Upcoming Events

18 September - 14 November (3 weekends) Healing Herbs Learning to Use Bach Flower Remedies course

A powerfully transformative course for those interested in learning how flowers provide a metaphor for human growth and relationships, and who want to understand and adapt their behaviours and interaction with the world. More here.

22 September Nutritious Networking: Building a Healthy Business, Body and Mind

An exciting new nutrition and coaching collaboration that brings health benefits to your networking experience. More here.

26-28 November 2010 The Diamond Within: a holistic retreat to reconnect, restore and learn

Thanks to the success of the first Diamond Within retreat in May 2010, Elizabeth Cairns of Amovita and I will be running this wonderful weekend in the Cotswolds again. Find out more here or from one of our retreatants, Lucinda Slater: "My dearest Jo and Elizabeth, Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend of illumination, reflection and cathartic realisation. I feel the better for it. It was such a relaxed, unjudging and positive environment where I felt safe and ready to move myself on. The location was amazing and I loved having the freedom to just walk out the door and walk 3 miles up a hill. Perfect. !"

Regular classes

Classical Hatha Yoga

Yoga is an oasis of calm in a busy, stressful world. And the more you practice, the better you get at taking that calm with you as you step back into your life. In a classical hatha yoga session you can expect to do between 40-60 minutes of poses(asanas), aiming to give the body a complete 'work-out' each time, unblocking and controlling the flow of energy as you become familiar with each pose. Then you can expect 5-10 minutes of breath work, and 5-15 minutes of relaxation. Crucially, there is no need to strain, as the breath carries you further into each stretch, so it is suitable for all levels of fitness and current health, as well as being very beneficial for those recovering from ill health or injury of one sort or another. Classes are held at the William Hobbayne Centre, Lower Boston Road, W7 on: Mondays 8.15-9.45pm, £9 or £36 for 5 Tuesdays 6-7.10pm, £8 or £32 for 5

Relaxation and Meditation

Relaxation and meditation are two simple and uniquely powerful ways to combat the effects of too much 'doing' in life and to restore the body and mind to a baseline state of health. Considerable research is available on the cardiac, immune and emotional benefits of relaxation and meditation, and it is easy to build into your daily schedule once you stop and consider what will work for you. In addition to these health benefits, meditation provides an opportunity to go inwards, to connect with your deepest self, enabling you to lead a vital life and to be more effective in your work, community and home. These weekly classes are suitable for those with no prior experience and those who have tried different relaxation or meditation techniques before. We cover a range of styles so that each person can become familiar with what works best for them. Classes are £6.50 drop-in and are held: Mondays 7-8pm at the William Hobbayne Centre, Lower Boston Road, W7 Wednesdays 6-7pm at the Northfields Community Centre, Northcroft Road, W13