Solway Shiatsu & Qigong

24/07/2025

10/07/2025

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Another article in our "organ" series:
The Large Intestine in Chinese Medicine: More Than Elimination

In Western medicine, the large intestine is a well-defined anatomical structure called the colon. Its role is largely mechanical. TCM views the Large Intestine as more than a tube for waste, as it shares a deeper symbolic and functional relationship with the lungs.

See article at: www.qi-journal.com/3427

05/07/2025

Guess what? It's Tai Chi/Qigong!
https://www.cmu.fr/en/neither-walking-nor-running-harvards-top-recommended-activity-to-keep-people-over-60-fit-10981/

14/06/2025

The Three Treasures of Qigong are Jing (essence), Qi (energy), and Shen (spirit). They are considered to be the essential energies that sustain human life and well-being.

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Jing is the foundational energy that is passed down from our parents and ancestors. It is the source of our physical strength, vitality, and reproductive health.

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Qi is the vital energy that flows through our bodies and powers all of our bodily functions. It is also the energy that we use to move, think, and feel.

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Shen is the spirit or consciousness that animates us. It is the source of our creativity, intuition, and wisdom.

The Three Treasures are interconnected and interdependent. When all three are in balance, we experience optimal health and well-being. However, when one or more of the Treasures is depleted or imbalanced, we may experience physical, emotional, or spiritual problems.

12/06/2025

Fascinating reading.
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02/01/2025

Wanting to take better care of your health now the New Year is here but looking for a more gentle, low impact exercise? Then Qigong might be just what you've been looking for.
Qigong ( similar to Tai Chi with slow moves and gentle breathing, like a moving meditation) happens twice a week at the Village Hall in Allonby Tuesday evening 6-7pm and Thursday mornings 9.30 - 10.30 am.
Or at Maryport Settlement Monday 6-7pm and Friday 10-11am. Classes are £5 for an hour
Drop me a comment if you'd like to come along to these friendly classes. Most of the moves can be adapted to a chair based routine if standing for an hour is too challenging.
Drop me a comment if you are interested

19/12/2024

Treat someone you love to an hour of Shiatsu massage. Gift vouchersare now available! 😁
Shiatsu is a Japanese body therapy which works in a similar way to Acupuncture but uses hand and thumb pressure instead of needles. It's a deeply relaxing therapy which can help remove muscle tension and pain from the body, reduce stress levels and restore balance and harmony in the body. With a Shiatsu massage you remain fully clothed, tucked up under a cosy blanket, on a heated futon - a lovely hour of self care that clients say leaves them calm, restored and more ' themselves' than when they walked in.
Drop me a message if you are interested in an Allonby based appointment or would like a gift voucher.

19/11/2024

Wondering about having a Shiatsu session? Here's what Liz from Millom says about having Shiatsu with me.

"I've had several sessions with the lovely Nikki and always come away feeling lots better. She is very professional and knowledgeable on the whole subject. She even gives you tips so you can Shiatsu yourself for minor ailments - coughing and nausea to mention two that I have used. I love how she explains how a certain pressure point affects a totally different part of the body. It's a treat."

Des from Allonby had this to say after he came to get Shiatsu after an injury.
"I hurt my shoulder at work and went to see Nikki.she worked on my shoulder and used a hot bag with some herbs inside that smouldered giving great pain relief.I would fully recommend Nikki for any injury or just de stress and relaxation. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

**** NEW**** Treatments now available from Essence Wellness in Maryport once a month.
Next clinic is Friday pm 29th November.

Regular sessions available daily from my Garden Treatment Room in Allonby.

Ring or WhatsApp for an appointment
Nikki 07825 655160

17/11/2024

I am now offering once a month clinic at Essence Wellness Maryport.
Next clinic will be 1pm - 5pm on the 29th November.
Appointment times:-
1-2 pm
2.30 - 3.30pm
4- 5pm

Call Nikki and grab your appointment now.
07825 655160

09/11/2024

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23/07/2024

Anyone fancy a cute little folk festival, just 500 folks on site and great music?
I'll be doing some rise and shine Qigong at 9am, some healing sounds practice and a bit of collaboration with Dave Camlin to blend the Qigong seamlessly into a singing session at the end, exciting huh.
Tickets are inexpensive, the location is lovel, what's not to like!
https://www.cumberlandia.co.uk/