About The Bohemian
... creating a safe space where we can support and empower each other ...
... nurturing a sense of belonging through honouring our authentic selves ...
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... moving together towards the achievement of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing ...
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These values are at the heart of what The Bohemian is all about...
Cheryl Marren
F O U N D E R
I am a witch, a creative & an empath...
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Always hungry to learn more about the world and humanity, I observe, read, write stories & poetry, I journal and I study everything and anything that interests me.
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Being out in nature day & night - especially woodland - is one way I love to find, feel and sense the awe and wonder in the world. So much can be learned by listening to the voice of the earth...
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I'll turn my hand to any crafty hobby that grabs me in the moment: knitting, crochet, sewing, jewellery making, painting and design... anything!
Music and dance are important to me, too. I was a ballet dancer for most of my young life and I dabble about with playing musical instruments, too - recorder, harp and guitar mainly... I'm not very good at any of them but I only do it for my own enjoyment!
There's a lot of magic and therapy in sound and movement.
I have 2 children, a beautiful black cat and a wonderful husband and home in Shropshire UK. This loving foundation and the support of my family throughout all my crazy schemes has enabled me to follow my dreams...
Though I follow no organised religion and my beliefs are very fluid and undefined, it's hard to do this kind of work without some basis in spiritual influences.
I am mainly drawn to the simple practices of a pagan system of observing, appreciating and aligning with nature and the natural cycles of the earth, stars and universe. I love astrology and lunar magic.
Of particular interest to me are the Ancient Greek, Celtic and Norse pantheons but my journey into the knowledge of yoga has naturally led me to a further interest in knowledge of the Hindu and Buddhist myths, legends and traditions.
This knowledge is offered through some of my yoga sessions...
I like to centre my practice around lunar cycles, the changing seasons and I sometimes touch on the pagan sabbats to help me with theming my yoga practices.
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But you don't need any kind of religious beliefs to enjoy yoga!!!
Yoga, energy healing and divination in themselves have no religious affiliation - they are simply spiritual practices whereby you connect with yourself and the universal energy we all share...
The Meaning Behind The Bohemian Logo
My logo is a simple and easily recognisable image of a triple moon with the symbol of AUM at its centre...
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AUM is the universal sound embedded within in many spiritual practices, particularly those around yoga and its counterparts, providing power, cleansing and connection.
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The triple moon shows our lunar neighbour in her waxing, full and waning aspects, representative of the three phases of the goddess' life: maiden, mother, crone...
a more masculine expression of this concept might be youth, warrior, sage.
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Regardless of gender, we all embody the spirit of the divine feminine and the divine masculine and each of us will pass through these three phases of life which are to be embraced and explored throughout our personal journey...
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My Q​ualifications
Please see below to see some of the great qualifications I have been collecting so I can bring my practice to you with knowledge and safety...
I'm adding to these all the time so always feel free to come back and have a look at what else I've been doing!
Yoga Trainings:
- 200hr Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga :: YMCAfit :: 21.08.2019
- 40hr Yoga Nidra Teacher Training :: The Shala / Yoga Alliance :: 03.12.2020
- 50hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training :: The Shala / Yoga Alliance :: 06.01.2021
- 7hr Toolkit for Teaching Youth Yoga :: LiveLoveYoga / Yoga Alliance :: 08.11.2020
- Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training :: YMCAfit :: 08.05.2021
Holistic Therapy Trainings:
- Working with Crystals (Crystal 1) :: Gem Holistic Centre :: 14.07.2018
- Crystal Vibrations (Crystal 2) :: Gem Holistic Centre :: 20.10.2018
- Advanced Crystal Work (Crystal 3) :: Gem Holistic Centre :: 09.11.2019
- Usui Reiki Training 1st Degree :: Gem Holistic Centre :: 03.11.2019
- Usui Reiki Training 2nd Degree :: Gem Holistic Centre :: 04.10.2020
- Usui Reiki Training Master Teacher Degree :: Gem Holistic Centre :: 11.09.2022
- Ear Candling Diploma :: Solace Holistic Training Academy / The Guild of Holistic Therapists :: 20.08.2020
- Indian Head Massage Diploma :: Solace Holistic Training Academy / The Guild of Holistic Therapists :: 05.09.2020
- Mindfulness Diploma :: New Skills Academy :: 02.07.2020
- Reducing Stress with Meditation and Visualisation Certificate :: New Skills Academy :: 03.07.2020
- Body Massage :: You In Mind, Telford / The Guild of Beauty Therapists :: 03.07.2022
Safety Trainings:
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Certificate - 17.08.2020 (update service registered)
- Emergency First Aid at Work :: Staffordshire First Aid Training/Safehaven Training Ltd/FAIB :: 25.07.2023
- Standard Precautions - Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection :: World Health Org :: 05.06.2020
- Standard Precautions - Hand Hygiene :: World Health Org :: 05.06.2020
- Infection Prevention and Control for Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) :: World Health Org :: 05.06.2020
- Covid-19 Awareness Training - CIMPSA/Sport England - 29.07.2020
- Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering :: Safer Food Group :: 30.09.2020
- GTI Covid-19 Infection Prevention and Control :: The Guild of Beauty Therapists :: 20.10.2021
- GTI Professional Standards for Therapists :: The Guild of Beauty Therapists :: 20.10.2021
Other Qualifications:
- Batchelor of Arts (Joint Hons) Drama and English :: University of Wales, Aberystwyth :: Class of 2001
- Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce :: Pearson EDI :: 16.02.2015