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Bespoke self-care for your cancer journey

Complementary Therapies for Cancer

Supporting cancer thrivers through the mental, emotional and physical impact of diagnosis, treatment and recovery

Photo credits: Dani Gruber

A safe space alongside your medical care or after treatment

If you’re reading this, you might be facing a life-changing health condition, or cancer diagnosis, while wanting to keep working or living life to the fullest.

Anyone experiencing cancer or chronic illness deserves to be listened to. Going through a diagnosis, treatment and recovery is a life-changing event, that often strikes us out of the blue. I recognise how much you are carrying right now. The new normal of juggling medical appointments, work responsibilities and the personal toll of living with a health condition is a lot to take on. So I hope first and foremost you are being kind to yourself.

Developing self-care strategies for people living with cancer has been my passion for 10 years and I’m here to help you thrive through your cancer journey and recovery, alongside your medical treatment.

It’s really normal to experience fear, anxiety and fatigue when navigating a cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. That’s why I want to show you personalised self-care strategies that will help you feel safer, stronger and more empowered to face this challenge.

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Wellbeing support through your cancer journey

People come to me at different stages of their cancer journey. Diagnosis, treatment and surgery, then the road to recovery, each bring their own personal challenges. The right self-care package can make it easier to get through these difficult times.

Diagnosis
A health scare diagnosis can feel like your life has changed overnight. There’s often a feeling of numbness and disbelief, or thoughts fast-forwarding before you really understand what you are dealing with. Life continues around you, as you deal with the stress of medical appointments and maybe you’re not sure who to tell and what to say.

I can help you learn how to conquer the destabilising fears, manage unhelpful thoughts and find ways to feel more rested when your worries are keeping you awake at night.

Treatment and Surgery

Cancer treatment and managing appointments can feel like a marathon. It needs fortitude, resilience and a positive outlook. Unless you’ve been through it, many people don’t understand the fatigue, anxieties and disruption that it can bring to your life.

I’ve worked with clients to help them with self-care strategies to thrive during treatment and manage anxieties as they prepare for surgery.

Recovery
The road to recovery brings its own new set of challenges. Treatment ends, and with it the regular contact with your medical team, and you can feel at a loss without that structure and support. Friends, family and work colleagues might expect you to bounce back sooner than you are ready.

My advice to clients is to take the time to rebuild their wellbeing and rediscover the things that bring them joy. Now is the time to do things on your own terms, integrating practical self-care strategies into daily life.

Liza on a Restorative Yoga retreat in Austria

The cover of the Elizian Days free guide to managing work and cancer

A holistic mind-body approach that complements medical treatment

The mental, physical and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery affects us in many different ways. Elizian Days was created to offer Mind-Body complementary therapies to support cancer patients alongside their medical treatment and recovery.

Mindfulness for reducing the stress of cancer
The benefits of mindfulness are widely recognised by clinicians in reducing stress and anxiety for cancer patients. It’s a gentle practice where we learn to observe our thoughts, feelings and sensations in a non-judgmental way, without being drawn into them. Using breathing techniques, visualisation and self-awareness approaches, it allows us to create a sense of being present in the moment, instead of fast-forwarding to our fears about the future, or reliving upsetting past experiences.

Hypnotherapy for cancer patients
Hypnotherapy allows us to quieten intrusive conscious thoughts in order to work with the subconscious mind to create more helpful thoughts, emotions and habits. I work with clients to manage their anxiety in preparation for treatment or surgery, accept their new normal or develop new healthy habits to put their health first and still live their best life. Much of my hypnotherapy work for cancer involves helping people identify and express their needs, building confidence and resilience to boost your wellbeing.

Relax and Renew® Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga is the use of props to support the body into positions of ease and comfort to facilitate health and relaxation. I use it with my cancer survivor clients to help manage their fatigue and support with the traumas that have accumulated during their cancer journey. We start with a consultation to address the physical and emotional issues impacting their life and tailor poses to relieve specific physical issues, while promoting deep restorative rest. The beauty of Restorative Yoga is that it works on the mind and body as a whole, helping you feel stronger, while regulating the nervous system.

Yoga for cancer survivors
Many cancer survivors find the holistic mind and body benefits of yoga can reduce stress, help manage fatigue and insomnia, ease depression and support pain relief. Now, a clinical trial in Yoga for Cancer Survivors (YOCAS), funded by the US National Cancer Institute, has shown that regular gentle hatha and restorative yoga can help improve those side-effects.

Once you are six weeks post-surgery and with your doctor’s permission, I can work with you to support your recovery with a personalised yoga plan. For yogis wishing to continue their yoga practice during chemotherapy, but wanting to avoid group classes, I can support you with personalised online private sessions.

Restorative Yoga Supta Baddha Konasana pose

Client story of Restorative Yoga for breast cancer

Names are changed for client discretion.

‘Robyn’ has been through five surgeries for breast cancer over five years. Alongside chronic pain, she was carrying the emotional impact of cancer treatment and years of pushing through without giving herself permission to rest.

Through a personalised programme of Relax and Renew® Restorative Yoga, she began to experience deep physical relief, improved posture, and a renewed sense of safety in her body. She also discovered that healing isn’t always about doing more, it’s also about allowing yourself to be supported.
Read her full story

How a client used hypnotherapy to manage anxiety around surgery

Another client chose hypnotherapy to support her through reconstructive surgery for breast cancer. Outwardly she was coping extremely well. She was working, exercising and trying to stay positive, but underneath she had a lot of anxiety about the operation itself. She wanted to feel calm the night before surgery, sleep well, and arrive at the hospital feeling confident rather than scared.

