Laura van Tatenhove: Bowen & Breathwork

15/02/2026

Very excited about this new publication and how it will help my Better Breathing for Better Health workshop. Such a rich study of the far reaching effects of breathing on the life of everything (!!) not just humans.
In terms of humans though..this quote is definitely getting in the PowerPoint
“Breathe well, because how you breathe is how you live.”

13/02/2026

My wonderful and talented colleague Amanda Philipe-Savage came up with this perfect description for Bowen therapy. So good and so true!

09/01/2026

My latest blog where I explore the relationship of the sea, all inclusive hotels in fuertaventura, art, working in french vineyards and the notion of equality to breath. If you get a chance to read it let me know what you think.

In my breath education workshops, I always take a moment at the beginning to talk about the essential nature of breathing: the fact that we are all doing it all the time, regardless of age, nationality, or status. It is the first and last thing we do, and it is intricately linked to our sense of saf...

06/01/2026

Breathing is the most fundamental thing that we do and yet so many of us underestimate or ignore its importance. Find out why in this workshop and discover ways to transform your health with every breath you take.

27/12/2025

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Here’s to presence, gentler rhythms, and natural pauses this Christmas.

Today we’re feeling grateful for our Bowen community - practitioners, students, tutors, and those just beginning to explore this work. Each of us carries Bowen forward in our own way, through curiosity, care, and connection.

Bowen has never been about techniques alone. It’s about listening. Respecting the body’s timing. Offering support without force and trusting the process when the conditions are right.

We hope today brings you space to rest, reflect, and reconnect with yourself and with the people around you.

Wishing you a peaceful Christmas and warm festive days ahead.

08/09/2025

Just had a fantastic weekend with this mother and daughter team from Warrington, teaching the Introduction to Bowen at the Tara Centre in Lancaster. As well as learning a full body treatment we spent some time exploring the more subtle and refined aspects of the Bowen move, developing the ability to discern the correct pressure and a deeper understanding of the symbiotic (two way) relationship between the therapist and person being treated that. My aim is to help future Bowen practitioners develop the skills for effective for healing and repair to take place.
The first thing we did was play with the non Newtonian properties of cornflour and water. As you’ll see in the video, the more pressure I direct into the paste, the more it resists me (and the more physical effort I inflict into the space and back into me!! ). When I lighten the touch (as light as a feather) the cornflour substance lets me in and draws my finger into the paste. This is the same principle that we apply for the Bowen move.
The second exploration involved making a pair of moves on the erector spinal muscles of the lower back…first directly on skin, then through clothing, then through a single layer of towels and so on, maintaining a sense of the move for both the therapist and the person being treated. Now I thought I was pretty good at this but I think I’ve been out-sensed!!!! Such a brilliant way of developing skilled, insightful and patient application of therapeutic touch.

07/09/2025

What makes Bowen Therapy different?

Unlike many manual therapies that focus purely on structure or technique, Bowen works at the intersection of body and mind.

It’s gentle, precise, and powerful. Bowen engages the nervous system in a way that invites deep rest, repair, and realignment.

Because Bowen works with the body — not on it — it supports profound change without strain, force, or fatigue (for client or practitioner).

As Jihan Adem, founder of Bowen College UK, puts it:

“Bowen is different from other techniques as it integrates mind-body connections, facilitating a holistic approach to health.”

If you’re already a wellness practitioner looking to expand your skills, or you’re burnt out and craving a career that supports both your wellbeing and your clients’ — Bowen might be the path you've been looking for.

05/09/2025

Just preparing the room for this weekend’s Introduction to Bowen at The Tara Centre in Lancaster. I love getting the space ready and everything in place.

01/09/2025

I’ll be at the beautiful Tara Centre this weekend and there’s definitely room for another couple of people on this course. Not much time to book on though so message me if you’re interested or go straight to and reserve your place. ❤️

Ever wished you had a gentle, effective way to support the health of your loved ones?

Life brings its fair share of stress, aches, and challenges, whether it’s a child struggling with coordination, a partner carrying tension, or a friend dealing with ongoing discomfort. Often, we want to help but don’t know how.

That’s where Bowen Therapy comes in. Bowen is a simple, gentle technique that anyone can learn and it can make a real difference to family, friends, and community.

At our two-day Introduction to Bowen workshop, you’ll:
🌿 Learn the foundational Bowen moves step by step
🌿 Gain the confidence to give a safe, whole-body treatment
🌿 Discover how touch can calm the nervous system and restore balance
🌿 Leave with practical skills you can use straight away — no prior experience needed

✨ Best of all, if you decide to continue and qualify as a practitioner, the full cost of this intro course is deducted from your training.

📅 Upcoming dates this September:
▫️ 6–7 Sept, Lancaster – Tutor: Laura van Tatenhove
▫️ 20–21 Sept, London (Pinner) – Tutor: Amanda Philipe-Savage
▫️ 27–28 Sept, Highlands (Muir of Ord) – Tutor: Helen Cooper

💷 £299 | 2 days, hands-on learning | Open to everyone

Your journey into Bowen Therapy can begin here — for your family, your community, or even a new career path.

➡️ https://bowencollege.org.uk/introduction-to-bowen-therapy/

01/09/2025

I’d love for you to join me this Wednesday for this course…so much great information and skills to be had in this 2 1/4 hour workshop.

01/09/2025

Someone very exciting is coming to Lancaster this October! If you are a hands on therapist looking for exceptional additional training opportunities without the additional travel costs look no further!

Are you finding it challenging to achieve lasting relief for clients with persistent spinal tension, shoulder discomfort, or postural issues?