- Warrington based wellness event brings natural health and wellbeing to our doorstep and raises funds for St Rocco’s Hospice
- Awaken offers the chance for families to experience wellness, natural health and spirituality in an easy to access, relaxed atmosphere, where everyone is welcome. With nutritionists, coaches, crystals, therapists, there will be the opportunity, to have a pamper, listen, learn, play and be inspired, all under one roof
A Woolston holistic therapist is getting ready to host an event as part of her mission to bring people together in a space where they feel heard and safe, where they can be both empowered and relax. at the beautiful Parrs Bank boutique hotel and events venue in the centre of Warrington, on March 26th.
Awaken, a place for personal development and selfcare. has been brought together by Helen Totton 41, who is originally from Hertfordshire, but now resides in Woolston, Warrington, with her 7-year-old daughter and husband who is from the area, in response to the rising figures around the amount of the population suffering from anxiety.
Every week in England, 6 in 100 people will be diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder (Mind) In the UK, over 8 million people are experiencing an anxiety disorder at any one time (Mental Health UK) Less than 50% of people with generalised anxiety disorder access treatment (Mental Health Foundation).
Helen is the founder of https://tottemhealing.com and a spiritual mentor, intuitive healer and meditation leader, providing deep transformation through a variety of techniques and modalities, helping to bring awareness to the root cause of trauma, enabling clients to release, reset and access their authentic self. Holding space is her superpower and she has a way of making people feel safe, nurtured and heard. Having experienced depression, anxiety and PTSD herself, and self-healed, she is passionate about showing others they have the power to do the same.
During the event, guests will be offered several sessions of ‘free healing’ where anyone can receive a mini reiki treatment, which helps to relax the nervous system and realign energy body.
Founder and host of Awaken, Helen Totton said: “I am on a mission to remove the stigma of ‘woo woo’ and spirituality, making it accessible and empowering for the modern generation. This is not just another ‘spiritual fayre’, this is a safe space, where people can come together, ask questions, meet like-minded people, other families, who are questioning if there’s more to life, to learn and discover more about themselves. I want to inspire everyone to see that by making a difference within their own lives, the effect ripples outwards, making a difference in their children’s lives and those around them, which has a positive effect on the collective. We are energy after all.”
As part of the forthcoming event on Sunday 26th March, there will be a wide range of guest speakers and workshops including:
* SERENITY FLOAT SPA
If you have never tried a float spa… you really need to! Helen is a massive advocate and goes regularly. What is floatation? “Floatation, also known as sensory deprivation, is simply the act of floating and relaxing, with the feeling of zero gravity due to all sensory components removed, allowing you to drift into a meditative state that rejuvenates your mind and body, relieving stress, pain and much more.” Serenity Float Spa is a floatation centre with beautiful open float pools, filled with highly concentrated Epsom salt water that is heated to skin temperature. Designed by British manufacturers ‘FloatAway’, they are the first “Floatation of Excellence” in the Northwest. Hannah from Serenity will be there offering advice, gift vouchers and talking about the many benefits.
* HEALY
Clare Fahy, a reiki master and holistic therapist, will be offering an introduction to the world of Quantum Frequencies with Healy, a lightweight, wearable, holistic device that merges health, science, technology and spirituality. As Nikola Tesla said: “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” Frequency is the language that speaks to the body in the way the body understands it. We can use specific HZ frequencies to support all functions of the body at a cellular level and to influence the unseen information field around us for optimised health and well-being. Clare will be there discussing the benefits of micro current frequency, sharing her own journey, how Healy has helped her and how others can support themselves with the different editions of the Healy device.
* GUEST SPEAKERS AND WORKSHOPS
Other workshops, such as Hay House author, spiritual guide and owner of ‘The Angel Mystery School’ Claire Stone, Author, positive psychology coach and leader of the Mama’s Ignited movement, Louisa Herridge, David from Dragnyoga, breathwork and yoga practitioner, Sharon Briscoe, naturopath and nutritionist.
* HOLISTIC TREATMENTS AND STALLS
There will be a range of holistic practitioners ready to give reiki, crystal therapy, massage, hopi ear candle therapy, reflexology, facials and stalls with natural handmade skincare products, herbal teas, crystals and so much more.
Helen Totton continues: “This day is also about self-care. We just don’t seem to prioritise ourselves enough in this society, one of my spiritual mentors says our cup should always be full and overflowing, it’s from our saucer we should be giving to others. It makes sense! We forget that we can’t be that support and carer for others if we are not supporting and caring for ourselves first.
At the end of the day, anyone who has run a workshop/ stall/ helped out or bought a VIP ticket will be invited to stay for a special group healing, meditation and Soundbath run by Tottem and Helbrede Healing.
Throughout the day there will be a raffle raising money for St Rocco’s Hospice, where Tottem Healing’s Helen spent a lot of time over the last two years guiding her client and friend Gavin Plowman through palliative care. Only 39 when he passed away from a rare form of Glioblastoma multiforme grade 4 cancer in the spine, he is survived by his wife Laura, daughter Daphne and daughter Josie from a previous marriage. Laura will be talking to Helen about their journey and her grief in general, as it is a subject that isn’t spoken about openly enough. Staff at St Rocco’s do an amazing job and are integral to the quality of how many people live the final days of their life on this earth.
Helen said: “I don’t know what Laura and their little girl would have done without St Rocco’s, so I wanted to find a way to thank them. They rely on donations and fundraising.”
Tickets are available from £3 for children and £8 for adults, or VIP tickets are available, which includes the soundbath experience for £15. Tickets can be booked via www.tottemhealing.com
AWAKEN: The Wellness event for the modern generation
Where: The Parrs Bank, Winwick Street, Warrington, WA1 1XR
Time: 10am-4pm, with VIP sound bath and meditation 4:30-5:30pm
PARRS BANK
Tottem Healing have been running their large monthly group meditations in the beautiful main hall at the Parrs Bank for the past year, so it was the perfect venue to hold Awaken.
From the website:
‘Located on Winwick Street, in the heart of the Stadium Quarter, The Parrs Bank is Warrington’s only independently owned boutique hotel.
Lovingly restored by husband-and-wife team, Yaad and Pavan Johal, many of the original Victorian features remain including the art-deco floor tiles, oak flooring, marble pillars and stunning ceiling chandelier. Originally serving Warrington’s elite, the Parrs Bank first opened its doors in 1877 and is now Grade II listed.
Seeped in history and oozing luxury – the impressive Banking Hall, boutique hotel and Counter’s Coffee Bar contained within, offers visitors the unique opportunity to step inside one of Cheshire’s finest heritage buildings.’
