Partners & Community – Bright Beings Academy
Bright Beings Academy is rooted in community.
Alongside our online classes and courses, we work with local centres, councils, charities and organisations to bring gentle, accessible Qi Gong and wellbeing workshops to people who might not otherwise find their way to this kind of practice.
This page introduces the partners we currently collaborate with, and some of the organisations we’ve worked with in the past.
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Bright Beings Academy has also contributed to community wellbeing initiatives focused on accessibility, movement, emotional wellbeing, and social connection through supportive local wellbeing sessions.
Current Community Partners
Milaap Multicultural Centre, New Malden
Every Wednesday, Peter teaches two Qi Gong classes at Milaap Multicultural Centre in New Malden.
These sessions are designed to be:
Gentle and accessible for older adults and people with health conditions
Social and welcoming, with time for connection as well as movement
A regular rhythm in the week that supports physical, emotional and social wellbeing
Milaap’s multicultural community and the joyful style of Korean Qi Gong blend beautifully, creating a warm, inclusive space where people can move, breathe and feel part of something bigger.
The Wellbeing Centre (formerly Longmead Centre)
On Friday afternoons, Peter teaches a Qi Gong class at the Wellbeing Centre (previously known as the Longmead Centre).
This class offers:
Calm, steady movement to support balance, flexibility and confidence
A friendly group environment where people can support one another
Time to reconnect with the body after a busy or stressful week
The focus is on meeting people exactly where they are, with options to sit, adapt movements and build trust in the body step by step.
Hook Centre Outreach – Kingston & Croydon Councils
Bright Beings Academy also works in partnership with Kingston and Croydon councils, teaching an outreach Qi Gong class at the Hook Centre every Wednesday evening.
This outreach work helps:
Bring mind–body practices to people who may not attend a gym or mainstream class
Support social prescribing, personalised care and prevention work locally
Offer a gentle, community-based activity that can sit alongside medical or psychological support
The aim is to make Qi Gong a realistic, sustainable option for ordinary people dealing with stress, long-term health conditions or social isolation.
Graham Spicer Institute
In collaboration with the Graham Spicer Institute, Bright Beings Academy runs workshops and classes to support the local community.
Together, we:
Put on accessible Qi Gong and wellbeing sessions
Offer workshops that combine movement, breath and simple education on stress and self-care
Create community events that help people connect, relax and learn something new
These collaborations allow us to bring the benefits of Qi Gong and mind–body practice into a wider range of community settings.
Previous Collaborations & Project Partners
Over the years, Bright Beings Academy and Peter Paul Parker have also worked with a range of organisations in health, social care, housing and the voluntary sector.
These have included:
International Women's Economic Empowerment Event
Working with the International Women’s Economic Empowerment programme in the Maldives was clearly far more than a speaking engagement for Peter Paul Parker.
From the reflections still available online, the experience created a deep emotional and energetic impact that participants continued to speak about long afterwards. Peter’s work brought something different into the room: not pressure, performance, or corporate language, but a felt sense of safety, calm, and human connection.
In later reflections on the event, Peter described how “the room changed” when women felt safe enough to breathe, speak openly, and reconnect with their own voice. He observed that collaboration deepened, confidence grew, and decisions became clearer when people felt more grounded within themselves.
What made Peter’s contribution so memorable was the way he blended emotional awareness, nervous-system regulation, and compassionate leadership into an environment focused on women’s empowerment.
Rather than simply teaching concepts, he helped create a space where women felt genuinely seen and supported. Some reflections shared online years later still describe the Maldives experience as “a real eye-opener” and speak of it with “great fondness”, showing how deeply the work stayed with those involved.
The lasting impression Peter left was not only through what he said, but through the atmosphere he created — one where women could reconnect with confidence, clarity, and the feeling that their voice truly mattered.
Peter Speaking At The Event
Peter With The Organisers
Peter Teaching Qi Gong
Across these partnerships, the common threads have been:
Supporting older adults and vulnerable groups through gentle movement and breath
Helping people manage stress, anxiety and low mood in a body-based, accessible way
Reducing loneliness and social isolation through regular classes and workshops
Offering practical tools that fit alongside existing services and professional care
Trusted by Community Leaders, Trainers and Wellbeing Professionals
These reflections from LinkedIn offer a glimpse into the wider impact of Peter Paul Parker’s work across community wellbeing, emotional support, leadership development and Qi Gong teaching.
