156 Courses

Seven Week online Qigong Course to Nourish your Heart Starts Tuesday 14th May Dates: Tuesdays 6-7.15pm: May 14th, 21st, 28th, and June 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th (all classes recorded so you can catch up in your own time) Price: £70 (concessions available) In Chinese Medicine Summer is the season of the FIRE element and is governed by the organ of the Heart. It is the most YANG, active, expansive, uplifting and dynamic part of the cycle, associated with the emotion of Joy.  It is a Joy that is balanced and grounded with stillness allowing our SHEN or mental energy to rest. Not the anxious, over-excited or even manic joy that can unsettle us, leaving us searching for the next high, instead it is a balanced and nourishing heart-centred joy that radiates through our whole being. Helping us to connect with our true self, our own innate inner beauty and that of the world around us. Connect to your true self through this transformative heart-centred energy practice.  Designed to nourish your heart, this course combines ancient Qigong practices with modern techniques to cultivate emotional well-being, resilience, and inner harmony. Leaving you feeling calm, relaxed and connected to your true self. What is included:  Seven live 75min zoom classes Access to replays of all classes so you can catch up in your own time. Learn heart-centered Qigong movements, exercises and meditations Guided heart meditations Experience the Healing sounds of the heart Learn how to clear the meridian pathways associated with the heart. Learn self-massage techniques for key acupuncture points to calm anxiety, regulate blood pressure and relax the heart. What will you get out of the course: Cultivate self-love, compassion, and emotional balance Enhance heart health and vitality Reduced inner physical tension, less pain and discomfort Reduce stress, anxiety and worry Connect with a supportive community of like-hearted individuals

Singing retreat, meditation, body work, sound bath, vegan feast, community, singing, choir, walking, breathing, wellness, retreat.

Nei Gong Foundations course - a weekend introduction to the ancient Daoist internal arts

This course covers the seven major chakras in the body and shows how to unblock each Chakra with yoga sequences, meditation, and Mudras

The Food Science course is a comprehensive introduction to the science of food. With a rich curriculum that delves into topics ranging from the nuances of Food Quality to the ingenious methods of Food Preservation, this course empowers you to grasp the inner workings of the culinary world. Fathom the realms of Food Microbiology and the subtle art of preventing Food Deterioration. Develop a nuanced understanding of Food Packaging's profound influence on preservation and presentation. Navigate the terrain of Food Additives and their role in enhancing taste and safety. Traverse the landscapes of Food Engineering and Technology to truly appreciate the scientific marvel that is our food system. Elevate your knowledge and nourish your intellect with Food Science.  

Meditation Retreat November 2023

Collaboration of local herbalists and forager to show you local wild herbs to support digestion. We will explore a local wild place in the morning, go back to CoExist for lunch and to make herbal medicines and ferments.

This is an intensive 5 day training course covering all of our Ayurveda face and Body therapies. This course is for therapists looking to advance their skills. All the courses can be booked separately (see separate listings) but booking our 5 day intensive back to back course saves you £500+ pounds. In this course we cover; Marma-Point Massage An ancient therapy combining pressure to specific marma (vital) points all over the body and yogic stretches of all joints. The massage manipulates healthy flow of energy through the body’s junctions and nadis (pathways and channels), and delivery is personalised according to your needs. Pinda Sweda Hot Compress Massage Therapeutic Ayurvedic herbal powders are crushed in a traditional pestle and mortar and tied into a muslin cloth which forms the medium for this treatment, known in India as a bolus. After warming, oil is applied to the body using the bolus and an Ayurvedic technique known as pummelling. Extremely nourishing, strengthening and rejuvenating, this treatment is great for sports enthusiasts as it addresses problems relating to weak joints and sore muscles. Ayurveda Body Detox Scrub A treatment that originated in India, this cleansing treatment uses specific ground Ayurvedic herbs which are vigorously rubbed over the body to help draw out impurities and reduce water retention. The natural ingredients also exfoliate, leaving lustre to the skin surface. Padabhyanga Tri-Dosha’s Ayurvedic alternative to reflexology. Combining deeply therapeutic techniques to release energy blockages, improve circulation and restore tired calf muscles, the body is eased and energised. In addition, the soles of the feet are cleansed and nourished. Ideal as a preventative monthly maintenance therapy against the stresses of the modern world. Shiroabhyanga A deeply therapeutic caring treatment designed to nourish the scalp, and wash away tensions associated with migraine, headache and neck stiffness. It involves warm dosha-specific oils poured into the hair, aiding the nourishment of roots. While the indigenous herbs calm and revitalise the spirit, ancient massage techniques allow the body to surrender and enhance overall equilibrium. Shirodhara Hot Oil Scalp Massage Warm blended oil is gently poured in a slow rhythmic movement over the forehead marma (vital) point, also known as the third eye. Profoundly relaxing, this treatment works to switch off a chattering mind and induce deep rest for a renewed energy and calm that borders meditation. A facial or foot and leg treatment precedes the shirodhara.

Inflammation is a key feature of many illnesses and conditions - so what is an Anti-Inflammatory Diet, and how can you put yours in place?

Welcome home to the sweet meeting of body and earth. A day of Qigong and Breathwork celebrating the autumn equinox and the abundance of life. Join me for a day retreat in the calm oasis of the Sunhouse to embrace the season of late summer and the Earth Element. A wonderful opportunity to take time out and align yourself with the natural flow of energy around us and within us, allowing each of us to access greater vitality and health. September is a time of transition the moment of fullness before the letting go of autumn. A time of giving and receiving and of recognising our own gifts. For me the one word that sums up the earth element is Gratitude, Gratitude, Gratitude. In the morning we will practice some simple qigong exercises, movements and meditations to access the deeper energies within us. We will be leaning into the earth nourishment of the equinox. Learning how to find our own grounded, stable centre, to connect to the earth of our body and to our own innate beauty and natural wisdom.  In the afternoon we will lie down and relax into the support of the earth to receive a deep healing Breathwork Session. We will use conscious connected breathing to encourage detoxification of your body, releasing stuck energy and beliefs and resetting your whole nervous system. Giving you the tools to transform and to let go of whatever may be holding you back from living the life you truly want to live. Come and join me and nourish yourself in the sweetness of life. Price includes herbal teas and delicious treats If you are interested but have more questions please contact me. I would love to hear from you.  Contact me for more details  Tel: 07779151916 emma@bringingbalance.co.uk