Krista Hughes

From Heart to Soul

I’m so proud, humbled and privileged to be a Soul Midwife! All through my life, even as a girl, I’ve had people drawn to me during their dying times, and I’ve always felt a strong connection with those at end of life. It’s almost as though it was in my DNA.

My training with Felicity Warner as a Soul Midwife has supported me so beautifully in unlocking those intuitive skills, and I have felt my innate understanding of death and dying develop as I in turn have supported many people from very diverse backgrounds, faiths, ages and cultures through their dying time.

I am passionate about supporting everyone in unlocking their own ‘inner teacher’. I believe the ancient skills and knowledge are innate; we have just sometimes lost sight of them. A strong part of my ‘Soul’s Work’ is to help us all rediscover those skills, so that families and communities are able to support everyone through their dying journey. Soul Midwives bring death and dying right back into the community, so that they are part of life.

I am also a Reiki MasterTeacher, and a yoga teacher, and I use my understanding of energies, breathwork and the importance of a deep emotional and spiritual connection in supporting ‘body and soul’ in the dying journey and transition after death.

I am the Regional Mentor for Soul Midwives in Greater London and Surrey, and I support newly qualified and experienced Soul Midwives in these regions. If you are looking for a Soul Midwife then please contact me or contact the School directly.

I am proud to teach across the programme for the Soul Midwives School. If you are drawn to this work, then visit www.soulmidwives.co.uk for more information and for dates or feel free to contact me for a chat.

I am also a TLC trainer. TLC workshops offer ‘Tender Loving Care’, a simplified form of Soul Midwifery, focusing on practical ways to support those facing End Of Life.

I’m very pleased to have been asked to contribute to a piece for the BBC news about death doulas and soul midwives

It’s a thoughtful piece which explores the growing role of end-of-life doulas, or Soul Midwives, in supporting people and families through dying, death and bereavement. Through personal stories we talked about the fact that compassionate companionship, practical guidance and open conversations can help reduce fear and isolation at the end of life. We also reflected on wider questions around dying, community care and why many people are seeking more human, meaningful support during life’s final chapter.

Learning Opportunities Coming Soon

Reiki 1 training - Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th July.

I’m really happy to be offering our two-day Reiki 1 attunements and ‘healing level’ training Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th July at our beautiful healing space on the river near Chertsey in Surrey.

The exchange for this 2 day workshop is £200.

Tender Loving Care (TLC) Training - Wednesday July 8th

TLC is a practical, simplified version of the Soul Midwives Training. It’s used by Dorset NHS Trust for all at end of life in their Community Hospitals, and it does just what it says on the tin, providing quality training in how to give Tender Loving Care at end of life. The workshops give simple, practical ideas and skills that can really help with the quality of care.

The exchange for this workshop is £90 and you can reserve your place here.

Let's talk about our role as Soul Midwives, as part of the Whistlestop Arts Shrouded In Silence project.

Why not try this gentle relaxation meditation, to support balancing and grounding.

Testimonials

Perfect! I have been doing Restorative Yoga via zoom, with Krista Hughes. I have absolutely loved our sessions. Krista has always explained things so clearly and is so kind and calm. I have always felt so relaxed and Krista as transports me to a calming and restful place from the comfort of my own home. She has also worked with me with fantastic pregnancy yoga positions. I highly recommend!

‘I just wanted to say, thank you so much Krista for the amazing Reiki Level 1 classes. I loved every second and am looking forward to continuing my Reiki journey with you. You made me feel very welcome from the beginning, put my doubts at ease and taught me new techniques that I will use for future Reiki treatments . It was a truly amazing experience, in a beautiful venue, I cannot think of anything that could have made the course better and have already recommended you to friends and family’

"My first Reiki session ever was with Krista, and honestly I was a bit skeptical. What I experienced however, was calmness, clarity, and a general sense of well-being that I had not felt in a long time, this made me a believer in this form of energy healing. Krista has healed not only my physical ailments but also has given me the mental relief and strength to heal. I am a complete convert to the benefits of Reiki and Yoga."

“Krista literally rescued me from anxiety assault! From emergency panic attack recovery, by reconnecting to breathing, and later with Reiki healing and integrated Yogi technique, Krista has blessed me with the mental and spiritual tools to enable me to regain balance in my life.”

"I am so grateful for Krista’s loving presence during the year before mums passing . As mums daughter and one of her carers I greatly appreciated her unwavering support . Her deep listening was invaluable and I knew she was there if ever I needed to talk to someone who understood the journey we were on."

“What better place to step, for a time, out of the busy cacophony of modern demands, than Krista’s tranquil riverside shepherds hut? After each healing visit I leave refreshed and seeing the world more brightly. Thank you!”

"Krista was a wonderful celebrant. She held the service with such warmth, sensitivity and respect. It was great to have someone who knew mum and my family and this definitely added to the overall relaxed atmosphere of the occasion. I feel blessed that our paths have crossed . Krista will always be remembered for having played a calming influence during what was a naturally upsetting time. I would highly recommend her."

‘A perfect calm start to my day. I feel the love & care that Krista puts into the class and I come out feeling so relaxed and rejuvenated.’

“Krista has the rare gift of combining authentic eastern approaches to well-being with a twinkly yet matter of fact sense of humour, highly appropriate to the cynical Brit.”