Natalia Krause

I am a qualified Tai Chi and Mindfulness Teacher & I am also an artist. As a child, I really enjoyed lying in the garden with my dog. I loved sitting in the sun on the soft lawn. I felt deep peace, the warmth of the sun and safety. I could feel my breath and the sensation of warmth on my skin. I was observing it. This was my first meditation that I had experienced without even knowing it. I was totally aware of being here and now in a moment of silence and stillness. At the age of 29, I went on my first retreat in silence, called Vipassana, I was already practicing Tai Chi by then, and became an instructor, training with teacher Niall O'Floinn and master Wang Hai Jun, Galway Tai Chi Academy. I also began delving into meditation and mindfulness training to have an in-depth understanding of it. I repeatedly heard feedback about their positive effects, but as with everything, I decided to see if that would be something for me. I opened myself up to my creativity and mindfulness practice. I completed a Mindfulness course with Shamash Alidina, and in the process I realised what my strengths are: gentleness, compassion, sharing peace and my music to support others to build up their inner peace, prevent burnout and create more joy in their lives. The mindfulness training I am currently doing allows me to pass my experience and knowledge on to you.