My Philosophy
True happiness comes from within
Positive Spirit is about bringing out the best in you and helping you to achieve a happy life. You can achieve happiness by accepting the moment as it is, everything is as it is and nothing needs to change, true happiness comes from within.
Don’t seek happiness. If you seek it, you won’t find it, because seeking is the antithesis of happiness. Happiness is ever elusive, but freedom from unhappiness is attainable now, by facing what is rather than making up stories about it.
About Me
I’m a London based Yoga Therapist
I’ve been practising Yoga since the early Nineties and I’m trained in many forms of Yoga, including Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Iyengar, Sivananda, Satyananda and Yin Yoga and I also study Qigong. I’m based in London’s Notting Hill. I’ve trained with the Minded Institute and graduated as a Yoga Therapist completing the Yoga Therapy Professional Training Programme.
On My Blog
Qigong for Strength, Flexibility, Balance and most of all Peace
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention to open blockages in the body based on the same meridian system used in acupuncture. The movements [...]
TRE combined with transformational breathing “Iceman” style
Today I am sharing a little about my latest discovery and method that I have been practicing. Often my students ask me, what is your own practice, how much TRE do you do, or [...]
The benefits of Facial Massage
I have been doing facial exercises myself for many years, by reading more about it, I also became curious about facial massage and it’s effects. In fact I started reading books about it, and [...]
Today is the start of Lent, do yourself a favour, fast a little, exercise a little more and take a cold shower
Today is the start of Lent. This made me think about fasting and write a little about fasting. Fasting is good for the body, your metabolism shifts and it promotes fat burning and the [...]
The vagus nerve, brain, emotions and why mindfulness can be difficult but yoga a solution
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is one of the world's leading authorities on trauma and has pioneered his use of yoga as a therapy. He was a guest lecturer when I did my Yoga [...]
Could learning The Iceman’s Mind tricks make us all immune to arthritis?
So, this was a piece featured in the Daily Mail yesterday. I met Wim, AKA The Iceman, a few years ago, as a Yoga Therapist I am always eager to learn more about [...]
Group Classes
Enjoy the benefits from yoga in a friendly environment with like minded people.
Private Classes
An ideal way for many people to learn yoga and develop their personal practice is through private yoga tuition.
Corporate Classes
Invest in the health and well-being of your staff by introducing Yoga classes.
Yoga Therapy Courses
An investigation and journey into the body and the mind.
There are two different Yoga Therapy Courses, the Yoga Therapy for the Mind Course is an 8 week course written by Heather Mason of the Minded institute and combines Yoga with Mindfulness. This course was initially designed especially for those coping with anxiety and depression and studies have shown this course benefits this population. I teach the course to anyone as I think we all can benefit and it will aid in our well-being.
The Yoga Therapy Vitality Program is a program designed by myself. It includes aspects of the Yoga Therapy for the Mind Course and Mindfulness but also includes other evidence based techniques. It has elements of TRE, or trauma/ tension release exercises, in it as well as techniques that I learned from Wim Hof, AKA The Iceman. Much of the Yoga Asana in this program is influenced by teacher and founder of Para Yoga Rod Stryker. The courses will help you in balancing your nervous system and are promoting self healing of body, mind and spirit.
Included are CD’s and homework.
“Mieke is a fantastic teacher, when I was feeling low and at my wits end it was one of the only things I could look forward to. A respite from the stresses and strains of London.”
“I can’t recommend Mieke and her class more – it is amazing. I went to Mieke during a difficult stage in my life and signed up to do her 8 week yoga therapy course, it was absolutely fantastic.”
“This has definitely been the first step on a journey of awareness and self strength over depression. “Hope” that I had not received from traditional doctors, GP, psychologist, psychiatrist.”