Yoga found me in 2000 at age 19, via a Shiva Rea video from HMV. It gave me a glimpse into another world, and I’ve never looked back.  From waterfalls in Brazil to mountains in Spain and my own back garden in Bristol, UK, practicing outdoors has always been my favourite way to connect with yoga. A weaving of Hatha yoga, Tantra, Ayurveda and Chinese 5 Elements philosophy has held me throughout the past 25 years, creating a practice that draws on the outer season of the year and the inner season of my own internal landscape.  I am in devotion to holding space for folks to connect with their own inner knowing, inviting movement, breathwork, meditation and deep rest.  Expect gentle yet potent practices to help you come home to yourself, your own inner wisdom. Your body is wise, and it is my pleasure to accompany you on your journey.

I work on the principle in both my shiatsu and qigong that each of us, with support can find a way to wholeness and health. By understanding how we are feeling in our bodies we can understand how to navigate our lives with more awareness and in an empowered way. I often think about how life can open doors for you, how paths can open up in front of you and how a choice that seems so small can change your life. That is what happened for me. I wandered into a market stall in Auckland and picked up a small book about qigong practice. I started to do these forms, and the qi began to flow. I had the words for what I had always felt and as the practice deepened I felt myself connecting me to life in a deep and powerful way. It led me on this journey from working with children to being a healer with a deep and profound connection and love for the Earth and all her children.

When I came to breathwork in 2010, I knew I had found my calling. I have dedicated my working life to breathwork and absolutely love seeing the way it is now accepted and respected as an option for improving health. My background in professional coaching and corporate training was the perfect groundwork for sharing my passion and teaching breathwork. I’m thrilled to see our community slowly growing with such talented and loving breathworkers. Most of my time is spent in our growing community, running training and workshops. I also love sharing breath and my ideas on social media where it is free :-) though I do offer private sessions for anyone who is serious in wanting to become a breath worker. My personal Affirmations I choose Freedom I choose Love I am at Peace What lights my fire? Motorbike riding in the mountains Winter sea swims Connection to family, friends and the community

I’m a Bristol-based teacher, mother, and interdisciplinary artist with a deep connection to movement and self-expression. My path began in West Cork, Southern Ireland, where my early love for creativity eventually led me to London to study Performing Arts, specialising in Dance. During this time, I discovered Skinner Releasing Technique (SRT), which transformed my understanding of movement by shifting the focus from external performance to exploring my inner world. Years later, I was introduced to Medicine Dance through Fred and Colleen Sugerman, and this practice opened a new chapter of self-discovery for me. It became a way to connect deeply with myself and others through movement, mindfulness, and presence. With Fred’s guidance, I developed my teaching practice, facilitating Medicine Dance-inspired classes like Freedom in Motion. Now, with his blessing, I share Medicine Dance in its truest form. For me, movement is a lifelong journey of exploration and connection. Teaching allows me to hold space for others to explore their inner landscapes and uncover their own truths through the language of the body.

I’m a holistic therapist and teacher with over 20 years of experience. While each of these modalities holds a special place in my journey, it was the ancient art of traditional Thai Massage, rooted in Buddhist philosophy, mindfulness, and Metta (loving-kindness), that truly captured my heart. Since discovering this transformative practice, it has been my deep and ongoing study, and I am honoured to have shared it with individual clients, businesses, and students across the South West. In addition to my work in massage and teaching, I’ve co-authored How Am I?, a charting book focused on menstrual awareness and mental wellbeing within the female cycle. Through How Am I?, I’m passionate about supporting the growing societal shift toward positive menstrual education and providing accessible resources for communities to deepen their understanding.

Jenny Sanderson is a mum, performance artist, urban mischief-maker, and devoted lover of the woods. Originally trained at Circomedia in the 1990s, she has spent decades touring with circus and theatre, compering cabarets, and performing nationally and internationally—bringing joy, laughter, and creativity wherever she goes. Alongside her performance work, she creates site-specific installations and play-based projects, collaborating with organisations and academics to explore the power of play in public spaces. With over a decade as a Forest School leader, Jenny’s passion lies in rekindling deep connections between people and the natural world. She believes in seeding new stories about our relationship with nature, ensuring that children have the right conditions to explore their true, wild habitat. Her background in outdoor education, nature connection, and therapeutic outdoor skills allows her to weave play, creativity, and deep nature immersion into everything she does. At the heart of Jenny’s work is a simple but profound belief: play is vital—not just for children, but for the planet itself. Through her workshops, performances, and nature-based experiences, she invites others to embrace a world where curiosity, creativity, and connection to the earth take centre stage. Skills & Expertise Level 3 Forest School Leader since 2014 Performance artist & theatre maker for nearly 30 years Experience in participatory art & socially engaged art Storyteller Clown Nature connection facilitator Foundation in nature education outdoor leadership Certificate in Therapeutic Skills for Outdoor Leaders Mindful Walking for Children Skills in nature based crafts. Come and listen to traditional tales from around the world. Jenny is a professional story teller and runs a monthly storytelling event in Bristol.  'Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here.' Sue Monk Kidd, 'The Secret Life of Bees'

Amanda has been a movement educator for the last 40 years. She is a C-IAYT yoga therapist and runs regular teacher trainings.  Over the years she has moonlighted with somatic movement, dance and other modalities. She is currently shifting more deeply into a Hanna Somatic based practice and integrating her experience as a biodynamic Cranio Sacral therapist into her work. As a registered CI practitioner following a training with Dr Gabor Mate 5 years ago, she brings a psychological awareness to any space and an MA in Authorial Practice enables a creative and playful approach.

