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Sharon Gisbourne Yoga

sharon gisbourne yoga

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Redditch

I have practised yoga for over two decades and was totally hooked after my very first class. It was a complete revelation! I walked out of that class like I had woken up and seen things clearly for the first time. My whole body felt free, I was relaxed and could not get over how great I felt. I remember going to work the next day and telling a colleague that I felt "big" (in a good way). This feeling was my energy being released to flourish from whatever trapped state it had been in. My passion for yoga grew as did my personal well-being, and in 2005 when I was given an opportunity to teach, I jumped at the chance. I completed my yoga teacher training with The Devon School of Yoga and then went on to qualify as a Yoga Therapist, certified by Real Yoga, in 2012. I am registered with the Complimentary and Natural Health Care Council (CNHC). I am also a Meditation Teacher, having completed my training with Swami Saradananda. I have attended many short courses and workshops with Yoga Campus, London. These courses have been based around many aspects of yoga, the musculoskeletal system and the "correction" of bodily imbalances, which may be prominent due to general wear and tear or injury. I have also completed courses on restorative and relaxation practices, Pranayama and the history of yoga as well as a short Sanskrit course! I teach several general classes online via Zoom and offer in person or online one or two to one sessions at Sharon Gisbourne Yoga. I also run a specialist online chair based class for those who may need a more adapted approach to yoga. Working therapeutically with people one to one online may not be suitable for all conditions, but if you would like further details see the Yoga Therapy page for more details. I have experience of many styles of yoga and have spent time in India to gain knowledge of these various approaches. I like to apply myself with a holistic and eclectic approach that takes in not only the physical but also the more subtle aspects that yoga has to offer. However, although I always present myself as professionally as possible, I do like to keep everything light hearted and have fun at the same time. I have completed my training with Sheila Whittaker and I am now offering sound therapy in the form of gong baths. These are offered as private sessions and I also run group sessions. See the treatments page for further details of how to book.

Mandy Nash

mandy nash

Llantrisant RCT

I set up my workshop in 1983 after leaving the Royal College of Art. In 1990 I established my studio in Model House Craft and Design Centre in Llantrisant. I work primarily in anodised aluminium producing one off and batch production jewellery. As the material is light and not too expensive I can make large, bold pieces which are both wearable and affordable. Most importantly, by anodising it, I can achieve bright and brilliant colour effects. My passions My three passions are colour, pattern and technique. I love making things and exploring the possibilities of different materials. Although I trained as a jeweller, my work has been heavily influenced by both traditional and contemporary textiles. Over the last twenty years I have also been developing work in felt. I combine this with my jewellery practice to create both functional pieces and work that is purely decorative. My creative ancestry inspires me Much of my recent work has evolved from looking back at my creative ancestry. It was my grandmothers who initiated my fascination with making objects. They passed on their traditional textile skills and started my passion for creating anything from colourful materials. In 2010, I received an Arts Council of Wales grant to help me purchase a laser cutter which enabled me to develop new work. I have used this to explore different materials such as taffeta, acrylic, cardboard and wood. This has opened up many exciting possibilities and I feel I have only just started this journey. I am involved in many craft groups and associations. I am regional co-ordinator and Chair of the International Feltmakers Association. I am a member of the Makers Guild in Wales, of the Association of Contemporary Jewellery and of MaP, a textile group. I have exhibited widely in the UK, Europe, Japan, USA and Canada.

Lelmeducation

lelmeducation

Welcome and thank you for your interest in LelmEducation! LelmEducation offers strategic and operational support for public sector organisations. It is run by the award-winning Laila El-Metoui (Stonewall Lesbian Role Model 2020). Laila is a highly experienced Education Consultant with extensive ESOL curriculum expertise, and recent experience of managing social integration programmes within local authorities in London. She has spent 25 years in the Further Education sector and over 12 years experience managing curriculum staff and community programmes, including very large budgets for local authorities and further education colleges in London. She has a strong drive for quality, innovation, inclusion and a genuine passion for education and quality assurance. She possesses outstanding networking skills and has a proven track record of building effective and sustainable partnerships. A truly respected ESOL specialist in the UK, her secrets to success include having positive energy, a commitment to social justice and a solid work ethic. She gives regular public talks and presentations at conferences and seminars, further demonstrating the effectiveness of her people skills. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE: • Current chair of Proud London Councils (Pan London forum for LGBT+ staff networks in local authorities) • Publication of LGBTQ+ teaching resources, with published press articles and academic journals • Project manager of Welcome to Tower Hamlets programme (£500k+ budget) • Co-founder and chair of NATECLA London (National Association for Teaching English and other Community Languages to Adults), 2008–2015 SPECIALITIES: ESOL, literacy, functional skills, staff development, teacher training, quality assessment and improvement, tutoring and enrichment, project management, equality diversity and inclusion and bid writing. WORKSHOPS FOR FURTHER EDUCATION TEACHERS: Laila delivers a range of engaging, interactive and highly practical training sessions. These are fully customised and unique to your organisation, tailored to meet the needs of your teaching staff. For a free consultation and/or free costed consultancy proposal, please email me at lailaelm@hotmail.com. CURRENT WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE: • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in post16 curriculum • Embedding LGBT+ in ESOL classes at all levels • The invisible learners & how to support people with invisible protected characteristics • Mental Health and ESOL, best practices for supporting learners • Employability, employment and ESOL for work • Learner voice, practical tips for increasing engagement • New learner induction • Supporting pre-entry learners with little or no literacy • Inclusive learning for lower levels • All workshops include a pre and post training questionnaire and training resources.