Gail enjoys a double date in the capital to shine light on Newport business
A yoga and meditation teacher from Shropshire has enjoyed a second visit to the House of Lords in as many months.
Gail Cooper runs Meridian Life, based in Newport, which was named as one of the nation’s 100 most impressive small firms of 2024 by the Small Business Saturday UK campaign.
Gail also took part in their Small Business Britain Small and Mighty Enterprise Programme, with the two celebratory events held at the House of Lords.
Meridian Life was founded by Gail five years ago this February.
Gail specialises in teaching mindful yoga and meditation to individuals and groups; from helping university students to manage their stress and anxieties, through to corporate companies looking to invest in their employees wellbeing, as well as students in their nineties who attend chair yoga classes seeking to improve their mobility and balance.
Gail who has also launched her YinFusion brand, has created a unique blend of yin yoga, meditation, crystal healing and distance reiki.
Streamed online into the comfort of homes, these sessions are designed to bring a sense of stillness, tranquillity, alignment to the body and mind and aid a better night’s sleep.
On a mission to expand, Gail wants to take her yoga and meditation into prisons.
She recently extended her 500 hour yoga and meditation teacher qualifications by training with the Prison Phoenix Trust which specialises in teaching in secure environments and to those who have been through trauma in their life.
"I am so passionate about inspiring and making a difference to people’s lives; helping people to find deep inner healing and peace, finding lifelong happiness through the regular practice of yoga and meditation," said Gail, who was recently awarded Most Inspiring Yoga Teacher (West Midlands).
Gail added: "The whole experience of being part of the Small Business Saturday campaign has been incredible; .
"They have really supported each of the small businesses and provided so much training and advice. Of course, the highlights have been two invitations to The House of Lords."
