or assumptions. They can stop us from taking action, setting goals, or finding success. Usually, they reflect how we see ourselves and can lead to feelings of not being good enough, fear, and anxiety.

**Common Examples of Limiting Beliefs:**
- "I'm not good enough."
- "I can't change who I am."
- "I don't deserve success or happiness."
- "I will fail if I try something new."
- "I don't have the skills or intelligence to achieve my goals."
- "I am too old or too young to pursue my dreams."

It's essential to identify and address limiting beliefs to help us grow and reach our full potential. We can challenge these beliefs through self-reflection, positive affirmations, and supportive environments, such as holistic art workshops. By understanding the origins of these beliefs and their impact on us, we can adjust our perspectives and overcome the obstacles to success.

Join us tomorrow for a free workshop to address limiting beliefs

From 10-11:30 Arts Let Loose CIC, Swinton, Manchester

19/06/2025

Many feel disconnected from their bodies, struggle to identify emotions, and can become “ungrounded.” This disconnection can lead to overwhelming sensations or numbness, complicating embodied awareness. Additionally, attempts to engage with these sensations may trigger difficult emotions like shame and grief, resulting in a “disembodied self” where individuals distract themselves through behaviours such as fidgeting or intellectualising. Acknowledging these responses as survival mechanisms is essential for gradually fostering somatic awareness.
By recognising uncomfortable sensations and their tendencies to withdraw or avoid, individuals can begin to explore embodied moments more effectively.

Expressive art can help individuals recognise and release distress while promoting restorative somatic awareness, allowing them to reconnect with the positive experiences that enrich life.

Ref:-https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

18/06/2025

A moment of calm and creativity from yesterday’s meHopewell Manchesterop at Hopewell Manchester."

12/06/2025

Today was a beautiful mix of creativity and calm. We spent time doing some Scribbling -inspired drawing and ended with a relaxing meditation session. I'm so grateful to the wonderful ladies who showed up and shared their energy and presence. Thank you for making today so meaningful. 💛✨

11/06/2025

Join us tomorrow for creative relaxation sessions @ Arts Let Loose CIC every ne is welcome.

10/06/2025

I am glad to share Some highlights from last week's mindfulness workshop and today’s carers day craft workshop with Hopewell Manchester

02/06/2025

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/talking-therapy-and-counselling/arts-and-creative-therapies/

Find out about the different types of arts and creative therapies and how to access them.