I love to help people to live their life with more ease, balance and kindness, working with individuals and corporate clients in and around Liverpool & Merseyside.
For me that journey began as a teenager when I discovered yoga. Over the years I explored the physical practices with a variety of wonderful teachers and became absorbed by the complexity - and simplicity - of yoga.
Yoga continued to be a firm anchor always there to steady me, ever adaptable and rich with teachings. After becoming a yoga teacher I went on to train as a yoga therapist working one-to-one with individuals who wanted more balance in their lives.
I became more and more interested in mindfulness and its potential to transform the way we relate to ourselves and the world. Letting go of the unimportant and awakening to what really matters in a kinder, more patient, tolerant, attentive and forgiving way.
I aim, through the mindfulness courses and workshops I run, to provide a safe, welcoming environment where we can explore what it means to be human - with all its challenges and rewards. I am particularly interested in how kindness and self-compassion can change our response to the inner critic. Please see the Blog page and Events page for more on this.
As well as offering mindfulness courses and workshops to the general public, I also offer programmes and introductory sessions in the workplace. These are tailor-made to fit the individual requirements of the organisation.
Or, if you would prefer the privacy and individual attention of a one-to-one mindfulness programme, that’s fine too. I am committed to an on-going regular mindfulness practice and attend silent retreats and workshops as part of that process.
CMI training is in keeping with the requirements of the UK network for Mindfulness Based Teacher Trainers. The network requires training with a clear rationale to last for a minimum of 12 months.
Testimonials:
"In a particularly unsettled time, mindfulness has provided a steady place for me to be. I looked forward to the weekly sessions and found your guidance and gentle approach very supportive. I feel able to better recognise my own needs and less guilt about caring for myself. I'm learning (all the time!) how I can choose to respond rather than falling into a pattern of reacting in unhealthy/unhelpful ways."
Beth
"Pip is a brilliant teacher and very caring, compassionate and understanding. Her teaching has really helped me become more self aware and accepting of myself. "
Shula
"Since starting mindfulness I have come a lot further in realising my own self-worth. I have also learnt to start listening to what my body is telling me rather than being so caught up in my thoughts. It has given me the tools to realise when my thoughts are running away with themselves and how to ground myself."
J
"The yoga class offers a feeling of wellbeing both physically and emotionally. The atmosphere in the class is calm, tranquil and reflective. There is also time for social interaction and a strong sense of belonging to a friendly group."
Mary
"Pip offers a calm and inviting space, without pressure, for you to use with her guidance. I attended 1:1 yoga therapy with Pip. Initially this practice was focussed on a particulr area of body discomfort, before moving to a more holistic goal of mindfulness and movement. I found Pip's carefully chosen words and gentle movements stayed with me after the session. Informing the days and weeks post session, on how ultimately the practice of self care and being kind can become part of my real everyday experience. Pip's invaluable recordings and practice sheets continue to be part of my tool kit today.
"Pip is a joy to be guided alongside, with compassion, empathy and humour; it feels easy to remember this is your space to use and to build a trusting relationship with Pip."
Kat