I believe deeply in our natural ability to heal and transform. My background is rooted in the arts and education, supporting people of all ages to navigate challenges and reconnect with their inner strength. These experiences have shaped my holistic approach, weaving together mind-body awareness, self-empowerment, and trauma-informed care. I’m a biodynamic craniosacral therapist, solution-focused brief therapist, firewalk instructor & empowerment coach. My work integrates relational practices with a deep respect for the body’s innate wisdom. In the spaces I hold, you are invited to slow down, feel safe, and reconnect with what is already within you. Guided by compassion, curiosity, and trust in the body’s intelligence, I support people through life’s transitions, encouraging growth, resilience, and the rediscovery of wholeness. I believe that just as a sunflower turns toward the sun, we too naturally orient toward health and vitality when given the right conditions to listen and respond.

Now based in Kingsbridge Devon, I am a UKCP registered Integrative Psychotherapist, a Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist (specialising in working with trauma), Coach, Consultant and Supervisor, a body worker, movement innovator, choreographer, Breath~Body~Mind Trainer, and a SATYA yoga therapist. I have danced since the age of 3 & I had a long professional career in dance, performing arts, choreography, and dance education, which has afforded me a special interest and unique understanding of the mind/body relationship, as well as a depth experience of the creative and performance arts field. I am a Tamalpa Movement-based Expressive Arts Therapy Practitioner. The Clinical & Ethics Director at Tamalpa UK, an organisation offering trainings in this unique approach as developed by Anna & Daria Halprin. I was blessed to train in person with Anna Halprin & Daria Halprin in CA, USA, as well as work as training assistant to both these pioneering women. I continue to facilitate Tamalpa Life/Art Process Trainings, Workshops & offer both group & one to one session’s in Tamalpa Movement based Expressive Arts Therapy. Since 1997 I have been employed as a lecturer, trainer, supervisor & facilitator for counselling, psychotherapy & coaching students at various institutes & universities. I am the director and creator of ‘Phoenix Lifeskills Ltd’ providing consultancy & in-house trainings for organisations, companies & training organisations, working with the ‘Body in Mind – Physical Intelligence’ ® a body–focused & mindfulness-based approach. I regularly speak at conferences & publicly on mental health, wellbeing & somatic movement. Throughout the UK, Europe and USA I offer embodied movement workshops, trainings, and Breath~Body~Mind experiences. I place importance on presence, physical intelligence® and in a relational and body focused orientation to therapy and coaching. I have a particular passion in supporting the wider integration of Physical intelligence®, Somatic Movement & Expressive Arts therapy into all areas of wellbeing, healthcare & trainings. I hold a particular interest in the field of trauma. As well as providing wellbeing & support for those working in the creative & entertainment field.

Simon has been practising meditation for over 20 years and offers a calm, practical, and inclusive approach to mindfulness. His sessions are gentle and down-to-earth, inviting you to arrive as you are, reconnect with the body, and find simple ways to work with the mind. There’s no pressure to get anything right, just space to explore what supports you.

I have a deep love for connection—connection with people, stories, and the earth itself. My background is in community and youth work, but my journey has also led me to reflexology, energy work, and a deep relationship with plants. Through my travels and experiences, I’ve encountered many healing traditions, and one thing remains constant—our feet hold immense wisdom and offer a gateway to healing the whole body. I have a deep respect for the role our feet play in carrying us through life’s challenges and joys, and I love sharing this knowledge to support others in creating happy and healthy lifestyles. My practice is particularly influenced by Chinese medicine and its philosophy, which recognizes the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit. Whether through reflexology, working with the land, or simply holding space for others, my intention is always to offer a place of healing, empowerment, and self-discovery.

I have been working in the Music and Wellness Industry for the last 22 years. This work is a creative practice innately woven into my heart, body and spirit. What a gift! I love to create spaces where adults can soften and become child-like again, for us to rest, dream and bathe in soothing sounds, awe and wonder. I weave together Stories with Sound and Song using my Voice, Crystal and Tibetan bowls, Drum and Percussion. Ancient myth as medicine for modern times. When we allow ourselves to step into curiosity and the imagination to stir, sweet and wild parts of us may come alive and remember remember remember. These songs, sounds and stories may offer us a a sort of map a way back home to ourselves through softness and magic.