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Overwhelmed, no energy, stressed, anxious

Do you wake up in the morning feeling:

  • Overwhelmed, stressed and anxious with racing with thoughts

  • Wishing you had the time to do your meditation

  • Stiff and achy in your joints

  • Full of brain fog, or very forgetful

  • A complete lack of energy

  • Your balance isn't what it used to be

  • You need something, but don’t know what

  • You've lost a little of yourself along the way

You’ve probably been told to power through or to get a grip or to take a pill to perk yourself up.

None of these suggestions you consider to be helpful.

But what if you found something that could help improve all of these thoughts and feelings?

Restore your energy and create greater health, vitality and wellbeing
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You can find all that and more with

The WAVES Immersion

The WAVES Immersion is where movement becomes meditation.

It is a gentle pathway to finding stillness through movement for people who struggle to quiet a busy mind.

That helps you to reconnect with your body, calm your nervous system and find inner peace through the flowing practice of Shibashi Tai Chi.

Develop a greater understanding of Shibashi Tai Chi and the healing rhythm behind every movement
Shibashi Tai Chi

Is The WAVES Immersion Right for You?

The WAVES Immersion is Gail's signature approach to mindful movement, using the gentle flowing practice of Shibashi Tai Chi to help you build lifelong wellbeing from the inside out.

Through progressive movement, breath awareness, energy cultivation, mindful reflection and deep relaxation, you'll learn far more than a sequence of movements.

If you want to calm your nervous system, improve strength, balance and mobility, restore your energy, and create an inner sense of steadiness that supports you through the changing seasons of life you're in the right place with The WAVES Immersion.

The WAVES Immersion is a step-by-step journey for anyone seeking calm, confidence and better wellbeing without strenuous exercise
What is The WAVES Immersion
What is WAVES

The WAVES Immersion is a unique approach to learn and experience Shibashi Tai Chi.  At the heart of The WAVES Immersion are five transformational pillars that gently support your journey. 

A slow and mindful meditational movement; where breath, body and awareness meet and move together in harmony, cultivating nourishing Qi within the body to improve overall health and wellbeing from the inside out.

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Pillar 1 - W

WAKEN the body

Through gentle grounding practices and mindful movement, you'll learn to leave behind the busyness of the day, waken and reconnect with your body and become fully present in the moment. This is where your journey into stillness begins.

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Pillar 2 - A

ALIGN and connect

Discover the powerful connection between your breath, body and mind. As you learn to move with greater awareness and alignment, you'll cultivate ease, balance and a deeper sense of connection with yourself.

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Pillar 3 - V

VENTURE into Flow

Experience the joy of movement becoming meditation. As your confidence grows, you'll begin to move with greater fluidity, allowing your mind to soften naturally as your body finds its own gentle rhythm and flow.

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Pillar 4 - E

EXPLORE your energy

Explore, cultivate and embrace your Qi, your body's life-force energy. Through breath, intention and flowing movement, you'll begin to sense, cultivate and gently nourish your energy, leaving you feeling calmer, more balanced and revitalised.

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Pillar 5 - S

SOFTEN into stillness

Bring everything together in a flowing, meditative practice that you can carry with you long after the course has finished.

Discover how stillness doesn't always come from sitting quietly, it can be found through mindful movement, creating a lifelong practice to support your wellbeing.

Nurture your body, mind & spirit with The WAVES Immersion - Join NOW

What You'll Learn & Experience Each Week

Every week you'll build upon the last, developing not only your Shibashi practice but also a deeper understanding of your body, breath and mind. Each session is carefully designed to help you progress with confidence, whatever your starting point.

✨ Explore 2–3 Shibashi movements in depth
Rather than rushing through all 18 movements, you'll take time to truly understand each one, building confidence and mastery week by week.

✨ Discover the unique benefits of every movement
Learn how each posture supports your physical wellbeing, energy flow and emotional balance, exploring the meridian system, so your practice becomes intentional and meaningful.

✨ Refine your alignment and posture
Understand the key principles of alignment to help you move safely, efficiently and with greater ease, while maximising the benefits of each movement.

