You've rushed out of work, packed the car and driven to The Suffolk Coast; and as you step onto the sand and gaze out at the waves crashing on the shore, the stresses and strains of everyday life fade away...
If you're looking for somewhere to relax and recharge the batteries this autumn and winter, then look no further than the wide open skies of The Suffolk Coast.
But relaxing doesn't have to mean putting your feet up, we've picked a few places to go and things to do this October and November which are guaranteed to ease your mind.
Mindfulness Mornings at Snape Maltings
Immerse yourself in the wonderfully relaxing art of Mindfulness. During the three workshops, participants will be taken through a range of mindfulness based exercises, including breathing, deep listening, guided observation and mindful walking, all designed to help you truly relax.
Set in the stunning and tranquil surroundings of Snape Maltings, afterwards, you can enjoy a delicious lunch in Cafe 1885, before setting off for a walk along the Sailor's Path, voted one of the top 100 walks in the UK!
Dates: 29th September, 27th October, 24th November 2017
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4 x 4 Safaris at RSPB Minsmere
Join a 2-3 hour tour of the stunning landscape of Dunwich Heath and RSPB Minsmere. From the comfort of a 4x4, you can get up close to some of Suffolk's famous wildlife inhabitants and watch the unique and spectacular red deer rut.
Afterwards, set off on foot for a walk along Dunwich beach, stopping in at The Ship for a pint and plate of locally caught fish and chips - the perfect winter warmer!
Dates: From 30th September - 22nd October
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Pen & Ink Workshops at The Cut
Immese yourself in the joy of drawing with this series of 4 anatomy themed pen and ink art workshops at The Cut, in Halesworth.
The course will feature life models, mask-making and using washes. Afterwards, head to the gallery to wander through the resident exhibitions and stop by the cafe for lunch and a pot of green tea.
Dates: 10th, 17th, 31st October and 7th November.
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Wreath Making at Snape Maltings
Join florist Helen Newman in the Tack Rooms at Snape Maltings as she shows you how to make an autumnal wreath to hang in your own home.
The relaxing workshop helps to re-focus a busy mind by using a range of natural seasonal materials, from semi dried hydrangea, seed heads, to berries and textural mosses.
Learning the different techniques and the best materials to use, you will follow Helen as she demonstrates the steps to making a stunning natural wreath; from the mossed base through to adding the finishing decorative touches.
Date: 17th October
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Stress Management Workshop
Another workshop held as part of the 'Open Minds' series at the Tack Rooms at Snape Maltings, this session will teach you how to reduce the physical and emotional impact of the stress response by using breathing, techniques, posture, quietening a busy mind, discovering your own more resourceful response and using the stress response to your advantage.
Date: 3rd November
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Cooking Class at Sea Spice
Join award-winning Chef Rawat in the Sea Spice kitchen in Aldeburgh and learn how to create authentic Indian dishes.
As you work with the ingredients, feel your worries drift away as you set about creating a delicious 2-course meal. All ingredients and recipes are provided, and best of all, you can tuck into your creations at the end of the class!
Date: 9th November
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Improve your Wellbeing
Explore a range of techniques designed to improve your wellbeing and discover what influences wellbeing, what it means to you, and what you can do to achieve it.
The workshop, which is being run at the Tack Rooms at Snape Maltings, will look at the long-term health benefits of being present, ways to be mindful in everyday situations, the use of language to support well being, physical and emotional benefits of calmness, learning easy relaxation techniques and boosting your self-belief.
The workshop is being run by Kathy Kent (BA (hons), Dip Clin Hyp, Master NLP Coach) and Tracy Virr (GTCL (Hons), ALCM, LTCL, Dip Clin Hyp, Master NLP Coach)
Date: 1st December
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