Courses in Leicester

Welcome to the beginner's yoga course where you will be guided by me, Dani Jackson, a certified vinyasa and yin yoga teacher, meditation and breath work teacher, also holistic nutritionist / gut health coach and women’s health specialist. With my expertise and passion for wellness, I will support you in learning the foundations of basic yoga poses to help you feel confident in your vinyasa yoga journey. As the author of "Beauty and the Gut" and "Health Empowerment," I bring a wealth of knowledge to the practice, ensuring not only physical growth but also spiritual and mental well-being. Get ready to embark on a transformative yoga experience with my friendly and supportive guidance, as you explore the beautiful world of yoga and embrace the powerful benefits it offers for your mind, body, and soul.

This International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine accredited qualification teaches the skills, knowledge and competence required of an individual in order to work with clients on specific breathing techniques in both 1:1 or group sessions. Learners will cover: The anatomy of the lungs; gaseous exchange; the breath-brain connection and the physical and mental benefits of breathwork. How to hold space for breathwork; creating a trauma-informed space and basic facilitation skills. How the breath impacts the vagus nerve and its connection to the parasympathetic nervous system. The structure of a breathwork session and how to build momentum with music and motivational cueing (i.e.what to say and what to play). The content of a breathwork session with an in-depth study of 6 unique breathwork exercises. Advanced Facilitation skills – How to plan for emotional and physical reactions; how to modify for different audiences/special populations.