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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

I discovered laughter wellness and Laughter Yoga at the time I was seeking holistic aids for my emotional distress and physical pain. I was hooked from the minute I started practising! I was truly amazed about the positive impact laughter had on my health. So much that I wanted to inspire and motivate others to bring more laughter into their lives and this inner desire led me to graduate with distinction in Laughter Therapy through the Centre of Excellence. I also became a certified Laughter Facilitator and was trained as a Laughter Yoga Leader under the guidance of Lotte Mikkelsen, Laughter Ambassador and Laughter Yoga Master Trainer in the UK. Passionate for personal growth, I practise breathwork and meditation as well, which perfectly complement my regular laughter routine. So naturally I continued my training by qualifying in running meditation groups, and I am currently working towards a Meditation Teacher accreditation and a Breathwork Instructor certification. After the loss of my job in an animal rescue hospital in 2020 due to Covid 19, I made the decision to devote my time promoting the benefits of laughter, and the power of meditation and breath. I recently set up my business "Nurturapy" where I offer online Laughter Yoga group classes with some combined with meditation. I am bilingual in French and English, and can deliver them in either language depending on the audience. In the future, I plan to deliver Laughter Yoga and breathwork combined classes (once certified), offer one-to-one laughter sessions, and create and run laughter wellness workshops in the workplace for charities and corporate organisations. Come and join me, let's laugh, breathe and meditate together! Ha ha! For more information or if you wish to book a class, visit my Facebook page @nurturapylaughter or email me directly at nurturapy@gmail.com

I tried my first Yoga class in 2004. My journey has had many twists, turns and stories. It continues to grow. Simply, I love Yoga. There are so many kinds of Yoga these days it can get quite confusing. As a graduate of the CSY 200hr Teacher training at Merchant City Yoga in Glasgow my own practice is mainly based in Hatha and Ashtanga, however I blend and incorporate the Primary Series, Scaravelli and Iyengar methods. It can be beneficial to try as many styles as possible and find what's right for you. I believe the best kind of Yoga gifts you a fulfilling experience giving you clarity for the way ahead. As a Yoga teacher I encourage a practice that is kind, gentle, authentic, safe, and with space, for you to explore your-self and have fun. Based in Morayshire in the North East of Scotland I continue to develop my own practice and look to share my knowledge and experience. Contact Website: Elginyogacentre.com Email: info@elginyogacentre.com Facebook: @Elginyogacentre Instagram: @Elginyogacentre

Laurie A. Santos is an internationally accredited EFT practitioner, Co-active Coach, Reiki Master, and Human Design guide. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she lives in The Netherlands with her Dutch husband and runs her practice from her home. She has an MSc in Criminology and a BSc in Anthropology. In her free time, she enjoys surfing, baking, and reading fiction. Contact Details Website: lifecoachlaurie.com WhatsApp: Let's Chat Email: hello-at-lifecoachlaurie.com Instagram: @lifecoachlaurie

Tamsin Walker works from Berlin, Germany. She offers mindful coaching on a one-to-one basis, as well as 8-week mindfulness courses online. Contact Details Email: Tamsin@retellingyourstory Website

Jade Wallis is a board-certified Functional Nutritionist with a background in personal training and life coaching. Living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, Borderline Personality Disorder, and ADHD, Jade stands as a beacon of hope for others dealing with similar health conditions. Her philosophy centres around holistic, natural methods of management and the empowerment of individuals to take charge of their own health. Contact Details Website Instagram Facebook Email: Nextgenfunctionalnutrition@gmail.com

Hello, I am Sara-Jayne, I live in Co. Tipperary, Ireland. I am a Visionary and Channel of the Light. I know what I am and anything outside of what I am is not my concern. I meditate daily because I love to, and I enjoy walks amongst the trees and by water. Contact Details Website Instagram

Hannah is the Founder of three specialist food companies that create food for the Ketogenic Diet based on whole foods. Before setting up the Natural Ketosis Group Hannah was a partner in a large global law firm specialising in corporate and corporate finance law. Her journey from law to nutrition began when she read an article in the British Medical Journal in 2000 reviewing three studies using the keto diet to reverse type 2 diabetes. The article outlined the basic biochemistry of the impact of elevated levels of insulin in the human body. From reading this article, Hannah decided to switch to a Keto/low carb diet and was amazed at how well she felt once she had stripped out the starch and sugar in her diet. The interest in insulin and diet continued to grow until, in 2003, she decided to leave the legal profession and start a food company to make low carb food but free from the rogue ingredients such as sweeteners and soya. Her first business started in 2004 and it was focused initially on low carb keto food options for the public who were mostly looking for weight loss or the management of type 2 diabetes. In 2013 she was approached by the charity Mathews Friends and in particular the founder Emma Wiliams OBE to create a range of food for children with drug resistant epilepsy. This began a deeper dive into the ketogenic diet and with an expert dietician she founded Ketocarefoods that supplies specialist food to the NHS for children with drug resistant epilepsy. Everything made is made from whole food and complies both with requirements of both the classic 3 to 1 ketogenic diet as well as the modified ketogenic diet. In 2020 she created FATT, which is a range of ultra clean and simple snacks for the ketogenic or low carb diet. None of her products have any sweeteners and are free from fillers or other processed ingredients. Hannah has been an advocate of ketogenic whole food diets for over 20 years and is a Patron of the Public Health Collaboration. Her business has been a supporter of charities such as Mathews Friends and Daisy Garland. Hannah is also the author of the book “BIG FAT LIES is our government making us fat?” Her passion is to help health professionals move away from a dependance on drugs for many modern chronic conditions and a greater engagement by the medical and health profession in the use of specific clinically proven diets to reverse and or manage multiple conditions. Hannah was born in London and has a BA in English and History of Art as well as a Diploma in Law. Contact Details Website Facebook Instagram