We combined hypnotherapy with practical self-care strategies, breathing techniques and mindfulness. I gave her tools to calm her nervous system and mentally rehearsed the experience of going into hospital feeling safe, prepared and supported. She went away with a personalised toolkit she could use in the days leading up to surgery, during her hospital stay and throughout her recovery.

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“Every time I come, it feels like a reset button has been pressed. I feel so much more capable of managing my pain, my mindset, my self-care – everything.”
Relax & Renew® breast cancer client

“I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible care and support you’ve provided me. From the first session you made me feel completely safe and comfortable which allowed me to fully relax. Your trustworthy nature and calming presence had a profound impact on my well-being. I look forward to continuing our work together and to further improving my health and overall well-being.”
Hypnotherapy and Relax & Renew® breast cancer client

Relax and Renew®

Relax and Renew® Restorative Yoga was created by Judith Hanson Lasater, a student of BKS Iyengar and one of the world’s most respected and influential yoga teachers of the last fifty years. A pioneer in both integrating yoga into daily life, while teaching its therapeutic applications, Judith has spent decades studying, teaching and refining the use of props to support the body into positions of deep, restorative rest. Her approach is grounded in both the ancient wisdom of yogic philosophy, anatomy and the modern science of the nervous system. Her work has led the way Restorative Yoga is understood and taught around the world.

After qualifying as a yoga teacher, I went on to study intensively with Judith, and her daughter Lizzie Lasater, for a further six years as part of my continued professional development. I am a certified Relax and Renew® teacher at Level 1 and Level 2, which is the gold standard in international Restorative Yoga training. At Judith’s invitation, I am also a teaching assistant on the Level 1 Relax and Renew® training, supporting other yoga teachers on their learning journey.

The three pillars of Elizian Days

Mindset

Thoughts and emotions cause a physical reaction and impact the body. You'll learn self-awareness and how to harness this positively. When you learn how to still the mind, you can install new ways of thinking.

Movement

The way we move affects our mental health and how we feel in our body. We find ways to keep moving to support your lymph system, manage fatigue and pump oxygen and nutrients through the body at a cellular level.

Relaxation

When we're in fight, flight or freeze mode, we need to rest and digest to recover. Beautiful guided relaxations, visualisations and deeply restorative yoga will gently ease you into a place of deep rejuvenation.

"Elizian Days, takes a holistic approach, she considered every aspect of my health, from nutrition and physical activity to mental well-being and lifestyle habits.

She crafted a personalised plan tailored to my unique health needs, her guidance was both clear and empowering."

Breast cancer client,
Hypnotherapy and Relax and Renew®

How to work with me

You are unique and we can devise a wellbeing plan around your personal needs. Some client benefit from the support of ongoing weekly sessions, while others choose to follow a personalised 6-week or 12-week plan. So you can manage stress levels, get more sleep and build your strength to feel like yourself again.

Liza at Lizzie Lasater's Start Before You're Ready mentoring training in Austria

Consultation

In-depth intake conversation on the physical, emotional and mental impact of your circumstances, Then I will create weekly plans to support you.

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Personal recording

I will create a special audio relaxation or Savasana recordings just for you so that you can practise at any time.

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Personal therapy sessions

A course of private hypnotherapy, yoga or mindfulness sessions to help you build resilience and feel buoyant again

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Skills for life

You’ll build a toolkit of techniques that can be used anywhere, anytime. You gain control over your energy, focus and wellbeing.

Weekly activities

Integrate your practice into daily life with specially chosen "homework" activities and life-long access to experiential audio relaxations.

Email support

Ongoing email support between sessions during your programme.

About Liza

I'm Liza Patoux, and I work with people living with cancer, supporting them through the emotional, physical and mental challenges of diagnosis, treatment and recovery, so they can feel steady, safe and more like themselves again.

I'm a clinical hypnotherapist, helping people manage anxiety, prepare for surgery, build resilience and navigate the emotional impact of cancer. Alongside this, I trained in Restorative Yoga with Judith Hanson Lasater, completing both her Level 1 and Level 2 Relax and Renew® certifications, and have spent years studying the physiology of relaxation, breathwork and nervous system regulation.

More than that, I have lived this work. Following my own health scare, I discovered first-hand how important self-care, kindness and the right support are in helping you cope with the uncertainty of treatment and recovery. That experience inspired me to dedicate my career to supporting others through their own cancer experience.

My approach is grounded, evidence-informed and deeply caring, drawing on the therapeutic application of hypnotherapy, Restorative Yoga, breathwork and mindfulness. I believe complementary therapies work alongside medical treatment, helping you feel calmer, rest more deeply, regulate your nervous system and develop practical self-care strategies that support your wellbeing throughout treatment and beyond.

My values are health, positivity and happiness. And that is what I want for you too.

Learn more about my approach

Why choose Elizian Days?

When we work together, I promise you will enjoy the following benefits and so much more

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Let go of stress

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Feel more relaxed

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Get your energy back

Manage tiredness and fatigue

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Enjoy better sleep

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Reclaim your confidence

Personalised for YOU

Life comes with ups and downs, so your programme will be unique to you, built on evidence based mindfulness and therapeutic techniques, supported with trusted traditional philosophies.

