The holistic approach to driving
New Concept, as the name implies, has devised a unique learner driver system
that incorporates a holistic and relaxing approach to driving, which includes
in car aromatherapy, meditation, flower essences and stress management techniques.
In car aromatherapy
The demands of everyday life leave many of us overwhelmed and stressed. Hectic
work schedules, lack of sleep, poor diet and the demands of family and home
responsibilities mean that stress related disorders are now a widespread and
common feature of today’s society. And the increasing levels of road rage
and accidents on the road are just two of the many symptoms of this ever-increasing
problem.
At New Concept we believe that using in car aromatherapy during our driving lessons can do wonders for your sense of well being and goes a long way in helping you to learn more effectively, pass your test and make you an all together better driver.
By using pure essential oils, which are renowned for their healing capabilities and the capacity to enhance both physical and mental well being, we are able to affect the way you react physically and emotionally to your surroundings. Research shows that our sense of smell has a huge impact on our perception as well as our mood. For instance a particular scent may remind you of a happy occasion or someone special in your life. In the same way a scent can elevate or deflate your mood. Oils known for reducing stress and anxiety include Lavender, Lemon and some Flower Essences, whilst Basil, Rosemary and Bergamot, are known for increasing concentration.
Meditation
Meditation is also used as part of our driver system to help relax and reduce
stress and tension from our pupils. It can help to relax the body and help with
focusing one's mind on a specific target or goal such as the practical test.
It is also considered to be a great way of relieving stress and anxiety and
is another service offered free to all our pupils. We will teach you how to
meditate when working towards your practical exam and will devise a specifically
crafted system designed for the day of your test, allowing you to be completely
relaxed and focused for its entire duration.
Flower essences
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We currently recommend Rescue Remedy to our pupils who may be very nervous about
taken their practical test. It is a natural product made solely out of flowers
and helps to deal with any emergency or stressful event like taking a driving
test and exam nerves.