How Chinese Medicine Supports Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum Health with Dr Nicola Loizou For thousands of years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used to support women's reproductive health and optimise fertility. This holistic approach can also provide profound support during pregnancy and after childbirth when the rhythms of life are finding their new grooves. [...]
Journeying Home: Reawakening the Ancient Art of Soul Healing by Rachel Hanrahan Since time immemorial, humans have journeyed shamanically. Long before temples rose or text messages were sent, we gathered around the fire, attuned to the heartbeat of the earth. We have always known how to cross the veils between worlds—how to hear guidance in [...]
The Particular Agony of the Premature Baby by Anna Papadakis, Body-Centred Therapist I have been a body-centered therapist for fifteen years and was a birth worker for twelve. In that time, I have attended births, taught about birth, trained doulas, and spent decades listening deeply to people’s bodies and stories. Again and again, I have [...]
The Five Animal Frolics: Wu Qin Xi Qigong By Simon Murray Our current focus in the Monday 7:45am Qigong class is the Wu Qin Xi (pronounced woo chin shee) form. The name translates roughly as Five Animal Frolics (or Exercises). This well-known set of Qigong was formulated by the legendary physician Hua Tuo during the [...]
My Name is Not Anxious: Psychology and Yoga in Dialogue Anxiety has become one of the most common struggles of our time. For many, it is not just an occasional experience but a constant companion that seems to shape identity itself: “I am anxious.” When we adopt this identification, we can begin to lose sight [...]
Distal acupuncture means that the site of needle insertion is usually distant to the area in which the client is experiencing their symptoms. The reason acupuncturists tend to utilise this method quite often is that many times the symptoms are just the "branch" of the problem, whereas it is always preferable to get at the [...]
“The world is part of us, as we are part of the world. Even through the smallest acts, we can demonstrate that. I believe in the human spirit, in the kindness in all of us, and I am hopeful for this world.” –Clemantine Wamariya With all that is unfolding throughout our home on Earth, I’m [...]
What is the difference between Tai Chi and Qi Gong? This is probably the most common question I’m asked, and it usually comes soon after I have mentioned Qigong during a Tai Chi class (or vice-versa). Bearing in mind that this is only one person’s understanding, below are a few points of discussion: What is [...]
A foundation beyond the feet — anchoring your soul into the heartbeat of the Earth There is a place below your feet that holds the quiet wisdom of lifetimes. It doesn’t live in the body, but in the energetic field just beneath it — like rich soil gently holding the roots of who you are. [...]
Your Key to Transformation and Manifestation The Full Moon has long been regarded as a powerful time for transformation, release and manifestation. Across cultures and traditions, this celestial phase is recognised as a period of heightened energy, illumination and deep reflection. By aligning with the lunar cycles, we can consciously work with these natural rhythms [...]