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Helping you relieve stress & pain through movement, breathwork & meditation.
45 Years Experience in Breathwork and Meditation. DM me to learn more.

29/10/2026

Sometimes, it's not about how far you've walked. It's about what it took to get there

Today, surrounded by the breathtaking waterfalls, ancient woodland and rugged beauty of Wales, I found myself reflecting on just how proud I am of my wife, Chantelle

Like me, Chantelle has lived with hip pain. She knows what it's like when something as simple as walking becomes painful, uncomfortable or exhausting

Then three years ago, whilst walking on Snowdon, she suffered a horrific elbow fracture that required surgery, pins and plates

It was a horrible experience, and recovery hasn't always been easy.

So watching her today, navigating slippery rocks, uneven ground, steep slopes and challenging terrain, was something quite special.

Because I know what that takes.

I know what it's like to have your body let you down. To lose confidence in movements you once took for granted. To wonder whether you'll ever be able to do certain things again.

And I know the courage, patience and determination it takes to keep going.

Today wasn't about breaking records, reaching summits or proving anything to anyone.

It was about being together.

Exploring. Laughing. Getting soaked by waterfalls. Breathing in the fresh air. Feeling the earth beneath our feet.

And appreciating what our bodies are still capable of.

Sometimes our greatest achievements aren't measured in miles, kilograms or personal bests.

They're measured in moments.

A confident step across a slippery rock.

A climb up a steep hillside.

A smile from someone you love.

Or simply standing together, surrounded by nature, grateful to be there.

I don't think Chantelle always recognises just how strong she is.

Not just physically, but in her determination to keep moving forward, despite everything her body has put her through.

And today, watching her explore these beautiful waterfalls, I felt incredibly proud of her.

Because strength isn't always about what you can lift, how fast you can run or how far you can walk.

Sometimes strength is simply having the courage to try again

To trust your body

To take that next step

And to rediscover the freedom to enjoy the things you love

I'm proud of you, Chantelle

28/10/2026

Love my adventures with this one!

27/10/2026

🌿🔥 SAVE THE DATE – PRIMAL RHYTHMS WINTER GATHERING! 🔥🌿

📅 Friday 20th November – Evening
📅 Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd November 2026

📍 Primal Rhythms HQ, Setley Ridge, Brockenhurst

Something special is coming to the New Forest this November...

As autumn gives way to winter, we're bringing people together for a weekend of movement, creativity, discovery, celebration and connection.

✨ An opening ceremony and social evening with drinks
🌿 Qigong, natural movement and breathwork
💪 Traditional strength and martial arts
🔔 Sound baths and relaxation
🎨 Crafting, storytelling and creativity
🛍️ Beautiful locally made art and crafts to browse and buy
🔥 Friendship, laughter and community

A chance to slow down, try something new, meet wonderful people and enjoy being part of something a little different.

Whether you come for an activity, a few hours or the whole weekend, we'd love to see you.

And this is where we need your help!

❤️ Save the dates, tell your friends, invite your family and spread the word!

Bring your partners, your children, your friends, your neighbours. Let's make this a wonderful gathering of our growing community.

We're keeping a few surprises up our sleeves for now, but we'll be sharing lots more over the coming weeks.

For now, pop those dates in your diary and help us spread the word!

🌿 PRIMAL RHYTHMS 🌿
Rooted • Wild • Alive

19/10/2026

“I thought your classes were just for men?”

Someone said this to me over the weekend, so I thought it was worth clearing something up.

I specialise in men’s coaching, and I am incredibly passionate about the work I do supporting men.

But I am a coach for people.

And all three of my weekly Primal classes are open to both men and women.

Primal ReWild is about something I believe becomes increasingly important as we get older:

Building, and maintaining, a strong, robust and resilient body that allows us to keep doing the things we want to do.

This is not about how much you can bench press, smashing yourself through a workout, or trying to keep up with a super-fit 25-year-old.

We train for life.

We lift things from the floor.
We carry awkward objects.
We squat, crawl, push, pull, hang, rotate and move.

We develop strength, conditioning, balance, coordination and confidence in our bodies.

Because getting older does not mean we should simply accept becoming less capable.

The amazing lady you can see here is lifting a 20kg Atlas Stone sandbag from the floor and placing it onto a platform.

That is not just “gym strength”.

That is confidence in your body.

That is capability.

That is strength for life.

🐺 Primal ReWild
Tonight | 7.15–8.00pm

Men and women welcome.

If you have been wondering whether ReWild is for you, drop me a message and come and have a go.

19/10/2026

PRIMAL RETREAT | FINDING STILLNESS WITHIN

When was the last time you gave yourself permission to stop?

Not to do more. Not to achieve something. Not to be somewhere else.

