The Psychotherapist Yogi

02/02/2025

🌿Forest Bathe | Spring Equinox & International Day of Forests 🌿

As we welcome the Spring Equinox, a time of balance, renewal, and new beginnings, we also honor the International Day of Forests—celebrating the vital role forests play in our planet’s health and our own well-being.

Join Michelle and our little tree hugger for a Forest Bathe, a mindful morning immersed in nature, where we will align with the fresh energy of the season through:

🌬 Breathwork to ground and center
🧘‍♀️ Yoga & Meditation to restore balance
🍫 Cacao Ceremony to open the heart
🌟 Reiki Healing to clear energy & promote deep relaxation

✨ Details:
📍 Meeting Point: The Boat House, Carr Mill at 8.40 AM
🚶‍♀️ A gentle 10-minute walk through the woods towards Billinge
🕘 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
💷 Cost: £25

Spending time in nature is proven to reduce stress, boost immunity, and bring clarity. This is a chance to reconnect, reset, and step into the new season with intention.

Book now via the website

15/10/2024

“Take chances, make mistakes. That’s how you grow.” - Mary Tyler Moore.

21/09/2024

🩵 what a lovely review, thank you so much!

I have space for 3 new transformation clients. The offer is still half price for 6 weeks of intensive support.

Get in touch if you’d like to get on board. 🩵

20/09/2024

Autumn is the time of year for reflecting and letting go - but how do you view letting go?

I know in the past myself I’ve viewed letting go as a sign of failure, an admittance of defeat. But look at the trees… every year they let go of old leaves. They don’t criticise themselves for having failed, they don’t fight to hold onto these old leaves, thinking they can make them green again… they simply let go knowing that this is the right thing for them.

Those leaves then fall to the ground where they still have a purpose. They then become the much needed nourishment in the soil for the tree to continue growing. Without these leaves or ‘life experiences’ we wouldn’t have the ‘nourishment’ to grow.
All stages of natures cycles are important.

What if, instead of viewing letting go of something; a belief, a habit, a job, a relationship… whatever it is that is no longer the best for you, as a failure…you view this as making space for the new ‘leaves’ to grow?

The ‘leaves’ that you’re shedding have not been a waste of time and energy… they will nourish you to grow into the next best version of yourself, all stages of the cycle are important and relevant in helping you to grow 🩵

19/09/2024

“When you find your purpose it's like your heart has been set alight with passion. You know it absolutely, without any doubt.” ~ Rhonda Byrne.

14/09/2024

What to expect?

Reiki Level 1 (also known as Reiki I or First Degree) course is designed to introduce you to the basics of Reiki energy healing. The course is one day long and covers foundational knowledge, attunement to Reiki energy, and hands-on practice.

This course is accredited and includes a workbook and certificate!

Please note, we will need at least two people to run the course at the lower cost 🩵

Head over to the website to book *Limited spaces*

12/09/2024

Brand new treatment!

**Crystal Healing & Reiki Session – 2 Hours of Restorative Energy**

Unlock your inner balance with a **2 hour Crystal Healing & Reiki session** designed to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. This deeply transformative experience includes:
✨**A soothing herbal tea on arrival.

✨**A deeply relaxing head, face and shoulder massage.

✨ **Personalised Crystal Selection** – Receive handpicked crystals tailored to each of your chakras, ensuring the perfect vibrational match for your healing journey. 7 raw, palm sized crystals included.

✨ **Reiki Energy Healing and Angel healing** – Experience the soothing, restorative power of Reiki with the assistance of the angels, a gentle yet powerful form of energy healing that works to remove blockages and restore energetic flow.

✨ **Crystal Intention Setting** – Together, we will set powerful intentions to activate and align the energy of your selected crystals with your healing goals.

✨** Learn how to charge and care for your new crystals.

✨ **Personalised Healing Plan** – Leave with a customised healing plan to maintain your energetic balance, including recommendations for ongoing crystal use and mindfulness practices.

Rediscover your sense of peace and vitality. Book your **Crystal Healing & Reiki Session** today and step into alignment with your highest self.

**Limited slots available!** investment £100 🩵 includes a crystal tote bag to store your beauties.

For bookings or inquiries, get in touch!

28/08/2024

SELF CARE 🩵

Do you have non-negotiables that you stick to no matter what? Or do you put your spiritual self care to the bottom of your to-do list?

Spiritual practices help maintain balance and alignment in life by connecting you with your inner self and the world around you.

Common practices include meditation, which calms the mind and fosters inner peace; prayer or affirmations, which reinforce intentions and gratitude; and mindfulness, which keeps you present in the moment. Yoga and breathwork align body and mind, while journaling helps process emotions and insights.

Engaging in these practices regularly nurtures a deeper sense of purpose, clarity, and connection to something greater than yourself.

Are you dedicating time to yourself and your alignment?

26/07/2024

Feng shui is an ancient Chinese art of arranging buildings, objects, and space in an environment to achieve harmony and balance.

I’m sure you’ve all felt that feeling of anxiousness when your home is out of order, then the peace that comes after a good clear out?

