Hello, my name is Kate and I was Accredited in September 2023. Some years ago I had an accident and was found to have osteopenia (beginning of osteoporosis), a great surprise as I have always been fit and active and have a healthy lifestyle. So, off I went to a local T’ai Chi Chuan class having learnt that it would strengthen my bones and improve my balance and coordination. Sadly for one reason and another, I found this practice beyond me at that stage in my life so I gave up. Happily, some years later a friend pointed out an event being held at Blenheim Palace by Tina Wells, a mindful movement workshop. I booked and was instantly hooked.

T’ai Chi Chih has changed my life in so many ways — improved balance and coordination, greater mindful awareness (even though I am a certified Mindfulness teacher), greatly reduced back pain plus improved flexibility and mind-body connection, significant improvement in my spine bone density (on last scan) plus so much more.

Being part of the T’ai Chi Chih community has given me an international family, and wonderful teachers here in the UK who offer support, mentoring, and friendship.

I have worked as a Registered Nurse in specialities such as Neuroscience and Palliative Care and I continue to have a keen interest in people living with long-term health issues. I love creating supportive communities through my inclusive classes.

I offer small group seated and standing classes in my village and locally as well as visiting a cancer support centre weekly. I am currently setting up Zoom classes to teach fellow Mindfulness Meditation Teachers who hope to become Accredited to teach one day.

Please contact me if you are interested in learning with me, my email is [email protected] and my website is www.calmerminds.co.uk

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