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Haroon Ashraf is a London based homeopathic practitioner specialising in the gut-skin axis, with a particular interest in eczema, acne and chronic digestive health concerns. His work focuses on the connection between gut function, skin symptoms and overall wellbeing. Contact Details Website Instagram Email: haroonashrafhomeopathy@gmail.com

Naturopathic Nutrition Yoga Reiki Website: www.naturesogood.com Email: askme@naturesogood.com

Lucy has been practicing yoga for 25 years, since teaching herself at the age of 15 from a book. Having travelled extensively through her work as an actress & physical theatre performer, Lucy has been educated through different styles of yoga by many different teachers depending where she lived and what was happening in her life. Lucy leads various styles of yoga classes in Warwickshire, including: Beginners, Restorative, Mixed Ability, Yoga In The Woods, Pregnancy Yoga, Small Groups in Homes, 1:1’s and Corporate Sessions. She is also leading a Yoga Retreat next year in Sri Lanka. Her style of teaching focuses on nurturing the self through a balanced combination of both challenging and restorative practices, always incorporating asana (posture), prananyama (breathing practice), meditation and relaxation. Lucy continues to research and educate herself, attending classes with her original ashtanga yoga teacher and retreats that fit around her family life. Website: www.livingyouryoga.co.uk Email: info@livingyouryoga.co.uk Facebook: @LivingYourYogaKenilworth Instagram: @xxlivingyouryogaxx

Alex Jovanovic is a Life Coach and Stress Counsellor Email: alex@centre-link.co.uk Website: www.coaching.centre-link.co.uk LinkedIn: @aleks-jovanovic @ A Jovanovic 2017 All rights reserved

Kinesiologist Connective Therapies Facebook: @ConnectiveTherapies

My name is Fuen de la Cruz. I am based in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain. Whilst living and working in London I studied and established a career as a Holistic Animal Therapist and trainer in Animal Magic Training. I specialise in Animal Magic Reiki, Animal Magic Healing with Distinction, Animal Communication “Soul Speak Method” and am a Practitioner in Bach Flowers for animals. I have also just finished training in Spain to be a Vet Nurse and am training in feline behaviour as well. I’ve worked for a variety of charities including Bambelela in South Africa, Elephantstay in Thailand, The Scratching Post and R.a.n.a in London, Twinkle Trust and Animal Academy in Spain. Website:www.fuendelacruz.com Facebook:@fuendelacruz

Pernille was born in South Korea and adopted by a family in Denmark. She currently lives with her her husband, twins and the family dog. In the winter she loves to ice bathe, she also enjoys Yoga and walking the dog for exercise. Her favourite time of year is Spring and Summer due to all the energy in these seasons. Pernille has a Masters Degree in Marketing and prior to becoming a Rapid Tranformational Therapist she worked in Marketing. She will soon be a fully qualified Feng Shui Consultant. Free telephone consultation: Book a free, no-obligation telephone consultation to ask questions and find out if Feng Shui is something for you. You can also connect with Pernille on social media: Facebook: @PHHealing Instagram: @phhealing Check out this podcast Pernille was a guest on.

I came to Forrest Yoga in 2009/2010 when I was already an Ashtanga Vinyasa practitioner. I have a lot of respect for the system of Ashtanga but I started to look elsewhere when my questions were not being answered. I came to meet with Ana because my work was heavily focused on using complementary therapeutics to eradicate the symptoms that came from the recovery or medications associated with Substance mis-use, mental health issues, trauma, sexual abuse, Hepatits C & HIV. My experience was in hands on work such as Ayurvedic Massage, Acupuncture and Meditation. I needed Ana’s perspective because I wanted to learn how to teach these groups yoga. After a few years of studying closely under her, she invited me to become a Forrest Yoga Guardian, where I have had the opportunity to join with many talented practitioners to share her work. Website: www.jambodragon.com

Martin ‘Murph’ Murphy Author: From mercenaries to Missionaries -Designing, Developing & Leading High Performance Teams. Contact Details Website LinkedIn

I started my career in counselling and social work, working with children and families mainly to support and empower, but due to my own mental health needs, triggered by the stressful working environment and some quite significant life events I decided to retrain in Hypnotherapy. Alongside my Hypnotherapy training where I learned about the amazing benefits I also realised that this therapy was helping me significantly with my own mental health symptoms. I started my own business, Hummingbird Hypnotherapy, in 2017 and seeing the changes and positive results in the people that I work with is what drives me every day. I am always training and learning and trying out new ideas to make hypnotherapy as accessible as possible. Contact Details Email: silvia@hummingbirdmindtherapy.uk Website Instagram Facebook X

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

Mei.vita is a UK women’s wellness brand focused on making everyday supplementation simple, accessible and easy to incorporate into modern lifestyles. Its growing range spans women’s nutrition, beauty-from-within and daily wellness and is available through TikTok Shop, Amazon, direct-to-consumer and selected independent retailers. Contact Details Website Instagram TikTok

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.

Frederique Tabarant is Access Bar® Facilitator and Body process® practitioner. Doctor in Biology and Earth Observation, Frédérique is a scientist with an atypical background. In search of consciousness and freedom, since her young age, she has always invested in herself and her personal development. She became a Reiki Master and made many spiritual journeys (Mount Kailas in Tibet, Yucatan, Hawai, Peru, Shasta in the US …). She is also a life coach and is specialised in methods to liberate the mind from limiting beliefs, emotional blocks and conditionings. Two years ago, she created LetGo® & Live, a system to free the mind and let go. Shortly after she discovered Access Consciousness®, which created more changes and new possibilities for herself and her life. She now facilitates classes so others can become Bars Practitioners. She also proposes thematic classes, around receiving and money, communion with the earth, and partnership and connection using Access Consciousness tools and social dancing techniques. She is also West Coast Swing teacher and a passionate Brazilian Zouk dancer. Tel : +33 6 22 29 81 85 Website: www.centre-letgo.com Website: www.accessconsciousness.com/en/public-profiles/frederique-tabarant/ Facebook: @LetGoLive

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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

"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