Bodywise Natural Health

17/06/2025

Nested at the stunning .margarets.house, we are surrounded by wonderful non-profit organisations. This complex of Georgian terrace buildings has served local communities since 1753. St Margaret’s House was created as part of the Settlement Movement in the late 19th century to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. It hosted English classes and healthcare services.

These days, St Margaret’s House is a home to multiple art, design, health and wellbeing projects, still uniting people from all walks of life. We particularly love embroidery workshops 🧵 , climate 🌱 talks, and children’s puppetry shows 🎪 at the Mulberry Hall. To name just a few of the 30+ community organisations and charities hosted by St Margaret’s House,
charity supports children with speech, language and communication needs and their families
designs eco-friendly architecture
curates quality vintage clothes
helps street children worldwide
creates interactive drama workshops & shows
as a record label and charity, nurtures new music from Britain and Ireland
creates therapeutic art workshops
supports women with long-term mental health and other complex needs
creates a framework for youth-led nature recovery

Come to check it out for yourself and join us for a bite at the proudly vegan .gallery.cafe.

17/06/2025

With longer summers and pollen trapped in the air by pollution, many Londoners suffer from hayfever. Combining shiatsu and acupuncture can help alleviate the symptoms and improve lymphatic drainage.

Book your consultation with via a link in our bio.

17/06/2025

We are always looking for more fully qualified body and mind practitioners to join our team.

🌟 What we offer:

✅ Four lovingly designed, airy rooms in Bethnal Green that create a gentle and nourishing background
✅ Supportive, multidisciplinary team
✅ Flexible and affordable room booking
✅ A vegan cafe in the garden to recharge between the appointments

Room 3 is a cozy and welcoming space for talking therapies. We love the abstract painting our late friend and artist Vidyajyoti donated to us in 2010. It brings a sense of calm and depth to the room.

Warm and elegant, room 5 creates an understated background for talking therapies. It features a series of East London building photographs.

Room 12, facing the quiet back of building, is a versatile and calm space for bodywork and counselling.

Room 8 is our biggest space. It features a hydraulic treatment couch. Here we host our shiatsu, acupuncture, cranial therapy, osteopathy and one-to-one Yoga sessions. The light from two windows underpins the dreamy, nature-inspired painting by our friend Vidyajyoti. With original tiles from the late 19th century, this is an imaginative, spacious, and calm zone for restoring energy. Plus, in late summer, we sometimes collect fruit from the mulberry tree right through the window.

Which room takes your fancy?

17/06/2025

5 benefits of one-to-one yoga

Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a newbie, you can benefit from our private yoga classes:

🙏Tailored approach with personalised sequences and asanas adjusted to how your body and mind feel
🧘‍♀️A practice that is customised to your goals
🦿Just the right amount of stretching to avoid worsening sports injuries or everyday aches
🌱A safe environment to explore new poses
🏡 A solid base to build or enhance your home practice

Our yoga teacher, Vimalamani, specialises in individual yoga sessions. Book a session with her via our link in bio.

17/06/2025

For us, this mulberry tree 🌳symbolizes Bodywise and St Margaret’s House as a whole. Back in the late 19th and early 20th century, St Margaret’s House ran a needlework scheme to employ poor women throughout the winter months 🧣. Although we doubt silk weaving 🧶was a part of the process, we see this mulberry tree as a gathering point for the community.

Its juicy, tangy berries 🍇 are each a cluster of individual drupes fused together, with each containing a seed, just like a community of therapists at Bodywise. Be warned, though, when coming to us in the summer: it’s hard to resist picking them right from our window, and their juice can decorate your clothes and hands!

17/06/2025

Like many practices based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, shiatsu focuses on the points of the meridian energy system in the body, releasing tension and encouraging a free and balanced flow of ‘ki’, or energy. It has countless benefits, such as

🧘‍♀️Stress and anxiety relief
🙏 Reducing pain
💤 Better sleep
👄 Balancing the hormonal system
🩸 Stimulating blood flow and eliminating toxins from the body.

Our shiatsu practitioner Pranjadevi has 30 years of experience. Book a session with her via the link in bio.

27/12/2024

🌟 What is Shiatsu? 🌟

Shiatsu is a traditional Japanese healing practice rooted in the principles of acupuncture and natural energy flow. The word shiatsu means "finger pressure," and this unique therapy uses hands, thumbs, and gentle stretches to restore balance and well-being.

How Does Shiatsu Work?
Shiatsu focuses on stimulating the body’s meridians (energy pathways), helping to release blockages and promote harmony. It's like a massage, but with a deep connection to your body’s inner energy.

Benefits of Shiatsu:
✨ Stress Reduction: Eases tension and promotes deep relaxation.

✨ Pain Relief: Helps with headaches, back pain, and joint stiffness.

✨ Improved Energy: Balances your energy levels, leaving you refreshed.

✨ Better Circulation: Encourages blood and lymph flow for overall health.

✨ Enhanced Digestion: Supports the body’s natural healing processes.

