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I'm Lisa and I am a mum of 3 and a dedicated yogi. I have been practicing yoga for over 20 years on and off but after the complicated birth of my son in 2014, I found life a little overwhelming and I eventually found my way back to my mat. I have a strong love for how yoga and meditation has been a positive influence on both my physical and emotional health and I now feel called to empower others to do the same. In 2018, I was diagnosed with PTSD and I found that getting on my mat was the one thing that kept the darker days at bay and this led me wanting to learn more. In 2019, I embarked on my 200 hour yoga teacher training and I have spent many hours adding to my learning ever since. ​I weave all of my knowledge together to create a community for everyone to calm and unite their bodies and minds. My classes are all from a trauma informed perspective and accessible to every body. Contact Details Email: lisa@yoga-bright.com Website Facebook Instagram

I have been an energy healer for over 20 years and work with children, young people and adults. I specialise in Biomagnetism (healing with magnets), Reflexology, EFT ‘Tapping’, Chakra Balancing and Meditation/Visualisation. I am also a Reiki & Seichem Master Teacher. Most recently, I am learning all about sound healing and frequency. Contact Details Email: s.saloom@virginmedia.com Website Linkedin Facebook

I am a Doctor in Natural Medicine specialising in Homeopathy & Clinical Nutrition. With 10 years of experience, I focus on Women's Health & Pediatrics. I have been a Professor in Clinical Nutrition for 7 years, sharing my expertise with future practitioners. I believe in holistic & integrative health approaches, combining natural & evidence-based medicine to optimise patient wellbeing. My practice is dedicated to personalised & sustainable healthcare, empowering patients to achieve long-term wellness. Contact Details Website

An established professional artist with over 15 years of experience in dance and movement, Ella trained at Laban/LSCD and also studied politics at Leeds university. Ella is of mixed heritage and was born in Canterbury, but grew up in Bristol. She has studied dance in Brazil (first visting in 2004), Cuba (first visiting in 2011), NYC (first visiting in 2009 with a Lisa Ullman scholarship) and the UK. Performance highlights include Russell Maliphant Company, Lea Anderson (The Chomondeleys), Olympics Opening Ceremony. Ella was a Bench fellow and resident at Casa Latin American Festival (2015), Associate Artist at Dance City (2017), Associate Artist Trinity Centre Bristol (2018), Slate World Artist (2020), Pervasive Media Studio Resident (2020). Ella curated She Created Her Life Festival, and produced 5 Roots Of Rumba events: an international dance festival. A WCMT grant took her to Brazil and Cuba (2017) and AIDF awards (2018) took her to Capetown collaborating with South African poet Toni Stuart. Ella’ also runs Ella Mesma Company. Her most recent creation in lockdown ‘I am all womxn‘ has received over 7,700 views on facebook. ‘Maya Gandaia’ translates as ‘Illusion to Joy’ and is an Embodied Alchemy concept Ella created for empowering creatives to release their fears, re-connect to their passion and power, and create a life of joy. Ella is also championing a wellness project called Business Yoga which is all about supporting companies to put wellbeing at the heart of their ethos. Ella has studied yoga since 2004, and trained to teach Vinyasa yoga with Abby Hoffman (Embodied Dancer Teacher Training) in 2011 (with a Gil Clarke Scholarship), then Kundalini at the Karam Kriya School in 2018 and in Yoga Trapeze® at the Yoga Teachers College® in 2020. Ella has also practised Ashtanga since 2015, and has trained in TRE, The Wheel Of Consent, Holistic Pelvic Care (under Tami Kent) and the coaching of William Whitecloud. Contact Details: Website: www.mayagandaia.com Website: www.ellasmesma.co.uk Facebook: @EllaMesma @MayaGandaia Instagram: @EllaMesma @Maya_Gandaia