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

Access Bars Practitioner and Mind Mentor Hello My name is Rachel Serban and years ago I heard the quote from Mahatma Gandhi "Be the change you want to see in the world", and that quote went so deep into my being as i knew that inside of me, layers beneath my then conditionings was this  person who had the ability to be a complete contribution to the existence of humanity on this earth. Through learning and exploring who I was, who I had become with all its trappings of conditionings and victimhood and life, i learnt to expel these one by one. I used to have day dreams about what I wanted my life to look like, set beliefs and plenty of judgement about anyone or anything, but this did not sit well with me on the inside. I realised that to change the world iI had to change me, to be me and learn to love being me and focus on increasing the gifts within. When I first had my bars run I knew deep inside of me that something about this was different and that it could take me to the places within myself I knew were truly there. My passion for myself and others is complete harmony of mind, body and spirit as when in union we are vital and in flow with everything. Access Transformation Email: Rachel.serban@gmail.com Website: www.access-transformation.co.uk Instagram: @rachelserban

I have studied Yoga for 20 years and was first introduced to ViniYoga in 2004 where a teacher from Bristol visited Edinburgh. I took my first trip to Krishnamacarya Yoga Mandiram in 2006 where I completed a 4 week programme of study in a group of around 35 students from across the world. I started working individually with my teacher Padmini in 2007 and have made around 5 further trips to India since. I qualified as a Yoga teacher in 2009 and have experience teaching; in a medical centre in California, teaching women fleeing from domestic abuse in Edinburgh, general Yoga Classes and individual lessons also in Edinburgh. I also arrange annual trips to KYM in Chennai each February for those who’d like to know more about Yoga Therapy. Along with my Yoga qualification I also hold qualifications in Massage, Nutritional Therapy, Teaching and Counselling Skills. I am a keen student of schools of Philosophy both from India and the West and I have a particular interest in how Yoga can improve self-esteem. Website: www.yogaowls.co.uk Email: trip@yogaowls.co.uk and philippa@yogaowls.co.uk

I’m a teacher of complementary therapy and healing within my own training school establishment. I am educated to degree level and have over 25 years experience of practicing complementary therapy and healing. BSc (Hons) Cert.Ed VTCTDip IIHHTDip AMMHT AEMPT & Reiki Master www.spiritmantra.co.uk www.animalmagictraining.com

Miriam is a Holistic Life Coach and MindBody Practitioner specialising in healing a range of chronic pain symptoms by combining psychology and neuroscience. She is the owner of the Blog PainOutsidetheBox.com, and although she is based in Malta, offers one-to-one virtual sessions as well as a 6-week program to clients from all over the world.

Hi my name is Emma-Jane Beaumont I run a company called Neuronotion. I’m currently studying Hypnotherapy and am keen on studying to further my knowledge in all things behavioural, neurosciences, NLP ( Master Practitioner)and many other therapies. It is my purpose in life to encourage and support people who have a desire to improve their self-worth, and confidence and therefore make positive changes in life. I am aware of how devastating a lack of self worth can be, affecting our confidence, boundaries, sense of self, relationships, career, goals and many other aspects. I GET IT! I use many methods to assist in positive change as a qualified life coach with worksheet based courses, personal course creation, client lead appointments, public speaking, events and specially composed music. I have lived my life in love with music, becoming an internationally professional musician and coach. I have been through my own incredible journey and have professionalism, pride in my large persona, authenticity and empathy. I am as passionate about people as I am about learning about people, behaviours and the brain (Very nerdy). With humour, a light heart and positive energy I have set my sites in making a difference to people I meet not only as clients but total strangers too. Our services are growing all the time, with new and positive results. Take a step forward with me and we may be able to permanently find the authentic awesome and amazing attributes that need to shine brighter. I am not a counsellor and therefore work with the present and future self awareness, goal setting and execution. My passion is your pride. Neuronotion Ltd Website: www.neuronotion.co.uk Email: info@neuronotion.co.uk Phone: 07895549716

BA, Hons Psychology/ Philosophy, Master Fine Arts, Federation of Holistic Therapists Fellow, Member of the Association of Reflexologists. Website: www.artannageorghiou.info

