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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

I’m Lee and I run the Journey Through The Guilt Trip Program. I am a qualified coach, running my private practice for over 14 years, and an NLP Master Practitioner. Throughout my life I have had to battle my inner ‘not good enough’ demons, as well as pushing past people’s expectations or assumptions about what I could do and I finally reached a point where I thought that enough was enough. I got fed up of constantly second guessing whether I was doing the right things as a parent, a colleague, a woman, a wife - the list is endless of rules about how you live. Enough!! I have chosen to live my life guilt free, thinking about what I want my life to look like, and not getting swayed by raised eyebrows or frowns of disappointment that are only there because you are being braver than they are and they don’t like it. I’m living my own life by my rules - and I love it. I am author of Journey Through The Guilt Trip, available on Amazon, a book that explains my process to help you get rid of your guilt and create a life that works for you.  I also have podcasts, blogs and a website full of information to help you live guiltfree.  Website: www.journeythroughtheguilttrip.co.uk Email: lee.lam@leelam.co.uk Facebook: @liveguiltfree Instagram: @leelam.insta

Hi, I’m Nathan, a teacher with over a decade of experience teaching children in nurseries, pre-school and primary schools. I have a particular interest in understanding stress and anxiety in children, and hold an MA in Education focussing on just this area. I have been teaching yoga and mindfulness in schools throughout my career, and am now embarking on my new venture – Platypus Kids – My own Yoga and Wellbeing business for children in Plymouth and the South Hams area of Devon. Website: www.platypuskids.co.uk Instagram: @platypusyoga Email: platypuskidsuk@gmail.com

Website: www.completecombat.yolasite.com Email: britoninspain@gmail.com

International Therapist and Certified Firewalk Instructor Tel: 07848 956269 Email: digower@aol.com Website: www.dianegower-simplydivine.com

Founder of Mizan Therapy and passionate about the work that is being shared country and worldwide. She believes that every woman should have access to this therapy and be more connected with their wombspace. For more information about Mizan Therapy, visit the Mizan website: www.mizantherapy.com

I am a newly qualified EFT Practitioner also with certificates in L2 and L3 Counselling Skills. I am in the process of building my own practice under the name of Absolutely You! Email address: absolutelyyou@yahoo.com. I am now working towards becoming an accredited member of EFTandMindfulness, www.eftandmindfulness.com. I trained with Emma Johnson of Inner Smile www.inner-smile.co.uk who is a Master Practitioner and a truly amazing teacher and mentor. Emma has been sharing this technique through her Facebook page Inner Smile doing a daily tap and has helped many others to begin their own EFT journey and road to healing. When I started training in EFT I had no idea how it would take me and how much I absolutely love this technique. I am so excited to become a Practitioner and be able to share this amazing tool on a professional level. I can’t wait to begin carving out a career helping others to become empowered and transform their lives. I just don’t think it can get much better than that!

Ellen McCallum is a functional health practitioner, who trained in the UK as a Naturopath and Nutritional therapist. She works with clients worldwide via teleworking and in person near Tavira, Portugal. With over seventeen years of experience in supporting chronic disease conditions through nutrition and naturopathy she is also a certified practitioner of the Bredesen Recode protocol to reverse, treat and prevent the cognitive decline of Alzheimers. Contact: thenaturopathicnutritionist.co.uk ellenmccallum.pt Tel: 00 44 7419 310012 / 00 351 963928034

Denise Wood is from Gloucestershire in the UK but currently resides with her husband in Cyprus. After 16 years of working in the National Health Service (NHS), Denise has successfully launched her own business: Positive Approaches Life and Wellbeing Coaching. She specialises in helping clients find a healthy life balance and is passionate about supporting parents to manage the many pressures of family life. To learn more or to connect visit: www.positive-approaches.co.uk Or LinkedIN: Denise Wood Cert. L.C. Wellbeing | LinkedIn

Debbie Sankey is a Holistic Life Coach & Mind-Body Practitioner, Three Principles Coach, Level 3 Pilates and Exercise Referral Instructor from the UK. She supports men and women who want to change their lives from the inside out to live free from pain, anxiety, stress and overwhelm. Working with clients around the world she helps them uncover hidden insights so they live life to the full. She is the creator of a new signature program for women “Confidence Grace Elegance Ease” and “STAR” a new signature program for men. Both programs encompass Pilates as their foundation. She is currently working with pilots in creating the Pilates “ACE Program” to support those in the field of aviation. To find out more: Website: balancedbeecoaching.com Instagram: @balancedbeecoaching

