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

Hiya, I’m Anna 😊 My practice offers space for you to come in, to explore, to meet, to play, to be guided by your own breath and body, to journey at your own pace and rhythm. Having trained in embodied vinyasa and embodied yin with Rise Academy, my practices tend to offer slow flow/yang into… 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

​ Hi all, I’m Bisu  I am a trauma-informed yoga facilitator, researcher, and co-educator based in Manchester, with a background in Clinical Psychology (MSc). My work is rooted in the interconnectedness of different expressions of the self: mind, body, soul. I am an advocate of staying true to yoga’s roots by questioning the internalized systems… 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

Di is on retreat until 5th October. You are welcome to leave him a message (see contact details below) with your name and a brief description of your symptoms and he will be in touch on his return. Tui Na Massage DiplomaGua ShaCuppingPersonal Trainer Level 3 Di has been practicing Traditional Tui Na for over… Read more

Welcome. Life can be challenging, and sometimes we need a safe, confidential space to make sense of things. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or are simply ready to understand yourself better, I’m here to help. My name is Grazyna, and I am an integrative psychotherapist offering a warm, empathic, and skilled partnership to support you… 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

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

​ When Karina reflects on what she finds most valuable in a class ~ it’s from those that hold space; meet each person where they are, provide safety from their care and authenticity and share yoga philosophy reflected also from lived experiences. Yoga Journey  Karina first found meditation at taekwondo classes from an early age…. 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

Lesya Tyminska is a yoga teacher and dancer based in Manchester, she has navigated her way through many forms of movement over the last decade. Discovering yoga during her time training as a professional dancer, Lesya found that yoga helped to bring balance and softness into her movement, nervous system and life. In her teaching… 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 work Saturdays only in person here at Bodywise. Online or phone appointments can be made through the week (see below).   Welcome. I’m a person-centred therapist who can help you explore difficult issues in a safe and friendly environment. In this approach to therapy, the client is considered the expert on their life and… Read more

Studio classes every Thursday ongoing since 2009! Mums near their due date or needing to save time travelling to the studio, can take the class on zoom on request. Contact Maryline at hello@yogawithmaryline.com if you have any questions prior to joining. Maryline is a qualified Yoga teacher with 18 years teaching experience, specialising in Restorative… Read more

Nadia Miller is an experienced Mindfulness teacher and Somatic Experiencing® practitioner who specialises in helping others manage the effects and symptoms of trauma. Nadia came to therapeutic practice after undergoing her own journey of healing from developmental and generational trauma. Having experienced first-hand the transformative power of compassion, Nadia became passionate about helping others find… 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

I started practicing yoga as a teenager in the 1980s and now have over 25 years of teaching experience. Over the years I have studied various schools of yoga, meditation and shamanism, including Iyengar, Ashtanga, Somatics, Restorative, Yin, Vipassana and over the last 20 years or so I have been privileged to work closely with… Read more

I started my career as a professional dancer after completing my Master’s degree in Contemporary Dance in Helsinki, Finland. I worked as a dancer for several years before finding my passion in the Feldenkrais Method. I studied it briefly during my dance studies, but only later found it to be essential for my interest in… Read more

Suzie is on maternity leave. Both her Tuesday and Thursday classes are covered by other teachers until she returns. Please check our calendar for details. 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… Read more

Hi I’m Tam a Yoga Teacher based in Manchester. I teach Vinyasa, Mandala, Hatha & Yin Yoga across the city. You can find me at Bodywise on Mondays at 6.30pm for Mandala Vinyasa.  My approach is paced & grounding encouraging you to honour your body with curiosity while exploring your edges in a nurturing way with… 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@protonmail.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