Unlock the ancient wisdom of the 8 Silk Brocades, a revered set of Chinese qigong exercises rooted in tradition and aimed at enhancing physical and mental well-being. Delve into its mysterious origins, evolution, and myriad health benefits, from improved flexibility to enhanced emotional balance. Experience the transformative power of this timeless practice and embark on a journey to greater health, vitality, and harmony.

As autumn paints the world in hues of gold and amber, it beckons us to awaken to its profound wisdom. In the gentle breath of the season, we discover clarity, and in the rustling leaves, we find discernment. Explore the essence of autumn as we delve into the practices of Qigong.

Step into the serenity of late summer, a season of reflection and renewal. Discover the art of finding balance, grounding, and nourishment as we transition from summer to autumn. Dive into this insightful article and uncover simple and practical tips that will feed your spirit and simplify this transition.

Explore the transformative power of slowing down and simplifying in a fast-paced world. Discover practical tips for embracing a slower pace, and delve into the research-backed benefits of this mindset. Join me in the quest for joy, balance, and simplicity, as I share what has helped me.

Discover the profound connection between summer, the fire element, and personal transformation. Explore how to find balance, joy, and tranquility during this vibrant season. Use journaling prompts and insights to ignite your passions and embrace the essence of summer.

Come and spend an afternoon with me under the trees in King’s Park giving yourself some dedicated time to breathe deeply and sink into your own experience. The workshop will allow us to move from area to area taking time to encounter nature, write reflections, breathe and walk and for a gentle Qigong and movement practice.

In Qigong and Chinese Medicine, the season of spring associated with the element of wood, sees an upsurge of energy. It’s the perfect time to plant seeds - both literally and metaphorically and to develop our plans and goals for the year ahead. Find out more about how we can feel at our best in spring.

The long-term benefits of breathing well are reduced stress and a lower heart rate. Find out how our modern lifestyle can promote unhealthy breathing habits, how to improve your breathing and what 3 things you can do daily to support better breath. A free recorded breathing practice is also offered to support you in breathing well for life.

What practices do you incorporate daily to support you in meeting your life? In this occasional series, I want to share some of my go-to practices which help me to meet daily life in a way that feels both spacious and gracious. I have recorded a short meditation too, if you would like to try it.

Qigong describes energy cultivation practices from China. The subject is vast and in this article I hope to give you an insight into Qigong if you’re considering signing up for your first class or if curiosity has brought you here to find out more having already had a go.

We can be hard-hearted or open-hearted; we can find that our hearts are made of stone. We can be all heart or discover that our heart is no longer in it. Is there any truth in our idioms? And what does it mean to have a limitless heart?

I was asked recently, what I do to bring a sense of greater tranquility to a busy mind. That got me thinking about what I do to create space between my thoughts and what might support you to do the same. Here are my five suggestions for inviting greater tranquility to soothe a buzzing mind.

What is it that you are running from, or towards? I have found myself speeding through things recently. I have been thinking about the practical steps I can take to make Autumn 2020 feel more spacious rather than constrained.

Most teens reported an increase in stress and anxiety during lockdown, finding the experience bewildering. This anxiety has been compounded with confusion over exam results and a bumpy reopening of schools. Yoga offers young people a toolkit to navigate challenging emotions and find steadiness during the rockiest of times. Find out how, or book for my livestream Saturday morning teen and tween classes through MA&Y

I am offering live family yoga classes (open to those aged 8+) with Movement for Modern Life during the current period of school closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic . Classes will be 45 - 60 minutes and will take place on zoom. Classes will offer dynamic yoga in simple, playful sequences and include breathing and meditation. You can read more and register through MFML.

25,600,000 million women are dissatisfied with their bodies. That’s a lot of women. It shouldn’t be this way. I believe that every woman should feel good about her body, and I am delighted to be teaming up with movement artist and yoga teacher Vanio Papadelli to run Write Moves, a six-week dance, movement and writing course taking place at Poplar Union supported by The Mayor of London’s Culture Seeds.

Yoga on the Lane, is taking to the streets for London’s Car Free Day on Sunday 22 September, for a day-long pop-up Yoga on the Road. I’ll be there supporting classes on Stoke Newington Church Street and Clissold Park. Yoga is for everybody and for every body. Thirteen FREE classes are taking place across five locations.