This is not a coincidence, our environment and everything in it has an energy ‘qi’ and if it becomes cluttered and stagnant, then energy around us becomes negative.

Having a good old declutter can work wonders on your mind. Start small and do a little each day. After a few weeks of living this way, you’ll see the difference in your mindset🩵

25/07/2024

FREEBIE TIME!

Would you like an in-depth, Law of attraction e-book to either deepen your knowledge or begin your law of attraction journey?
Oh course you do!

All you need to do is follow me, comment (tag a friend in the post), like and share. Then I’ll send you this e-book 🩵

What can I say except you’re welcome? ☺️

21/07/2024

🔮Do you work with crystals?

Carnelian is one of my favourites, such a beautiful colour!
Carnelian is a wonderful crystal to work with if you are focusing on strengthening your sacral chakra. The centre for fun, creativity and passion.

Without balance in this area we can experience;

Emotional
Feeling emotionally detached, lonely, or isolated, irritable or explosive, or fearful of pleasure.

Physical
Pain in the lower back or hips, disorders of the reproductive organs, urinary system, or gallbladder, or infections in the bladder or kidneys.

Sexual
Low s*xual energy or not feeling pleasure, s*xual dysfunction, or an excessive s*x drive.

We can work on the chakra chakra by tuning into our pleasure. We don’t need a reason to have fun… it’s our birthright. We NEED to have pleasure in life. Do something today that you enjoy… just for the sake of it!

20/07/2024

“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength.” – Marcus Aurelius

All circumstances are neutral… it is the meaning that we give them that causes either a positive or negative response. By acting more mindfully, you’re able to slow down and actively choose your thoughts and responses, rather than being at the mercy of them.

11/07/2024

Studies have found that people who regularly drink less water have an increased risk of developing depression and anxiety. The combination of dehydration, zapping the brain’s energy and cutting down serotonin production can increase depression symptoms.

The same is true for anxiety. When dehydrated, the body is stressed, which causes the adrenal glands to kick into overdrive and releases excess cortisol. Cortisol is the stress hormone our body uses to fight perceived danger. An increase in cortisol will result in physical responses of higher heart rate, muscle tension and a general feeling of uneasiness.

10/07/2024

Wednesday wisdom

“In this the stillness, the soul finds its voice. 🌿✨ ”

10/07/2024

Here’s a task I’ve set my Transform students today; perhaps have a go yourself.

🧠Coaching question to uncover unconscious programming.

One of my earliest memories (and this sounds so silly) but I was in nursery school and singing away sat on the toilet, the teacher came in and shouted at me and told me to be quiet.

For her it was probably something that she never thought about again, but for me that memory is etched in my mind. My adult brain is now able to rationally deal with this but in that moment, I was taught that to express myself freely was wrong, it embarrassed me.

For that memory to stick shows what a big impact that’s had on my life and even now, I’m the one who will stay quiet, because staying small is safe. Feeling shame is not.

If I could go back and tell that teacher maybe to praise me for my beautiful singing, maybe my life would have looked a little different. Teachers have such a huge impact on how we are shaped.

Think of a memory positive or negative that you feel has influenced your life. If it’s a negative, how could you go back and give yourself the response you needed instead?

08/07/2024

Meditation has been extensively researched and shown to offer numerous benefits for both mental and physical health.

Regular practice can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression by promoting relaxation and emotional stability. It enhances focus, attention, and cognitive flexibility, aiding in better decision-making and problem-solving.

Physically, meditation can lower blood pressure, improve heart health, and boost the immune system. Additionally, it fosters a greater sense of well-being and life satisfaction by encouraging mindfulness and a deeper connection with oneself and others.

Meditation is not about emptying the mind of thoughts (which would be impossible) but rather being about to recognise the thoughts.

We offer a free guided meditation session at every other Thursday at 10 am plus I also offer 1-2-1 or small group, guided sessions or workplace wellness.

Head to the website for more details.

07/07/2024

07/07/2024

Worry is an anxious way of thinking about ourselves and the world. It usually involves thoughts about what bad things might happen in the future and/or whether we will be able to cope with them.

Although worry can sometimes be about events that occurred in the past, the worry is typically about how that event could affect the future.

Nearly everyone worries at some time.
Normal worry usually interferes little with daily life, because we are usually able to stop it. However, the frequency of worry and the extent of anxiety it causes is different for everyone.

Worry may become distressing itself (that is, worry is the problem much more than the feared event) and may interfere with normal functions, such as sleep or concentration, particularly when we are faced with stressful circumstances.

Steps for when worry is overwhelming;

1. Select a short ‘worry period’ for your day.

2. Observe your worries daily so that you can learn to catch them quicker.

3. When you observe a worry, postpone until your worry period. Reminding yourself that you’ll deal with it later.

4. Focus yourself on the present.

5. In your worry period, it may be more useful for you to distinguish between what you can/can’t control.
Perhaps think about what the worse case scenario could be, you may realise that it’s something that you could handle anyway should this happen - or it could be highly unlikely that that could ever happen, so the worrying is a waste of your energy.

Hope this helps🩵