Uyen Vu Body Mind Self Awareness Practice

13/05/2026

From Pain & Stress to Peace

Somatic Embodiment Yoga Meditation

* Classes specialised for Beginners & Intermediate
* Small classes — max 8 people or private sessions
* Daytime & evening sessions in Ascot.

Book with Uyen today at www.uyenyogameditation.com

12/05/2026

The post below is going straight into the heart of many questions I am pondering many years about dementia and brain-mind health and what would be helpful to reserve what can be reversed!

Is there any small change or small improvement that we can do for ourselves right now, right here?

Let's me walk with you in this path to create some small changes toward your brain-mind health! Uyen

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This is a post for a person in Dementia - The Journey Support Group Facebook.

"From my experience with my 55 old wife, who was given a diagnosis in August 2025 and is doing great today. Her memory is improving, her energy is returning, she's more engaging. She was working a very stressful job, that she quit. She had childhood neck injury that we're correcting. We switched to a mostly whole foods diet. She suppliments with Vitamins D3, k2, B complex, coq10, magnesium l-threonate. Her sleep is much improved. Every day shes becoming more and more herself again.

What if we’ve been looking at dementia backwards?

What if, instead of only asking “What drug treats the symptoms?”, we started asking:

What caused the brain to struggle in the first place?

Years of stress.
Poor sleep.
Inflammation.
Isolation.
Nutrient deficiencies.
Dehydration.
Metabolic dysfunction.
Hormone changes.
Toxins.
Ultra-processed food.
Lack of movement.
Loss of purpose.

The brain doesn’t exist separate from the body.

I’m not saying every case can be fully reversed. But I am saying this:

When people improve sleep, reduce stress, reconnect socially, hydrate properly, eat real nutrient-dense food, rebuild metabolic health, move their bodies, calm inflammation, and support the nervous system… symptoms can improve.

I’ve seen moments that looked hopeless suddenly shift with simple things:

* electrolytes
* hydration
* nutrition
* rest
* magnesium
* lower stress
* human connection
* laughter
* movement
* hope

Maybe the future of brain health isn’t just “manage decline.”

Maybe it’s:
“Find root cause. Support the body. Restore function. Reverse what can be reversed.”

Even small improvements matter.

A sharper conversation.
A calmer mood.
More energy.
Better memory.
A smile returning.

That matters.

The human brain wants to heal more than we’ve been taught to believe."

10/05/2026

Special Therapeutic Programme
Ages 5 to 100+

Private One-to-One Support
5-Day, 7-Day or 10-Day
One-Hour Sessions

Somatic Embodiment Yoga Meditation

From Chronic Pain, High Stress & Anxiety to Comfort, Calm & Peace

Book with Uyen today at www.uyenyogameditation.com

08/05/2026

Over-70s Friendly Chair-based in Ascot

Beginner Somatic Embodiment Yoga Meditation
Improving Everyday Movement and Wellbeing class

Thursdays
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
3:15 PM - 4:15PM

5 people per session
£48 for a block of 4-week term or £14 per lesson.

Book with Uyen today at www.uyenyogameditation.com

08/05/2026

Emptying the Mind

Beginner Somatic Embodiment Meditation in Ascot & Surrounding Areas.
Ages: 5 to 100+

A direct path to peace, presence, and happiness.

• 2-hour retreats
• Private 1:1 sessions
• Weekly small groups
• 9-week online courses

Guided Meditation for beginners to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and reconnect with yourself.

Book with Uyen today: www.uyenyogameditation.com

07/05/2026

The nervous system doesn’t respond to words. It responds to rhythm, tone, breath, posture, and context. Regulation is nonverbal.

Source: Anthony Goldsmith

06/05/2026

Full Body Warm-Up videos.

Hope you enjoy these exercises!

If you haven’t joined one of my classes yet, I’d love to see you there—contact me at 🌐www.uyenyogameditation.com for well-being sessions for yourself or for your organisations!

Uyen 😄

www.uyenyogameditation.com

05/05/2026

Private 1:1 Support for Chronic Pain, Stress & Anxiety in Care Homes in Ascot & Surrounding Areas

I offer personalised one-to-one therapeutic somatic yoga embodiment sessions for care home residents experiencing chronic pain, high stress, anxiety.

What’s included:

• Gentle movement to ease pain and tension
• Guided breathing to calm the nervous system
• Relaxation and meditation for emotional balance
• Optional therapeutic touch (massage)

Each session is tailored to your loved one’s needs and abilities and delivered with compassion, patience, and respect.

Get in touch to arrange a session or a free initial conversation.

www.uyenyogameditation.com

03/05/2026

Source: Anthony Goldsmith

This is how powerful your nervous system really is. A single thought creates a message, that message shapes emotion, and that emotion drives what your brain and body do next.

If the system feels safe, you get clarity, connection, and regulated movement. If it feels threatened, the amygdala takes over, stress hormones rise, posture changes, breathing shortens, and the body shifts into survival.

Over time, that loop becomes your baseline, affecting everything from how you move, to how you feel, to how you heal.

This is why the work isn’t just muscles or exercises, it’s teaching the nervous system a new experience so the brain can choose a different response.

02/05/2026

Join us for a special community event – Dementia Day

📍The Abbey in Marlow (SL7 1RR).

🗓️ 19 May.

This free event is dedicated to raising awareness and supporting those affected by dementia. It’s an opportunity to access helpful information, practical advice, expert talks, live demonstrations, and to connect with others in the community.

We’ve put together a meaningful programme for you and your families for the day:

✅ 10:00 – Opening by the Deputy Mayor of Marlow

✅ 10:15 – Moveball demonstration with Mark Howell

✅ 10:45 – Gentle Somatic Embodiment Yoga Meditation with Uyen Vu

✅ 11:30 – Talk by Faye from Right at Home

✅ 12:00 – Finances for Dementia Carers and Those Cared For, with Vicky from Parfitt Cresswell

✅ 13:00 – Close

Please come along with your family, friends, and neighbours — everyone is welcome.

Let’s come together to support our community. We cannot wait to see you all there!

Uyen 😄

Ps: Special thanks to Steve Sansom BSc (Hons) and Faye Pearce to organising this special day for us all!

02/05/2026

When you feel overwhelmed, joyful, anxious, or anything in between, remember that emotions aren’t just in your head—they involve your whole body. The amygdala scans for danger, the hippocampus processes past experiences, and the hypothalamus activates your body’s response. Understanding this connection can support emotional regulation, including responses to fear and trauma.

When I work with people experiencing high stress or anxiety, I suggest simple practices to help calm an overwhelmed nervous system. They’re easy to incorporate into daily life, and small, consistent habits can make a meaningful difference.

1. Get morning light

Step outside soon after waking and allow natural light to reach your eyes—no phone, sunglasses, or agenda for the first 10 minutes. This helps regulate your body and set a calm tone for the day.

2. Pause between tasks

Take 30–60 seconds to stop, breathe, and notice your body. Allow it to soften and reset. These short pauses can reduce tension and help you feel more grounded.

3. Use temperature

Splash cool water on your face or hands. It’s a quick and effective way to interrupt overwhelm and refocus.

Small habits, lasting change.