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Since a young age my life was always drawn to the alternative side of society. When I was 16 years old, my path led me towards spirituality and I met Sri Chinmoy, an inspiring and spiritual person, who is a teacher in meditation and music, as well as an artist and philosopher. I started to practice meditation on a daily basis and my life quickly started to change and move in a very good direction. I stopped smoking, drinking on the weekends, and started to do quite a lot of sports, lost a few pounds and started running. Since then I have run quite a few marathons and a few 10 and 12hr races. Running for me is not just running, it is also deeply healing, it clears my thoughts and emotions and it gives me a lot of energy. Sri Chinmoy really turned my teenage years in the right direction. Over the years the meditation group had a lot of workshops and seminars, where Sri Chinmoy was training us and showing us the art of our thoughts and emotional world. He was teaching us how to control and also transcend our thoughts, especially our negative states of mind and emotions. To learn how to deal with these states, first we have to become aware of what is happening inside of us. For this, meditation is the greatest tool. It brings you awareness of your own thoughts and emotions running deep within you. Once this happens you can easily transcend them. Later I became a member of a girl spiritual band "Blue Flower". We travel the world and offer the experience of meditation through music. The music is deeply healing, composed by Sri Chinmoy and it lifts every heart. Some years later I came across Rapid Transformational Therapy and Marisa Peer. I instantly felt drawn to it, because it just offered so much to me. I found myself in every word and I knew there was something special for me to find. For me the therapy was an absolutely unique experience that I am truly grateful for. Rapid Transformational Therapy made me realise that all that was holding me back was a limiting belief about myself that I thought was true. Since then I am even more dedicated to learn how we can inspire each other and help each other as human beings. For any further information you are welcome to contact me at: Email: petra.transformativnaterapija@gmail.com Website: www.petradolinar.com Social Media: Facebook

Amber teaches welcoming Pregnancy Yoga, Hypnobirthing, Baby and Postnatal Yoga and Children’s Yoga in Norwich, Norfolk and on Zoom. You can follow her on: Instagram: @zenmumaamber Facebook: @zenmumaamber Email: amber@zenmuma.co.uk Website

Placenta Remedies Specialist Mandala Placenta Encapsulation I have a 5* hygiene rating and have been awarded ‘Best Placenta Remedies Specialist’ of Central England in the Prestige Awards, also the SME awarded me ‘Best Placenta Encapsulation Expert in Leicestershire'. Contact: Website: www.mandalabirthing.com Facebook: @mandalabirthing Instagram: @mandalabirthing_uk Phone: 07760 396871

Paul works with women who are reconnecting to their bodies, sexuality and spirituality, particularly after difficult relationships with men, or emotional or sexual trauma. He brings a blend of embodiment, consent, bodywork and tantric principles to create a safe, loving space of exploration. Here women can discover their desires, overcome limitations, rebuild relationship with men and, receive what they've been wanting. And through that process they reconnect to the beauty in themselves. Website Phone/WhatsApp: +44 796 139 1468

Anna is a BANT Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, holding an MSc in Personalised Nutrition and a PGCert in Higher Education. She is dedicated to supporting clients to optimise their health, focusing on cardio-metabolic and immune function disorders. Committed to staying at the forefront of nutritional science and technology, Anna integrates AI-driven tools and laboratory testing insights into her practice to offer her clients advanced, data-driven nutritional recommendations and support. Beyond her clinical work, she teaches and lectures at the Centre for Nutrition Education & Lifestyle Management (CNELM), where she leads BSc and MSc modules. Contact Details LinkedIn Facebook Email: anna@nuthrive.co

Sarah Brannen discovered yoga as a student around the year 2000. After attending a variety of local classes, she discovered Ashtanga Yoga and has been developing her practice with the assistance of some wonderful teachers since having her second daughter in 2013. After struggling to find yoga classes locally for mums and babies, she trained with Birthlight and started Warm Hearts Yoga. Over the years, her practice and business have evolved. She now teaches adults, kids, and families, and runs a Kids Yoga Teacher Training. Sarah is an experienced Yoga Teacher registered with Yoga Alliance Professionals. Contact Details Email: sarah@warmheartsyoga.co.uk Instagram Facebook Website

Shining Lotus Healing was created to help you discover your brighter side. Healing is a journey, & I offer Reiki, mindfulness meditation, and life coaching to support you in finding balance, living in the present moment, & reconnecting with yourself. Contact Details Facebook Email: Shininglotushealing.ej@outlook.com Phone: +44 7861 177911