Nicky grew up in Dublin. Her father helped spark her interest in cooking with his creative skills in the kitchen. She went on to study Culinary Arts in a holistic nutrition school in California. This professional training focused on cooking delicious nourishing food for optimum health. As Nicky is also a qualified nutritional therapist with the Irish Institute of Nutrition and Health, she dedicates her time to preparing dishes that can be adapted to everybody's health requirements. Her food is not only bursting with nutrients, it tastes delicious too. Nicky started the fresh food deli in The Hopsack Health Store and worked as the head chef there for 3.5 years. Since then she decided to go on an adventure to Central America where she has gained so much experience working as head chef at Farm of Life healing retreat centre in Costa Rica. Nicky learned a new way to live & heal, connecting to nature and practising meditation. She experienced wonderful openings working with plant medicine, including cacao. As she has spent many years DJing in Dublin, she naturally took a big interest in cacao ceremonies with chakra dancing. She believes this is a powerful tool to help open the heart and still the mind aided by cacao, music and movement. Nicky has held successful workshops & retreats around Ireland and loves to share her knowledge with people. Her creative energy, passion for her work & her heart intention shines through to create beautiful gatherings for people to enjoy and leave bursting with inspiration. My next cacao ceremony will be 7 Sept 2019 in The Chapel of Ease, Irishtown, Dublin 4. We will be celebrating life with a gratitude dance. I will have more information on this shortly. If you are interested in booking in, drop a mail to hello@nickyhalliday.com You can follow me at Website: www.nickyhalliday.com Instagram: @nickyhallidaynaturalchef and @cacao_ceremony Facebook: @nickyhallidaynuaturalchef

I am a concert cellist and I stumbled across the Method later on in my performing career. Initially I was amazed at the transformational and liberating effect a few Functional Integration lessons had on my relationship to my instrument and performance. With longer experience of the Method, through learning how to learn, I am constantly delighted by my ability to tackle new challenges and sense my expanding potential. I am frequently surprised by unintended benefits such as faster reactions and my life has opened up at a time when it might easily have slowed down. I offer classes, workshops and one-to-one lessons from West Hertfordshire while continuing to give concerts at the highest level and cello lessons. I also run a world class concert series, Tring Chamber Music. You can contact me, Josephine Horder, via www.feldenkrais-westherts.co.uk Or you can visit the Feldenkrais Guild website at www.feldenkrais.co.uk where you can find more information, a free short taster Awareness Through Movement lesson, and a directory of teachers in your area.

You can learn more about Health & Wellbeing coaching Website: www.loveyoulivehappy.com Facebook: @loveyoulivehappy Health & Wellbeing Coaching available from £45. Jean Sayers, founder of Love You Live Happy Health & Wellbeing Coaching, holds a diploma in Health Coaching with Distinction and has been coaching and mentoring since 2009.

Website: www.meditatetosilence.com Email: Deborah@meditatetosilence.com Telephone: 07342130343

Author: Julie Parker of Healthy Mentoring Website: www.healthyyoumentoring.co.uk Facebook: @healthyyoumentoring

Ky and Owain are the leading experts on frozen yogurt in the UK, and Lick is the only frozen yogurt in the world which is 100% yogurt. Email: thomas@lickyogurt.com Tel: 07432 119545 Web: www.lickyogurt.com Facebook: @lickyogurt

Sabine is a Nutritionist and Health Coach, specialising in thyroid health. I help women over 30 to feel full of energy, have better sleep and mood and get their ZING back! It is my mission for people to see it as normal to go and see a nutritionist to get to the healthiest version of themselves as going to see a physio if they have muscle aches and pains. I am following my real calling: helping people have a healthier and happier life, so they can continue doing the things they love with the health and vitality they deserve. Download my FREE Thyroid Health Evaluation QUIZ In case you have any health concerns, book yourself into my diary for a FREE 30 minute chat Email: info@sabinegransden.com Website: www.sabinegransden.com

I’m Scott Cohen, a certified nutritional health coach, naturopathic adviser and nutrition author. I run a business called Kitchen Therapy in Prague, Czech Republic. I specialise in helping my clients learn to live with type 2 diabetes, obesity and metabolic disorders by learning how to live without them. As a former diabetic who successfully reversed his condition for good, I’m proof that you can stamp out type 2 diabetes, reverse insulin-related dysfunctions and lose weight sustainably through a healthy diet and positive lifestyle changes. Find me on: Medium: @scottcohen_nutrition_coach Facebook: @KTCoachScott Twitter: @taipandesaipan Website: kitchen-therapy-coaching.com

