Tui Na, Shamanic Breathwork, Prana Kriya, I Ching
Joe Macnab
Sole owner and lineage practitioner at Well Bath. Trained in Tui Na under Errol Lynch. Founding voice of the sanctuary.
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Care at Well Bath
A first visit to Well Bath
Written and reviewed by Joe Macnab, Well Bath. Last reviewed .
You have been thinking about coming for a while. Something in you already knows why. This is what to expect when you arrive.
There is no dress code, no membership form, no test. Park round the back and follow the side passage to the front. Come through the front door into the foyer. There is a Welsh dresser with herbal teas and water. Pour yourself something. Sit for a minute. The valley is quiet.
For a first visit there are three gentle places to begin. An Introductory Wellness Evaluation with Joe, a one-to-one conversation about where you are and what might meet you. Gentle Hatha with Ilona or a Yin class, a soft entry into the studio side. Or a Sound Bath with Kate on the crystal bowls, where the sound does the work.
If none of those feel right, the letters page is a way to read us before you meet us. You do not have to decide anything from home.
Or, a different door in
Five questions and we will name a first door
No email required. Nothing gets saved. Works whether you are booking for yourself or for someone in your care. Answer in the register you arrive in and we will suggest two or three things that fit — plus the option to speak to Joe if none of them feel right.
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Based on what you said
A first door that fits
Or, the human alternative
Speak with Joe first
The Introductory Wellness Evaluation is half an hour with Joe. No treatment. Just a chance to be heard and to find the right first door together.
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Offerings
Introductory Wellness Evaluation
A one-to-one conversation with Joe. Where you are, what might meet you, what to try first.
Gentle Hatha Yoga
A soft, unhurried Hatha practice with Ilona. Suitable for a first class.
Wake Up and Flow
Diane's morning flow. Currently held by Lauren at 7:30am; returns to 8am when Diane is back.
Yin Yoga
Ground-level, long-held postures. Restorative rather than active.
Gentle Luna Flow
Mirella's softer counterpart to Sol Power. Held-shape work for the body that needs restoration.
Vinyasa Yoga
Kate's flowing, breath-led yoga on the studio side.
Yin and Restorative Yoga
Lauren's slower evening class. Held postures for a body that has done enough.
Inmotion
Kelly's signature hybrid class blending strength, mobility and breath.
Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
Monthly. Kate on the crystal bowls. The sound does the work.
Kirtan
A monthly evening of shared mantra. Everyone sings together as one wall of sound.
Reiki in Bath
One-to-one Reiki treatment with Heidi in the therapy rooms.
Who holds this at Well Bath
Practitioners
Gentle Hatha
Ilona
Weekly Gentle Hatha. Soft, unhurried, forgiving of every body. A good first door into the studio.
Read Ilona's page →Yoga, Be Balance
Mirella
Sol Power Yoga, Gentle Luna Flow, Ibiza Chillout Yoga, and the monthly Be Balance workshop.
Read Mirella's page →Wake Up and Flow, Yin and Restorative
Lauren
Two sides of the yoga schedule: the early morning flow and the softer restorative evenings.
Read Lauren's page →Inmotion
Kelly
Teaches Inmotion, her own signature class blending strength, mobility and breath.
Read Kelly's page →Crystal bowl sound baths, Vinyasa Yoga
Kate
Holds the monthly Crystal Bowl Sound Baths. Also teaches Vinyasa on the studio side.
Read Kate's page →Kirtan
Tim Chalice
Leads the monthly Kirtan. Not call-and-response. Everyone sings together as one constant wall of sound.
Read Tim's page →Reiki, meditation, energy clearing
Heidi
One-to-one Reiki treatments, monthly Reiki and Meditation workshops, and the full Traditional Usui Reiki training path.
Read Heidi's page →Not sure where to begin
Start with a conversation
The Introductory Wellness Evaluation is a one-to-one with Joe. Half an hour. No treatment. Just a chance to be heard and to find the right first door into the sanctuary.