Born in Cairo and now based between Cornwall and Miami, Maria hosts retreats internationally and leads her clinics, which offer IV infusion therapy delivered by qualified practitioners alongside breathwork, nervous system regulation, and reflective practices designed to restore vitality and emotional clarity. Contact Details Website Instagram Facebook Email: info@thevyvcollective.com

I’m Georgina, my dog’s name is Roxy. We’re 2 Liverpool girls who love to walk in the park and go on country holidays. When I can I like to get on an aeroplane and visit different countries around the world, I always take my travel yoga mat with me. Not quite sure how my dog stole the lime light (and her name is the business) but people now call me Roxy. My class on Wednesday evening is in Wavertree Assess Education Building at 7pm and at Vauxhall Medical Centre at 9am on Friday’s ( patients) only I do lots of other classes and use what ever space I can all over Liverpool with no fixed time table but I advertise events on social media. Most of my events are completely free in parks halls and NHS centers. Contact Details: Instagram: @Roxy.Yoga Facebook: @roxyyoga80 Mobile: 07791708994 Email: roxy.yoga@outlook.com

My name is Dr. Lara Tarocco Brook, I was born in Milan, Italy, in 1968, and moved to the UK in 2004, where I trained in Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Tarot Therapy, Thai Foot Massage, Angelology, Crystal Healing and Mediumship. I am a hypnotherapist, psychic, holistic researcher and an adoptive mother. My practice Holisticalia Hypnotherapy is based in Egham, Surrey and I treat clients from Monday to Saturday. I am passionate about helping people with hypnotherapy to stop smoking, manage stress, reduce anxiety/panic attacks, trauma, weight loss, infertility, addictions, alcohol reduction, pain control, phobias/fears, fear of flying, relationship issues, eating issues, poor sleep/insomnia, obsessions/compulsions, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, confidence/self-esteem, child and teenage problems. Author of a series of articles by the title “Adoptive Mothers: the story of Lara” published in Italian on Fattore Mamma: www.blogmamma.it/author/lara-brook and in English on Adoption UK: www.adoptionuk.org/laras-story Author featured on “My Angel Diary 2017” published by Hay House and on Spirit & Destiny with the article “Zodiac of the Archangels for Children” published on the March 2017 issue. Author featured on Round and About Egham and Ascot Magazine with an article on Emotional Eating. Email: larabrook.holistic@gmail.com and lara@holisticalia.com Website: www.holisticalia.com Facebook: @larabrook.holistic Mob.: 07919 214691

I offer online and in person, also through connecting with the etheric and healings which have no distance but are here and now. Email: solodadmaria@gmail.com Website: www.spiritmidwifery.weebly.com Website: ayrial.com/solodad-maria-medical-intuitive-spiritual-midwife/ Website: www.medical-intuitives.net/jfyfe.htm Blessings and love….

My business is called Animal Talk animal communication and reiki. I qualified last year as an animal communicator and began Animal Talk in August 2017. I am a reiki master with 15 year’s experience working with people and animals. I was previously a legal secretary and later gained a Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling prior to starting my own family. I have a son and daughter who are both avid fans. My goal would be to share my business with my children when they are older and carry on Animal Talk. As a real animal lover, nothing gives me more pleasure then to connect with and help animals. I love to help people or animals and have discovered this is a great way to do just that. Facebook: @animaltalkuk Email: peggyfairweather@talktalk.net

Tel: 07786 647102 Email: stanniej.5@outlook.com Website: www.novembermists.weebly.com Facebook: @NovemberMists

Dr. Ros Drake MSc (Chiro) BSc (Hons) DC is a Chiropractor specialising in the treatment of the expectant mother based in Sandyford, Dublin, Ireland. She studied at the UK chiropractic college, the AECC, qualifying in 2000 after a 5 year full time course with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree. She has treated over 500 expectant mums between 2013 and 2021 with a 71% success rate supporting breech presentation. She receives referrals from private and public midwives, doulas, GentleBirth instructors, pregnancy yoga teachers and other birth workers. She has contributed to Natural Parenting Ireland, Irish Parent Magazine, the Irish Independent Newspaper and is featured on Mummypages.ie. She has received the award for Pregnancy Chiropractor of the Year – Republic of Ireland 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019 by Global Health and Pharma as well having been shortlisted for Specialist Maternity Service of the Year award by MaMa Conference 2019. Contact Details Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Fran is a spiritual medium and healer currently living in Siem Reap, Cambodia. She co-runs an online and face-to-face spiritual healing practice called Moon Wives. Fran is a trained Rahanni Celestial Healing practitioner and Reiki healer. She also offers Past Life Healing Journeys; guided meditations; and relaxation workshops. And she has training as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist. Prior to her awakening, she was an Assistant Headteacher and English teacher in the UK and in Asia. Contact Details Website Instagram

