YOGA/MEDITATION
Relax and Bloom Wellbeing is my 'baby'; I have been a qualified teacher with the British Wheel of Yoga and the Yoga Alliance via the Yoga Academy (Simon Low) since 2020. Additionally I am a qualified 'Relax and Renew' Restorative Yoga Trainer (level 1) (Judith Hanson Lasater). My doctorate is in education (specialising in autism). I am keen to continue yoga related study with a special interest in cancer patients and autism and continually developing my knowledge and skills.
I began yoga after a holiday where I put my back out tying a shoelace. Yoga turned into a way of life for me within six months and I have quite simply 'bloomed' since (with a few hitches along the way). I have practised with Emma Slade (aka Ani Pema Deki, renowned Western Buddhist Nun and Yoga/Meditation teacher), Simon Low, Bindie Edwards, Annie Sullivan, Judith Hanson Lasater, Liz Richardson, Gary Carter, Jane Stirzaker Evans and Monica Marini . Gill Lloyd has influenced my philosophy teachings.
I am proof that anyone can enjoy and benefit from yoga. I have an extensive medical history including childhood bone cancer, resulting reduced lung function and muscle growth in my upper body as well as several surgeries; a resurfaced hip following childhood septic arthritis, and cardiomyopathy. I am also clinically diagnosed Asperger's Syndrome (autism). Yoga has increased my lung function and reduced anxieties related to the autism; to name just two personal benefits. During teacher training, I also suffered a debilitating frozen shoulder for many months and have inadvertently become somewhat of a shoulder expert! Over the past three years I have gone through major surgeries following a near fatal embolus in my bowel, a mini stroke. a stoma surgery and a brain bleed. I am now living with a chronic long term diagnosis, but I am a fighter and want to use my experiences to help others gain a new perspective on their mind, body and soul in order to enhance their joy of life.
I am an experienced teacher; of dance for over forty years and karate for over thirty years; children, teenagers and adults. I bring both professional and personal experience to my teaching.
OTHER SERVICES
Since my most recent medical experiences I have been studying to become a reiki therapist which has helped me personally and will also offer journal therapy and ikigai coaching.