Our Qigong community keeps growing as I have added a new 1 hour session every Tuesday at St Peter’s church Hall, Maney Hill rd, Sutton Coldfield 12-1pm.

This joins our Monday class in Water Orton and our Thursday class in Coleshill (which is now also offered as a live-stream as well as in-person - recording available).

Come and join us, move, breathe and make new friends as well as learning something new.

Come and join me in October as we flow through Autumn with Steadiness and ease.

Sunday 12th October 10am - 12 Midday. Coleshill community centre

This seasonal Yoga workshop will look at the Raja Yoga concept of sthiram sukham - steadiness and ease. Autumn is governed by vata dosha in Ayurveda - the qualities of lightness, dryness, cold and subtle arise easily in this season. Vata dosha governs movement, so to balance these naturally arising qualities we need to introduce a certain amount of steadiness and ease into our life to calm and relax the body, mind and nervous system.

We will explore Yoga asana (postures) linked together with the breath to create fluid movement that encourages stability and strength, build a gentle warmth with our pranayama breathing techniques and focus the mind with meditation. Our session will include a led Yoga Nidra (Yogic sleep). Ayurvedic lifestyle tips will be weaved into this extended practice too.

Join me on Sunday 21st September as we welcome Autumn Equinox with a seasonal Qigong workshop.

10am - 12 midday

£20

As we move from late summer into autumn we change not only seasons but also the Chinese phases from earth to metal. In this workshop we will explore qigong forms to harmonise these changes within nature and us! Metal has the qualities of inspiration, strength and transformation. It encourages us to see the preciousness of life and those around us. Our Qigong community is certainly precious.

We will also explore Daoist meditation and the qigong healing sounds during our 2 hour session.

All welcome - practices can be adapted to work from a chair if needed too.

Time for a cuppa and connection afterwards too.

We’re back for another year of mindful movement, meditation, fun and laughter with our charity Yoga summer school 2025

Come and join us at Water Orton primary school 7.00pm - 8.15 pm every Wednesday in August.

Guest teachers each week guiding beautiful all abilities practices. Rest, rejuvenate and restore.

Join myself, Maria Dineen, myself, Sandra Jacobs and Julie Mclean for sessions to uplift yet relax.

All money goes to charities chosen by you. £5 (or more) donation each week. Cash only please.

Please bring your mat, a blanket and a drink.

Weds 6th August - Maria Dineen accessible Hatha Yoga & Qigong

Weds 13th August - Denise Walters Ayurvedic Yoga

Weds 20th August - Sandra Jacobs all abilities Yoga

Weds 27th August - Julie Mclean - Gong bath relaxation (please note gong baths may not be suitable for people with pacemakers, mental health concerns or during pregnancy - please get in touch beforehand)

Are you feeling run-down, tired, a little stuck in life?

We all have moments where our energy is depleted, our mind is overly busy or our spark has dimmed a little. It’s often a sign that we aren’t caring for our Self enough.

In this hectic, over-stimulated world it can be hard to create the time and space to honour our own health and wellbeing. But, our own health and wellbeing should be a non-negotiable in our daily life - how can we care for our loved ones, give the best in our jobs and be present in our community if we are running on empty?

Self care isn’t just a new age buzz phrase. Treatments and practices, such as massage, Yoga & Qigong, for many people in the world are daily rituals that keep them mobile, energised, calm and attentive to the world around them. When we care for our Self we have the capacity to be present for others, our energy is boosted, we are less reactive and more compassionate. We get our spark back.

Sound good?

Read on….