Good morning everyone! 

I want to share some important info with you today that I hope you'll find useful. 

I've been busy this week rolling out my wellness programme to teachers in schools. It's been fun, eye-opening, rewarding and full of learnings as I work with these new groups of people. 

I wanted to share with you what the common denominator for everyone has been and to see if this strikes a chord with you too: 

Everyone I've come into contact with has said that their stress levels reach a high when they don't feel in control. Do you experience stress in this way too?

If you do, you might find that these tips help:
Say to yourself: "I release the need to control" "All is well, everything's working out for my highest good, out of this situation only good will come and I am safe". 
(The latter statement is one of my favourite from renowned author Louise Hay.)

When we need to control situations, other people and ourselves, we are coming from a position of judgment. 

Judgement sets the bar very high. Judgment says "I'll only be happy when these tasks are done... when I've achieved all these goals... when that person does what I say."

By releasing the need to control, we are open to the much happier and relaxed flows of everything going on around us. 

Control is a big issue and often we equate control with contentment. When we feel in control we tend to feel strong, confident and more at ease. But what if we can't control everything? What if we can't control other's reactions or the events?

The answer has to be atonement (at-one-ment) and this means to be at one with everything around us. 

So, the secret is ... if we release the need in us to control and be more accepting of what is (rather than what weexpect) then the stress levels reduce, naturally. 

Will you try this out? Next time you're confronted by stress, ask yourself:
1. what am I expecting in this situation? (e.g. to get all my jobs done)
2. how does this situation unfulfill me? (e.g. I can't get all my jobs done)
3. what's the reality of the situation (e.g. I don't have enough time to get everything done)
4. how does this make me feel? (e.g. lacking, sad, frustrated)
5. how would I feel without this thought? (e.g. free, relaxed)
6. how can I turn this thought around? (e.g. I'm doing the best I can, I work hard)
7. what's the reality of the situation (I can only control how I feel, no one else, I choose not to control). 
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As you are probably aware, I offer individual client sessions and run regular workshops for self-development, so here's what's coming up. 

In this Email:
*Group Hypno-Gastric Band weight loss
*Chakra Healing
*Aura Healing
*Spirit Guide Meditations
*Journey to a Past Life
*Seichim III

This Sunday 25th November ~ group hypno-gastric band, Helen's Bay. 10am-1pm or 2-5pm. The most effective, natural weight loss programme. This 3 hour session is on offer at the reduced price of £95, includes manual and reinforcement CD. 

Using hypnotherapy and tried and tested therapeutic techniques to produce portion size control, emotional/hormonal balance, motivation to exercise, and curbing comfort/emotional eating. 

This has been an incredibly effective programme for so many clients. Whether you want to lose a stone or more, the hypno-band can provide effective, long-term results. 

I received an email from a client recently; she's happy to share her news with you all: 

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Not sure if you remember me - I had an appointment with you on 10th August for the gastric band hypnosis.

Just thought you would be interested to know that to date I've lost 3 Stone (a target I had set myself to achieve by Christmas) - so going to keep going and next target is 6 stone by Easter.

Kind regards
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Sunday 2nd December: Chakra & Aura Healing, Namaste Yoga Centre, 265a Ormeau Road, Belfast

Chakra healing: 10.30-12.30 ~ learn about your energy centres, the chakras, what they mean, their colours, how to test if your energy is in full flow, what to do if it's not, how to ground and protect your chakras, how to use a pendulum, how to use crystals with your chakras, beautiful visualisations... and lots more. 

Aura healing 1.30-3.30 ~ learn about the different layers of your aura, what it means, how to strengthen your aura, how to "aura test", how to expand your aura, all this plus wonderfully relaxing meditations to bring balance to the mental, emotional and spiritual layers of your energy system. 

Chakra healing~ £17
Aura healing ~ £17
Book both for the reduced price of £30. 

A £10 deposit for each session is required to book your place. We are limited in numbers for these events, and they do fill up quickly, so please ensure your deposit is paid as soon as possible. 

Here's some feedback from previous attendees:

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"I've never felt so at peace and so myself. Apart from all the information you gave (loving the hand outs, I love to go home with info that I can read over in my own time) I really enjoyed the meditations, it's like a whole new world has opened up to me."



"Hi, I came to your workshop last week, I was the one sitting at the back not sure what to expect! Everything seemed to make a lot of sense and I know you were talking in general terms about the energy systems and the chakras, but I could relate to what you were saying. I'll definitely come to the next one and would recommend your workshops to everyone. And those things that were stressing me out don't seem as important any more. My eyes have been opened, thanks Ruth."
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Saturday 8th December
11-12 Spirit Guide Connections £10
1.00-2.30 Experience a Past Life Journey £17

Come and join us for an inspirational hour of deep spiritual connection from 11am-12 noon as we join energetically with our main Spirit Guide. A gentle, relaxing visualisation gives you the opportunity to make or strengthen this connection. 
Everyone has a Spirit Guide, and making the connection is an experience you will never forget. The opportunity to learn more about yourself, on a deeper soul level is facilitated. 

