Rachael Lee
Rachael Lee Meet Rachael Having experienced a rewarding corporate career in project management and consultancy, after thirteen years I was ready to move onto something more fulfilling and personal to … read more
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Jessica Austin
Jessica Austin Meet Jessica A mother of 2 and having had children quite young, I craved a place like UMEUS for a support. Fast forward 11 years I am now … read more
Women Who Inspire Me – ‘Great Women Of The Herbal World’
The earliest written records of herbal medicine date from the sixteenth century BC and are to be found in the Ebers Papyrus. Plants mentioned include cannabis, myrrh, frankincense, castor oil, … read more
Women Who Inspire Me – ‘An Embodied Yogi’
About 20 years ago I read and fell in love with the words of T. K. V. Desikachar; The success of yoga does not lie in the ability to perform … read more
Women Who Inspire Me – ‘A Dear Friend And Writer’
There are so many incredible women out there who inspire and impress me. Big names in politics, the arts and sciences. And there are so many in my day to … read more
Oli Howker
Oli Howker Meet Oli Hi! I’m Oli. I teach yoga to adults, children and teens, and I believe whether you are 2 years old or 102 year olds, yoga can … read more
Julia Behrens
Julia Behrens Meet Julia Julia Behrens is a medical herbalist with an honours degree in Phytotherapy, over 23 years of practical experience, qualifications in Nutrition, Swedish massage and teaching. She … read more
Acts of self-love and self-appreciation
There are many nourishing and meaningful acts of self-love or appreciation; the simplicity of a walk amongst trees or over hills, perhaps a drink in a favourite café with time … read more
Slowing down as a radical act…
In a couple of weeks I’m starting another of my Respond with Resilience courses with UMEUS: UMEbe Respond with Resilience, and the central theme this time is slowing down…I’ve been … read more