Still Point Wellness CIC
Our passion to make wellness accessible.
Myself and fellow director Sophie have formed the Still Point Wellness CIC because we want everyone to have the access to classes that improve mental & physical health and wellbeing.
Ilfracombe is an incredible town full of culture and community but it is also one of the most economically deprived areas nationwide. We don't want money to be a barrier for wellness and we want to do all we can to help the local community thrive.
We have a goal and dream to provide as many weekly classes and events free of charge as we can obtain funding for and are very grateful and delighted to already be hosting free yoga for the over 60's community over the winter months funded by the KNDC fund.
We are now looking to provide free classes that include Mindfulness, Meditation, NLP and breathwork, Somatic Movement, Yoga and Sound Therapy to both adults and children.
Mindfulness, meditation, NLP and breathwork toolkits improve mental, emotional, and physical well-being by reducing stress and anxiety, balancing the nervous system and empowering the person to have control over their internal state.
Key Benefits
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Stress and anxiety reduction: These practices lower cortisol levels and calm the amygdala, the brain's fight-or-flight center.
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Better focus and memory: Sustained attention exercises strengthen the prefrontal cortex, which improves alertness, working memory, and cognitive flexibility allowing people to feel more in control and have a better ability to cope with daily life.
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Emotional regulation: You learn to observe thoughts without judgment rather than reacting impulsively which can reduce unwanted behaviours.
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Physical health improvements: Regular practice can lower blood pressure, reduce resting heart rate, and improve heart rate variability leading to increased overall wellness.
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Improved sleep: Quieting the mind at bedtime helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer which has a highly positive effect on overall wellbeing.
Somatic movement, Yoga, Qi Gong and Sound Therapy help us to connect to ourselves as a whole person, regulating the nervous system and provided healing at many levels.
Keep your eyes peeled, updates about available classes to come.
Our Story
There is no greater joy than seeing the impact your teachings and classes have on people's lives. It is a privilege that all the instructors at Still Point Studio are very grateful for. Our hearts are about bringing true value to people in a world that needs us to make sure that we pause and take time for ourselves not just to survive but to thrive.
Sophie and I have both experienced our own mental health challenges in the past but have used it to push ourselves into learning the toolkits for first self mastery and then to help others. All challenges bring the opportunity for growth if we let them. We are passionate about helping people to remember that and to give them the toolkits they need to be the best versions of themselves.
Directors of the Still Point Wellness CIC
Lianne Coombes
Studio Owner, Level 3 Breathwork, Meditation, Mindfulness Coach. Reiki Master Teacher, Level 2 qualification in Children's Mental Health, NLP Diploma.
Sophie Skinner
Qi Gong and Daoist Flow Yoga Teacher. Sound Bath Therapy