Mental Health Awareness Week “​This years focus for Mental health awareness week is COMMUNITY so we thought why not bring people together to raise awareness, find coping techniques and mindful activities in a safe space.” Join me for a somatic movement session, as part of the many fabulous practitioners sharing their arts across Mental Health…
Summer Solstice Zoom Qigong Join instructor Nicola for summer solstice Zoom Qigong on Saturday 21 June 2025. Celebrate the height of yang / summer through slow and mindful movements and breathwork. The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year, and provides an ideal opportunity to engage in movement practices to foster balance and…
Are you a Movement Collector? When studying and practising Tai Chi and Qigong, consider “are you a movement collector?” It can be easy to fall into the trap of becoming one. A movement collector means when you have “completed” learning the movements of a Tai Chi form or Qigong routine, you are done and move…
Tai Chi vs Qigong When starting out as a beginner student, which practice is best to start with? Tai Chi vs Qigong. Find out the low down on each practice here. My suggestion is to give both a good try, over about six weeks each, and then practice the one you fall in love with….
Stages in the Learning Process Your handy guide as a new beginner Tai Chi and Qigong student. When starting out, it’s important to not become overwhelmed with the learning process. Read through this handy guide that explains the stages in the learning process, to support your home practice. Level 1 as noted below, takes a…
Mindful Movement ​Somatic Qigong is a mindful movement practice exploring embodied awareness, state shifting and reunion with your authentic self. Through slow, focused movements, breath work, and mindfulness. Unlike traditional exercises that focus purely on choreography and external movements, somatic movements and breath work creates a mindful space to come into a natural state of…
Is Qigong a Somatic Movement Practice? You may have heard of the somatics within the study of human movement and bodywork, however did you know that Qigong is one of the origins of somatic movement practice? At circa 5,000 years old Qigong was originally called Dao Yin pre circa 1960’s, and is a health preservation…
Balancing Chronic Fatigue Living with chronic fatigue means balance is needed across all activities to avoid favouring one particular task during a day or week and falling into the boom and bust cycle. This article will look at balancing chronic fatigue in your daily life to help limit the impact. Across your daily routine, consider…
Spring Tai Chi Qigong Schedule Tai Chi Qigong Classes Isle of Wight Here is our spring 2025 schedule of classes, across Shanklin, Ryde and Newport on the Isle of Wight, covering the months of February, March, April 2025.  As spring blossoms on the island, it’s the perfect time to embrace Tai Chi and Qigong. These ancient…
Zoom Qigong Spring Equinox Soma Dao Qigong Masterclass 2025 Mark the change of seasons with me! The Spring Equinox in England falls on Thursday, 20 March 2025, at 9:01 AM GMT. To celebrate this transformative time, join me a day later on Friday, 21 March, at 10:00 AM GMT for a rejuvenating Qigong masterclass. Together,…
Tai Chi Qigong for Menopause As a Tai Chi and Qigong instructor who is going through menopause, I wanted to share my experience of using these ancient movement practices to support my symptoms. In 2024, aged 48 years old, I started experiencing hot flushes at night along with night sweats, which progressed after a couple…
Yule Qigong & Meditation Masterclass Live on Zoom Friday 20 December 2024 at 10am UK Join me for a nurturing virtual workshop designed to ease physical tension and revitalise your energy as we enter into winter. Experience the soothing flow of Soma Dao Qigong, calming seated stillness, and nourishing breathwork—all from the comfort of your…
Winter Tai Chi Qigong Schedule Tai Chi Qigong Classes Isle of Wight Here is our winter schedule of classes, across Shanklin, Ryde and Newport on the Isle of Wight, covering the months of December 2024, January and February 2025.  Practicing Tai Chi and Qigong is like turning on your body’s central heating system, to warm your…
Zoom Qigong Autumn Equinox Soma Dao Qigong Masterclass On the autumn equinox, join me virtually to embrace the calm and introspective energy of the season. We’ll delve into Soma Dao Qigong, blending movement and breathwork rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine’s metal elementfor the lungs. This online masterclass will include Qigong movements and Taoist breath work…
Autumn Schedule 2024 Tai Chi Qigong Classes Isle of Wight Here is our autumn schedule of classes, for locations Shanklin, Ryde and Newport on the Isle of Wight. Autumn is the perfect time to start a new hobby whilst beginning to prepare our joints and immune system for the winter. There is no better way…