Welcome to
Natural Balance Wellness
About Me
Hi, I’m Aly Hope. My journey into natural healing all started after years of infertility and recurrent miscarriages, 13 to be exact. The medical professionals did lots of tests and all said ‘you’re healthy, keep trying’. They didn’t know or give any answers, so I decided to find answers myself.
I researched ways to support general wellbeing and reproductive health. I stripped back chemical based products, reduced stress and processed foods. I started to live more naturally and in sync with nature. Now I’m a proud Mum of a teenager, and have expanded my education and understanding of wellbeing.
When we live more intentionally, in sync with nature and lunar cycles our bodies find the answers. Often all we simply have to be is still enough to listen.
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"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without"
Buddha
Wellness from within
My mission is to help everyone feel empowered and comfortable in their own skin.
I want you to know how powerful you really are!
I am a fully insured Reiki master, Qigong, breathwork, meditation somatic movement and yoga teacher,
Feminine embodiment and holistic wellness coach.
1:1 tuition, attunements & holistic treatments - online and in-person
Group classes, women’s circles & workshops
Contact 07484210308 for more details.
Time to find yourself
Just for today I will be peaceful.
Just for today I will be calm.
Just for today I will do my work honestly.
Just for today I will give thanks for my many blessings.
Just for today I will be kind to my neighbour and every living thing.
Yoga and inclusive movement
The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit word "yuj" which means "to unite". It refers to the union of mind, body and spirit, feeling welcome in your own body. You are one unified being, all parts playing a vital role in your wellbeing.
I guide moving from awareness, to resource your nervous system, body and mind. With a focus on how you feel in movement rather than achieving a particular shape, exploring how your body responds to the movement. We all have different anatomy, so movement will feel different for each of us. We also have different life experiences, so how movement interacts with us will also be different. Inclusive and suitable for everybody, every movement can be adapted to fit you.
Restorative yoga
Rest is a biological need, like drinking water, but we don’t always give it the necessary space. We sometimes struggle to find the time for recharging ourselves fully. I am guilty of this too! But restorative yoga is a gorgeous practice to support deep rest. It soothes the nervous system, dropping you into the healing space of the parasympathetic ‘rest and digest’ state aiding the full restoration of mind, body and soul. During the practice we explore the use of props to support the body as you settle into a position of complete comfort and ease. Dropping the need to do anything, restorative yoga is like a reset button, resetting your natural rhythm, lowering cortisol, letting go of tension and giving you time to relax fully. Restorative yoga is such a wonderful practice, the only trouble is that you may not want to leave!
Feminine embodiment
Feminine embodiment is exploring the feminine connection within, nurturing a deep awareness of the self. Feminine embodiment is becoming the alchemist of your own life through your body, empowering your inner voice, awakening your inner knowing, connecting with your wisdom and the power of the feminine essence within. Cultivating your intuition, connecting to your body and becoming attuned to its sensations, emotions and needs. Feminine embodiment is choosing your authentic path. Expressing your unique self and moving from truth not habit.
Practices include dance, yoga, womb rites, Earth medicine, Shakti meditation, shadow work, journaling, and moving from inner feminine wisdom.
Meditation and breathwork
A common misconception is that meditation is about emptying the mind, but the brain is always working on some level. Meditation is about finding ‘Turiya’ or ‘pure awareness’ that is found in the liminal space of the alpha-theta border, 7-8Hz, associated with calm and relaxation. It helps us find clarity, calming the chaos of the mind, find focus, enhance creativity, neuroplasticity, and reduce amygdala activity linked to stress.
Meditation comes in many forms and our brains are all unique. I can help guide you in finding a meditation practice that you enjoy and find supportive.
Take a moment now to be curious about your breath, notice its pace. Feel the temperature of your breath on your top lip. Notice the sensation of the breath, where you feel the breath? Notice where the body makes space for the breath. Maybe notice the gentle rise and fall of your navel as your breath ebbs and flows.
How did that simple meditation feel?
Our breath is the golden thread that unites all our parts. Each breath you take is as unique as your fingerprint. The ebb and flow of the inhale and exhale, a gentle undulating massage. Our breath is a wonderful tool that can drop us into the parasympathetic nervous system. Breathwork can support moving through stress, tension in the body, trauma and aid healing.
Breath-work offerings include rebirthing breath.
Reiki Master and QiGong
We are not simply our bodies; we are also energy-based beings. Science has proven this. Because we can’t see energy, we sometimes dismiss it.
The Chinese word QiGong (pronounced ‘Chi Gung’) is translated as ‘Qi’ meaning energy, and ‘Gong’ meaning work. Qigong is a Traditional Chinese Medicine practice to aid the energetic body, physical and mental wellbeing. Qigong integrates movement, breathing and meditation to enhance your natural energy flow.
The Japanese word Reiki (pronounced 'Ray Kee') is often translated as 'universal life-force energy'.
‘Rei’ translated means 'sacred', 'soul' or 'spirit', relating to the wisdom and knowledge of the Universe. It is referring to the higher intelligence that guides the creation and functioning of the universe, the wisdom that is all-knowing.
‘Ki’ is the life-force energy which flows through every living thing, such as plants, animals and people. It is the energy which is present in some form all around us, including in rocks and inanimate objects.
Reiki treatments and attunements available.
Cacao and plant ceremonies
Enjoy a journey of transformation with a plant ceremony. Each plant brings its own beautiful energy.
Cacao is a fantastic plant medicine that has been used in sacred ceremonies for thousands of years. We know the Olmec civilisation of Mexico used it for shamanic healing rituals over 3000 years ago.
Cacao comes from the theobroma tree, theobroma translated means ‘food of the gods’. This sacred elixir has many health benefits in its pure, ceremonial and natural state. It’s rich in antioxidants, magnesium, zinc, oleic acid (heart health), tryptophan, phenylalanine, tyrosine, B vitamins and much more. Spiritually Mama Cacao is a nurturing guide, promoting connection to your heart chakra, your inner wisdom, higher wisdom and intuition.
Plant teas are wonderful to sit with in ceremony. Each plant bringing its own nurturing gifts. For example - Rose tea is beautiful for nurturing the heart, a gentle heart chakra opener. Nettle is a wonderful plant for supporting boundaries and is a wonderful allergy support. Matcha embodies the zen spirit and is wonderful for balancing the inner self, bringing calm, aiding meditation and mindfulness.
For more information on the wider range of plant ceremonies available, please get in touch.
Earth, Lunar living & astrology
We are not individual beings that simply walk on the Earth, we are part of a vast Universe. We are connected to nature, to the moon, stars and the universe with a gorgeous golden thread, a web of energy.Our bodies are naturally attuned to finding calm in green spaces or by water. Nature immersion and forest bathing are wonderful ways of connecting with nature and to the healing of Mother Nature. Close your eyes and imagine yourself sat in a gorgeous meadow. Take a moment to explore this meadow in your minds eye. What do you see? What do you hear? How does this image in your mind make you feel? We don’t necessarily need to be in a green space to connect to its calming energy.
In person, online and location based nature immersion/forest bathing sessions available.
Holistic wellbeing treatments
Holistic wellbeing, reiki and reflexology, were at the very beginning of my journey and hold a special pace in my heart. I offer a wide range of holistic wellbeing treatments. These include reflexology, menopause reflexology, fertility reflexology, orthopody reflexology, aroma reflexology, aromatherapy, chakra balancing, ear candling crystal healing and Sound healing.
All my holistic wellbeing treatments are Reiki infused, for a little added bonus!
Weleda Wellbeing advisor
For information regarding Weleda wellbeing and products, please contact me.