After a short break, you are welcome to stay for a past life journey experience. I am an experiences regression therapist, training with the Past Life Regression Academy, UK, and a member of the Spiritual Regression Therapy Association. 
Through gentle relaxation and visualisation techniques, you have the opportunity to delve into your own soul memories. 
Uncovering these soul memories is an exciting and revealing experience. Discover who you were in a previous existence and find out what relevance it has to your life today. 
During the experience, you will remain completely in control. I will ask you gently guiding questions which will open the way for your to uncover these memories. 
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Sunday 9th December ~ Seichim III
10.30-4.30 Helen's Bay £195
This is the mastership level for Seichim, the original full power Tibetan healing system. If you have completed Seichim I & II, this is the next natural step in your own self healing. You will be attuned to even greater degrees of living light energy, greater and stronger connections to Ascended Masters and your own guides will be facilitated as your own energy bodies receive further refinement. 

Any questions or queries, please do get in touch and do remember to book your places for any workshops that catch your eye! 

It's been a while (quite a long time!) since I updated the blog. I am so used to contacting to everyone by email. But I've had quite a few comments from those of you reading previous blog posts, so I thought it was time to update the records! Delighted to hear this has inspired some of you to start your own. It's a great way to communicate. 

Every time I do demonstrations, exhibitions and workshops, I'm amazed at how many people are interested in crystals; and how many of you have a collection of your own healing gems. 


There's just something magical about them, people from all walks of life, and children especially, are drawn to them. 

As you know, I work with crystals for healing, so I thought I'd share a little of how you can activate their healing qualities too. 

The first step is to cleanse your crystals. There are various methods for doing this, but as some can be affected by water, use this simple method. Hold in your hands, close your eyes, imagine a waterfall of pure light cleansing your crystal. 

Now, get to know your crystal. Spend a few minutes holding it in your hands, just spend some time with it, like a friend :) and pay attention to your breathing. By focusing on your breathing, you'll start to let your mind go free. 

Next, you can 'programme' your crystal. What do you want the crystal energy to help you with? It could be something as simple as creating a peaceful atmosphere in your home, or to help you remain calm in stressful situations. 

Create a positive statement such as 'I remain calm in all situations' and imagine these words flowing into the crystal; imagine your statement forming into physical matter, becoming real and taking shape inside of the crystal; then imagine a stream of calming energy streaming from the crystal to you. 

Your crystal is now programmed! Place the crystal somewhere it won't be tampered with, such as a high shelf. Or you can carry the crystal around with you. 

Remember to cleanse and reprogramme your crystal every few days! 

Crystals have been revered for 1000s of years as a method of natural healing and manifestation. Have fun with your crystals and you'll be tapping into this ancient wisdom too!

This Sunday, at the Natural Health Fair at the Ramada Hotel, Shaws Bridge, Belfast, I am offering crystal prescriptions for you! Just come along to my stand in the main Ball Room and I'll tell you which crystals will work best for you and your own personal energy to achieve the most in all areas of your life, such as well-being, health or abundance, stress relief or insomnia for example. 

And the next workshops are....
Crystals for your home Sat 17 Nov 10.30-1.30 £25 at Namaste Yoga Centre, 265a Ormeau Rd, Belfast. £10 deposit required. 

Learn more about crystals, how to choose the right ones for you, how to use crystals in your home to activate harmony and wellbeing. Using the principles of Feng Shui, and meeting your own unique house guardian you'll be able to start seeing tangible uplifting changes in your home and your life. 

Reiki I training is on Sunday 18 November, 10.30-4.30, in Helen's Bay. £90. £25 deposit required. This amazing natural healing method translates as "spiritually guided universal healing energy'. You will be attuned to the powerful Reiki energies, learn about the body's energy systems of the chakras and the aura, learn how to give a Reiki treatment and you will receive Reiki on the day too. There is no dogma with Reiki, it accepts and works with all beliefs and backgrounds, and ultimately, meets you at the point you are at on your personal journey and gives you the tools for your own self healing and self development. This is the last Reiki I training of the year, so please do book as soon as possible. 

Back by popular demand! The group hypno-gastric band is on Sunday 25 November 2-5pm. Taking place at Helen's Bay, take advantage of the reduced price. Pay just £95 instead of £145 for this transformational 3-hour session. £25 deposit required. 

Please see my website www.ruthpringle.co.uk for more details and to read the amazing testimonials from clients... including Nikki who lost a staggering 8 stone! However, even if you have a stone to lose, this natural, safe method of weight control can be incredibly effective. 
Included: 
your manual and reinforcement CD; emotional and hormonal balancing; portion size control; healthy eating enhancement; motivation to exercise. 
This is a really lovely session in which you will enjoy learning methods of creating calm and balance; benefit from the visualisations and hypnotherapy techniques. 
After all, it's known that just 20 minutes of hypnosis is equivalent to 4 hours sleep ~ how relaxed and in balance you will feel after this session. 
Put the date in your diary, and book your place now. And if you know anyone that would benefit from gaining control over their weight, rather than being a slave to the scales, then this natural session is perfect. 

And if meditations and visualisations are your thing, or if you'd like to try it, there's the Chakra and Aura Healing Day on Sunday 2nd December. 

Chakra healing is from 10.30-12.30 and Aura Healing is from 1.30-3.30. Each session is £17, or book both for £30. Taking place at Namaste Yoga Centre, 265a Ormeau Road, Belfast. £10 deposit required for each session. 

As these events fill up fast, booking is needed to secure your place at all of the events and workshops. A deposit is required. Please contact me as soon as possible to make arrangements. Deposits can be paid via Paypal or by cheque. 

I continue to see clients for individual appointments at my therapy space here in Helen's Bay. Please see my websitewww.ruthpringle.co.uk for full details of all of the therapies, and you can also call for a free consultation on 07545474878. 

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Wishing you a very pleasant week ahead and I hope to see you on Sunday at the Natural health Fair in Belfast.