Bowen at the Mind London Parks Half Marathon

On 7^th October, the mental health charity Mind attended London Parks half marathon.

A few Bowen practitioners went along to the event to offer drained runners some Bowen treatment to relieve their tired soles.

Mind offers information and advice, training programmes, grants and services. They want to make it possible for people who experience mental health problems to live full lives, and play their full part in society.

Mind runs off public donations, which is why they hold runs up and down the country throughout the year.

At this particular run, participants were happy to see Bowen practitioners.

One Bowen practitioner that was there, Rebeccah Steele, said: “It made such a difference having 2 massage tables as the inclination of most of the runners was to head for a massage table.
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“So as it was very busy and we had a good number of Bowen therapists on hand, we also started using the ordinary chairs to offer the mini tasters.

“I must say I had a couple of people who were quite sceptical that sitting straddled on a chair for Bowen would help relieve their hurting muscles.

“So they were pleasantly surprised that they felt much better after 10 minutes.

“One person commented mid-way through the session that it was amazing that the pain and discomfort they had been feeling had more or less gone!

“This was what so inspiring for us to know and that we as Bowen therapists were on hand and able to help with relief from the pain and discomfort they were feeling.

“I also had comments of 'I feel much calmer' which was also good to hear.”

See footage of the race and interviews with runners from 1Extra and Glamour Magazine here