Body informed coaching integrates body awareness and mindfulness practices into the coaching process. Coaching complements body work by adding a layer of exploration to give a deep body mind connection with yourself, as body sensations and experiences can provide valuable insights into emotional and psychological states.

How would this work? Perhaps you have a specific issue to unpack. Over a series of 4 to 6 sessions we would start each session with a mindful check in. You would decide whether to explore matters through a combination of conversation with some body work. Moving through difficult feelings and sensation, I would support you make a stronger mindbody reconnect, to come back home to your sense of self.

I trained with Wise Goose Coaching, on their advanced coaching diploma, “Coaching for Success with a Soul”, and have found it compliments Shiatsu well, offering body informed coaching to clients who are looking for clarity and movement on some life issue. If you are at a crossroads in your life and interested in exploring what next, this could be a good fit.

Body informed coaching works by

1.    Mind-Body Connection: deepening the understanding of how physical sensations relate to emotional well-being and vice versa, allowing you to explore your experiences more holistically.

2.    Somatic Awareness: Encouraging clients to tune into their bodies can lead to greater recognition of held tension and stress, making it possible to release these blockages more effectively through Shiatsu or QiGong practices.

3.    Navigating Challenges: By fostering a greater sense of bodily awareness, clients can better navigate life's challenges, utilizing techniques from Shiatsu and QiGong to manage stress and promote relaxation.

4.    Enhanced Coaching Outcomes: Integrating body informed practices can lead to more sustainable change, as clients learn to align their physical and emotional states, improving overall health and well-being.