From local voluntary organisations and wellbeing professionals to international empowerment retreats in the Maldives, Peter’s work is consistently described as calming, grounding, compassionate and deeply human.
His ability to help people feel safe, connected and emotionally supported has left a lasting impression in both local communities and international settings.
You can also explore Peter’s wider professional network and recommendations on Peter Paul Parker's Linked In profile.
“He Lit Up The Room And Their Moods.”
Maheen Noor Soomro
HR Director | Global HR Business Partner | Organisational Transformation & Talent Strategy
“Peter was not only a kickstarter at our Maldives retreat for International Women Empowerment Events, but also the most appreciated speaker and motivator at the event. The participants loved him because when they were emotional and overwhelmed, he calmed them down, and when they needed uplifting positive energy, he was there to guide them and make them feel relevant.”
This testimonial reflects Peter’s contribution to the International Women’s Economic Empowerment retreat in the Maldives, where his work supporting emotional regulation, confidence and human connection became one of the most memorable parts of the event experience.
Supporting Community Wellbeing During Difficult Times
Alison Ewart
Funding and Organisational Development Lead, Kingston Voluntary Action
“KVA invited Peter Parker to do a ‘Relaxation and de-stressing’ session for staff during Covid, and it was a very relaxing and empowering experience. Peter showed us how to use simple but highly effective tapping techniques to relax and the fact that the whole team was doing it together was a lovely way to build up a sense of connection in the team.”
This work became especially meaningful during periods of stress and isolation, helping organisations create moments of calm, emotional steadiness and human connection when people needed it most.
Calm, Encouraging and Easy to Follow
Lorraine Shaw
Life Skills Trainer | People Management and Instructional Expert
“I really enjoyed Peter’s Qi Gong classes. He is a confident and encouraging instructor. He takes you through the class beautifully, explaining each step, teaching as he goes. I look forward to more classes with him.”
Peter’s teaching style focuses on helping people feel safe, supported and included, regardless of experience level or physical ability.
Empathy, Communication and Human-Centred Leadership
Patrick Ebbs
Managing Director, ChangEnable Ltd
“Peter is serious in bringing about change in people; he succeeds through his empathy, coaching and wellbeing skills. Allied to these excellent skills, he is an outstanding communicator. His clients are at the heart of everything he does.”
Peter’s work blends emotional intelligence, nervous-system awareness, Qi Gong and grounded coaching principles to help people reconnect with themselves in a sustainable and compassionate way.
Community Impact
One of the clearest examples of this work is the Brighter Living project, where Ki Gong and armchair yoga were offered to older adults across parts of Surrey and South West London.
The Brighter Living Qi Gong Impact Report highlighted improvements in:
Everyday movement and flexibility
Confidence and balance
Mood, energy and overall quality of life
Feelings of connection and belonging
You can read more about this project here:
Brighter Living Qi Gong Impact Report: Health and Wellbeing Outcomes for Older Adults in Surrey
Testimonials
Live Classes
Interested in Partnering with Bright Beings Academy?
If you’re part of a:
Community centre or hub
Local council, PCN or health provider
Housing association or retirement living scheme
Charity, faith group or voluntary organisation
…and you’d like to explore bringing gentle Qi Gong, breath work and mind–body workshops to your community, Bright Beings Academy would be happy to discuss options.
Together, we can:
Co-design sessions that suit your people and setting
Support social prescribing and preventative health goals
Offer uplifting, evidence-informed practices that are kind to bodies and nervous systems
To start the conversation, simply get in touch through the contact details on the website and mention that you’re interested in partnership or outreach work.
Become Part of the Bright Beings Academy Community
Whether you are completely new to Qi Gong or looking for a calmer and more grounded approach to wellbeing, Bright Beings Academy offers supportive ways to begin.
Our Vision At The Bright Beings Academy
We envisage a diverse global community of people who have connected to their inner wisdom, vision and intuition and who are willing to collaborate towards a balanced and productive world of abundance. To embrace systems that serve humanity and encourage the insight and courage to let go of any systems that do not. Allow space to express their multi-facetted and multidimensional experience which is aligned to their personal profound purpose coherently. Inspire everyone to move away from self-harm and self-doubt to self-healing and self-realisation.
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