Your plan will evolve and adapt with your own journey, to reflect the course of real life and pace of personal growth

Flexibility around your busy schedule and appointments

Small digestible steps that are easy to fit in daily life

A personalised plan to support your own treatment and recovery pathway.

In person, online or hybrid sessions to fit in with you.

Confidentiality and discretion

Invest in life-skills for your health and wellbeing.

Ready to put your wellbeing first?

Feel calmer. Sleep better. Think more clearly. I'm here to help.

Book a free 30-minute consultation and let’s see what’s possible for you

Book your 30-minute consultation

Dear Younger Me,

You probably won’t appreciate me lecturing you right now. In fact, you’ll likely roll your eyes and carry on doing exactly what you’re doing anyway.

But trust me. One day, you’ll understand why I’m telling you this.

Right now, you think you’re indestructible. You think that if you just work harder, push through, keep everyone else happy, and ignore the little warning signs, everything will be fine.

But life has a way of teaching us lessons we didn’t know we needed to learn.

So here’s what I need you to know.
1️⃣ Please allow yourself to slow
down. Your value isn’t measured by how much you do or how fast you work.

2️⃣ Please stop behaving like a doormat. If you act like one, people will treat you like one. You get to choose the tools you use, the tasks you accept, and the demands you place on yourself. Choose with intention.

3️⃣ Please don’t skip doctor’s appointments. I know you’re busy. I know you think you’ll get around to it. But early detection really does make a difference.

4️⃣ Please eat nourishing food. Depriving yourself of calories isn’t doing you any favours, no matter what your inner critic tells you.

5️⃣ And while we’re talking about that voice in your head, please stop believing everything it says. You’re doing your best, even on the days when it doesn’t feel like enough.

6️⃣ Most importantly, stop trying to guess what everyone else thinks of you. They’re far too busy navigating their own thoughts and worries to spend as much time judging you as you imagine.
You won’t understand all of this yet.

But one day, you’ll look back and realise that looking after yourself isn’t selfish. It’s imperative.

What would you tell your younger self about wellbeing? 🌸🪻🌸
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#WellbeingJourney #LetterToMyYoungerSelf #LessonsLearned #SelfCompassion #PersonalGrowth

How often do we tell ourselves that we “ought” to be doing more?

Why do we find ourselves rushing so much?

It all sounds very human to me.

Coco Chanel famously said:

“Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.”

What if we applied that to our lives and did one less thing?

That’s one less task, one less pressure and letting go believing you’re behind.

You don’t have to earn your worth through busyness. You’re where you’re meant to be.

You were enough before you checked the first thing off your to-do list. 🌹

🌹What’s one thing you could let go of today that no one would notice, but would feel like a weight is lifted?
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#YouAreEnough #IntentionalLiving #SlowLiving #SelfWorth #MindsetShift

I wish everyone knew that our thoughts are not always right. That voice inside our head isn’t always being totally honest with us. Here’s something I learned from Judith Hanson Lasater to help regain clarity when we find ourselves swimming in the push and pull of our thoughts.

Try it next time you feel a little overwhelmed by everything going on in your busy mind.

It’s so easy that no one will know you’re doing it. And if you’re feeling triggered or someone has pushed the wrong buttons, it’s a very quick way to keep your calm and reset your focus.

Simply take your awareness to the very centre of your brain and notice what you notice. You can observe what’s going on outwardly, from a more detached and grounded perspective.

You might choose to close your eyes and slow your breathing, or you can choose to keep them open and pause. I promise you, things will look different, and you can tap into your own insight in a more rational way.

Follow me for more tips on the mind-body connection and learning to find your shine again through mindset, movement and relaxation.
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#thesummerreset2026 @businesssecretsclub #MindBodyConnection #NervousSystemRegulation #StressReliefTools #MindsetMatters

“You don’t have to keep positive all the time if you don’t want to.”

Now, this might sound controversial, but I’m not sure if I agree.

When my life was turned upside down many years ago by a life-changing diagnosis, some of the best advice I received came from people who had already been through it.

They told me:

“Whatever you do, you must keep positive. Because your body knows, and it will affect how you respond to treatment.”

That was a huge incentive for me to keep an optimistic mindset during difficult times.

I’m not saying you need to pretend you’re okay when you’re not. And I’m certainly not saying you shouldn’t feel sadness, grief, fear or frustration.

But I do believe that if you can maintain a positive outlook in the eye of the storm, it can make the journey feel a little easier.

It was about choosing to believe that whatever happened, things would be OK, that brighter days were possible, even when I couldn’t yet see them.

And looking back, I genuinely believe that mindset played a huge part in helping me rebuild my life.
I’d love to know your thoughts on this.

Do you believe that staying positive helps us navigate difficult times, or do you think “toxic positivity” doesn’t help?🌹
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#thesummerreset2026 @businesssecretsclub #ChronicIllnessSupport #MindBodyHealing #ChronicIllnessWarrior #ResilienceJourney

You might know what I do, but you probably don’t know why I do it.

Elizian Days evolved through the lived experience of having my life turned upside down and having to slowly, patiently rebuild it.

I learned that the hardest part isn’t always what happens to us. Sometimes it’s the physical and mental fatigue of exhaustion. The fear of feeling stuck and that you’ll never feel like yourself again.

What changed everything for me wasn’t trying to fix everything overnight. It started when I could see a light at the end of the tunnel.

Creating a vision of where I wanted to get to, and taking one small step towards it, one day at a time.

There were good days, and there were much harder days. But I discovered that if you can find moments of comfort, rest and solace on those difficult days, they do become brighter.

