About | WHA

Samantha began practicing Tai Chi 2005 and has been teaching since 2011, when she began assisting in and covering her teacher Alison's classes for folks with learning disabilities. Since then, Samantha has taught a diverse range of people both in person and online. "In 2011 I became an assistant/cover teacher, in my teacher's seated class for learning disabled folk. This is when I fell in love with chair-based Tai Chi. In the years that followed, I have taught a wide range of people and have been privileged to witness the benefits that Tai Chi practice has brought in to their lives."

Samantha specialises in teaching accessible and seated Tai Chi. Her teaching approach draws upon her vocational experience as a support worker and auxiliary nurse as well as her lived experience of disability and neurodiversity. There is a strong focus on accessibility, inclusion and adaptation in her classes.

Samantha is currently offering two accessible seated Tai Chi classes in partnership with the EDGE café. One online and one in person Click here for details.

"My classes focus on alignment, connection to the ground, centring and deep, relaxed breathing. I offer plenty of gentle guidance to help students remain aligned, focused and mindfully aware."

The EDGE café is a community café in Cambridge, England: "Cambridge's Café with a Cause – Compassion through Community". Click here for more information about their mission.

Samantha is an instructor member of the Tai Chi Union for Great Britain see her instructor listing here.

Samantha is First Aid trained and fully insured to teach Tai Chi.

"My mission in life is to share my journey towards improved wellness in an empowering, accessible and inclusive way, drawing upon ancient and modern knowledge. Informed by my lived experience of disability."

Alongside (and in compliment to) her Tai Chi practice and teaching Samantha has a deep interest in other healing and meditative modalities. She is a certified Meditation Teacher, Reiki Master Level attuned, is an accredited Breath Coach, and is currently undertaking Acupressure and Yoga Nidra teacher training. Click here for more information.

Samantha holds a BSc (Hons) Philosophy (with Psychology and Social Sciences) and has a vocational background in Nursing and Support Work.