Mark Pitcher is a Body Transformation Coach and Personal Trainer. He is the founder of Fit After 50 and helps men over 50 lose the belly fat and get body fit without dieting, using simple and healthy plans, designed to fit in and around busy family life. After undergoing his own body transformation, Mark’s passion and purpose is to help other men do the same. Mark is 56, married with 4 children and lives with his family in West London. He has been a coach for 9 years and is qualified in fitness and neuro-linguistics. Contact Details Email: markpitcher9@icloud.com Facebook Instagram

Hi, I’m Ayo Kozlovskij, an Osteopath and Health Coach with nearly a decade of clinical experience. I specialise in managing chronic pain, helping individuals break free from its vicious cycle and reclaim their quality of life through a holistic, personalised approach to health coaching. Let’s connect to discuss how I can support you on your journey to better health. Contact Details Email: ayoosteo@gmail.com Website Instagram LinkedIn Facebook

Laura Dunning is a children’s yoga teacher, adult yoga teacher and shamanic womb healer. Laura has a passion for women’s health and runs regular womb wellness yoga workshops. For more information contact Laura via Facebook: @beeyogabeeme or @Yonihealing85 Instagram: @beeyogabeeme For those that don’t use social media Laura can be contacted via Email: admin@beeyogabeeme.com

Gemma Coe is a certified baby and child sleep consultant. Having spent 20+ years working in the health and education sectors she launched her business Gemma Coe: Baby & Child Sleep Specialist in 2020. Gemma is passionate about supporting parents optimise their little ones' sleep so the whole family can thrive. Email: gemma@childsleepspecialist.co.uk Website: www.childsleepspecialist.co.uk Facebook: @childsleepspecialist

In 1996 I qualified as an Aromatherapist, Reflexologist and Stress Management Therapist. Unfortunately, I had to stop working for a while at the beginning of 2002 as I had a back operation but I never lost my love for helping others feel relaxed and more able to cope with life. Since then, I have dipped back and forth into this work.Each time I come back I feel more confident this is what I should be doing. In 2018 I moved to South West France to fulfil my dream of having a retreat where I could offer my therapies in surroundings that would enhance the treatments I give. While here I have completed a Breathwork course and Yoga Nidra facilitators course and am now half way through my 200 hour Yoga teacher training. I’ve learned since being in France that you are never too old to learn something new! Due to Covid restrictions I have been unable to hold retreats here at Maison du Bonheur, but I am sure in the not too distant future it will happen, until then we are open for summer guests who I can at least offer therapies to which I hope will help them feel relaxed, rejuvenated and refreshed before they return to the ‘real world’. Human Nature at Maison du Bonheur Chez Foucaud Brie sous Chalais 16210 France Email: Humannature57@gmail.com Facebook: Maison du Bonheur

As a naturopathic nutritionist, I take a whole-body approach to care, and I understand the complex interplay between nutrition, lifestyle, and health. I work with my clients to develop tailored nutrition, lifestyle and supplement plans that take into account their unique needs and circumstances. Whether you are looking for support in managing specific symptoms or are interested in improving your overall health and wellness, together we can develop a plan that works for you and helps you achieve your health goals. Contact Email:info@ultivitahealth.co.uk Website

I am a certified and trained firewalk instructor whose support team is world class. You can be assured that while you will experience fear, exhilaration and trepidation, you will also unlock your unstoppable self. And in a professional environment. When I am not firewalking I am usually creating and making stuff. I am currently directing second unit on Mission: Impossible 8, but in my past I have made films, got close to winning an Oscar, made it into the Guinness Book of Records, have written a series of best sellers and founded the biggest screenwriting event in the world. Contact Details Website Email: chris@firewalkexperience.co.uk Instagram Blog LinkedIn

Kristina Graff (she/her), Head of Social Impact, Yoga Alliance Kristina Graff is a global public health professional with a passion for social justice. Over the past 25 years, Kristina has worked both locally and globally to combat inequities and to contribute to a healthier, more compassionate world. She has pioneered initiatives to expand and improve health services in high-need communities, advancing policy, service delivery, and research. At Yoga Alliance, Kristina draws on her body of work in the non-profit, city government, and academic sectors to identify, measure, and scale innovative platforms that expand both yoga’s reach and impact. She appreciates yoga’s gifts of mindfulness and centring, and she finds her greatest inspiration through her journey as a parent to her two children and as a partner to her husband. Contact Details Email: foundation@yogaalliance.org Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube