Established by Emma Despres in 2006, Be inspired aims to inspire and empower people to increase their overall sense of wellbeing by attending joyful, healing and transformative Yoga classes, Yoga & Wellbeing retreats and holistic treatments.

Furthermore, it is our intention to create within ‘Be inspired’ a community that offers a sense of belonging: where one can discover, embrace and share one’s uniqueness without fear of prejudice, and gradually grow to realise one’s true potential in this safe, nurturing and transformative environment.

We offer a regular schedule of general Yoga classes, children’s Yoga classes, private Yoga sessions, Yoga workshops, individual Reiki treatments, access to holistic practitioners, group Reiki attunements sessions and regular Yoga & Wellbeing retreats within the Channel Island and further afield.

Ewan Mcinnes - gardening and tree work

For help clearing, designing and planting or cutting back trees, hedges etc then I can highly recommend the hard working and personable gardener and tree surgeon, Ewan McInnes, contact on 07781434689 or 236700.

Luisa's - Health and Beauty

For health & beauty see Laura or Luisa at Luisa's - 267068

Nepal travel - Narayan Adhikari

I can highly recommend Narayan's hotel and also his tourist service for any trips to Nepal.  Please contact Narayan to help organise your trip at narayanmuna@hotmail.com

Acupunture and Physiotherapy - Andre Sidaner

Be inspired can highly recommend the healing power of acupuncture and would encourage you to visit Andre.  Please call 700067 or email physio@cwgsy.net.

Reflexology - Christine Shepherd

For reflexology treatments we can highly recommend contacting the lovely Christine Shepherd on 07781 116275 or emailing at

Holistic massage - Hayley Le Marquand

Be inspired highly recommends holistic massage with Hayley on Guernsey. Contact Hayley via email macrohayley@yahoo.co.uk to arrange an appointment.

Life coaching - Michelle Johansen

For Life coaching sessions on Guernsey, Be inspired can recommend Michelle of Johansen Executive Coaching.

Please visit Michelle's website www.johansenexecutivecoaching.com for further details.

Bowen therapy - Sam Roze

For Bowen therapy on Guernsey please visit www.samroze.com

SO WHAT IS THE NEPALI WOMEN’S YOGA TRUST ALL ABOUT?

“Your well-being is their independence”

The Nepali Yoga Women Trust was created to help women overcome the socio-economic discrimination a lot of them face in Nepal today.

The role of many Nepali women is mostly confined to their domestic obligations, which involve cooking for the family, cleaning the household, raising the children etc. This lifestyle prevents them from maintaining a part-time job, contributing to the household income, and ultimately from living independent of male support.

Sometimes some of these women are also marginalised because of social and personal neglect.

Through the Trust’s programme, the women have the opportunity to learn holistic therapies, local handicraft skills, spoken English and self healing techniques. These activities provide them with a step towards inner-transformation, increased self-confidence and economic independence.

In the future, it is hoped that these women will not only inspire other women to work for their independence, but will be in a position to train new participants in the Trust.

WHERE IS THE TRUST LOCATED?

The Trust is located in Lakeside, Pokhara – a popular tourist and trekking destination in Nepal. The centre consists of a sewing and knitting room, a shop for the sale of handicrafts, and a room for massage training and therapy.

The women attend the Trust’s centre 6 days a week from 10:00 am to 4:00pm to accommodate their children's school schedule. They receive a monthly salary from a combination of fundraising and the sale of their handicrafts and massage treatments.

If you visit Lakeside then please support your fellow women by letting them heal you through their knowledge of natural and holistic treatments, buying some of their handicrafts or simply coming to say hello!

WHO ARE THE FOUNDERS?

Devika Gurung, who is native to Nepal and has a deep understanding of Nepali culture founded the Trust with co-owner Emma Despres, from Guernsey, in the British Isles, in November 2007.

Both qualified and reputable Yoga teachers, massage therapists and Reiki practitioners, the two women met at Devika’s Nepali Yoga Centre in Pokhara May 2007 but it was not until a month later, after a coincidental meeting in Dharamasala, India that they “clicked”.

Here they discovered a mutual passion for Yoga, healing and a heart-felt desire to help Nepali women stand on their own two feet, reasserting themselves in society and developing their untapped potential and inner skills.

Both Devika and Emma are always seeking to develop the Trust and reach more and more women from various horizons. Their work is an example of how women from very different cultures and backgrounds can direct their energy to common goals, and get very encouraging results!

CAN I VOLUNTEER?

Volunteers are always welcome at the Nepali Yoga Women Trust in Pokhara, Nepal. Due to the nature of the Trust, we only take female volunteers. Volunteers are welcome for any time length, and we can help you find suitable housing to fit your budget.

We prefer our relationship with volunteers to resemble a cultural exchange so the type of work you help with and your schedule is flexible. Previous volunteers have conducted English lessons, taught the women massage therapy techniques, and helped develop handicraft skills. New activity ideas are always welcome.

HOW CAN I DONATE?

Anyone interested in fundraising for, or donating to, the Nepali Yoga Women Trust on a personal, group or corporate basis please contact Emma

Where can I get more information?

Please visit the Trust’s website.

Also see this article published in the Guernsey Press as the result of an interview with Devika during her visit to Guernsey in October 2007.