TCM for Yoga Teachers

I’ve had the joy of taking an introductory TCM course with Lena as part of a yin yoga training course. Lena is an obvious expert in her field, but she takes her vast knowledge and explains key concepts in a way which can be understood and digested by people who are new to TCM. She teaches in a way which is tangible and relevant, and set into the context of a Western medicine mindset. Lena uses practical demonstrations which helps hugely with understanding and learning - I can’t emphasise enough how useful drawing lines on your body can be! With Lena’s experience as a yoga teacher, she is perfectly placed to overlay TCM with a yoga practice. Lena’s course is very practical and shows how TCM compliments yin to maximise the benefits of a yin practice.

Gillian

When I arrived in Edinburgh and found myself in a whole new world of women’s health workers it was clear Lena was someone to connect with. Everywhere I turned folk were singing her praises as a highly skilled acupuncturist. They were not wrong. Over the years I have referred many of the families I’ve supported and not once been disappointed. Multi-disciplinary approaches, knitting together so many understandings and ways Lena always solves the problem. All Lena’s many threads mean the cross pollination of knowledge and understanding is complex leading to more and more effective treatments and good health among the people who cross her path.She brings an extraordinary new flavour to her yoga classes. Weaving through the principles of TCM and being a refreshing change to the very serious, competition focused yoga we are used to in Edinburgh. She is fair, super skilled at her job, funny and a genuine soul in a time when there are so few.Lena is an embodiment and testament to the thousands of years of traditional Asian medicine. A lived experience in action.

Nicola

Lena is an utterly extraordinary TCM practitioner and acupuncturist. I have been receiving treatments from Lena for years. She has such a depth of knowledge, compassion and wisdom which is always present whether my treatment has been for acute symptoms or more subtle. Her approach and authentic way of working is truly holistic as she explores the root cause and then means to support healing and restoration that will serve. She is also utterly hilarious and her down to earth character and humour creates such ease and uplifting energy, I always feel lighter and deeply anchored in my body. I recommend Lena to all, both as a birth doula, yoga teacher and to all my friends and loved ones.

Tessa