Hi, I'm Zoe Wood
I am a certified breathwork &
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My biggest inspiration is the way that very young children are curious, bright-eyed, and unashamedly themselves. The way I work aims to support children in keeping their light, this unfiltered self, more intact as they meet life's challenges, and to help adults reconnect to this original essence. This is a big goal, but the most powerful way to achieve it is simple:
presence.
As a child with straight A’s but always a “worrier”, I had big feelings and, by my teens, developed all kinds of self-harming behaviours. I wanted to hide under my duvet instead of going to school most days, and even convinced my parents to let me change schools several times...
..always hoping if I changed something on the outside, my insides would feel better.
Thankfully, I was given resources. It began with a consistent, compassionate presence outside of the family, someone who suggested mindfulness practices to help with my emotions. These skills reconnected to my body, and my core self. It was like slowly coming back to life.
I have since been a lifelong learner and teacher of practices like mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork; ways to process emotions and meet the challenges that inevitably come with growing up (..and into adulthood!).
I have since been a lifelong learner and teacher of practices like mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork; ways to process emotions and meet the challenges that inevitably come with growing up (..and into adulthood!).
"The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind." -Maria Montessori
As an early years educator, I learnt from gifted and experienced Montessori guides. Watching them interact with the children each day showed me ways to put principles into practice.
Today...
I help adults shed layers of conditioning, so they can recover their gifts and inner power. Often this power lies in reconnecting to the curiosity and playfulness they felt as children!
In my work with families, I help parents experience more peace at home, and give children tools to stay in touch with who they really are, as life unfolds.
In my work with families, I help parents experience more peace at home, and give children tools to stay in touch with who they really are, as life unfolds.
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Training & experience in brief...-Meditation, Breath, & Asana teacher, certified by The Yoga Alliance. (2013)
-Breathwork Guide Level 1-4, with David Elliott Healing. (2017 & 2018) -Reiki Masters, with James Phillip. (2014-19) -Children’s Mindfulness Coach certified by Relax Kids. (2020) -Early Years Emotional Wellbeing, certified by Reach for Skills. (2021) -Early years educator in Montessori settings. -Children’s Mindfulness Coach, specialising in early years. -Breathwork in groups and 1:1. -Meditation sessions for parents. -Workshops for teenage girls. Enhanced DBS clearance & insurance. |