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

Working in the field of community holistic health for 20 years, I am a functional therapist with a special interest in trauma-related illness. Many of the problems we face as a society are related to childhood trauma. Each person I work with has the potential to make a significant health shift by addressing the impact of adverse childhood events (known as ACE’s). Contact Details Website Facebook X YouTube Instagram LinkedIn

My name is Antonio John, I’m 21 years old and I have always had a natural passion for sports & outdoors activities. My experience ranges from Chinese kickboxing, boxing, Dog Kung-Fu, Tai chi, Yoga, 100 & 200m sprint, long jump, long distance running, and of course the gym. I take my health and diet very seriously and am always looking for new foods, recipes, and other ways of becoming the ultimate and strongest version of myself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Dr. Claire Ellender is Senior Lecturer in Translation at the Université de Lille III in France where she has worked for the past ten years. In addition to her teaching, research and translation work, she is passionate about student well-being. Claire holds qualifications in, and regularly practises, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Mediation, Reiki and Yoga. Her next book, Soothing the Self: Facts, Inspirations and Tips for Body, Mind and Spirit (Austin Macauley) is due to be published later this year.

Kinesiologist Connective Therapies Facebook: @ConnectiveTherapies

I am Kiasha Sylvester a holistic therapist specialising in aromatherapy, natural alternatives & reiki energy healing. After starting my spiritual journey a few years ago it became clearer to me what my calling was and how I wanted to help others create the same balance in their lives. I was a natural at it and for that I thank my parents for the upbringing and constant spiritual grounding they brought me up on. The holistic approach to life has been a game changer for me and I couldn’t imagine myself without it. I have created harmony and peace within myself and over time have managed to live and look after myself mainly off earth’s natural treasures, maintaining good physical and emotional health inside out. I work privately both face to face and over email/phone for advice and guidance. I am currently also working on selling my own natural products which I have started with aromatherapy bath salts and am working on adding to my range. Email: natureblends@outlook.com Etsy Shop: aromablendsByK

My name is Kasandra Benedetti and I'm a Certified RTT Hypnotherapist & Mindset accountability coach for Confidence, Success and Happiness. I specialise in helping people who have trouble discovering their true potential through lack of confidence and self-belief. I came to Rapid Transformational Therapy to help me heal from my own issues that woke me up to what I wasn't dealing with. For the past 10 years, I have been on a journey of personal development and discovery which inspired me to build my business and work as an RTT Hypnotherapist and Holistic Coach. I help my clients build confidence, motivation and self-belief. Together we set goals and a roadmap to get there! We remove all the obstacles that are on the path of the beginning of a new transformation. We are upgrading your beliefs at the subconscious level so that you can easily embrace a new habit and belief that will work in your favour. You will take action and move from stuck to creating a fresh start in your life. You have a chance to experience the benefits of by a free recording for Relaxation of Mind and Inner Peace and you can book your FREE Discovery call with me on kasandrabenedetti.com and find out more about my services and how can I help you. Qualifications: Certified RTT Hypnotherapist and practitioner Certified Holistic Coach and mind body practitioner. Contact: Email: lighthemind@kasandrabenedetti.com Website: kasandrabenedetti.com Facebook: @LightheMind

I’m Ceri Elms of Sunflower Birth, Baby & Wellbeing & I’m an antenatal, hypnobirthing & postnatal teacher offering accessible Birthing, Baby and Parent Wellbeing sessions in the Brecon Beacons, South Wales and online. I have a particular focus & interest in active pregnancy, active birth positions, the biomechanics of birth, the role of the birth partner, developmental movement & play for babies & infants, breath work & meditation. I’m passionate about empowering & supporting parents with evidence-based info about all of their options with an holistic approach to wellbeing throughout pregnancy, birth, the 4th trimester & beyond. I have a deep connection with yoga & mindfulness & am a lucky mum of 2. I also teach nurturing baby massage, baby yoga & developmental play, & am excited about adding children’s yoga & pregnancy yoga to my continuity soon. Contact Details Website Instagram Email

