the tranquil mind - Ian Kershaw

About Me

Welcome to the tranquil mind

At The Tranquil Mind, I am committed to providing evidence-informed, person-centred breathing education and wellbeing practices across a number of modalities.

I communicate honestly, work within my scope of practice and aim to create a calm, respectful environment where every client or participant feels safe, listened to, understood and supported.

All sessions are designed to bring harmony and balance to one or more of these aspects that contribute to your health and wellbeing; physical and mental.

Mind

Body

Breath

Nature

My Story

Hi! I am Ian Kershaw. My journey in to the world of personal growth, transformation and healing started during my university days back in the early 1980s. Fast forward to my corporate career when, in 2012,  whilst in the field of psychometric testing I took an NLP course eventually becoming an INLPTA Trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming. This opened my eyes to how the past shapes the present but need not define the future. My thirst for learning and sharing was driven by supporting others on their own journey and how might I best serve them in the most efficient way possible. This lead me to study Sound Therapy with the British Academy of Sound Therapy, Meditation and Mindfulness Teaching with Dr Itai Ivtzan at the School of Positive Transformation, Conscious Connected Breathwork Facilitation with Jon Paul Crimi, Level 1 functional breathing  instructor with Oxygen Advantage,  and Yoga Alliance accredited 50 Hour Nidra Teacher Training with Sampoorna Yoga. In 2025, to build on these decades of experience, I qualified to be a Forest Bathing Guide with The Forest bathing Institute and then, buy chance, I came across a beautiful way of blending "Nidra" with "Nature" and became a certified teacher of ecoNIDRA.  Coming very soon is my Advanced Level Functional Breathing qualification. Stay tuned.

Corporate enquiries on any of the above are welcome.

In summary, this unique blend of experience, practice and knowledge can be used and shared in whatever way best serves you, your event, team or group - simply get in touch, let me know what you are doing and looking for and, if we're a fit, I can tailor a session or series of sessions that works well for all.

Here's a little something I wrote based on an anonymous piece called The Knot Prayer. I felt it didn't quite hit the spot for a sound bath I was running in December 2022 so I modified it to suit. Please feel free to use and share as long as you credit me with the work. Enjoy and thank you.

You are not your Knots

Please untie
all of these knots
In my mind, my life and my heart
Remove the have nots, the can nots and do nots
And these are only the start

Erase the will nots, the may nots and might nots
That are also at home in my heart
Release the could nots, the would nots and should nots
That are tearing me apart

And most of all
I request
And this is the one that is tough
Unburden me from all the I am nots
Especially I am not good enough

Untying those not knots
was really the key
Because living with not knots
is not how to be
As my knot made of nots
is no longer for me
Onwards I travel
unknotted and free

©Ian Kershaw December 2022

A gallery of images to scroll through if you're interested.

image of the setup for a corporate breathwork session
Sound bath in Worcester
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When the warm weather is with us we can often forget self-care yet this is when we might need it most. So if you fancy metaphorically chilling with me for 90 minutes there’s a mat with your name on it. Yoga Nidra straight into a relaxing sound bath, there’s nothing else like it for deep rest and recovery. Plus if you fancy a cuppa to help ground before you head home then the kettle will be on too. Or you can dash back for the 2nd half of the footy and still catch the inevitable penalty shootout 😂 Booking via the bio or your recent email from me if you’ve been before - you know the score #nidra #soundbath #wellbeing
Come and escape the World Cup fever with me on Wednesday with our super relaxing “sound asleep” nidra and sound bath. No shouting at the TV, no swearing or high blood pressure, just a quiet and calming space to go inwards and reset under the shadow of this week’s New Moon. As ever there’s the optional cuppa at 8-30pm or you can head home and still get back for the second half - choice is yours and I’d love to see you there. Booking link in the bio or in the recent email if you’re a returning friend. #soundbath #nidra #wellbeing #worcesterwellness
Breathing is just about the most important thing we do and most of us do it poorly even if we don't know it! For the final part of my advanced functional breathwork instructor training I need 3 local volunteers for case studies. This isn't airy-fairy; it is about regulating your system via correct functional breathing using the science-backed Oxygen Advantage methodology. Just google Oxygen Advantage and/or Patrick Mckeown, and you will find a wealth of evidence of its proven effectiveness. The good news is you don't need to be an aspiring olympic athlete or high flying public figure as pretty much anyone can benefit from improving their breathing in surprising ways. It is a 2 way street. I provide professional guidance to help you improve things like; sleep, finding focus, improving concentration or reducing anxiety. For athletes, we can work on delaying lactic acid build up, improving recovery, and boosting sprint ability. You - if you're within 20 miles of Worcester and can commit to: - Short daily exercises and a simple log. - A weekly 1-on-1 meeting for 3 to 4 weeks (I will visit you). That's it. Breathe Better - Live Better. Send me a message if you are ready to start.
Many people wait until they “need” a reset. And whilst this is OK, what is much better is to “top up” often and cruise through life on an even keel. Whether you “need” a reset or just want to take some time to top up your reserves ready for the summer ahead, Mother Nature is ready and waiting and I’ll be on hand to provide that extra support along the way. The difference has to be experienced to be believed and many people share that they never go for a walk in the woods in the same way as they used to. Head over to the bio and book your place - see you on Sunday under the cool canopy of the trees. 🙏🏻 #forestbathing #shinrinyoku #wellbeing #worcester
Do you ever feel like your brain is running a dozen marathons at once? I know that feeling all too well. That overactive mind, the one that keeps replaying to-do lists long after you've closed the laptop. This Sunday, I'm heading to Worcester Woods for our monthly Forest Bathing session, and I'd love for you to join me. If you've never tried it, don't worry; there's no water involved. It's simply about being among the trees and letting your nervous system remember how to slow down. Science backs it up. Being under the canopy lowers cortisol, boosts immune function, and lifts your mood. It's nature's protective bubble. I only have 9 spots left for this Sunday at 1pm. It's a small and completely beginner-friendly. No pressure, nothing to get right or wrong You just need to bring yourself. One recent participant told me they arrived feeling frayed and left feeling like they could finally take a full breath. That's what the woods do. Fancy joining me? 🌲 Worcester Woods 📅 Sunday 12th July, 1pm 👟 Beginner friendly, no experience needed Link in bio to book. #forestbathing #worcesterwoods #thetranquilmind #mindfulness
"If all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail." It is a phrase that keeps me grounded. I have spent well over a decade now studying and mastering techniques such as NLP, meditation/mindfulness, sound baths, yoga nidra, and breathwork practices from both sides of the pendulum including functional, not to collect certificates and be accredited in all of these, but to ensure I am never that person with only one tool. Helping you is not a one-size-fits-all endeavour. Your nervous system is as unique as a fingerprint. When you come to me, we are not hammering a nail; we are uncovering the right approach for your specific path, whether that is the grounding of ecoNIDRA or the transformative power of conscious connected breathwork. Swipe through to understand why a diverse toolkit matters for your journey. When you are ready for a truly tailored approach, book a session with me at thetranquilmind.com. #breathwork #soundbath #mindfulness #worcester

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