Eventually, you find your shine again.

I rebuilt my life through physical rest and therapeutic yoga, and through mindfulness and hypnotherapy. That journey inspired me to spend years studying so that I could create a trusted approach to help others navigating stress and chronic illness reconnect with themselves, thrive, and enjoy life again.

That’s why I created Elizian Days.
Because I believe that everyone can create their own Elizian Day - whatever stage they’re at, and however they’re feeling.

If you’re navigating a difficult time right now, I hope this reminds you that brighter days are possible.

And if you’d like to share, what’s one small thing that’s helped you find comfort, hope or light during the harder days? 🌹
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#thesummerreset2026 #mystory #MindBodyHealing #RoadtoRecovery #Hypnotherapy
with thanks to @businesssecretsclub and @createwithkristina

I used to chase deadlines out of fear. Now I tell people to slow down.

Have you ever noticed that the faster you work, the more you’re expected to do? And it’s not sustainable.

Maybe you’ve been doing it so long you don’t know how to slow down.

Let me tell you, it starts with one breath.

When you slow your breathing - a long show inhale and long slow exhalation - there’s a physiological change happening in your body to calm you. Even if your inner voice is telling you that you’re still stressed and it’s not working, it is. When you’re able to control your breathe, you can calm the nervous system, so you move out of fight or flight mode towards a more restful state.

So if you’d like to Stress Less and Breathe more - follow me for ways to find your shine again.
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#StressManagement #BurnoutRecovery #WorkplaceStress #NervousSystemRegulation #MindfulLeadership

I had the best job in the world. Fast-paced. High-pressure. Constant deadlines. Big energy. Big ambition.

By day an international tv executive, by night a UK swing dance champion.

I thought I was inexhaustible.
Then, overnight, everything changed.

A life-threatening health scare, I really didn’t have time for, stopped me in my tracks.

And in that moment, I had two choices…

Give up…Or keep going and learn how to truly heal. That moment changed the course of my life.

I’m Liza. Today, I help people who are used to high performance…
but feel exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, or that something is blocking them achieving their goal.

People navigating stress, fear, recovery, illness or big life transitions.

I know what it takes to rebuild from stress to strength. From the inside out.

My approach blends science-backed hypnotherapy, mind-body wellbeing, movement,
deep rest and practical tools you can use for life.

So you build the resilience to thrive through what life throws at you with better balance, recharged energy, feeling buoyant.

One client came to me living with chronic pain after cancer and spinal surgery.

Six weeks later her pain had reduced dramatically and her posture improved so much her surgeon noticed immediately.
She said it felt like someone had pressed reset on her whole system.

This work is about finding clarity, being kind to yourself and understanding what you’re needing.

So you feel safe, calm and stronger both inside and out.
You’re taking back control.

Remembering who you are beneath the stress.

If any of this resonates with you, and you’re ready to feel calmer, stronger and more in control again, I’d love to help. Book a complimentary 30-minute chat via the link in my bio.
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#BurnoutRecovery #StressManagement #Hypnotherapy #Resilience #MindBodyHealth
With special thanks to @magneticonvideo

The Summer Solstice has always been one of my favourite days of the year. Those extra hours of sunlight, hot balmy evenings and spending more time outdoors.

Today, the Sun reaches its most northerly point in the sky. Solstice literally comes from the Latin meaning to stand still in the Sun, as for a brief moment, it appears to stand still before beginning its journey back towards the equator.

It’s a reminder of the extraordinary 23.5° tilt of our planet that gives us the changing seasons and the wheel of the year.

It’s a reminder to get out and reconnect with nature, in the same way that our ancestors did.

To stand in the light and appreciate all that we have.

To notice the abundance that surrounds us and perhaps to ask ourselves what we would like more of over the coming months.

For me, summer is a season of warmth, joy, fullness and possibility. A chance to spend more time outdoors, savour the longer days and make space for the things that truly light us up.

I’d love to know:
What are you doing to make the most of the longest day of the year?

If you’d like to welcome summer with a little more rest, joy and abundance, I’ve created a free 15-minute Summer Reset Meditation for you.

⬇️ Download your copy to keep via the link in my bio.
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#SummerSolstice #SummerReset #BurnoutRecovery #FreeMeditation #MindfulLiving

Here’s the Black Bottom class routine, as promised.

I had such a wonderful time teaching this at @GunnersburyParkMuseum’s 100th Birthday celebrations. The sweltering sun on Bank Holiday Monday, didn’t stop folk joining in and everyone brought so much joy to the floor. That means the world.

The Black Bottom co-existed alongside the Charleston and became a dance craze in 1926. It came out of Afro-American social dance culture and it’s important to say that clearly, because those roots are the whole reason the dance has so much life in it. Think shuffles, stamps, rhythm and genuine playfulness.

Speaking of which, the Charleston class video is already posted if you haven’t seen it yet, so check that one out too.

Happy 100th birthday Gunnersbury Park Museum. Here’s to many more.
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#GunnersburyParkMuseum #WestLondon #VintageDance #1920sDance #LondonEvents

Wow the dance floor was kicking at the party hosted by @GunnersburyParkMuseum to mark its 100th birthday. Even though the mercury soared to its highest temperature for a May day ever, the good people of Ealing and Hounslow certainly showed their rhythm and style as they threw themselves into the 1920s dance classes and got on down with a Charleston class.

