Chi Kung
"It's great to take time to concentrate on myself and how my body is - I come out feeling completely different - calmer and more in touch with myself" Alison, Museum adviser.
"Chi Kung, especially the standing practice brings me back into my body, and although uncomfortable at first, eventually centres me and helfs me feel calmer inside and more intough with myself" Shelly, Shiatsu practitioner.
"After years of back problems only a few weeks of Chi Kung and Tai Chi have really helped me reduce pain and increase my energy levels. I feel much more aligned and in touch with my body" Lucy, Mum.
"I need something to focus all my stress and nervous energy into. Chi Kung and Tai Chi give me 2 hours relaxation and concentration outside the madness of modern life." Sally, Conference Organiser.
"The only concentrated time I get to take time out. Chi Kung is more exhilarating that it sounds and does make sense of Tai Chi which is relaxing and satisfying" Jo, Media Consultant
Tai Chi
"Just 20 minutes of Tai Chi really loosens up the shoulders" Johnny, the sports commentator, live on BBC Radio 2, April 2008
"I am surprised how energised I feel at the end of a session after doing such gentle exercise. I like that" Angela, Charity Worker.
Tai Ch, Chii Kung and Tui Na have increased my energy levels, helped me learn to relax my body and develop a spaciousness and tranquility within my body and mind. It has taught me to love my body and feel alive. Vaughan, Reiki Practitioner
"Tai Chi has helped me to relax my body and feel what is going on inside my body. My energy has increased and it has helped me to deal with things better internally and at work" Alicia, Transport co-ordinator.
"I have been studying Karate for 22 years and started Tai Chi classes with Katy a few months ago. I now have clamed down and do not live so much in my muscles. I have kept all my former power and improved alignment has improved my level in Karate" Yinka, Karate Instructor
"The sessions have enabled me to find a sense of balance, internal peace and centering. My awareness of my body and detailed movement have helped me in many ways" David, Manager.
"It is the only form of exercise I have felt motivated to continue with for more than 5 minutes!" Hannah, Civil Servant.
Tui Na
Having had treatment by both an accupuncturinst and osteopath they do not compare with the level Tui Na reaches. Katy has an instinctive feel for unlocking the blockages in the body in an effective and lasting way. It has also made me much more aware of tensions and how to relax and let them go" Peter, Artist.
"I have never taken any time previously to think or work on my physical well being but recently I have felt the need to balance my quite physically demanding working life with a way of relaxing and focussing" Paul, Installation consultant.
"I had suffered pain in my left knee and the lumber area of my back for weeks. Just one class made my pain much better. I am really impressed. I wish I had this before. It is better than the osteopath." Nashi, Housewife.
Taoist Breathing
"Taoist Breathing has really relaxed me very deeply. It is great for letting go - I have a baby and it will be really helpful . Not really good just before going live on air though - I mucked up my sprots commentary because I was so relaxed!" Johnny, the sports commentator on BBC radio 2 Drive Time - The Chris Evans Show, April 2008.
"It is a chance to relax and concentrate on breathing and on all those bits of me the hurt during the day. It helps me sleep." Hannah, Civil Servant
Stress Reduction
"I am amazed how quickly I began to feel whats going on inside my body and how easy it is to start to change things. I rarely get time to practice between lessons; but I never feel guilty about it, only regret. I was suprsed how easily my imagingation can be harnessed to develop conscious control over muscles which previously I couldn't direct. After only a few weeks I can feel that my posture is better as I move around and I'm much quicker to notice that I'm hunched up at my desk. The teaching approach is very down to earth, and never preaches. It gradually dawned on me that it is not just better health that is on offer, but a more positive view on life." Dave, Finance officer.
Improving Athletic Performance
My new found control of movement, balance, co-ordination, mental clarity and focus have a direct positive effect on my sporting performance. I can't recommend Katy's services highly enough" Nick Rugby player, private Tai Chi and Ba Gua student. Ba Gua is an advanced practise only taught to dedicated advanced students.
"Learning to feel what is going on in my body and the way the joints are aligned is slowlyallowing subtle realignment and gradually reducing the problems bought about by years of abuse. It always seems easier cycling home than to class; I have more energy" Bruce, Cyclist.
Manual Handling
I do Tai Chi and Chi Kung for my health and well being because I have injuries from work (professional baker) I need to heal and prevent form reccurring. I am also not getting any younger and value my health. Philip, Baker
One on One Private Lessons
"I have a history of constant pain at the base of the spine sometimes spreading to the whole pelvic floor. Having recently come across the 'Opening the Energy Gates of your Body' book I tried Standing Dissolving at home. Realising I needed help I was fortunate to come across Katy Hamlett.
The first lesson confirmed that I really had not managed to stand correctly on my own. After being gently manipulated into a reasonably correct posture it felt very, very strange. Anyway I took this strange feeling away and worked on it for the next two weeks before my next lesson. Over that period there were times when the pain eased considerably, and even was occasionally absent for half a day at a time. I was very relieved and impressed by this initial improvement and now finally feel there is something I can actively do to try and resolve this health issue. I have stopped seeing my acupuncturist and can thoroughly recommend Katy Hamlett." Brian Bromley, Office worker.