✨ Master weight transfer and body awareness
Develop better balance, stability and coordination by learning how to distribute your weight smoothly and naturally through every transition.

✨ Synchronise breath with movement
Discover simple breathing techniques that help calm the nervous system, improve focus and transform movement into a moving meditation.

✨ Flow seamlessly from one movement to the next
Learn how each movement connects effortlessly, creating a graceful, flowing practice that feels natural rather than mechanical.

✨ Accessible chair-based adaptations
Whether you prefer to practise seated, need extra support or simply want more options, you'll learn chair variations that make the practice inclusive and adaptable.

✨ Explore the philosophy and weekly wellbeing theme
Each week we delve into topics such as mindfulness, energy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, self-awareness and the deeper meaning behind the practice, enriching your understanding beyond the movements themselves.

✨ Reflect with guided journal prompts
Take time to notice your progress, celebrate your insights and deepen the connection between your practice and everyday life.

✨ Receive beautifully designed handouts and resources
Support your learning between sessions with easy-to-follow notes and reference materials you can return to whenever you need.

✨ Practice the complete 18-movement Shibashi sequence every week
Repetition builds familiarity, confidence and flow, allowing your practice to become increasingly natural and meditative.

✨ Experience the WAVES Methodology throughout the course
Every session is woven around the five WAVES pillars, guiding you to awaken your body, align your breath, move with intention, cultivate your energy and soften into stillness, creating a practice that supports your wellbeing long after the course has finished.

The WAVES Immersion helps you discover how movement can become your meditation

Rediscover the

best version of YOU

Move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling calmer, more present and able to find moments of stillness.

Go from avoiding meditation to discovering that movement can become your natural meditation.

No longer wake up with stiff achy joints, movement becomes easy, comfortable and you feel more confident.

Forget brain fog, be able to think more clearly and have more clarity.

No longer have no energy, wake up feeling refreshed, energised and more balanced.

Leave your old self behind, and rediscover a calmer, stronger and more connected version of yourself.

Finally, a practice that nurtures your mind and body

 By the end of these 10 weeks, you won't simply know the movements, you'll understand them, embody them, and carry their benefits with you every day.

Move with greater confidence, balance, coordination and ease

Meet your Guide for

The WAVES Immersion

Hi, I'm Gail, founder of Meridian Life Wellbeing.

I'm an award-winning wellbeing practitioner with over a decade of experience helping people improve their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing through mindful movement, yoga, meditation and Shibashi Tai Chi, along with Reiki and crystal healing.

My passion is making wellbeing accessible, helping people discover that movement can become meditation and that calm, confidence and better health are within everyone's reach, whatever their age or ability.

Alongside teaching hundreds of classes each year, I work with individuals (aged from 18-90), community groups, corporate organisations and wellbeing initiatives, helping people of all ages experience the benefits of mindful movement.

When I’m not working, I’m exploring the outdoors, paddleboarding, wild swimming, or travelling around the UK in my camper, and I have a love for cats, owing three myself - who often join me on my sessions, so keep your eye out!

Gail Cooper, Meridian Life Wellbeing, Shibashi Tai Chi
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Shibashi Tai Chi by the sea

WAVES

It's more than just an acronym

Just like the ocean, life is always changing. There are calm seas and stormy waters, gentle tides and powerful currents. We can't always control the direction of the waves, but we can learn to move with them rather than against them.

WAVES is a reflection of everything this practice represents - flow, resilience, rhythm and finding calm amidst the ever-changing tides of life.

Rather than resisting life's ebb and flow, The WAVES Immersion encourages us to move with it, to cultivate flexibility, resilience and inner calm through mindful movement, breath and awareness.

Two of my favourite Shibashi movements are Scooping from the Sea and Playing with Waves. Every time I practise them, I'm reminded of the soothing rhythm of the ocean. Their flowing, repetitive nature invites the body to soften, the breath to deepen and the mind to become still. They perfectly capture what this immersion is all about.

My hope is that this practice becomes an anchor you can return to throughout your life, helping you navigate whatever tides come your way with greater ease, balance and calm.

