Contact
mailto:nicola@theshibashisanctuary.com
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What is Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi?
It is a gentle standing practice that uses slow movement, steady breathing and clear awareness. It helps ease tension, improves posture and balance, and supports a clearer, quieter mind.
Do I need experience?
No. All classes are beginner friendly. The movements are simple to follow and you go at your own pace.
What is the cost of the introductory class?
The introductory class is £10. This gives you the chance to try a session and see how it feels before joining the monthly membership.
How does the membership work?
Membership is £34 a month and includes one weekly in-person class, the live online sessions, and full access to the on-demand library. Once you join, your place is held for you each week.
How do I pay for the membership?
Pay Online Click Here
Or payments can be made by a scheduled monthly bank transfer on the 1st of each month. (You set this up with your bank)
Bank details:
Account name: Nicola Beard (Monzo Business Account)
Sort code: 04-00-05
Account number: 07329229
Reference: Your full name
What happens if I can’t make my class?
If you miss a week due to illness or holidays, yours or mine, you can swap into another session if there is space. Swaps can be taken before or after the missed week, but cannot be carried forward beyond that.
Do I need to book each week?
No. Your weekly class is reserved for you as a member. You only need to get in touch if you are swapping or unable to attend.
What if you are away or a class is cancelled?
If I am on annual leave or unwell and a class is cancelled, you are welcome to make up the missed session the following week if there is space.
Can I join more than one in-person class each week?
Your membership includes one weekly in-person class. If you would like to attend extra sessions and there is availability - Check availablity and book here
What’s included online?
Members get access to:
• Live online Shibashi classes
• The on-demand video library
• Short guided practices and breathing sessions
• Extra resources inside The Inner Sanctuary Portal
How do I cancel my membership?
You can cancel at any time by stopping your scheduled payment and letting me know or login to the membership site, from the menu click on your account and there you will find your subscription details.
Your membership will continue until the end of the month you have paid for.
Do you offer refunds for missed classes?
No. Membership holds your place each week and includes flexibility through swap options.
Can I pause my membership?
Memberships are continuous and cannot be paused. Swaps can be taken before or after short holidays or illness, depending on space.
If I cancel my membership, can I come back at the same price?
If you cancel your membership and restart it later, you will rejoin at the current membership price at that time, not the price you were previously on.
What should I wear and bring to class?
Comfortable clothing you can move in, and a drink if you need one. Shibashi is done standing, and flat, wide shoes are fine.
Terms and Conditions
If you are unable to attend, please give as much notice as possible. No refunds or alternatives are issued for cancellations made within 24 hours of the class start time. Membership access remains available in line with the membership terms.
For introductory classes only, if you are unable to attend, your place may be moved to the following week where possible.
Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time and will expire at the end of the current payment period. No refunds of membership fees are issued.
A minimum of three participants must be booked and paid for at least 4 hours before the scheduled start time for a class to run. If fewer than three bookings are received by this time, the class will not take place.
If a class is cancelled by the instructor, participants may attend an alternative in-person or online class, or access an on-demand class instead.
The instructor reserves the right to cancel a participant’s subscription or attendance if their behaviour, communication, or expectations are not aligned with the nature of the classes. The subscription will end at the close of the current payment period.
All participants must complete a health questionnaire before attending their first class. The questionnaire will be emailed when the first class is booked, with a reminder sent if it has not been completed. If the health questionnaire is not completed before the class, attendance will not be permitted.
Please arrive on time. Late arrival may not be admitted once the class has started.
By attending classes, participants confirm they are fit to take part and will inform the instructor of any relevant health conditions.
Terms and Conditions updated on 4 January 2026
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About
Hello and welcome to The Shibashi Sanctuary, my name is officially Nicola, but I am known as Nikki.
My fitness career began in 1997
I’ve worked in health and fitness for nearly three decades, teaching everything from Pilates to Step, Body Pump to Aqua Aerobics.
In 2019 I specialised as a Corrective Exercise Specialist and focused on foot dysfunction. I saw how weakness and instability in the feet caused pain not just in the feet but throughout the body, often lasting months or even years. With the right work on strength, posture and balance, many of those problems could be improved or prevented.
That same year I was diagnosed perimenopausal, and in 2020 I was also diagnosed with ADHD. Living with ADHD, I know what it feels like when the nervous system never switches off, an anxiety overload. Perimenopause has only amplified those symptoms, making stress and anxiety harder to manage.
After the pandemic, I noticed how many people, myself included, were still exhausted and uncertain about the future. This convinced me that more attention needs to be given to the physical effects of stress, as well as the mental strain of living in the 21st century.
I now focus on Shibashi because it brings all of this together, improving balance and posture, calming the nervous system, reducing anxiety and helping people manage daily life with resilience and a clear mind, without the low level hum of stress.