Elizian Days Hypnotherapy & Yoga

21/03/2026

LEARN TO DANCE THIS WEEKEND: There’s still time to book a spot on tomorrow’s Beginners Workshop with Martin Ellis and me tomorrow at the wonderful Linden House Riverside on the banks of the Thames in Hammersmith/Chiswick.

This workshop is aimed at those who are looking to kick off their swing dancing (Lindy hop) with a fun and informative workshop, or to consolidate their basics. No partner or previous experience needed. Expect to have lots of fun - and a few challenges! Teachers - Martin and Liza.

DETAILS:
Sunday 22 March 11am to 1pm
Linden House Riverside, Upper Mall, Hammersmith W6 9TA
🎟️£27 in advance
Follow link in bio for full information and to book your place.

Do join us if you’re looking to take your first steps swing dancing or consolidate your Lindy Hop basics. And please share if you know anyone who might enjoy this.

20/03/2026

Hooray for today’s Equinox and the start of Astronomical Spring! On 20/03/2026 at 14.46 UTC, the sun crossed the Equator, travelling northwards, bringing a change in season. All because of the Earth’s 23.5 degree tilt, as it journeys around the Sun.
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Were the Earth straight on as it orbits, the Sun would be over the Equator all the time, every day. We would always have the same length days & nights, the same season, depending on where on the globe you are.
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So today’s a day of balance, when there is equal day & night in both the Northern & Southern hemispheres. And it’s a chance to look to the natural world & take inspiration in how we might change or adapt to the changing season. It’s a great time for new starts, as freshness and newness abound. And if you feel like 2026 isn’t going quite to plan, it’s a perfect opportunity to press reset and start over to tap into that energy of growth, optimism and renewal that we see in Springtime. In many ways, Spring is a far better time than January for change and starting new projects, as life is springing back into action after the stark, cold and still bareness and scarcity of the winter months, when all we want to do is rest and hibernate.
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In a pre-industrialised, pre-digital world, people aligned their lives much more closely to the journey of the sun & how that translated in nature, how that impacted on the land, & how they would adapt to thrive through those changes. We have the same physiology as our ancestors going back 50,000 years, but we live very different lives.
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Our bodies haven’t evolved at the same pace as our lifestyle, so tapping in to some of the traditions that have been observed through millennia in respect to the natural world, can be grounding and balancing, and help us draw on some of the wisdom from those who went before.
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Whether you’re moving into the colours of Spring or colours of Autumn, enjoy the gifts that nature offers. What seeds of intention would you like to sow & nurture for the season ahead?
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19/03/2026

5 Secrets to Giving and Gaining
Feeling really inspired this International Women’s Month after a brilliant Female Founder Connect event with .org.uk .

shared the idea of giving to gain as part of the law of circulation: you can’t just breathe in, you also have to breathe out. Giving and receiving go hand in hand… but most of us aren’t that great at receiving.

A few takeaways that stayed with me:

1. Receive the compliment.
Say thank you. Don’t deflect it or rush to return it. Let it land.
2. Value your time.
Track what you give, even unpaid. Notice the skills, the effort and the value. It changes how you see yourself.
3. Ask for help properly.
Don’t ask “can I pick your brains?” Be clear, thoughtful and intentional about what you need.
4. Give with intention.
Less competition, more collaboration. Think about who you support and why. It matters.
5. Know your impact.

Be able to say what you do simply and clearly.

Here’s mine:
I help professionals relieve the pressure cooker of modern work and life so they can breathe again, feel like themselves, and bring their real strengths to what they do.

If this is a nudge for anything, let it be this:
Say the compliment, receive the compliment, ask for the help, and recognise the value you already bring.

You might be surprised what comes back. ✨

18/03/2026

Such a joy to be back in the studio at Pineapple teaching a private Lindy Hop dance class to two wonderful students who flew all the way from Guernsey to study with me. David and Lynne are so committed to their dancing, it’s wonderful to see them travelling so far and learning new styles. I’m so impressed with the level of their skills and how much they take on board.

Extremely grateful for and humbled by their kind words.

15/03/2026

Worrying is part of being human. But it’s not always good for us. Our bodies can’t tell the difference between a real life-threatening event and a fear that is looping in our imagination.

So if your worries of a worst case scenario are making you anxious, your body will be experiencing a fight, flight or freeze reaction. And that is pretty exhausting.

The good news is that even if you think you’re hard-wired with a fear, we can use that same imagination to envisage a more positive outcome, which builds our resilience to a stronger footing. That makes us better resourced to cope with life’s challenges when they arise.

As a clinical hypnotherapist, I help client reframe their fears and limiting beliefs that are holding them back from achieving the potential life they are meant for. That’s not to trivialise any fears. Or anything that arises from your nervous system’s instinct to try to protect you. But we can transform unhelpful emotional responses into more healthy ones. Those feelings of anxiety around a problem at work can eat you up and leave you drained. However dialling down the anxiety to a more manageable level of concern makes a huge difference. You still recognise there’s a need to manage a difficult situation, but are empowered to do so from a position of strength, focus and groundedness.

That’s why I’m thrilled to share my new free guide on freeing yourself from fear and self-sabotaging habits with hypnotherapy. It teaches you the basics of hypnosis, what it is and what it’s good for, while clearing up any myths and misconceptions. It also includes several audio exercises for you to download and try at home so you can get a taster of self-hypnosis for deep relaxation.

So whether you’re looking to overcome a fear of flying, trying to stop-smoking or are simply interested in learning how to work with your subconscious mind to achieve a personal goal, this guide is for you.

