Prana - Holistic & Cold Water Wellness Coaching

02/05/2026

special request for the rain to hold off until 9:15 this morning allows you to get home and dry after Tai Chi for Health in Silsden Park ☯️😊

01/05/2026

✨ Why should you try Tai Chi for Health? ✨

In a world that moves fast, Tai Chi for Health invites you to slow down.

This gentle, flowing practice isn’t just exercise—it’s a way to reconnect your mind and body. Whether you’re looking to improve your health, reduce stress, or simply find a moment of calm in your day, Tai Chi has something to offer.

🌿 Boost your balance & flexibility
The slow, controlled movements help strengthen muscles and improve coordination—great for all ages.

🧠 Calm your mind
Tai Chi is often called “meditation in motion.” It helps reduce stress, anxiety, and mental fatigue.

❤️ Support your overall health

Regular practice can improve circulation, breathing, and even sleep quality.

🤝 Accessible to everyone

No special equipment, no intense workouts—just gentle movement at your own pace.

Take a step toward better health, one breath and one movement at a time.

💬 Curious to give it a try? Join us and experience the benefits for yourself!

25/04/2026

Thank you Silsden 😊 What a great turnout this morning for Tai Chi by the bandstand. Next week we are repeating with a change of venue to Silsden Park (just by the Pavillion).

Start time is 8:30 (45 minute session)
Session is all weather (please wear flat shoes, and possibly fetch a waterproof)

Introductory price is £5.00.

Next week is bank holiday so I'm free afterwards to support local businesses by stopping for a coffee. Let's hope it's still 🌞🌞🌞

23/04/2026

🌿 Start your weekend with a gentle Tai Chi for Health session designed to improve balance, ease stress and help you start your day feeling centred.

Begins this Saturday to celebrate World Tai Chi Day in Silsden 🌍
🗓 Every Saturday
⏰ 8:30–9:15am
📍 Silsden Bandstand, Memorial Gardens
💷 Introductory price £5 on 25th April (pay as you go)
✨ Suitable for all levels
👟 Flat shoes (and a waterproof, just in case)

Improve balance, reduce stress and enjoy gentle movement in the fresh morning air.

No experience needed — just come along and join us.

21/04/2026

Looking promising for Tai Chi and Intro to Open Water on Saturday ☯️😎🏊‍♀️

20/04/2026

Celebrate World Tai Chi Day with me this Saturday ☯️

19/04/2026

IMPORTANT Health Warning ⚠️ ⚠️

Open water swimming can seriously IMPROVE your health...

I've just returned from Santa Eularlia and wanted to mention my first, and subsequent "retreats" or socials as I call them and tell you about the serious positive impact they can have on your health.

I've quoted from a post one of my earliest swim/runners posted to group below so you will see how it transpires. This year there were 14 of us still with a good 50% taking part in the run - the remainder (pending knees, hips and backs) firmly placed on the start, mid and finish lines.

My swimmer reads:

"It’s funny how these things start. Back in 2017, when most sensible people were staying warm and dry, Christine Bradley somehow convinced me —mid‑training session at Bradford Grammar School, no less — to join three others for a Channel relay swim. Before we knew it, we were on a plane to Ibiza in April 2018 because it was the perfect temperature for our two‑hour qualifying swim. The Channel swim itself is a story for another day… and probably a long one.

But Christine being Christine, she didn’t stop there.
In 2019 she suggested, ever so casually, “Why don’t we do a little 10k run while we’re out there?” And that was it. A tradition was born.

Since then, the group has grown and shifted — new faces joining, some moving on, all of them somehow connected back to Christine. Every year the mix changes, but the spirit stays the same. Some people have stretched their distances, some have stuck to what they love, and some just come for the sunshine and the laughs.

I still can’t quite put my finger on what makes this trip what it is.

Maybe it’s the company.

Maybe it’s the friendships that have formed over the years.

Maybe it’s the rare chance to switch off for a few days.
Or maybe it’s that moment of camaraderie at the finish line.

I know I had a couple of years away, and life has a way of pulling you in different directions, but being back this year has meant more than I can say. Thank you all for the company, the laughs, the encouragement, and the memories that seem to multiply every time we return.

I’ll be back in 2027.

And I can’t wait."

Our "retreat" is a sunny weekend, and always includes a sunrise swim, and also tai chi (and it's free) you just pay your flights accom, and spending money. Running the Ibiza 12km, 22km and Marathon is an optional - you'll be guaranteed great support if you do. Most importantly a lot of fun is always had by all.

So if you're thinking you need to push your limits, start where most of this team did - with an Introduction to Open Water Swim, book via Baluu link in the chat.

15/04/2026

Did you know that Saturday April 25th is World Tai Chi day - if you fancy a taster Tai Chi for health session, early bird or twilight, in Silsden, I will be posting further details very soon, just contemplating the moment ☯️

11/04/2026

one of my first ow swims, 16 years ago...

06/04/2026

Intro to Open Water Swim bookings are now LIVE....

🌊Have you been dreaming of embracing the freedom of open water swimming or exploring wild swims? 🌞 This is your chance to prepare for an incredible summer of swimming in 2026!

05/04/2026

Happy Easter to all - family, friends and chocolate eggs - have a lovely weekend 🐇🐣🐰

15/01/2026

Just thought I'd share this with you - it's one of two short presentations I did today - I'm missing my open water swimming - who fancies spring sessions?