I get my inspiration in the Mother Earth, in her essence and infinite resources, from the sea to the mountains, from the moon to the sun; in my beloved partner Kris; in my travelling around the world and in beautiful people and teachers. The Taoist Practices guided me to continuing evolution and in my journey share this gratitude with others and help the ones in need.

At an early age Anamarta became aware of the subtle energies and her own ability to commune with Spirit. Her grandmother initiated her into the family lineage of esoteric practitioners. Anamarta's own explorations led to darshan with the Dalai Lama, receiving the Tibetan Tantriic teachings, a connection with the Indian spiritual teacher Dr Usha Sharma at her home in the Himalayas, and witnessing last rites in Varanasi.

Exploration of the tantric path led to a meeting with Kris Deva North and formal Taoist and Shamanic initiation. She dedicated herself to the Tao, trained with Grandmaster Mantak Chia, studied the teachings of the Jade Goddess with Saida Desilets, and developed a profound knowledge of the women's practice. With a natural ability to teach, Anamarta qualified as a Taoist Trainer of the London Universal Healing Tao Centre, and developed the Kuan Yin Chi Kung and Jade Circle practices that she now shares with women around the world.

Anamarta lives what she teaches, exploring, deepening and integrating the essence of a personal practice that includes Crystal Healing, Chi Kung and Tai Chi, Yoga and Belly Dancing, and, since connecting with a Kahuna in Hawaii, the sacred rituals of the Hula.

Couples Training in Taoist Tantra with Anamarta and Kris Deva North.

Contact Anamarta via email or on +447722 566 010.

I remember first practicing meditation and yoga in 1980. It was much later, in 1992 that I discovered Tai Chi and it awakened in me a passion for exploring the interconnectedness of life through the human energy field and to make yoga and meditation a part of my daily routine. In 1996, I followed my (late) tai chi teacher's instructions to learn about human anatomy and the energy meridians.

Since 1999, I have taught Yoga fused with taoist and buddhist meditations and Zen Shiatsu . In my classes, I encourage self-awareness, breathing more consciously and structural integrity to enhance health, well-being, strength and flexibility. In 1997, I attended my first course at the London Healing Tao Centre and since then have continued to explore Taoist practices.

I have enjoyed participating in the Jade Circle, exploring the beautiful and mysterious practices of cultivating female sexual energy. There is something potent and transcendental in connecting to our passions and inviting them into our hearts from where they may be expressed through our actions. And so we live with a clearer sense of purpose and authenticity.
Let's practice together.

Contact Bernadette via email or on 0774 258 5544.

I am a country-loving person and resonate with the Taoist view that we are a microcosm of the macrocosm, and that the universe is composed of underlying basic principals of energy behaviour – or elemental forces. I believe nature is our greatest teacher and that by observing the interplay of the web of life we can gain insights into ourselves and others’.

I particularly love to do my practice in the mountains or by the sea and aim to bring that sense of spaciousness and perspective into my daily family life and work.

My explorations of Natural Healing developed during the third year of my medical training, at which time I also discovered Chi Kung and became interested in Taoist meditation. I was attuned to Usui Reiki master degree and Karuna Reiki master degree a some time afterwards.

After a few years living simply and close to nature I moved with the children back to my homeland Wales. I have studied Cosmic Healing with Master Mantak Chia and, more recently, Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Taoist meditation and Chi Nei Tsang with Kris Deva North at the Tao Centre in London.

Enjoy the journey!

Contact Tanya via email or on 07944 856 253.

Hope vs Dread - Acceptance vs Resistance - Creator vs Victim - Trust vs Suspicion - Reaction vs Response

These are the titanic bouts that sometimes swept me away. Studying Shiatsu & learning Taoist Practice, I frequently felt like an impostor in this land of chi because I wasn't able to dispel them entirely. Daily, I realise there will always be battles; internal or external, some easier, others trickier, real or self-inflicted, but only in committing to the daily use of techniques both learnt from & taught to the women at the London Jade Circle over the years, am I able to face these challenges with a Smile rather than a tantrum.

We are all multi-faceted beings. Returning to Cape Town & recognising & honouring other aspects of myself, I understood the place of these practices in my life - to ground, nourish & inspire me. After each Jade Circle, I remember feeling deeply honoured & grateful for the energy that was created & that I could be a part of it - now its time to share that with the people of the Mother City.

Contact Zo via email or on +27 (0)79 42 55 321.

My journey started in my native Australia, I was part of a circle that explored the spiritual arts, and on leaving in 1997 my path to taoism started. Looking for something similar in the UK I trained in iridology, reiki, tarot and psychic development. I started shiatsu training at the Zen School in 2001 and discovered the taoist practices. I found the practices gave me tremendous grounding and insights, allowing me to better accept myself and others.

Having worked in a competitive and male dominated industry for 15 years I felt I had lost touch with my feminine. The Taoist practices have allowed me to open to and celebrate all the amazing things it means to be a woman. The creative energy I have discovered has helped me develop an empowering relationship with my own body and the healing potential it has for both myself and others. I am delighted by and continue to take inspiration from all the wonderful people around me.

My taoist training journey with masters Kris Deva North and Saida Desilets has opened so many possibilities to me. My practices include tai chi, chi kung, cosmic healing, tantra, yoga and shiatsu.

Contact Liz via email or on 07780 904 562.