✨ Improved Sleep: A calmer body means better rest!

Shiatsu is more than a treatment—it’s a way to connect with your body and rediscover balance in today’s busy world.

Ready to try it? Follow the link in our bio above to find your practitioner. ☝🏻

Your journey to wellness starts here! 🌿💆

23/12/2024

A recent study published in Nutrition Research suggests that diet quality directly impacts pain levels and physical function, especially among women, regardless of body fat levels.

A higher-quality diet, rich in whole, nutrient-dense foods, might be linked to reduced pain levels, particularly among women., a new study has found.

23/12/2024

🌿 Discover the Power of Acupuncture 🌿

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or out of balance? 🤔 It might be time to explore the ancient art of acupuncture. A holistic practice dating back thousands of years has become a popular alternative for a wide range of health issues. Here’s why it’s still thriving today:

✨ Relieves Stress: Acupuncture helps calm your nervous system, promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety. 🧘‍♀️

✨ Eases Pain: Whether it’s chronic headaches, back pain, or joint discomfort, acupuncture targets pain to provide lasting relief. 🙌

✨ Boosts Energy: Feel more energised and focused by restoring your body’s natural flow of energy (a.k.a. Qi). 🔋

✨ Improves Sleep: Say goodbye to restless nights! Acupuncture can help regulate your sleep cycle for deeper, more restorative rest. 😴

✨ Supports Overall Wellness: From enhancing digestion to strengthening immunity, acupuncture promotes harmony in both body and mind. 🌟

Ready to restore balance and feel your best? 🌸

Discover our acupuncturists by tapping the link in the bio above. ☝🏻

16/12/2024

💪✨ Unlock the Power of Osteopathy ✨💆‍♀️

Osteopathy is more than just a treatment—it’s a holistic approach to help your body heal, move, and thrive. 🌿 This hands-on therapy focuses on your muscles, joints, and spine to improve your overall well-being.

🌟 Benefits of Osteopathy:

1️⃣ Natural Pain Relief: Say goodbye to aches in your back, neck, and joints.

2️⃣ Better Mobility: Move freely and feel flexible with improved joint function.

3️⃣ Improved Posture: Correct alignment to reduce strain and prevent discomfort.

4️⃣ Stress Relief: Release tension in your body for a calmer mind.

5️⃣ Faster Recovery: From sports injuries to chronic pain, it speeds up healing. 🏃‍♀️

6️⃣ Holistic Health: Treats the whole body to restore balance and support overall wellness.

Whether you're looking to ease pain, improve your movement, or simply feel your best, osteopathy could be the treatment for you! 🌟

👐 Ready to realign your health?
Your journey to feeling better starts here.

11/12/2024

🌟✨ The Subtle Power of Reiki ✨🌟

Reiki is a gentle, energy-healing practice that restores balance to your mind, body, and soul. 🌿💫 Using the power of universal energy, Reiki helps you let go of stress, release blockages, and invite harmony into your life.

🌟 Benefits of Reiki:

🔸 Reduces Stress & Anxiety: Feel calmer, lighter, and more centered.

🔸 Promotes Relaxation: A peaceful session to recharge your energy.

🔸 Balances Energy Flow: Clears blockages and restores harmony in the body.

🔸 Supports Emotional Healing: Let go of negativity and embrace positivity. 💖

🔸 Enhances Overall Well-Being: Align your mind, body, and spirit for holistic health.

🔸 Complements Other Therapies: Works beautifully alongside other wellness practices.

💫 If you’re seeking deep relaxation, emotional release, or simply some “you” time, Reiki provides a safe, nurturing space to heal and renew.

👐 Ready to feel the flow of positive energy? Your journey to inner peace starts here. 🌟

Follow the link in our bio above ☝🏻

09/12/2024

🌿 Discover the Power of Craniosacral Therapy 🌿

Looking for a gentle, non-invasive way to reduce stress, release tension, and restore balance in your body? Craniosacral therapy (CST) might be what you need!

✨ What is Craniosacral Therapy?

CST is a holistic healing practice that focuses on the subtle rhythm of the craniosacral system—comprised of the brain, spinal cord, and surrounding fluid. Through light touch, a therapist helps release restrictions, promoting natural healing.

💡 Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy:

🌸 Reduces Stress & Anxiety: Deep relaxation calms your nervous system and helps you feel grounded.

🌸 Relieves Chronic Pain: Addresses issues like headaches, back pain, and jaw tension.

🌸 Improves Sleep: Helps regulate your body’s rhythms for more restful nights.

🌸 Boosts Emotional Well-being: Encourages the release of stored trauma and emotional blocks.

🌸 Supports Overall Health: Enhances immune function and promotes resilience.

Whether you’re looking for relief from specific conditions or simply want to nurture your body and mind, CST can help you feel more balanced, aligned, and at peace.

✨ Ready to experience the benefits? Check out our experienced therapists by following the link in our bio above. ☝🏻