One-to-one FAQs

Please read on to find the answers to questions concerning one-to-one sessions, as well as specific queries around yoga, reflexology and astrology. If your question is not answered, please use my contact form to get in touch.

One-to-ones - general questions

What should I wear?

Wear clothes that you are comfortable to move around in, so not too tight and not too lose.  Bring a jumper and socks in case you need them - your body temperature can drop when you are relaxing.

What should I bring?

You might like to bring a journal or notebook to write down practices or reminders to yourself.

Where are the sessions held?

EIther online ot face-to-face. All face-to-face sessions are held in Hanham, Bristol.  Full address details will be sent to you once you book.

Is there parking?

There is free parking on the street and sometimes in my driveway if you need it.

What is your cancellations policy?

You can view the full cancellation policy here.

I'd like to buy a session as a gift for my loved ones. How can I do that?

Many people like to buy their partner, parent, child or friend a one-to-one session as a gift. It is a lovely thought - however PLEASE check that the person in question actually wants to receive this gift! Healing is a personal choice, and what suits one may  not suit another. If you purchase a session, the session must be used within one month from payment and a refund cannot be given if the session is not wanted, or not used in the time scale.

If you are sure the person would like a session then I recommend you buy the session close to the time you plan to give it as a gift, and if possible check the recipient will be able to use it within one month. You can contact me to arrange payment of the session, and then the person receiving can contact me by arrange booking the session. 

I am interested in organising yoga for my team at work. Can I book you for a session?

Absolutely. Please contact me directly..

I'm a bit strapped for cash at the moment - is there any way I can get a discount on my session?

At the moment I do not offer discounts for sessions. I offered monthly low-cost Wednesday sessions for at least two years, yet this offer was seldom taken up. I suggest you attend a class with me at a cheaper rate and should the opportuntiy arise in the future, you can rethink a one-to-one session.

Myself and a small group of friends would like to have yoga in our homes, can you come to us? What would the fees be?

Depending on the time and day and location, this may be possible. My fee is £75 for a 90min session. Contact me to find out more.

Yoga Nidra

What is yoga nidra?
In short, yoga nidra is an effortless, guided meditation practice. Can you remember a time when you were lying in bed and just dropping off to sleep? Or a time when you woke in the morning, and somehow knew you had slept well, although you had no memory of it? These states are similar to the state we enter when we practice yoga nidra. Yoga nidra is deeply restful and can increase creativity, as well as helping us become less reactive and more responsive as it takes us on a journey through different brain-waves - much like sleeping and dreaming.

There are two ways we can approach yoga nidra: 

1. Classic Yoga Nidra
A practice in which you simply listen and ‘receive’. This is usually how I begin working with clients, and is the same form of yoga nidra as I teach to groups in my workshops and retreat. 

2. Yoga Nidra Dyads
A more interactive version of yoga nidra, where you tell me about the sensations and thoughts that arise during the practice. Dyads take yoga nidra beyond the deeply healing and restful experience of simply receiving, and invite you to stay connected to your feelings. It can be more intense way of working, but for those who feel ready to tackle the emotional roots of their challenges, if can be a very effective way of helping feelings to shift.

Both kinds of yoga nidra may focus on:

• Using sensing techniques to reconnect you with your body and breath, as way to feel ‘grounded’ and safe.

• Realising negative beliefs/behaviours and learning how to respond positively

• Exploring the complex nature of our emotions and beliefs – so that you can move beyond the negative

• Exploring how yoga philosophy can help you see your experiences as moving through you, rather than defining you

• Building your inner resources of strength and resilience

What are the benefits of practicing yoga nidra?
Yoga nidra usually leaves us feeling deeply rested, relaxed and rejuvenated. In fact, some people claim that the relaxation we experience in one hour’s yoga nidra is just as beneficial as 4 hours sleep. Yoga nidra does more than just help us relax, however. Because it allows us to release completely, yoga nidra makes it possible to experience deep emotions while also accepting them – no matter how overwhelming we believe them to be. We build our inner resilience and strength to cope with what life throws at us. 

I have never practiced yoga before, can I still try yoga nidra?
Absolutely. Yoga nidra is for everyone, and because you practice it whilst lying down, it doesn’t matter what your physical ability is or if you have never tried a yoga class before.
 
Should I eat before practicing yoga nidra?
As with all yoga, it is usually a good idea to avoid eating for at least 2 hours before you practice. If you have eaten a large meal before practicing yoga nidra, you may find you are more likely to fall asleep.
 
What happens if I always fall asleep?
In my opinion if you always fall asleep it is because you are very tired and need to sleep. Yoga nidra is a gift, and gives you what you need, so if you always fall asleep perhaps take this as a message than you are very tired, and need more rest.
However if you would like to experience yoga nidra and stay awake, you can practice it sitting in a comfortable seated position. It is really though best practiced lying down surrounded by blankets and cushions and blankets!
 
Is it safe to drive after yoga nidra?
Yoga nidra can put you in a very relaxed state of being, so it is usually best to not have to drive or cycle around busy roads straight after practicing. It can be a good idea to have a little something to eat or drink after practicing yoga nidra - a little nibble of dark chocolate can taste sublime!
 
Is practicing yoga nidra the same as meditating?
In many ways, yes. However yoga nidra is really a practice of bliss and contentment, with no effort. Meditation is often more effortful - the effort to sit, the effort to clear the thoughts and focus the mind, and the effort to build up a regular practice. In yoga nidra we generally lie down, and make no real effort to control the thoughts. We may set an intention to try and stay awake, but beyond that, we don’t engage the waking mind at all.
As with all yoga, it depends on your intention. If you want yoga nidra to be your meditation practice, then it can serve as that. If you want to practice yoga nidra and have a separate meditation practice, that is also fine.

When should I practice yoga nidra?
Yoga nidra can be practiced at any time of time. It is usually practiced on a yoga retreat in the late evening, to aid with sleep, but it can actually be practiced any time. Practicing first thing in the morning, for example, can offer you a different experience as you are more likely to be awake and alert, and so less likely to fall asleep.