Siri Arti Nichol
Meditation Practitioner in Swanage

As a therapist, body worker, yoga trainer and nature lover, I have a deep interest in how we connect in community and live well and long.
Working across a colourful spectrum of teaching, training, mentoring and therapy, my work keeps me stimulated, curious and switched on.

With thirty years of experience working with young people in education and wellness, Siri has dedicated recent years to developing a School of Elemental Embodiment: Young + Wise. Her mission is to help others discover a deeper sense of self and belonging, something she believes is lacking in the modern world.

Siri's career merges education, wellness, yoga and therapy, enriched by elements of ritual and a touch of the natural.

Background & Meditation Qualifications

Montessori diploma - London Montessori Centre - South Africa 1994
Kundalini yoga for children - Bridget Schroede - Germany 1997
Sun Yoga Kids - Jaqueline Koay - UK 2004
Yoga for the Special Child™ - Basic - Sonia Sumar - UK 2005
Yoga for the Special Child™ - Advanced - Sonia Sumar - UK 2006
Kundalini Yoga - 200hr - level 1 - I-SKY 2006
Kundalini Yoga - 300hr - level 2 - I-SKY & Karam Kriya 2007 -2011

Conscious Communication - Mind and Meditation - Life cycles and Lifestyles - Stress and vitality - Authentic relationships
Aquarian Training Academy internship with KRI - reached Associate level trainer
The Mother's Journey - 50 hr - Kundalini Yoga for pregnancy - UK 2008
Elemental Yoga Therapy - EYT - 200hr - Swara Yoga - Bali 2013
Teen Yoga course with Charlotta Martinus - 5 Days - UK 2015
Author of SHINE with Starchild Yoga - A yoga book for children and adults; self-published.
Special Yoga for Vulnerable Young People - 10 hours - London 2020
Yoga Therapy for Mental Health - the Minded institute - 580 hours 2020
The Cacao Mama Ceremony training - online 2020
The Wisdom of Trauma: Reclaiming wholeness 
Gabor Maté & SAND -12hrs 2021


Sacred Wounds: Trauma Healing on the Spiritual Path
Peter Levine & SAND
12 hours 2021
Discovering The Wisdom of Trauma 
Gabor Maté & Betsy Polatin
14 hours 2021
Trauma Informed Plant Medicine facilitation Program 85 hrs 2022
Trauma Informed Plant Medicine Integration Practitioner Training 2022

My Specialisms

Being in the body is essential for wellness. My specialism is being well versed at guiding people to this place, where body awareness becomes the norm and regulation skills a guiding light for many.

The three anchors in my work are Embodiment; Empowerment & Education.

My theoretical approaches are holistic. I integrate various perspectives to support wholeness:
Yoga Philosophy: Combines ethical guidelines, postures, breath control, and meditation.
Holistic View: Addresses body, mind, and spirit, selecting practices to restore balance across interconnected layers.
Biomedical Perspective: Applies anatomy, physiology, and medical science with a focus on the nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems.
Psychological Approach: Incorporates mindfulness for stress relief and somatic experiencing to release trauma. Cognitive-behavioral techniques help modify unhelpful thought patterns.
Energy Work: Uses breath and movement to balance physical and emotional health.
Client-Centered Approach: Tailors practices to individual needs and goals.


Feel free to book a free introductory call to discuss you needs and learn more about my work.

Approach to Meditation & How I Work

Siri Arti - Yoga Therapist for all ages and abilities.

Siri works with physical, mental and emotional challenges in a client centred and compassionate way. As well as providing healing opportunities through sessions and practices, she educates and informs her clients to empower them to take responsibility for their wellness, where possible.

Yoga therapy combines talking therapy, body work and mindfulness practices as viewed from an in-depth neuro-scientific (mind) and physiological (body) perspective. This holistic therapy views the whole person, systematically considering the body, the mind and social factors, and their interactions to understand health, illness and recovery for the individual.

Yoga therapy is an effective way to find balance in both the mind and the body, and through balance, restore wellness. Siri has a unique and inspired way of meeting the individual to tailor make sessions that are personal and effective and bring about transformation.

Areas of experience:
Healing from trauma
Stress management
Depression & anxiety
Grief & loss
Burn out recovery
Suicide prevention
Pain management
Sickness & recovery

Inspired by nature, she spends time wandering the woods and beaches with Lyra, her dog. She loves swimming, walking, moving, learning and contemplating life. She is also a seeker of AWE and when not in nature hunting for this, she has her head in research papers and books.
CNHC Registration Number: CNHC08894

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Yoga Therapy	In Person	£75 per 60 minutes
Meditation	Online/Telephone	Please Call
Shamanism	Online/Telephone	Please Call

Additional Rate Information

If you are a student, or person needing a sliding scale rate, please email me and we can have a chat.

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