Here’s a recap of the Charleston routine we danced together as promised, so you can keep practising. And please do DM me if you have any questions about the steps.

Thank you so much to the Museum and everyone at the Park’s Trust for hosting such a splendid event. And thank you for inviting me to teach vintage dances on this special occasion. Don’t know about you, but I’m still buzzing from the weekend and can’t think of a more perfect way to spend a bank holiday Monday.

Look out for the recap of the Black Bottom class too, and drop me a line if you have any questions. Keep dancing! 🎶
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#JazzDance #vintagedance #danceclass #LondonParks #dancelovers

What a joyful day at @gunnersburyparkmuseum’s 100th birthday party. It was such a privilege to teach vintage dances from the 1920s at this special event. Thank you to everyone who braved this sweltering heatwave to dance the Charleston and Black Bottom with me on the hottest May Day on record. You were amazing. I can’t believe the energy in the tent today ☀️

A recap of each of the routines is coming soon. I promise.

Thank you and Happy 100th Birthday to @gunnersburyparkmuseum - a true West London treasure.

I can’t think of a better way to spend the bank holiday.

#BlackBottom #VintageDance #CharlestonDance #BankHolidayVibes #WestLondon

LEARN TO DANCE THIS WEEKEND: There’s still time to book a spot on tomorrow’s Beginners Workshop with Martin Ellis and me tomorrow at the wonderful Linden House Riverside on the banks of the Thames in Hammersmith/Chiswick.

This workshop is aimed at those who are looking to kick off their swing dancing (Lindy hop) with a fun and informative workshop, or to consolidate their basics. No partner or previous experience needed. Expect to have lots of fun - and a few challenges! Teachers - Martin and Liza.

DETAILS:
Sunday 22 March 11am to 1pm
Linden House Riverside, Upper Mall, Hammersmith W6 9TA
🎟️£27 in advance
Follow link in bio for full information and to book your place.

Do join us if you’re looking to take your first steps swing dancing or consolidate your Lindy Hop basics. And please share if you know anyone who might enjoy this.
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#swingdancelondon #danceclasses #learntodance #lindyhop #beginnerssocialdance

Hooray for today’s Equinox and the start of Astronomical Spring! On 20/03/2026 at 14.46 UTC, the sun crossed the Equator, travelling northwards, bringing a change in season. All because of the Earth’s 23.5 degree tilt, as it journeys around the Sun.
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Were the Earth straight on as it orbits, the Sun would be over the Equator all the time, every day. We would always have the same length days & nights, the same season, depending on where on the globe you are.
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So today’s a day of balance, when there is equal day & night in both the Northern & Southern hemispheres. And it’s a chance to look to the natural world & take inspiration in how we might change or adapt to the changing season. It’s a great time for new starts, as freshness and newness abound. And if you feel like 2026 isn’t going quite to plan, it’s a perfect opportunity to press reset and start over to tap into that energy of growth, optimism and renewal that we see in Springtime. In many ways, Spring is a far better time than January for change and starting new projects, as life is springing back into action after the stark, cold and still bareness and scarcity of the winter months, when all we want to do is rest and hibernate.
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In a pre-industrialised, pre-digital world, people aligned their lives much more closely to the journey of the sun & how that translated in nature, how that impacted on the land, & how they would adapt to thrive through those changes. We have the same physiology as our ancestors going back 50,000 years, but we live very different lives.
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Our bodies haven’t evolved at the same pace as our lifestyle, so tapping in to some of the traditions that have been observed through millennia in respect to the natural world, can be grounding and balancing, and help us draw on some of the wisdom from those who went before.
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Whether you’re moving into the colours of Spring or colours of Autumn, enjoy the gifts that nature offers. What seeds of intention would you like to sow & nurture for the season ahead?
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#Equinox #SpringEquinox #WheeloftheYear #YogaofftheMat #HappyYogi

5 Secrets to Giving and Gaining
Feeling really inspired this International Women’s Month after a brilliant Female Founder Connect event with @digitalboost.org.uk .

@techpixiejoy shared the idea of giving to gain as part of the law of circulation: you can’t just breathe in, you also have to breathe out. Giving and receiving go hand in hand… but most of us aren’t that great at receiving.

A few takeaways that stayed with me:

1. Receive the compliment.
Say thank you. Don’t deflect it or rush to return it. Let it land.
2. Value your time.
Track what you give, even unpaid. Notice the skills, the effort and the value. It changes how you see yourself.
3. Ask for help properly.
Don’t ask “can I pick your brains?” Be clear, thoughtful and intentional about what you need.
4. Give with intention.
Less competition, more collaboration. Think about who you support and why. It matters.
5. Know your impact.

Be able to say what you do simply and clearly.

Here’s mine:
I help professionals relieve the pressure cooker of modern work and life so they can breathe again, feel like themselves, and bring their real strengths to what they do.

If this is a nudge for anything, let it be this:
Say the compliment, receive the compliment, ask for the help, and recognise the value you already bring.

You might be surprised what comes back. ✨
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#internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #givetogain #femalefounder #knowyourvalue

Such a joy to be back in the studio at Pineapple teaching a private Lindy Hop dance class to two wonderful students who flew all the way from Guernsey to study with me. David and Lynne are so committed to their dancing, it’s wonderful to see them travelling so far and learning new styles. I’m so impressed with the level of their skills and how much they take on board.

Extremely grateful for and humbled by their kind words.

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#clientlove #privateclass #danceteacher #lindyhop #swingdance

Tired but happy after a week celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the legendary Savoy Ballroom in Harlem - the Home of Happy Feet.

