Just Breathe QiGong

29/08/2026

✨ A little sneak peek… ✨

Something new has been quietly taking shape on my worktable…

The Sacred Year 2027. 🖤

Not simply a diary, but a little place to return to yourself throughout the year.

Each month begins with space to pause and reflect…
How do I want to feel?
What do I want to make time for?
What am I ready to let go of?

There are monthly calendars, little seasonal whispers, spaces for thoughts and doodles, and of course all the practical weekly pages for appointments, plans and everyday life.

Because perhaps a diary doesn't only have to remind us where we need to be…

Perhaps it can also remind us how we want to live. ✨

And the really special part?

Each one will be printed, folded, sewn and bound by hand, with its own beautiful cover — so no two will feel quite the same.

I’m hoping to have a very small collection ready for an upcoming craft fayre.

There may only be seven in this first little batch… 🖤

Would you use a diary like this?

✨ A year of seasons, cycles and becoming. ✨

29/08/2026

🍂 Something new is beginning this October… and I’d love you to be part of it. 🍂

On the first Friday of every month, I’ll be bringing Just Breathe Qigong to Redditch Self Defence — a gentle hour to move, breathe, slow down and reconnect with yourself.

Never heard of Qigong?

You may already have heard of its better-known cousin, Tai Chi.

Both are traditional Chinese mind-body practices combining gentle movement, breathing and awareness.

Tai Chi often involves learning longer flowing sequences, whereas Qigong commonly uses simpler movements that we gently repeat — making it a lovely and accessible place to begin.

You don't need to be flexible.

You don't need to remember complicated routines.

You don't need to have exercised before.

And you certainly don't need to be "good" at it.

In fact, in my Just Breathe sessions, there's a simple philosophy that I love to share:

"Our Goal is Engagement, not Performance".

Move within your own comfortable range. Pause when you need to. Breathe naturally. And simply enjoy being present.

🍂 OCTOBER — AUTUMN EXHALE 🍂

Our first monthly gathering will take inspiration from the changing season.

Through gentle flowing Qigong movements, we'll imagine autumn leaves dancing on the breeze, clouds drifting across the sky and nature slowly beginning to release what it no longer needs.

And perhaps, for one hour, we can do the same.

A chance to put down some of the busyness of the week, soften the shoulders, quieten the mind and simply...

Just Breathe.

🍂 Friday 2nd October
🕠 5.30pm–6.30pm
🌿 Redditch Self Defence
Britten House, Britten Street, Redditch, B97 6HD
💚 £7.77 per person
🌱 Complete beginners very welcome

Come on your own. Come with a friend. Come exactly as you are.

You don't have to be good at Qigong.

You just have to breathe.

For more details or to book your place, send me a message or call/text 07823 320056.

🌿 Presence • Peace • Breath 🌿

17/08/2026

💕 FRIDAY 21ST AUGUST - 6.30PM 💕

🍃 Just Breathe 🍃

There is wisdom in slowing down.

There is healing in the breath.

There is strength in gentle movement.

Join me for a peaceful Qigong practice where we will move with intention, breathe with awareness and create a little space to simply be.

No experience needed. Just bring yourself.

To book, please contact Barnt Green Zen Den directly.

✨ Breathe deeply. Move freely. Live well. ✨

06/08/2026

🌿 Can Qigong Help Ease Pain? 🌿

Pain often causes us to do the very thing our bodies need least...

We stop moving.

We tense our shoulders.

We hold our breath.

We brace ourselves without even realising it.

Qigong offers a different approach.

Through slow, gentle movements, relaxed breathing and mindful awareness, we encourage the body to move without force, helping to ease stiffness, improve circulation and reduce unnecessary tension.

Many people find that regular Qigong helps them to:
🍃 Ease aches and stiffness
🍃 Improve mobility and balance
🍃 Relax tight muscles
🍃 Calm the nervous system
🍃 Feel more comfortable in their own body

It's not about pushing through pain.

It's about learning to move with kindness, listening to your body and allowing it the opportunity to soften and restore.

As someone who currently lives with persistent pain myself, I've found that gentle movement and mindful breathing can make a real difference. Some days my body asks for less, some days it allows a little more—but Qigong gives me a way to keep moving without fighting against myself.

✨ Join me this evening for An Evening of Calm.
Come for Qigong, Guided Meditation, or stay and enjoy both.

No experience is needed—just come exactly as you are.

📞 For details or to book: 07823 320056

Presence • Peace • Breath

05/08/2026

Imagine if every time you chose yourself, the path became a little clearer.

That's the inspiration behind the Just Breathe Wellness Path.

Not a measure of how many classes you've attended...

But a gentle reminder of how many times you've chosen to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself.

Because healing isn't usually found in one big moment.

It's found in the small moments we return to, week after week.

Every visit is another leaf.

Every leaf is another reminder that your wellbeing matters.

And before long, you'll look back and realise just how far you've come.

🌿 One Visit. One Leaf. One Step Further Along Your Wellness Path.

28/07/2026

Green... i just love being out in nature 💚

by The Witch Of The Willows

28/07/2026

✨ Motion in Stillness • Stillness in Motion ✨

One of the beautiful paradoxes of Qigong is that stillness and movement are not opposites... they are partners.

When we stand completely still, our body is anything but still.

💚 Our heart continues to beat.
💚 Our breath continues to flow.
💚 Blood travels through thousands of miles of blood vessels.
💚 Our nervous system carries countless messages.
💚 Every cell of our body is alive with activity.

This is Motion in Stillness.

Then something remarkable happens when we begin to move slowly and mindfully.
Our arms flow... Our breath deepens... Our body softens...
Yet our mind becomes quieter.
The endless thoughts begin to fade. The chatter settles. We arrive in the present moment.

This is Stillness in Motion.

It reminds us that peace isn't about stopping life.
It's about learning to move with life rather than against it.

This is one of the many reasons I love sharing Qigong. It gently teaches us that calm isn't something we have to find... it's something we uncover, one breath and one movement at a time.

Motion in Stillness. Stillness in Motion.
Presence. Peace. Breath. 💚

27/07/2026

Gentle Movement • Breath • Balance • Wellbeing

Discover the calming art of Qigong (pronounced chee-gong), an ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, flowing movements, mindful breathing and gentle focus to support both body and mind.

Often described as "meditation in motion," Qigong helps improve balance, flexibility, posture and circulation while encouraging deep relaxation and a sense of inner calm. The movements are easy to learn and can be adapted for all ages and abilities, making this class perfect whether you're completely new to Qigong or looking to deepen your wellbeing practice.

Each session explores a beautiful sequence of movements designed to:

🌿 Release tension and stiffness
🌿 Improve mobility and balance
🌿 Calm the nervous system
🌿 Increase energy and vitality
🌿 Encourage mindfulness and emotional wellbeing

No previous experience is needed. Simply wear comfortable clothing and come ready to move gently, breathe deeply and leave feeling lighter, calmer and more centred.

"Where gentle movement meets peaceful stillness."

27/07/2026