• I’m continually impressed by the change in emotion that I feel from start to end without being aware of the shift during the session, but definitely benefiting from the result - namely of having a relaxed open outlook in the world and acceptance of myself.

    I.S. Community yoga session participant

  • ‘ The yoga session is the best attended of any therapy. We have been very pleased that patients have been using the skills they learn within the session not only while on the ward but also when they have been discharged. The fact that patients have continued to attend in the community on their discharge from hospital clearly shows the benefits they feel from it and that it is making a significant contribution to their recovery. More than a few patients have asked if we can have sessions more frequently - I would welcome all the input you can give us!’

    Andrew Blockley, Maudlsey Hospital NHS, London, Acute Psychiatric Hospital Manager

  • I can’t tell you how uplifted I felt after visiting you at Healing Arts yesterday. It is amazing what you have achieved and in such an august setting and where the peace and spirituality of your space is so needed. Congratulations.

    Paddy Bazely, Founding Director, Maytree Sanctuary, London

  • This day was so much more than healing arts - it was about the essence of life itself. So wonderful to know that such as precious seed is being sown at SLaM (South London and Maudsley NHS Trust) - treasure indeed. I look forward to seeing the project grow and permeate the ethos and practice of mental health practitioners across the board. More and more people need to hear this message of healing and wholeness. Many thanks for the gift.

    Rosie, Clinical staff

  • Sat nam, dear Jagat Joti, Thank you so much for your wonderful energy, wisdom and insights during Module 4! I have also really enjoyed and appreciated your humour, lightness, truthfulness... as well as your stories and nuggets of information that have helped me better relate to and integrate the teachings. I have loved this module - your way of teaching is inspirational, contemplative.. encouraging us to go deeper.. opening a way for further exploration of self ... Extending heartfelt gratitude for this precious experience. With great appreciation and blessings,

    Sat nam Siobhán

  • This project recognizes the special needs of the older adult population and addressed these sensitively to support their recovery journey from the inpatient setting to the community.

    Lorinda Pienaar, OT Clinical Specialist, Mental Health In-Patients, London

  • I don’t need to change my medication. I get more uplift in my mood and less anxiety from attending healing arts every week. I feel so much better since attending.

    K.W. Community Healing Arts session participant