Anna Hamer is a dedicated and experienced nutritional therapist specialising in autism and selective eating. With a passion for improving the lives of children, Anna has dedicated her career to understanding the intricate relationship between nutrition and neurodevelopmental conditions. Through her work, she has witnessed firsthand the transformative impact that targeted nutrition interventions can have on behaviour, sleep patterns, and cognitive function. Her understanding of sensory processing issues and the challenges associated with food aversions allows her to provide practical and effective solutions to improve dietary variety and nutrient intake. Through her compassionate and individualised approach, Anna empowers families and individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to reach their full potential. She offers virtual nutrition and lifestyle consultations via her website or email: hello@thenutritionmate.com You can also follow Anna on Instagram

My name is Justine Kelleher, and helping people sleep has become my passion. I work with Adults offering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia and work collaboratively with families offering Child Sleep Management Plans and support. ​I have been a Registered Nurse in Southern Ireland for the past 18 years. ​​I am an Accredited Advanced Paediatric Child Sleep Practitioner and an Advanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) Practitioner. ​​I hold an International Master’s Degree in Sleep Medicine and a Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy. ​​I am a member of the World Sleep Society, Irish Sleep Society, British Sleep Society, and Foyht Health & Wellbeing. ​Relevant research on sleep disorders and behavioural sleep disorders is reviewed frequently to inform my practice. Contact Details Email: justine@sleepsussed.com Website LinkedIn

Paul O’Halloran (Grey Elk – Shaman) and Melanie O’Halloran-Gomes (White Feathers Woman – Water Rose Priestess and Medicine Woman) run the Pathway teaching School of Shamanism - Healing for the Heart and Soul. Pathway teaching is based between Eire (Ireland) and Azores. Each year they run shamanic practitioners, advanced shamanism, Rahanni Celestial Healing and Rose workshops including the Shamanic Rose Spiral. They have collectively over 50 years experience in energy medicine. Thank you and infinite blessings to you! Contact Details Pathway teaching Website Facebook Instagram Water Rose Website Facebook Instagram

Kathy Roots is a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and a professional member of the International Stress Management Association. With a background in corporate training, coaching and professional development. Today, as well as part time hypnotherapy, she acts as a tech guide, and writer exploring the intersection of healing, tech, AI, and consciousness, helping complementary therapists integrate technology with mindfulness, making complex innovations accessible and empowering. Contact Details Website LinkedIn Substack Email: kathy@kathyroots.com

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Shelby Priestley is a trainee counsellor, author and creative youth coach. She has over 7 years of experience working with children in both the U.K and Sweden. Qualified in a range of therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Journal Therapy, Hypnotherapy for Children and Understanding Children’s Mental Health, she has her own creative therapy business, SP Creative Therapy and Mindful Kids Club. Facebook: @spcreativetherapyandmindfulkidsclub Her creative, mindfulness journal for children can be found on Amazon.

I am a Holistic Therapist based in Studley, Warwickshire.  I offer Holistic Massage Therapy and Usui Reiki treatments in my therapy room at my home. The lives that we all live now are full and fast moving and we don’t give ourselves breathing space to kick back and think about our minds, bodies and souls.  A visit to Touch and Heal will give you space and time to focus on yourself as a whole. Website: touchandhealholistics Email: touchandhealreiki@outlook.com Instagram: @touchandhealreiki Facebook: @touchandheal

Susanne Haegele is an international yoga teacher currently based in London. After focusing on hatha yoga for office workers for many years, she expanded her skill-set in 2014 by training with Birthlight, one of the most reputed schools for women’s yoga in the UK and the one that cooperates with the Royal College of Midwives. She teaches privately and at a lovely studio aptly named YogaCreation, near Canary Wharf. Find out more on her website and blog: www.yoga-in-action.com