The week culminated with the amazing Swingland Spring Ball and the joy of reconnecting with so many old friends from my 30-year love affair with Lindy Hop.

Feeling deeply grateful to those who gifted us this dance… and to the teachers, dancers and mentors who nurtured and guided an enthusiastic eternal student along the way.

It’s a real privilege now to pass on the spirit and heartbeat of the dance to the next generation.

Here’s last week’s Intermediate Lindy Hop class recap at A-Train.
Students asked to film it so they could practise at home, so I’m sharing it here for those who requested it.

Now go play with it, try some variations, and have some fun making it your own.

#lindyhop #swingdance #lindyhopper #learntodance #danceclass

Worrying is part of being human. But it’s not always good for us. Our bodies can’t tell the difference between a real life-threatening event and a fear that is looping in our imagination.

So if your worries of a worst case scenario are making you anxious, your body will be experiencing a fight, flight or freeze reaction. And that is pretty exhausting.

The good news is that even if you think you’re hard-wired with a fear, we can use that same imagination to envisage a more positive outcome, which builds our resilience to a stronger footing. That makes us better resourced to cope with life’s challenges when they arise.

As a clinical hypnotherapist, I help client reframe their fears and limiting beliefs that are holding them back from achieving the potential life they are meant for. That’s not to trivialise any fears. Or anything that arises from your nervous system’s instinct to try to protect you. But we can transform unhelpful emotional responses into more healthy ones. Those feelings of anxiety around a problem at work can eat you up and leave you drained. However dialling down the anxiety to a more manageable level of concern makes a huge difference. You still recognise there’s a need to manage a difficult situation, but are empowered to do so from a position of strength, focus and groundedness.

That’s why I’m thrilled to share my new free guide on freeing yourself from fear and self-sabotaging habits with hypnotherapy. It teaches you the basics of hypnosis, what it is and what it’s good for, while clearing up any myths and misconceptions. It also includes several audio exercises for you to download and try at home so you can get a taster of self-hypnosis for deep relaxation.

So whether you’re looking to overcome a fear of flying, trying to stop-smoking or are simply interested in learning how to work with your subconscious mind to achieve a personal goal, this guide is for you.

You can download your introduction to hypnosis guide via the link in my bio, or DM me or comment with the word “HYPNO” and I will personally send you the link.
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#FreeyourFear #Hypnotherapist #PositiveMindset

Happy International Women’s Day 💜
This year’s message is simple but powerful:

When we give, we gain.

The #GiveToGain campaign is all about generosity sharing our support, knowledge, encouragement and opportunities with other women so we can all move forward together.

When women are supported, celebrated, and given space to thrive, incredible things happen.

So today I’m striking the #GiveToGain pose to show my support.

A reminder that we can all contribute in our own way:

✨ Give encouragement
✨ Give recognition
✨ Give opportunities
✨ Give mentorship
✨ Give visibility to other women

Even the smallest act of support can make a difference.

So tell me in the comments…

What will you give today to help another woman rise?

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #GiveToGain

Taking a moment for reflection on #WorldCancerDay. For anyone affected by this, whether personally or supporting a loved one, I truly honour you and your grit, determination and strength.

I made a guide to support anyone balancing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery with living well and holding down a job. It's practical strategies and real world advice.

You can find the link in my bio. Please download it, or pass it on to someone it might help.

And if anyone ever needs to talk, whether that's to seek sources of support or offload fears weighing on your mind. I'm here.

#LivingWellwithCancer #CancerThriver #WorkingwithCancer #WellbeingWarrior

Is it me, or is January quite tough this year? I thought I’d feel the new year energy and momentum for fresh starts and new resolutions. But the universe had other ideas, and I’m ok with that. Maybe January isn’t all about action and commanding your super-powers. Maybe it’s a better time for planning and envisioning what will make you happiest over the coming months.

In hypnotherapy, we spend a lot of time in our “Favourite Place of Relaxation.” So let’s talk about that. For many people it’s a beach, soft white sand, bright blue sea and a warm salty breeze. For others it could be lake in a forest. For some it’s even their cosy living room at home.

TV, magazines and the internet seem full of ads for holiday destinations right now. You know, allowing yourself to dive into those crystal blue waters we see on our screens in exotic far off places isn’t bad thing. A little self-indulgent dreaming about where we want to go on our summer holidays is one way to beat the January blues, even if it seems a million miles away from the cold and misty winter weather right now.

So, if you could go anywhere in the world, to your favourite place of relaxation and your budget’s no question – where would you transport yourself to?

The cobbled streets of Santorini? Lemon groves in the Amalfi Coast? Cherry blossom in Japan? Forest bathing by a lake? Or an idyllic desert island beach?

I really hope dreaming about booking your summer holiday is a little trick to get through winter. However if you’re one of the 1 in 4 people who experiences some kind of fear or anxiety about flying, please don’t let it hold you back. We can work on that, so that you feel more in control and can start looking forward to your summer break.

But for now, let’s imagine the perfect summer get away and please give me your suggestions for 2026 holiday destination below (or DM me) – and whether you’re excited or nervous about the thought of flying there.
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#hypnotherapist #favouriteplace #fearofflying #travelplans #januaryblues

You’ve made a decision to quit vaping. That’s brilliant. But what’s actually going on in your body as you withdraw from your vaping habit?

