Jan Cowley
Yoga and Shamanic Practitioner
Shamanic practice
The shaman knows that all life is connected, all life is one. And this doesn’t just refer to the bodies we can see, but the space between everything as well. We are connected through the air we breathe, through the ground underneath our feet, the water we share that makes up so much of our bodies, and everything else that constitutes this planet and beyond. Don Jose Ruiz
I believe that by working with the energies and spirits around us we can support ourselves and others to work towards more integrated and whole states of health and well-being. This serves ourselves, other individuals, our communities and the collective unconscious.
Who am I?
We exist as a symphony of selves and I have had several incarnations throughout my life journey. I am a trained teacher and public health professional and, for the past 10 years have been training and working in the holistic wellbeing arena. Some days I am a senior NHS leader, some days I'm a Shamanic Healer, some days a yoga instructor. All of these are me.
My healing sessions are specifically tailored to the needs of each client to make sure they receive the approach that works best for them.
Please contact me to find out more or browse through my services page
Yoga practice
Yoga is more than just exercise and stretching. This physical practice is only one of the 8 aspects (called limbs) of yoga.
Yama and Niyama: These are principles and practices to live by - for example show kindness to all beings and do things in moderation.
Asana and Pranayama: This is the physical practice and breathwork, allowing our body to do as much as it can to remain limber and fit.
Pratyahara: This means withdrawal of senses. In it's simplest form this is a good night's sleep!
Dharana and Dhyana: Concentration (such as mindfulness) and meditation
Samadhi: In yoga this is the aspirational ultimate bliss state where we truly release our ego.
“When we heal ourselves, we heal the past, the present, and the future.”