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Blended Monkey

blended monkey

5.0(21)

Wisbech

Blended Monkey was founded by husband and wife team, Simon and Louise Taggart, whose woodturning and pottery studios are based in a small village on the Norfolk/Cambridgeshire border, where the surroundings and changing seasons provide ample inspiration for some of the designs and ideas that can be found in their pieces. "Our Blended Monkey gardens provide ample inspiration for our work, and is the perfect setting for woodturning & pottery courses. Louise (ceramicist) - I studied at the Falmouth School of Art & Design and I am interested in various art forms, design and applied arts. Simon (woodturner) - I have been teaching woodturning for many years and I love working with wood & exploring its versatility." - Louise & Simon They offer half- and full-day 1-2-1 or pairs experiences, including their unique "2 Crafts in 1 Day" workshops where the students gets to explore woodturning in the morning and then pottery in the afternoon.  All workshops include refreshments; the full-day workshops also provide lunch - catering to all requirements and allergies.   Simon and Louise are keen supporters of and fundraisers for the Mind charity, and the past few years have seen Simon and Louise focus their efforts on offering creative therapy workshops to provide rehabilitation and therapy for people of all ages who are suffering with brain trauma, strokes, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. They are also increasingly seeing students who are coping with poor mental health (depression, anxiety, PTSD …) often resulting from stressful jobs which take their toll physically & psychologically. The regular practice of any art or craft is incredibly beneficial in the treatment of those with poor mental health or who are rehabilitating after a brain trauma. Simon and Louise have seen amazing results in some of their students who come to them regularly to create with wood & clay. They work together with care associations, council departments & individuals to tailor their half- or full-day workshops to suit the individual needs of the student. They really enjoy sharing their woodturning and ceramics expertise and their lovely environment to contribute towards the rehabilitation and therapies of people in need.

Twist & Bliss Yoga

twist & bliss yoga

5.0(4)

Edinburgh

It is a myth that we must be flexible to do Yoga. We do not arrive to Yoga with perfect bodies. Through breath and mindful movement we move our bodies and our minds toward wholeness and healing, and we learn to  accept ourselves as we are each day.  WHAT IS VINYASA FLOW YOGA? Vinyasa Flow yoga classes are both a physical challenge and a moving meditation. We start with yogic breathwork (pranayama) and warm up our bodies with gentle movements.  We then move into a more rigorous flow where we connect our breath with our movement through various yoga postures.  Modifications are offered for different abilities and those with conditions and injuries.  We then wind down with relaxing postures and deep rest.  In these classes you can expect to build physical strength, balance and stamina.  You will also develop a mindfulness practice and better body awareness.   This is a strength-based style of yoga so expect to sweat. At the end of class, you will leave feeling challenged and energised, yet also calm and centred.  With regular attendance you can expect to feel stronger and more flexible, to have better balance and to learn mindfulness tools to manage stress.  -- Please note: a reasonable level of fitness is required for these classes. You should be able to walk briskly for a mile and go up and down stairs without difficulty. Flexibility is NOT a requirement, rather it is one of the benefits gained by practicing yoga. 😊 After my first yoga class, I was hooked. I felt so calm. My body felt so open, and so tall. For more than 20 years now I have attended yoga classes for fitness, fun and to find a place of peace and respite. It’s helped me through bouts of back, neck, and wrist pain when I worked in IT. Yoga kept me fit during pregnancy and gives me a calming place to go when I need a break from the constancy of motherhood.

Becky Stevenson

becky stevenson

5.0(8)

Sheffield

My zone of genius is processes – I can quickly improve, reconfigure and map them. And the second thing is ideas – I can generate ideas very quickly and put them into a plan (basically a process). I have over 20 years of experience working at leading companies and I built my first business to six figures in just two years whilst employed full time (Yeah – it was really hard!) During my career, I’ve learned how to systemize, improve and implement processes to ensure that large-scale and complex operations run like clockwork. I now help business owners streamline the running of their business. I show you how to improve the way your business is managed and organised. And in turn show you how to grow, improve profit and introduce new services and income streams. My Mission It is my mission to help as many businesses owners to become efficient, streamlined, productive, profitable, and importantly, happy business owners with my business consultancy. A good customer journey is essential to continued success and I show businesses how to allow customers to buy with ease, build trust and authority with, and by the end, build customers to become your raving fans. How I work I am hands-on and I don’t just give theories. I use a combination of strategy, mentoring, consultancy and coaching. Every company and person is unique, and the approach shouldn’t be the same, it’s adapted to suit the person, the mission, values, and goals of your individual business. I also have a team to help bring solutions to you. Virtual Assistants to help with admin, specialised marketing experts and tech developers to build bespoke business systems (CRMs/Workflow systems) for small to medium-sized businesses. My style My style is straightforward, jargon-free, and looks at the foundations and heart of you and your business. I’m passionate and want to help you grow and instil positive change. The relationship doesn’t end there. You become part of my tribe. I will cheerlead you and shout about you. I will be there for long term support and advice going forward – if you want that, of course! It’s all done with a big smile, positivity, kindness and a genuine interest in the people and businesses I work with. What I love Living on the doorstep of the beautiful Peak District is bliss, I love nothing more than getting out and exploring. I also love hitting my local gym for weight and Hit training (I still can’t do a full press up – but I’m working on it!) Most of all, I love spending time with my husband, daughter, family and friends especially when it involves good coffee, cake, and food.