Many people fear the withdrawal lasts weeks. It doesn’t work like that. Here’s the timeline of how your body quickly starts to heal when you quit & the changes you can expect to see, to keep you motivated:

Hour 12: 93% of the nicotine has already left your body. The half-life of nicotine is pretty fast. What you’re feeling at this point isn’t your body needing nicotine. It’s more likely to be your brain craving its familiar pattern & habit.

Day 3: This is the peak. You could feel on edge or irritable. But here’s the thing to keep you going - if you can get through day three, you’ve climbed the steepest part. It genuinely gets easier from here.

Week 1: The physical symptoms start to ease. The body is adjusting. Acute withdrawal is subsiding. The new way of being starts to feel increasingly normal. You’re laying down new patterns now.

Weeks 2-4: Your body has largely adjusted. The physical withdrawal is mostly complete. What remains is behavioural - navigating random cravings triggered by specific situations. Your brain is processing & saying goodbye to a long-standing pattern.

Within weeks: Lung function is improving. Taste & smell are restored. Healthier gums. More sustained energy. Your skin looks better

Some people say they think about vaping more in weeks 2-4, even though they are feeling physically better. That’s not lack of willpower, it’s the brain processing & laying down the new healthier habit.
What blocks most people isn’t the physical withdrawal, it’s not knowing what to expect. And the anticipation is often worse than the reality.

The real secret most people don’t know is that nicotine doesn’t relax you. It’s the breath inhalation & exhalation when you take a drag.
You are definitely stronger than any craving. You can definitely do this & enjoy the difference you are making to your health & wellbeing.

Save this for when you need it, or share with someone it might help.
#quitvaping #hypnotherapist #newyearresolutions #quitsmoking #healthkick

What if January isn’t going to plan? Life is lifeing, so those intentions to spring into action haven’t quite happened?

Well, I’d say pause, be kind to yourself, and things will sort themselves out.

Sometimes we can put a lot of pressure on ourselves in January. When in fact it’s a time for stillness. It’s more of a time for planning and planting the seeds of intention you’d like to nurture and see grow over the coming months.

So instead of beating yourself up for not being on track, why not take stock of all the things you HAVE achieved and reflect on how to build on your success?

What small change would make the most impact?
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#January2026 #newyeargoals #januaryblues #pauseandreflect #CouchtoCreator @thechrisgoor

ON WORLD HYPNOTISM DAY, I couldn’t resist sharing some common myths & misconceptions about hypnosis.

You may have already come across some of them. Ideas often shaped by films, TV or stage shows, that aren’t actually true.

❌ MYTH 1: “You’re not in control.”
✔️TRUTH: You’re always in control. You might choose to drift off or follow every moment. If you wanted to, you could open your eyes and bring yourself back to full alertness any time.

❌ Myth 2: “You might say or do something embarrassing.”
✔️TRUTH: You’ll only accept suggestions that feel right for you. Hypnosis doesn’t override your values or personal boundaries. You can’t be made to cluck like a chicken (unless, of course, that’s something you really want to do). Nothing happens without your permission.

❌ Myth 3: “You can get stuck in hypnosis.”
✔️TRUTH: You can’t get stuck in hypnosis. If the doorbell rang, your dog barked, or the fire alarm went off, you would instantly respond. In an emergency, your subconscious mind would immediately bring you back to full awareness.

❌ Myth 4: “Hypnosis is a kind of sleep.”
✔️TRUTH: It’s a state of focused awareness - not sleep. Even though a hypnotist might use the word “sleep” as a cue to relax, you’re not actually asleep. Most people feel physically still but mentally aware, even if their attention starts to drift. You’re simply entering a calmer, quieter state of mind where your imagination and focus become more active.

❌ Myth 5: “You need to be weak-minded or gullible.”
✔️TRUTH: People who respond well to hypnosis are usually intelligent, creative and have good focus. You need to be able to concentrate, use your imagination and stay open to the process. Hypnosis is safe. It’s collaborative. It works by enhancing your natural capacity to focus, imagine and enter into a more resourceful state of mind.

⬇️To find out the real facts about hypnosis & how hypnotherapy works, DOWNLOAD my free introduction guide. Comment/DM me the word “HYPNO” or get it from the link in my bio.

Video inspired by @thechrisgoor
#WorldHypnotismDay #Hypnotist #Hypnotherapist #Hypnotherapy #couchtocreator

In the spirit of New Year, True You, here’s a January offer to support you in the personal transformation you’d like to see in 2026.

I help professionals managing stress and health challenges overcome their fears and anxieties using mind, movement and relaxation, so you build up resilience, get stronger and feel confident about stepping into your power.

You can use this voucher for hypnotherapy, stress management and restorative yoga sessions online or in person. Book in January and you can schedule your sessions through to the end of February.

The most popular packages right now are my Fear of Flying, Vaping Cessation and Better Sleep hypnotherapy programmes.

DM me for a confidential chat.
(If you’re a repeat client please DM me for your personalised New Year True You offer)

Please help me serve our community by sharing one word you think the world needs in 2026.

With heartfelt good wishes for a healthy, prosperous and abundant 2026.
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#hypnotherapist #personaltransformation #NewYearNewYou #smokingcessation #fearofflying

The new year’s a great time for planting seeds of positive change & personal development we’d like to see moving into Spring. There’s fresh energy & momentum for growth & renewal.

If you want to take this freshness & apply it to your work to keep this positive outlook & help boost daily productivity (while maintaining work life balance & energy levels here are some ideas.

