M HOLISTIC THERAPIES
Yoga, Movement
& Relaxation
Movement for body and mind.
Yoga, gentle movement, breathing and relaxation practices to help you move well, slow down and reconnect with yourself.
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A HOLISTIC APPROACH
Movement As Part
Of Your Wellbeing
Movement doesn’t have to mean pushing harder. I use yoga, gentle exercise, breathing, relaxation and mindful movement to help you become more aware of your body and find practices that work for you.
Whether you want to improve your everyday movement, make time to relax or develop a regular practice, classes can be adapted to different needs and levels of mobility.
“Even a few minutes of movement can become part of your everyday routine.”
FIND YOUR STARTING POINT
What do you need today?
Choose what sounds most like you. There are no right answers and nothing here is a diagnosis. It’s simply a way to explore where you might like to begin.
QUESTION 01
What would feel most useful today?
QUESTION 02
What kind of movement appeals to you?
QUESTION 03
What pace sounds right?
QUESTION 04
Where would you like the focus to be?
QUESTION 05
What would you realistically keep doing?
A GOOD PLACE TO START
YOGA FOR HEALING
Holistic Yoga
Therapy
A more personalised approach to yoga, adapting the practice to your individual needs.
Sessions can incorporate carefully selected yoga poses, breathing, relaxation and body awareness, helping you understand your body better and develop a practice that feels appropriate for you.
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THE FIVE PRINCIPLES OF YOGA
Exercise
Yoga uses mindful movement and postures to develop strength, flexibility and greater awareness of the body, connecting movement with the breath.
Michelle’s traditional Hatha Yoga teaching brings movement, breathing, relaxation, diet and meditation together as part of a wider yoga practice.
EVERYDAY MOVEMENT
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01
Wellbeing Basics
General wellbeing & mobility
A gentle introduction to everyday movement and body awareness, with warm-ups for the muscles and joints, mindful movement, relaxation, balance, coordination and posture.
Designed to give you simple techniques you can continue using at home, even when you only have a few minutes.
02
Meridian Health Stretches
Flexibility, vitality & energy flow
A sequence of stretches based on traditional Chinese medicine and its meridian system. The movements encourage flexibility, mobility, circulation and a stronger connection between body and mind.
03
Self Care Massage Techniques
Everyday self care
Learn simple self-massage techniques you can use at home, work or whenever you need them. Practices include muscle-release sequences, acupressure points, Chinese meridian massage and whole-body patting techniques drawn from Qi Gong.
04
Daily Qigong Exercises
Movement, awareness & relaxation
Simple Qigong movements and body-tapping exercises designed to encourage gentle movement, body awareness and relaxation. These practices are easy to incorporate into a regular daily routine.
Michelle’s movement work also explores Tai Chi.
A SHORT MOVEMENT SEQUENCE
The Five
Tibetan Rites
A sequence of five dynamic movements combining movement and breath. The Five Tibetan Rites can be developed gradually as a regular practice.
Around 10 minutes
Standing rotation
Begin standing with the arms outstretched and rotate clockwise in a controlled movement.
Leg raise
Lying on the back, raise the head and straight legs before lowering them again with control.
Kneeling backbend
From a kneeling position, move from chin-to-chest into a gentle, controlled backbend.
Seated to tabletop
Begin seated with the legs extended, then lift the body into a tabletop position before returning with control.
Extended spine to raised hips
Move between an extended-spine position and an inverted V-shaped position in a steady, controlled sequence.
This practice is not compatible with certain medical conditions. Please contact Michelle if you are unsure whether it is appropriate for you.
RELAXATION THERAPY
Time to pause.
Relaxation is something we can practise. Even short periods of conscious breathing and stillness can become part of everyday self care.
Daily Breath
Learn different breathwork exercises designed to help you pause, refocus and reconnect with body and mind.
Mindfulness & Meditation
Grounding practices that bring attention into the present moment, helping you step away from busy thoughts and develop greater awareness.
Colour Visualisation
A mindful relaxation practice combining imagined colour with focused breathing.
Relaxation Masterclass
An introduction to a range of relaxation techniques that can be used in different everyday situations.
GO A LITTLE DEEPER
Speciality practices
01
Chakra Wellbeing Class
Explore the chakra system through movement, yoga and visualisation.
- Journey through the chakras
- Chakra yoga flow sequence
- Chakra visualisation meditation
02
7 Spiritual Laws of Yoga
A practice combining Vedic wisdom with modern yogic interpretation, exploring a different spiritual principle for each day.
- Pranayama and meditation
- Flexibility and balancing postures
- Sun salutation and bandhas
- Energy-opening postures
- The spiritual law of the day
- Deep relaxation
PRACTISE YOUR WAY
There’s more than one
way to begin.
Private
A more individual approach, with movement and practices adapted around you.
Group
Learn and practise together in a supportive class environment.
Workshops & Events
Explore a particular practice or wellbeing theme in greater depth.
Retreats
Space to bring movement, breath, relaxation and mindfulness together.
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING MORE INDIVIDUAL?
Personalised wellbeing programmes
Michelle also creates personalised wellbeing programmes combining different practices and techniques around individual needs.
Explore personalised programmes →YOGA · MOVEMENT · RELAXATION
Not sure where
to begin?
Whether you’re interested in yoga, gentle movement, relaxation or developing a regular wellbeing practice, get in touch and we can talk about what might suit you.
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