My name is Natalie (or Nat). Yoga changed my life. For years I suffered with Adrenal Fatigue and an Autoimmune Disease, that combined with being a workaholic in the corporate world often meant choosing to work 13-hour days and using all my energy up at work that often meant that I had nothing left for me, let alone time for my family or friends. After becoming dependent on steroid injections, western medication and coffee just to get through the day I decided to come back to Yoga and explore a more holistic lifestyle. Rather than continue to book holidays in a desperate attempt to recharge, I started to go on Yoga retreats and train to become a Yoga teacher which soon became a huge turning point in my life because it gave me the space to rest, spend time with like minded people and also learn tools that I needed to make changes in my life. Very quickly I found that a more regular Yoga practice offered me much more than the physical benefits and in fact the actual physical poses were only a small part of ‘doing’ Yoga. As I continued to dig deeper, not only did I become stronger and more mobile in my body but I had reduced pain, raised my energy levels, improved my mental health and my whole perspective significantly changed. I said goodbye to my corporate life and set out on a new path find a solution other than a lifetime on western medication and guess what - I haven't taken western medication for over 7 years and have managed to keep my autoimmune issues at bay (unless I fall into old habits!) Even now with over 1000 study hours with many global master teachers and reading hundreds of books, I continue to search for and experience alternative ways to live at optimal health in this modern world. Going deeper into the layers is my passion, specifically in conjunction with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Organ Health, the Energetic Body and Breath Work. Sound and Reiki has also been a huge influence in my healing path which is why James (my husband) and I love to work together and create healing and transformational experiences which we can offer on a private basis, group classes, workshops or retreats. I very proud to be a recommended Yin Yoga Teacher by Sarah Lo, www.sarahloyinyoga.co.uk and can be found on the Bernie Clark Yin Yoga Teacher directory www.yinyoga.com

Training so far:

• 200+ hours yoga certification accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals
 • 300 hours (Level 1, 2 and 3) Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Sarah Lo (UKs leading Yin Teacher)
 • 185 hours Chinese Medicine, Acupressure, Qigong Yin Yoga, Hip Anatomy and Knee Anatomy with Master Teacher Jo Phee
 • 115 hours Chakra Balancing and Yin Yoga Foundations Teacher Training with Kata Van Doesselaar
 • 60 hours Cacao Medicine Carrier Training (3 months programme) with Radiant Women
 • Wimhof Fundamentals (10 week Programme) in breath work and cold water training
 • Singing Bowl Therapy Course with Grand Master Shree Krishna Shahi in Nepal
 • Yoga Nidra Foundation Course with Nirlipta from Yoga Nidra Network
 • Ashtanga weekend intensive with David Swenson | Ashtanga weekend intensive with David Williams
 • Reiki Level 1 & 2 in association with Reiki Evolution

I feel very privileged to be part of my teacher Sarah Lo’s assistant team on her trainings. To date I have assisted her twice on her Level 1 Yin Yoga with Mindful Meditation and once on her Level 2 Advanced Yin Yoga Teacher Training www.sarahloyinyoga.co.uk is a leading Yin Yoga Teacher trainer in the UK and Senior Assistant for Sarah Powers - not only did it give me the opportunity to re-do the courses and look at the information with a different pair of eyes, but I really enjoyed learning from my teacher in action from preparation to post training review!

Working in the fire and rescue service was my dream job and after making the difficult decision to leave after 12 years service I lost my way a little. I missed helping other people and felt something was missing. I proceeded to spend another 12 years building up my own renovations and maintenance company and whilst really enjoying meeting new people, the practical side of working with my hands and being creative I still felt I had more to offer. In 2011 I injured my spine in a car accident and the doctors said that I would need to start saving for a £20k operation to remove some of my spine which would manage the pain. The injury was affecting my life and somedays I couldn’t walk – this is where my journey started in looking for alternative ways to heal. I started regular yoga classes and very soon I regained strength, mobility and reduced pain. It was actually in the yoga studio that I saw a leaflet for Reiki and became very curious in how I could tap into my own healing potential. In the back of my mind I knew this was the tool I could use to help myself and others. It has been quite a journey working towards my Reiki master degree and digging deeper into the potentials of Sound Therapy. Collectively it has taken my own healing ability and what I can offer to a whole new level which in fact has recently helped me fight cancer for the 2nd time. Understanding Cancer triggers, how to prevent, slow down, and potentially cure with lifestyle and alternative healing methods has become a big area of interest for me and Natalie - we continue to research, experience and explore ways to help ourselves and others live at optimal health in this modern world.

And guess what… I no longer need the spinal operation!

Training so far:

• Level 2 Certified Wim Hof Method Instructor (Breath, Mindset and Cold Water)
 • Reiki level 1,2 and Master level (3) in association with Reiki Evolution and My Still Point
 • Reiki Drumming training with Martine Moorby
 • Gong Training with world renowned Shiela Whittaker
 • Singing Bowl Therapy Course with Grand Master Shree Krishna Shahi in Nepal
 • 120 hours Sound Healing Foundation with The Sound Therapy Company
 • Wimhof Method Fundamentals 10 weeks programme in breath work and cold water training • Shamanic Training with Shaman Energy in Ibiza (Nepalese Shamans)