Practitioners

I have been working in a mindful way for over 20 years, initially with a ground breaking mental health project called Lothlorien. A curiosity of how the body expresses emotion and subsequently manages that emotion is at the heart of my practice. This journey has taken me to live with Yogis, Zen monks, to be... Read more

MCSP I spent almost 40 years an an NHS physiotherapist in Manchester, working in hospitals and in the community. Iʼve worked mainly with people living with neurological disorders, their families and carers. I became aware of the Feldenkrais Method through my work about ten years ago and was really excited by the possibilities it offered... Read more

Prior to obtaining my BSc in acupuncture at the Northern college of Acupuncture in York, I worked for the NHS, having trained in Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting. My main role within the NHS for the past 20 years, has primarily involved working as a Health visitor with homeless families, and supporting women who have... Read more

MrSS, CNHC regd. Barbara is a qualified Shiatsu practitioner, she has been practicing Shiatsu since 2015, she is registered with the Shiatsu Society UK and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council.She is currently a Shiatsu College Manchester teaching assistant. She practices Shiatsu and Japanese Facial Rejuvenation at Bodywise on Fridays and other days in South... Read more

Christine is currently running her Tuesday course online via Zoom and her Wednesday course both online and in the studio. Although the Wednesday course is closed at the moment, Christine welcomes new students on her online Tuesday course. Please contact Christine directly if you are interested in joining a class. Christine Howitt is a Yoga... Read more

I have been practising shiatsu since 1997, and I am registered with the Shiatsu Society. I practise Shiatsu at Bodywise in the city centre on Wednesdays and in Chorlton, South Manchester, on other days. I also teach with the Shiatsu College Manchester and run shiatsu workshops for beginners and practitioners. I enjoy working with a... Read more

B.A(HONS) PGCE AOR MAR ITEC I have been practicing since qualifying in 1999 and I have worked as a Reflexologist in a variety of settings including a drop-in centre for homeless people at Salford Cathedral, The Y Club, United Utilities, Eclipse (for young people recovering from substance misuse) and Bodywise. I also work as a... Read more

MARH Ian qualified as a homeopath from the Lakeland College of Homeopathy in 2011, and is registered with the Alliance of Registered Homeopaths. Since then Ian has practiced extensively using both homeopathic remedies and flower essences. His main areas of expertise are working with the deeper causes of both emotional and physical health issues. Homeopathic... Read more

Translated literally, Yoga means “Union”. Union of what? For Jamie, this union relates to reconnecting with our true selves—a practice of learning, discovery, or remembering who we are at our core. Jamie’s classes are designed to bring you out of your thinking mind and into the body with a strong focus on inner body awareness... Read more

Jane Craggs has been practising and studying yoga for 25 years and teaching since 2000. She originally trained as a yoga teacher whilst living in Spain and on her return to the UK set up Yogaspace and subsequently Manchester Yoga Shala, a collective of teachers committed to bringing authentic yoga to those who may not... Read more

Kate trained in Holistic Massage over 20 years ago with the Chalice Foundation. Kate’s original training in Contemporary Dance has given her a deep understanding of bodies in motion. She is trained in Pilates and often prescribes exercises alongside massage. All these different elements of her experience inform her massage practice. She works holistically and... Read more

Kathryn Entwistle is a Professional Career Coach, NLP Practitioner & Practicing Buddhist. Kathryn’s methods are particularly suited to mid-life career/job changers and people wishing to go self-employed. She specialises in assisting people who ‘make a positive difference’ through their work, or who aspire to. Kathryn’s approaches promote optimum work-life balance. She coaches people from all walks... Read more

Do you suffer from poor posture, aches, or fatigue? Interested in addressing these issues at their root and boosting your energy naturally? The Alexander Technique might be your solution. Lucy Ascham’s journey with the Technique began in 1989 when she was a music student battling stage fright. A seasoned Alexander Technique teacher guided her to... Read more

Manjunaga has been exploring the insights and practices of meditation, yoga and Buddhism for over 30 years and draws from his in-depth training in Buddhist meditation practices and yoga to create an embodied practice that addresses the body, heart and mind. Manjunaga has taught at the Manchester Buddhist Centre for many years as well as... Read more

I started practising yoga 3 years ago in the middle the lockdown. At the beginning it was just a physical practice for me, it was not until after over a year practicing consistently that I started to understand what yoga really is. I decided then to take my journey a step further and took my... Read more

If you prefer, an online option is possible for pregnancy yoga and the 1.15pm baby yoga class. Contact Maryline for logging information, pricing etc. hello@yogawithmaryline.com Maryline is a qualified Hatha Yoga teacher with 11 years teaching experience. Specialising in Restorative, Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, she enjoys balancing the physical challenge of postures with the calming... Read more

Embarking on a journey of healing developmental and generational trauma, Nadia felt passionate to support alleviation of suffering for others too. This started by Nadia becoming a volunteer at the Greater Manchester Mental Health Trusts, Recovery Academy. In this role, Nadia shares her own mental health journey to health care professionals and service users. Nadia... Read more

As well as teaching yoga, Padmadarshini offers some Somatic Movement workshops, drawing on her studies of IBMT – Integrative Bodywork and Movement Therapy. In these workshops she explores how we can move from the inside out – allowing movement to arise from listening to impulses within the bodymind and from outer stimuli. She is currently... Read more

In my classes I offer a practice that will support you to feel more relaxed and at ease in yourself. Yoga is very effective for unravelling the physical and emotional stresses of daily life. Imagine feeling calmer, more grounded, kinder and more accepting towards yourself, your body softer, more open and alive. These are just... Read more

From September 2022, Paul will be offering Therapeutic Shamanism sessions in person one day a month on a Thursday. He is still offering online sessions. Contact him at pjconnery@hotmail.com or on 07807 239032 to book an appointment. Hi, I’m Paul I am a qualified Therapeutic Shamanic Practitioner, a Reiki Master and hold a certificate in... Read more

Rebecca is an experienced yoga teacher and particularly enjoys yin yoga and the work with meridians and how this intersects with Thai massage. Her classes explore the body through mindful movement, breath awareness and playful curiosity.  Rebecca undertakes regular CPD in both bodywork and yoga. She most recently qualified as a Menopause Yoga teacher. She... Read more

Sofie teaches Vinyasa, Yin & Restorative yoga, principally in the Manchester area. Inspired by the natural world, her teaching respects the effect that the seasons have on the physical and energetic body. Her passion lies in sharing the therapeutic benefits of yoga – be it to keep the body strong and supple, to heal or... Read more

After being introduced to yoga as a child by my grandmother, I’ve always been drawn to the practice. I found it freeing and it got me out of my mind and feeling self conscious. Practicing consistently for 6 years, I completed my 200-hour vinyasa flow teacher training course with Andrea Everingham in 2022. Andrea trained in the... Read more

BA(Hons), MA, PhD, MRSS Hello, I am a Holistic Acupressure and Zen shiatsu practitioner. I practice in Macclesfield and Manchester and have been registered with the Shiatsu Society since 2018. I came to shiatsu over ten years ago during a difficult period in my life and fell in love with the healing potential of shiatsu.... Read more

Tejapushpa is also able to give online and phone consultations. Please contact her by email at tejapushpa@hotmail.com Lic. Ac. MBAcC and ATCM Tejapushpa has been practising acupuncture for over 30 years, since qualifying in 1991 from the College of Traditional Acupuncture in Leamington Spa. Before this, she had been counselling women and girls who have... Read more