Heart-Mind Therapies

Cheyne Towers M.B.A.Th.H., GQHP

Cheyne studied hypnosis with the late Dr. Vernon Bell of East London, who was a founder member of the British Association of Therapeutical Hypnotists in 1951.

He was until recently a committee member of the British Association of Therapeutical Hypnotists (Editor of the BAThH Journal, until September 09), and is registered with the General Hypnotherapy Register, the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council, and The National Board of Professional and Ethical Standards (U.S.A).

For the past 27 years Cheyne has been training in various forms of martial arts, with a focus on Tai Chi and Qi Gong for both health and Self-Defence. With a wealth of experience as a teacher of these methods of self-empowerment and healing, he has worked with people from 7 - 80 years old, including those with M.E., M.S., Crones Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Asthma, and various other conditions.

All sessions focus on the development and cultivation of one's internal energy (Qi), relaxed vitality and the harmony of Heart, Mind and Body, as well as the application of these principles for Self-Defence.

Cheyne is currently studying Liu He Ba Fa (Water Style Boxing) under the guidance of Sifu Nathan Menaged and his U.K. representative Paul Andrews. Please have a look at Nathan's website
Tai Chi Corner for more information.

Heart-Mind Therapies

The concept of the 'Heart-Mind' is Chinese in origin, and refers to the unification of both the mental and emotional bodies. Creating this balance between the mind and emotions is vitally important, and will enable an individual to become more focussed, calm and natural in every situation, therefore increasing overall wellbeing.

Heart-Mind Therapies are a unique synthesis of qigong exercise (which focuses on mindful-breathing, physical relaxation and release of tension) and effective techniques of therapeutic hypnosis for the cultivation of mental and emotional balance.

These methods are designed to relax the muscles, gently stretch and invigorate the tendons, develop better posture, oxygenate the blood, whilst calming and regulating the Heart and Mind. All exercises are appropriate to the needs of each individual.