Just to be.

Life can be noisy. Our minds are constantly busy, our bodies carry tension, and we spend so much of our time thinking about what has happened or what needs to happen next.

Primal Retreat is your weekly opportunity to step away from all of that.

Join me this evening for 45 minutes dedicated to reconnecting with yourself through:

Qigong-inspired movement: gentle, flowing movements to release tension and reconnect with your body.

Breathwork: calming breathing practices to help regulate your nervous system and encourage relaxation.

Meditation: this evening we will explore Shamatha, the traditional practice of calm abiding, learning to quieten the distractions around us and develop a more peaceful relationship with our thoughts.

You do not need to be flexible, experienced in meditation or particularly good at sitting still.

You simply need to turn up, exactly as you are.

Because sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do for ourselves is nothing at all.

📍 Primal Rhythms HQ, Setley Ridge

🕗 Tonight | 8.15–9.00 pm

✨ Everyone welcome. No experience necessary.

Drop me a message to book your space.

13/10/2026

Fancy having a go at this?

Last night at Primal ReWild we slowed things down and spent some time learning a simple club flow.

Clubs are one of those wonderfully old-school training tools. Swinging and moving them around the body challenges grip, shoulders, coordination, rotation and control, but there is something else I really enjoy about them too.

You have to learn a movement, not simply grind out repetitions.

That is a big part of Primal ReWild.

We lift, carry, crawl, hang, throw, swing, push and pull. Sometimes we work hard. Sometimes we slow everything down and learn a new skill.

It is strength and conditioning for life, delivered in a small, supportive group where you absolutely do not need to arrive fit, strong or experienced.

If you have been wondering what we get up to at Primal Rhythms, come and have a go for yourself.

Our Open Day is Saturday 17th October at Primal Rhythms HQ, Setley Ridge Vineyard, between 19:00 and 16:00.

Come down, meet us, see the space and experience a little of what we do.

Maybe we will even put a club in your hand.

12/10/2026

Who is up for a fun little challenge...

11/10/2026

THE COLD IS NOT THE CHALLENGE.

HOW YOU RESPOND TO IT IS.

The moment I step into the cold, something interesting happens.

My body reacts. My mind protests. Every instinct tells me to get out.

And in that moment, I have a choice.

React unconsciously to the discomfort, or pause, breathe, accept and consciously choose my response.

And isn't that a reflection of life itself?

So much of our lives are spent reacting. To stress, fear, frustration, expectations and the stories we have spent years telling ourselves.

But what happens when we begin to notice those patterns?

When we stop simply reacting to life and start consciously choosing how we want to live?

That is where real transformation begins.

And it is at the very heart of The Primal Method.

Our current group of men are already halfway through their 12-week journey, and the growth, self-discovery and integration I have witnessed in such a short space of time has been remarkable.

Men beginning to understand themselves on a deeper level. Challenging old beliefs. Exploring their behaviours. Reconnecting with what truly matters.

Not trying to become someone else.

Learning to become more fully themselves.

And now, the next chapter is beginning.

THE PRIMAL METHOD — JANUARY 2027

The next 12-week journey begins at the start of January, and bookings are officially open.

One of the four places has already been claimed.

Just THREE places remain.

Three men who are ready to look beneath the surface.

Three men willing to challenge themselves, explore who they are and discover what is possible when they begin living with greater awareness, purpose and intention.

I wonder who those three men will be?

Perhaps one of them is you.

If something in these words resonates, drop me a private message. Let's have a conversation.

The Primal Method.

Body • Breath • Mind.

10/10/2026

WHAT'S THE POINT OF BEING STRONG IF YOU CAN'T USE YOUR STRENGTH?

We often measure strength by numbers.

How much can you bench press?
How much can you squat?
How heavy can you lift?

But what about the strength to get yourself off the floor?

To carry something awkward?

To reach overhead without discomfort?

To climb, crawl, balance, twist and move freely?

Real strength isn't just something you demonstrate in a gym. It's something you carry into everyday life.

At PRIMAL REWILD, we train the body to do what it was designed to do.

We lift, carry, push, pull, rotate, crawl and explore movement in all its wonderful forms.

Sometimes it's challenging. Sometimes it's playful. And sometimes we surprise ourselves with what we're capable of.

It's not about being the strongest person in the room.

It's about becoming a stronger, more capable version of yourself.

Because growing older is inevitable.

But surrendering your strength doesn't have to be.

PRIMAL REWILD:

Primal Rhythms HQ, Setley Ridge, Brockenhurst

Mondays | 7.15–8.00 pm

Small groups. Real movement. Strength for life.

No experience necessary. Just a willingness to begin.

Message me to come and give it a try.

Rooted. Wild. Alive.

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