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, Advanced Master Herbalist Diploma Herb Science 112 Port Arthur Road Nottingham NG2 4GE Tel: 07528 402793 Email: aakeeling7@gmail.com

Rachael has been practising yoga for 13 years and teaching hatha yoga classes since 2014. She organises budget retreats in the Portuguese countryside. Website: @rachaelmcgillyoga

Advisor, trainer, facilitator and mentor. Expert in franchising, network marketing and business development. Judicial expert in Hypnosis and suggestion techniques. With more than 28 years of experience as an entrepreneur and business man, he has led different projects nationally and internationally. Among his records is the opening of 22 franchise units in just 6 months. He has made several national and international certifications such as “Train the Trainer”, “Leader of leaders”, mentor coach and is a high impact Dynamics Master instructor at the FIRE institute. He is a master and member of the International Chamber of Speakers, the AMCES Mentoring Association and the Youth Business International Tomillo Foundation. Ambassador to SPAIN of the NGO 4CO (For children organization) and active participant in various projects to help entrepreneurship. He combines his own methodology with the knowledge acquired and works hand in hand with his clients to define and achieve the objectives that the latter seek. In addition, he currently leads a training and advisory project for cryptocurrency and blockchain users in order to bring this new economy closer to the masses and has developed his own mental empowerment methodology through hypnosis with the “Hipnoempowerment” program certified by the European Academy of Neurosciences. Facebook: @charlyrelano @hipnoempowerment @escuelanear LinkedIn: @charlyrelano Instagram: @charly_relano

Gemma Bowden Director and MAPS Teacher Gemma has a masters in Art Psychotherapy, a post grad in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and is also a qualified Mindfulness teacher. She says “I absolutely love the combination of mindfulness and art we share at The Owl and The Coconut and am proud to do this work.: Gemma used to work as a psychological therapist in the NHS helping adults to overcome symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. She now draws on much of this knowledge to underpin the mindful art classes and courses at The Owl and The Coconut. She says “I love sharing mindful meditation and art making and am so proud when we receive feedback about how much it has helped someone to change their life, to quiet the mind and live from the heart. I also love wild swimming, my son Leo, my husband Nick and our dog Poppy.” Pam Allen Director and MAPS Teacher Pam is a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor and has a Masters in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She has over fifteen years of experience working in the NHS Mental Health Service as a therapist . She says “I love helping people to overcome problems and live their best lives. I love sharing Compassion Focussed meditations to help people experience self kindness. To let go of judgemental thoughts and to live in present moment awareness.” “I wouldn't call myself an artist, but I love the creativity of the mindful art we share at The Owl and The Coconut. It's not at all about being good at art. It's just using art to play, take a break from the mind and connect to our inner wisdom.” Outside of work Pam loves running and spending time with her young sons in nature. Contact Details: Website: theowlandthecoconut.com Facebook: @owlandcoconut Twitter: @owlandcoconut Instagram: @owlandcoconut Insight Timer: insighttimer.com/owlandcoconut

Dr Claire Phipps & Caroline Phipps-Urch are the duo also known as The Menopause Sisters. Dr. Phipps graduated from Guy’s Kings and St Thomas’s medical school and now works as a GP in London. She has completed the British Menopause course, along with the International Menopause and the Confidence in Menopause courses. She is passionate about post reproductive healthcare and the menopause and wants to try and improve the information around this area, so women can be fully informed and in control of their care. Caroline is a trauma informed yoga teacher who has trained in menopause and has been practising yoga for 25 years. Yoga is a health and wellbeing practise and she has witnessed the many benefits of yoga for herself, and in her clients. Through breath work, movement, meditation and relaxation, yoga encourages interoception; she defines it as opportunity for women to look inwards tuning their bodies and making space to listen to their needs as they transition into the post reproductive part of their lives. Contact Website: www.themenopausesisters.com/ Instagram: @themenopausesisters Facebook: @themenopausesisters Listen on: UK Health Radio