💡Get to know your baseline stress levels

Not all stress is bad. It’s part of our survival instinct & a little good stress will help us perform our best, meet deadlines or get us out of danger. However, it’s not sustainable & we need to balance periods of rest & digest.

So it’s helpful to check in with yourself & notice your stress triggers. If ‘normal’ is a high level of stress, it might not take much to push you over the edge. Whereas if you can lower your baseline stress level, there’s more bandwidth to accommodate those triggers. And when you become aware of a small increase in your stress level, it’s easier & quicker to take a small intervention to bring the temperature back down, before it bubbles over.

So what small interventions can you take when you find yourself stressed at work?

1. Step away from your desk and take a pause. We’re aerobic animals, designed to move. Sitting hunched at desks, really isn’t good for us over prolonged periods. So make it a priority to get up & move after 45-50 minutes of focused work. Perhaps make a cup of tea, walk around or stand up & do some stretches.

2. Focus on your breath & take long slow inhales through the nose, hold the breath a few seconds & breathe out even more slowly, controlling the breath. This sends a biological instruction to your nervous system to physically calm down.

3. Taking a break from tasks or trying to solve an issue will allow your thoughts to settle. The way the mind works, when we quieten our thoughts, very often a solution or idea will emerge, so you can come back with more clarity.

4. Finally, get outside & have walk. Make it a non-negotiable every day at lunch time to leave the building & connect with your environment.
#NewYearNewYou #WorkLifeBalance #stressfreelife #worksmarter #mindfulness

All those hours of overtime. Because you thought working hard was enough and trusted your brilliant work would speak for itself.

You’ve gone the extra mile, skipped yoga, eaten takeaways to meet deadlines. Stepped in to sort out the chaos no one else could, covered your colleagues’ backs. Yet somehow you’re allowing your inner voice to beat you up for not doing enough.

Here, it’s about making time for YOU and being kind to yourself.

It’s not about pushing through, trying to prove yourself. You are enough and what you do is enough.

It’s about understanding the body’s stress response and what helps and hinders that.

We want you to carve out space in your life for you and your own self-care so that you can shine in the way you truly deserve.

Together we’ll reduce stress, overcome fears, welcome more rest and make you feel good about yourself. When you know what makes you feel buoyant and focused you can show the world the best version of you.

Follow along for mindset, movement and relaxation.
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#worklifebalanced #relaxandrenew #stressrelease #youareenough #jumpstartjanuary

NEW INTENTIONS AND HEALTHY HABITS FOR 2026. I love the energy & freshness of the new year. Leaving behind the baggage, heaviness & unhealthy habits of the past year & wiping the slate clean. Revisiting the things we meant to do. Doing the things that nourish, motivate & energise us. It’s a new year & time for the true you.

What are my top 10 priorities for a New Year True You?
🏃🏼‍MOVE MORE – in whatever way lights you up. It doesn’t have to be the gym. It could be a walk at lunch time, yoga, a gentle jog or even gardening. Anything that gets the endorphins buzzing, makes you feel good & boosts our mental health.
🛌🏼GET A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP – I know for many of us that is easier said than done, but is vital for good physical health & mental focus. If you struggle with sleep, make 2026 the year you put a plan in place to address this.
🏆MORE SELF-BELIEF – You are amazing, & if you don’t believe that, you need to. If you keep telling yourself you’re not enough, this is the year to change the record.
💃🏼DANCE! – We know that dancing makes you feel good & is great exercise, but recent research is linking dance as one of the best ways to avoid dementia in later life due to the complex interspatial processing & motor learning.
🧑🏼‍💻GET AI FLUENT – The stable door is open & like it or not AI is here. Learn how to vibe engineer AI prompts to do your job better & understand the pitfalls that will turn your work into AI slop.
🍂GET OUT IN NATURE – Or you can watch one of my new year videos and find out why I think this is important
🥕EAT A HEALTHY DIET - As the saying goes, “You are what you eat”.
⭐SHINE! – And notice how your brightness touches & lights up those around you. It’s a New Year True You.
🧑🏼‍🎓LEARN A NEW SKILL – What will help you achieve your goals, progress in your career or feel good about yourself?
🧘🏼‍FIND MOMENTS OF CALM – Whether it’s mindfulness, restorative yoga or meditation, find time to quieten the mind & body. Take a few moments to press pause & listen to one of the guided meditations you can download via the link in my bio.
#NewYearIntentions #NewYearNewYou #HealthyHabits #NewYearResolutions #Hello2026

My gift to you as one year ends and a new year begins. A free New Year guided meditation to fondly cherish the good moments of the past 12 months and make space for better times ahead. Reflect on and recognise your achievements, then let go of the things you would like to leave behind. We’ll lay down the seeds of positive intentions to grow and flourish over the coming year. ⠀
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Follow the link in my bio and take a few moments to enjoy this short meditation that allows you to celebrate your successes, learnings and strengths in whatever way is right for you, while paving the way for your hopes in the New Year. ⠀
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Please listen this guided meditation in a safe, quiet place, where you will not be disturbed. And please do not listen to this recording when driving or operating machinery. ⠀
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Thank you for supporting my channel this year. May the new year be filled with good health, joy and prosperity, as we move towards growth and renewal in 2026.
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You can download and keep the meditation via the link in my bio. Or comment below or DM me with the message “NEW YEAR” and I will personally send it to you.
Much love to you all. ⠀
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#newyearnewyou #hello2026 #freemeditation #intentions #mindfulness

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