Sanctuary Spotlight: Georgie Thomas, Bowen Technique Therapist Georgie is a new addition to the Santosa therapist team, offering Bowen Technique to both Humans and our four-legged canine companions. Welcome to Santosa’s therapy team! Thank you, Janis. It is so cool to be part of such a richly diverse team all Read more…
In conversation with Chris, Wide Receiver with the Heriot-Watt American Football Team and Aga, Santosa Sanctuary therapist. You’ve recently finished a three-month treatment programme with Aga, AB Holistic Therapies. What was the main focus of the treatment programme for you? Addressing and managing various injuries, aches and pains I had picked up Read more…
The Science behind Sound I’m so very excited to be holding monthly sound baths at Santosa Wellness Centre, such a nourishing environment and space. I thought I’d share a little about the science behind sound, for those who are curious but have not yet experienced the power of sound therapy. There are some Read more…
In conversation with Poppy Evans, Manager of the Santosa Wellness Centre, finding out how studio classes post-Covid are shaping up. After nearly 18 months of disruption, studio classes reopened last month. How has it been for the Santosa studio? In a word, tough! Everyone on the team is so pleased Read more…
Overcoming the Fear: Jean Itier, Yoga Therapy teacher at Santosa Have you ever been afraid of not being able to keep up with the pace of life? If so, you are probably wondering if there is a way to free yourself from this fear and finally live a life aligned Read more…
Healing Hands Reiki If I’m completely honest – I knew very little about Reiki before my first session with Maija. I knew it involved energy, but that was about it! Before we began our session, Maija explained to me the process of what Reiki was about and it’s origins. Reiki Read more…
What is belly dance? Belly dance is believed to be the oldest form of dance, having roots in ancient cultures such as Jordan and India from 3000 to 6000 years ago. First of all it was a fertility dance and danced only by women for women during pregnancy, births, and Read more…
My Experience of Anxiety My experience of living with Panic and Anxiety Attacks began at age 18. I was flying from London to LA with my family on our first ever long haul flight and had been worrying about the flight for weeks. As we stepped onto the plane I Read more…
The Gokhale Method – In Conversation with John Carter John Carter will be joining us at Santosa for workshops starting in July to run workshops on the Gokhale Method. We spoke to him about the Gokhale Method, what it is, and why he was inspired to study and use it.
Merav Israel speaks to us about the Feldenkrais Method, what it is and how it came to be in her life. FELDENKRAIS for MOVING WELL and LIVING WELL Not everyone is familiar with the Feldenkrais Method® – can you tell us a little about it? Feldenkrais Method® was invented by Read more…
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What’s happening on Sunday 3rd December at Santosa? Yoga for Bhopal! A day-long series of yoga classes to raise awareness and much needed funds for the Sambhavna Clinic in Bhopal, India. December 3rd is the 33rd anniversary of the Union Carbide gas disaster in Bhopal. Yoga for Bhopal works to Read more…
How are you feeling today? What is your body saying to you? How does it need you to take care of it this week? Jenny White, Santosa’s resident Shiatsu Practitioner will be providing 20 minute stress busting seated shiatsu acupressure sessions during this week’s Fabulous Feel-Good Friday. These short sessions Read more…