Anna Jordane is a Maturation Coach with a specific interest in emotions. In her work she guides people to tune into their emotions, helps them be with what comes up and supports them as they move through emotional discomfort that may arise. She grew up bilingual and coaches in both English & French Maturation coaches hold a safe space from which a person can start to distinguish their story - the repetitive patterns that have been living their life. It starts with realising that the common thread with all that has happened to you is that you were involved, so it starts with taking responsibility or at least wanting to take responsibility for your being from here on out. You can find more information about Anna’s work and contact her directly via her website annajordane.com or find her on Instagram @anna.jordane

"I'm Lily, and I run Woven Wicked. I came from a professional background in Holistic Therapies, Reiki, and Alternative Spirituality, and now host Shibari workshops and create digital rope education resources. I like to use rope to promote self-care, connection with others and artistic expression." Contact Details Email: wovenwicked@gmail.com Website Instagram YouTube

Welcome to my corner of the digital realm, where the transformative power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) converges with the alleviation of social anxiety and workplace-related worries. I'm elated to share my journey and expertise with you. Having walked the path of navigating the intricate labyrinth of anxiety myself, I understand the profound impact it can have on both our personal interactions and our professional aspirations. It was through my own exploration of NLP that I discovered a beacon of hope – a methodology that not only provided me with tools to understand the workings of my mind but also bestowed upon me the power to rewrite the narratives that once held me back. With a heart full of empathy and an arsenal of NLP techniques at my disposal, I am dedicated to guiding you on a voyage towards liberation from the clutches of social and workplace anxiety. Together, we'll delve into the intricacies of NLP, using language patterns, perceptual shifts, and cognitive reframing to untangle the knots that anxiety weaves. As we progress, you'll gain invaluable skills to rewrite your own narrative, replacing apprehension with confidence and self-doubt with self-assuredness. The journey towards a life free from social and workplace anxiety begins here. Join me as we harness the power of NLP to sculpt a future where you navigate social interactions effortlessly, and thrive in your professional pursuits. Let's take the first step together – towards a life marked by newfound confidence, connection, and success. Contact Details Email: bobbypatel1808@gmail.com Website Instagram

Brahmacharini Jahnavi Ma has been a devoted follower of Sri Bhagavan since she met him in Varanasi, India, in 2011. She serves as the main contact for the International Vedanta Society in the UK. Originally from England, Jahnavi Ma combines her experience of a fast paced, modern society with her deep knowledge of ancient Eastern spirituality, offering a balanced and relatable approach to life. For the past 13 years, Jahnavi Ma has worked tirelessly to spread the teachings of Vedanta, both in the UK and internationally. She has accompanied Sri Bhagavan on numerous spiritual tours across India, Europe, the UK, Indonesia, and Malaysia. On January 3rd, 2024, Jahnavi Ma was initiated into the path of Brahmacharya, dedicating her life to the service and upliftment of humanity. Brahmacharya, in Vedanta, means living in the awareness of the divine, or pure infinite consciousness. Through deep meditation and spiritual practice, she has cultivated a mind that is no longer focused on individual concerns but flows naturally towards the welfare of all. Jahnavi Ma is currently working to establish a permanent spiritual centre, or Ashram, in the UK. While she primarily operates in and around London, she also visits other parts of the UK. If you are interested in organizing a spiritual gathering at your home or a local venue, Jahnavi Ma is happy to share her knowledge and practices with you. Join us in welcoming Brahmacharini Jahnavi Ma and embrace the transformative teachings of Vedanta. Whether you are new to spirituality or seeking to deepen your practice, her guidance and experience offer a path to greater understanding and inner peace. Contact Details Website Email: info@ivsvedanta.org.uk Phone: 07482834810

I’ve been in the health and fitness business for 35 years and have taught everything from aerobic and indoor cycling to barre, yoga and Pilates.  I trained with Michael King at the Pilates Institute in London in 2000.  I’ve taught in the UK and the UAE and now train others who wish to become Pilates teachers.  I am also a certified diet and nutrition advisor and a yoga teacher - I completed further yoga training a couple of years ago in Rishikesh. Facebook: @josie.Meckenlay Website: www.body-soul-wellness.com