You can download your introduction to hypnosis guide via the link in my bio, or DM me or comment with the word “HYPNO” and I will personally send you the link.

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 💜
This year’s message is simple but powerful:

When we give, we gain.

The campaign is all about generosity sharing our support, knowledge, encouragement and opportunities with other women so we can all move forward together.

When women are supported, celebrated, and given space to thrive, incredible things happen.

So today I’m striking the pose to show my support.

A reminder that we can all contribute in our own way:

✨ Give encouragement
✨ Give recognition
✨ Give opportunities
✨ Give mentorship
✨ Give visibility to other women

Even the smallest act of support can make a difference.

So tell me in the comments…

What will you give today to help another woman rise?

04/02/2026

Taking a moment for reflection on . For anyone affected by this, whether personally or supporting a loved one, I truly honour you and your grit, determination and strength.

I made a guide to support anyone balancing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery with living well and holding down a job. It's practical strategies and real world advice.

You can find it via this link. https://www.eliziandays.com/free-guide-to-working-with-illness

Please download it, or pass it on to someone it might help.

And if anyone ever needs to talk, whether that's to seek sources of support or offload fears weighing on your mind. I'm here.

27/01/2026

Proud to be featured in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Business Connects case study. Find out how Elizian Days partnered with Mind to support mental health in our local community - a collaboration born from local networking and shared commitment. Read the full story: https://wix.to/MggV7dS

Elizian Days is actively taking part in campaigns to support mental health in the local community and features in a case study by London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Business Connects about our mental health awareness partnership with the Mind charity, which was forged through local networking....

16/01/2026

New blog: “Does va**ng actually relax you? The truth about stress and your v**e” explores why that calming feeling might not be what it seems - ni****ne is a stimulant, not a relaxant. Read the facts, learn what’s happening in your body and discover healthier ways to manage stress. Read more: https://wix.to/JHdrg1d **ng

You've had a stressful day. That meeting ran over and your shoulders are tight. Your mind is racing with action points weighing down your to-do list, which you could frankly do without. You reach for your v**e and within seconds, you feel calmer. The v**e is working, right? What if I told you it's n...

15/01/2026

Is it me, or is January quite tough this year? I thought I’d feel the new year energy and momentum for fresh starts and new resolutions. But the universe had other ideas, and I’m ok with that. Maybe January isn’t all about action and commanding your super-powers. Maybe it’s a better time for planning and envisioning what will make you happiest over the coming months.

In hypnotherapy, we spend a lot of time in our “Favourite Place of Relaxation.” So let’s talk about that. For many people it’s a beach, soft white sand, bright blue sea and a warm salty breeze. For others it could be lake in a forest. For some it’s even their cosy living room at home.

TV, magazines and the internet seem full of ads for holiday destinations right now. You know, allowing yourself to dive into those crystal blue waters we see on our screens in exotic far off places isn’t bad thing. A little self-indulgent dreaming about where we want to go on our summer holidays is one way to beat the January blues, even if it seems a million miles away from the cold and misty winter weather right now.

So, if you could go anywhere in the world, to your favourite place of relaxation and your budget’s no question – where would you transport yourself to?

The cobbled streets of Santorini? Lemon groves in the Amalfi Coast? Cherry blossom in Japan? Forest bathing by a lake? Or an idyllic desert island beach?

I really hope dreaming about booking your summer holiday is a little trick to get through winter. However if you’re one of the 1 in 4 people who experiences some kind of fear or anxiety about flying, please don’t let it hold you back. We can work on that, so that you feel more in control and can start looking forward to your summer break.

But for now, let’s imagine the perfect summer get away and please give me your suggestions for 2026 holiday destination below (or DM me) – and whether you’re excited or nervous about the thought of flying there.

11/01/2026

What’s happening in your body when you quit va**ng?
You’ve made a decision to quit va**ng this January. That’s brilliant. But what’s actually going on in your body as you withdraw from your va**ng habit?
Many people fear the withdrawal lasts weeks. It doesn’t work like that.
Here’s the timeline of how your body quickly starts to heal when you quit & the changes you can expect to see, to keep you motivated:
Hour 12: 93% of the ni****ne has already left your body. The half-life of ni****ne is pretty fast. What you’re feeling at this point isn’t your body needing ni****ne. It’s more likely to be your brain craving its familiar pattern & habit.
Day 3: This is the peak. You could feel on edge or irritable. But here’s the thing to keep you going - if you can get through day three, you’ve climbed the steepest part. It genuinely gets easier from here.
Week 1: The physical symptoms start to ease. The body is adjusting. Acute withdrawal is subsiding. The new way of being starts to feel increasingly normal. You’re laying down new patterns now.
Weeks 2-4: Your body has largely adjusted. The physical withdrawal is mostly complete. What remains is behavioural - navigating random cravings triggered by specific situations. Your brain is processing & saying goodbye to a long-standing pattern.
Within weeks: Lung function is improving. Taste & smell are restored. Healthier gums. More sustained energy. Your skin looks better
Some people say they think about va**ng more in weeks 2-4, even though they are feeling physically better. That’s not lack of willpower, it’s the brain processing & laying down the new healthier habit.
What blocks most people isn’t the physical withdrawal, it’s not knowing what to expect. And the anticipation is often worse than the reality.
The real secret most people don’t know is that ni****ne doesn’t relax you. It’s the breath inhalation & exhalation when you take a drag.
You are definitely stronger than any craving. You can definitely do this & enjoy the difference you are making to your health & wellbeing.

Save this for when you need it, or share with someone it might help.
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