The name Mandara reflects part of my own personal name Amanda, in fact my close family and friends would often call me "Mand" or "Mandy", but really the name Mandara has Indian origins and is used in the Sanskrit language, meaning Coral Tree. It also refers to Mount Mandara, central to the Hindu mythical story of the "churning of the ocean" used to create the elixir of immortality. This mythological connection has symbolic meanings of strength, stability and the pursuit of higher goals. 

 

In English, Japanese, Hawaiian and other cultures, the Mandara Flower, otherwise known as the HIBISCUS has further spiritual significance symbolising Beauty, Purity, Love, Friendship and Healing, whilst offering the sacred Hibiscus Flowers to the Gods, is said to bring blessings and good fortune. 

Personally, I love the Hibiscus Flower and also the Tea, that is believed to be beneficial for heart health by helping to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and it is rich in antioxidants that protect against cell damage.

 

 I believe in supporting, nurturing, balancing and protecting the Body, Mind and Spirit through the benefits that natural holistic therapies, movement and protective spiritual practices may provide and will proactively look for helpful naturally derived solutions and remedies whenever needed.

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 My aim is to provide a high standard of personal service, care and professionalism, offering a positive, warm, empathic and friendly approach, so whatever stage of your life-journey you are on and your motivation to receive Holistic Therapy or to do Pilates, the focus is about helping you to feel better, valued, happy, relaxed and treated as the wonderful beautiful soul that you are.  Often we need reminding!