Carry the benefits of the WAVES Immersion into your everyday life, knowing that your calm is always within reach

Everything Inside WAVES

What's Included

10 Live Sessions with replays

Progress at a comfortable pace with step-by-step guidance over 10 weeks. You'll build your confidence gradually, learning not just the movements, but the principles behind them, so your practice feels natural, enjoyable and sustainable

WAVES Practice Guide

Each week you'll receive beautifully designed handouts to support your learning, helping you revisit key concepts, reflect on your journey and continue practising between sessions. By the end of the course, you'll have your own reference guide to return to whenever you need it

Community

You won't be making this journey alone. Become part of a warm, welcoming community of like-minded people who are all seeking greater calm, balance and wellbeing. Share your experiences, celebrate your progress and encourage one another every step of the way

Learning for Life

More than simply learning 18 Shibashi movements, you'll develop a practice you can carry with you for years to come. Whether you have five minutes or fifty, you'll leave with the knowledge and confidence to use The WAVES Immersion whenever you need to reconnect, restore your energy and find your inner calm.

Soften into Stillness with an Integrated Practice
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What Students Are Saying

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"I just feel at peace when I have finished – thank you x"

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"The sessions really brighten up my day, and it makes me smile how your cats always join in on the action!"

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"I love the meditative state that I feel during and after the sessions"

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"After just two sessions I felt a massive shift and felt so much lighter in myself"

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Joining

Joining Options

Option 1 - Early Bird Offer

SIX complimentary Shibashi classes either online or in person, worth £30 if you SIGN UP by 28th August 2026. Full access to 10-week transformational WAVES Immersion programme. £147.00. Start Date: 30th September, 7pm GMT

Option 2

Full access to 10-week transformational WAVES Immersion programme. £147.00 (after 28th August 2026).

Option 3 - ⭐ (Recommended and Best Value)

Join The YinFusion Yoga Nest Membership and enjoy immediate access to your full online wellbeing membership including ✔ The entire WAVES Immersion (when released) ✔ All live classes ✔ Yoga classes ✔ Tai Chi classes ✔ Meditations ✔ YinFusion ✔ On-demand library ✔ Guest workshops ✔ Future courses ✔ Community. Just £30 per month. SAVE £57 and get all the above included! (Based on a 3 month membership) Stay for the course - remain for the community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Enrollment for the next WAVES Immersion is open now! We will start on 30th September at 7pm for 10 weeks.

Early Bird pricing is available until the 14th August, this includes SIX Tai Chi class passes after the course ends.

Limited spaces available, once they are booked up, doors will close.

The WAVES Immersion is offered online via live Zoom, so you can join from anywhere in the world. All sessions are recorded and available to you for the duration of the program. They will be held live every Wednesday 7pm GMT from 30th September for 10 weeks

No equipment needed, just comfortable clothing and enough floor space to move your arms.

No prior Tai Chi experience is required as you will learn everything in the course.

Students with yoga backgrounds often find the transition very natural.

Life happens. Every live session is recorded and shared with members within 24 hours. You will never fall behind because of a missed class.

The WAVES Immersion is a session 1 hour per week, however, I would encourage you to practice as much as you can during the week to get the best out of the experience.

It is up to you if you wish to be visible or not. During the session you will be asked to be on mute. Once the recording has stopped after the session there will be a brief question and answer session where you can come off mute and be visible if you wish.

The WAVES Immersion is suitable for everyone and can be adapted.

Up to the 28th September you can request a refund, less £20.00 which is to cover out of pocket expenses. However, after the 29th September, we are unable to offer any refunds.

Some Tai Chi Facts

There is evidence to show excellent benefit for preventing falls, osteoarthritis, Parkinson disease, rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and improving cognitive capacity in older adults.

There is good evidence of benefit for depression, cardiac and stroke rehabilitation, and dementia.

There is fair evidence of benefit for improving quality of life for cancer patients, fibromyalgia, hypertension, and osteoporosis

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Join The WAVES Immersion NOW!

Early-bird offer is available for a limited time only

This is your invitation to stop drifting

and start flowing.

The WAVES Immersion is part of the Meridian Life Wellbeing brand and The YinFusion Yoga Nest online wellbeing membership

Have a Question Before You Enroll?