Joana Bartlett, originally from the U.K., has experienced urinary symptoms since her late teens ⁄ early 20s until she was diagnosed with IC at 25 when living in Australia. She was so disappointed by her treatment, both pre- and post-diagnosis that she retrained from being an English teacher to a Holistic Nutritionist to fully understand her body and what was happening. She now lives without pain in Malaga, Spain. She works remotely with IC-sufferers all over the world and focuses on complete overall health optimisation to help them achieve symptom relief. You can reach her on Instagram with @healthwithjoana Her website is: www.theicretreat.com

I’ve worked in the corporate world. I’ve worked for a startup. I’ve worked for myself, and somewhere along the way, I became a mother. Throughout all this, I have dealt with a lot of anxiety. I always felt I needed to give 150% to any task before me – and nothing less would do. I eventually realized I was approaching burnout and needed help. In 2015, I started psychotherapy. This helped me to better manage my issues. Through these sessions, I learned who I am, what I want and what I need. In 2022, however, I discovered RTT and quickly fell in love with this unique technique. During the first few sessions, I went deep and uncovered root causes of issues I’ve had my whole life, transforming into a new reality of my life. I knew I wanted to help others find the root causes of issues that have held them back and guide them to become more fulfilled versions of themselves and have a life they truly love living. This has truly become one of my biggest missions in life; it is why I started studying RTT. Contact Details Email: marketa.chodura@gmail.com LinkedIn Website

Lea's journey into yoga began as a way to balance her active lifestyle. Originally from the south-west of France, she grew up by the ocean and has traveled extensively, living in Asia, North America and Oceania, learning from the diverse cultures she encountered. As a surfing enthusiast, she appreciates the synergy between yoga and the ocean's rhythm. She loves to incorporate breathing techniques and meditation into all her classes, helping students connect their minds with their bodies. Join Lea on the mat to experience the transformative power of yoga, where breath and movement create a harmonious flow. Lea currently hosts her own outdoor classes in Ireland and offers community classes at YogaDublin. She is also developing Yoga & Pottery retreats in France, scheduled for Spring/Summer 2025. Contact Details Instagram

Highly qualified and experienced HCPC registered lead clinical psychologist with a robust academic background that includes MPhil in Clinical Psychology as well as a PGD and MSc in Applied Psychology. Having strong foundations, I have developed a deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind and the impact of behavior and emotions on our mental health and well-being. Using evidence-based practices, I provide personalized therapeutic services all around the world. My collaborative and client-centered approach, combined with my academic knowledge, allows me to deliver effective and compassionate care. I am dedicated to ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with the latest research and practices in the field of psychology. My mission is to empower individuals and organizations to overcome mental health challenges and achieve their personal and professional goals through evidence-based interventions. Contact Details LinkedIn

Laura Skilton is the founder of Baby Squids, a UK-wide baby and toddler swim school with a mission to make swimming fun, inclusive and accessible. Through a network of dedicated franchisees, Baby Squids empowers families and entrepreneurs to thrive. Contact Details Website Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Anna Maria Farkas is the founder of PEAK, a psychedelic education and policy-informed consultancy focused on evidence-based education, harm reduction, and professional literacy. She holds a Master’s degree in Education, with research exploring psychedelic care systems and the wellbeing of facilitators and practitioners working in expanded states of consciousness. Her work spans education, policy, and integration, including serving as a Policy Officer with PAREA, consulting on the European Citizens’ Initiative PsychedeliCare, and supporting interdisciplinary dialogue between clinicians, educators, and policymakers. She has presented at the MAPS Conference (2024) and Breaking Convention (UK, 2025), and will be speaking at the Chacruna Conference in San Francisco (2026). Her background also includes decades of experience in holistic health, integration support, and international retreat facilitation. Contact Details Website LinkedIn

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.

Melania Anna Duca-Canavan, PhD is a Complementary Medical Association Fellow and Top practitioner working in Lisburn (NI), United Kingdom. She's also an Italian University Professor of Logics and Philosophy of Mind. She has published many books and papers, directed and attended various international conferences. In 2015, Prof. Duca-Canavan was awarded an important Italian recognisement: "Excellence in Medical History Research" for having discovered the first theorisation of a "moral therapy" applied in the early 19th century to treat mental illness. She's also Founder and CEO of the MC International Events Planning Limited and Director of its Foundation for the Experimental Research and Development on Social Sciences and Humanities. As an ex athlete and Biocentric Psychoanalyst Dr. Duca-Canavan is currently working on a project called "Equibridge" involving European Equestrian Societies and local facilities in order to apply the behavioural science know-how to sport performance improvement. Among her patients, whose names are obviously covered by professional secrecy, we find also a few signatures of the international sport world. Website: www.biocentricpsychoanalysis.uk Email: madc@biocentricpsychoanalysis.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/biopsycho/

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

Kevin Mitchell offers yoga classes catering for beginners, intermediate and more advanced students. Kevin has been practising yoga for over ten years and is a qualified Hatha Yoga Teacher through the British School of Yoga. Website: www.wellswoodyoga.com