Finding Balance

13/09/2026

Meditation is available to us all; we may often do this without realising we are taking a moment of non doing… watching the birds in your garden, waves moving in water, clouds floating, even resting your eyes & tuning into sounds.. however you choose to take a pause in your day ensure it’s what works for you, it doesn’t have to be long.
There are so many apps offering guided meditation if you’d like guidance to get started or do your own thing… here’s a little share below from Jeff Foster … reminding us we are only here in this moment right now✨
Wishing you a beautiful Sunday

02/09/2026

Thank you to all who joined class last night… it was such a lovely energy I really felt it during our movement & whilst playing the singing bowls; for those of you who’ve been to class you’ve experienced & you know… for those who’ve yet to try one of my Tuesday night classes which involves yoga Nidra, here’s a little snippet of some of the benefits.
If you’d like to book the next class please pm me as I like to keep classes small & intimate 🙏

02/09/2026

Andy steele Alchemy sharing this event for my pal whose putting on The Resilience Gathering for a second year; anyone who was there last years knows how incredible the day was & how much people took from all the advice, lived experience sharing, self help tools & so much more. There’s going to be even more stands from local organisations on the day sharing how they can offer support… please take a read of Andy’s reason for putting this event together. He’s such a huge advocate that healing in its many forms is possible, a living example that out of the darkness light can most definitely shine bright again.
A day of shared HOPE you really don’t want to miss & tickets include drinks & free lunch

Andy Steele with ICan Wellbeing group CIO are bringing the Resilience Gathering back to The Halston Carlisle October 2026.

I wasn't always talking about resilience.
There was a time when I wasn't talking about recovery.
I was trying desperately to find it.

I'd spent time in the Parachute Regiment, followed by years as a firefighter with Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service.
I'd seen things that stay with you.

I'd experienced childhood trauma, military loss and the cumulative impact of years of emergency service.
Eventually, I was medically retired with Complex PTSD.

And I honestly didn't know what life was going to look like after that.
When I was poorly, I needed to see something I wasn't seeing enough of:
People who had been through terrible things and got better.

Not people pretending everything was fine.

Not people telling me to simply think positive.

People who had actually walked through the darkness and found their way out.

That's part of why I created The Resilience Gathering.
I share my story not because I think my journey is special.

I share it because if I've found a way forward, perhaps someone else can begin to believe that they can too.

I don't tell my story so you believe in me.
I tell my story so you'll begin to believe in yourself.

Eight weeks from today, we'll be bringing together a group of speakers with very different stories, but one thing in common:
They've all faced adversity.
And they've all found a way forward.

The Resilience Gathering
Thursday 29th October 2026
The Halston, Carlisle
Doors 8.30am
9.30am–5pm
£10 including tea, coffee & light lunch
Because people don't just need to know that trauma exists.
They need to know that recovery does too.
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/107172
special thank you to our sponsors
The Halston who are providing tea coffee and light lunch
Cumbrian Properties Estate and Letting Agents
One Vision Uniformed Services CIC
ICan Wellbeing group CIO
Print Point Group
Borderway Finance Limited
Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors
Busy Bee Northwest LTD Carpet Cleaning, Domestic and Commercial.

31/08/2026

A re-share from earlier this month; if you’d like to know more about my classes you’re most welcome to join tomorrow night, a few spaces still available💛 starts 5.45pm -7.15pm see events list

Many people find it difficult & uncomfortable to slow down, to pause from the busyness in their life. We have learned from all manner of sources throughout our whole life to be busy is to be learning, being productive, successful, wealthy & so on… but at what cost to our wellbeing?
We sometimes chose to be busy as a distraction to avoid giving time to something that we may also find difficult. When we have experienced trauma, of which there are varying degrees; the thought of lying in a quiet room with strangers, becoming aware of our thoughts & feelings can be very scary.
However in this class I invite you to come as you are, there are no rights or wrongs, I have no expectation, if you choose to lie on your mat & not move that’s ok, that you ‘chose’ to come, that you made a decision may be enough for you today.
The class is small & friendly, you choose your space.
I will support & guide you through gentle movement, do what you feel comfortable with.
I Introduce types of breathing to support your wellbeing, invite you to rest supported by cosy props, you can lie down or sit up, eyes open or closed… you choose… the class I share is for you.
If you’d like to know more or join me please let me know.
Everyone is most welcome💛

Pic of Me taking a pause with one of my dogs

27/08/2026

Recently I had the pleasure of being invited to support a lovely group of family & friends at a gathering in preparation for their wedding. They requested reiki sessions & a mini sound bath. I had the privilege of being able to work in the affectionately named rm 126; a special container space surrounded by beautiful gardens.
It was a relaxing joyful day offering some moments of much needed stillness & relaxation. Was great to introduce two people to reiki who’ve never experienced it before.

If you’d like to book a 1-1 Holy fire reiki appointment with me in my treatment room or would like me to join your group please get in touch. I’ve previously supported people on retreats, fundraising teams, staff wellness days, holistic fairs, private groups & festivals.