Working with Yifan on Embodiment Coaching has completely shifted how I delegate.

I used to hold onto everything which left me feeling overwhelmed, and some of my staff left underutilised. 

The coaching helped me understand what was getting in the way and allowed me to step into a more confident leadership style. 

Now I delegate with clarity and trust, and it’s made a huge difference to how I run my business. 

I highly recommend to any founder who struggles to let go to speak with Yifan.

Angie F.

(Director at 3R Call Management)

I had the opportunity to work with Yifan and the experience was truly transformative. 

I came with a desire to work on my anger and to stabilise my emotions, and through her gentle and supportive guidance, I was able to connect more deeply with my body and create space for calm and clarity. 

What I appreciated most was not only the tools and practices she shared, but also the safe container she created for me to explore what was happening inside. I always felt supported, seen, and guided with care. 

It is clear that she has done a lot of work with herself, and that depth shines through in the way she coaches. 

Through our sessions, I worked with my body, with my emotions, and slowly discovered how it feels to step out of anger and overwhelming thoughts. I now feel grateful to experience life beyond those patterns, more present and more connected to myself. 

This work with Yifan has opened up a new potential in my life, and I see how truly transformative it can be. I wholeheartedly recommend Yifan to anyone who wants to regulate emotions, connect with their body, and move towards a greater balance in life with heightened self-awareness.

Mihaela S.

Before I booked Yifan's Rapid Self & Image Transformation 30 day experience I was feeling more than a little lost. I was stuck in a downward spiral, losing self confidence and 2nd guessing everything.

Following this amazing 1:1 coaching, I now have the tools to ground myself when getting stuck in my head, I have the tools to help me make decision when faced with a dilemma and the tools to feel good about myself in any situation.

I can't recommend this coaching enough, thank you so much Yifan, I now have a resource that I can refer to, practice and help me from ever getting lost again. 

Nicola Woodhouse

(Director at Complete VA Solutions)

I cannot recommend Yifan enough; she has completely changed my life! I was in a dark dark place before Christmas and reached out to her to help me step into my authentic self. I wanted to reconnect with my inner self and define my true style. 

Yifan had more than helped me and continues to do so. Now, I feel confident, sexy, and I KNOW I look fantastic! 

Yifan has taken me from wanting to stick pins in my eyes at the thought of shopping to being excited beyond belief! That, in itself, is high praise. Yifan, you are my guru and I love you xxx 

Marie Anne Cope

(Horror and dark fantasy author) 

Style By Design Masterclass was the most amazing experience.

I come out a more confident and comfortable me armoured with the knowledge of why, what and where your style comes from and is going to.

I’d highly recommend this masterclass if you have any doubts about your style and want to learn about changes that will improve the way you feel about style and clothes on the whole. Thanks Yifan! 

Sian Pelleschi

(Chief Organiser & Declutterer at Sorted!)

Yifan is amazing! Working with her made me feel so much more confident.

I had no idea what colours suited me and had started to move towards comfort over style, opting for baggy clothes that covered my growing curves.

Yifan opened my eyes to what was possible for me, to feel good in my clothes again - I started wearing my colours, and started styling my outfits in a way that accentuated my figure and it felt amazing! Straight away friends and family started to comment on how confident I looked, now I look forward to getting dressed in a morning because I know what works for me!

I cannot recommend Yifan's programme highly enough, she will put you at ease, teach you all you need to know and make you feel fabulous!

Jen Smollett 

( Coach at Jen Smollett Coaching)

I cannot recommend  Yifan and her Style By Design programme highly enough.

I've changed the way I look at myself and have more fun with clothes. I couldn't face my wardrobe before but now I open the door and thinking 'who's coming out to play today?'.  

I now look into the mirror and say 'OH YEAH, that's me!' 

My friends thought I've lost weight but NO, just dress better!

Lesley Escombe

I decided to have my colours done as I turned 50 and chose Yifan, who's interesting and informative videos I watch regularly.

Yifan had her work cut out because my mixed-race heritage makes my colouring unusual.

We had a great Zoom session where Yifan took me through all my colours and explained the thinking behind the palette she'd chosen for me.

It was a fascinating experience and I am glad to finally understand what colours work for me.

Yifan provides a colour chart that I can save on my phone for shopping trips, making the experience much easier and meaning I can now buy pieces with confidence, knowing that not only will the colour suit me, it will co-ordinate with other items in my wardrobe.

My session with Yifan was fun and useful, worth every penny and I would definitely recommend her services to anyone. Thanks Yifan x

Beth Penfold 

(The Change Coach, Founder of www.thechangecoach.org) 

Yifan Nairn

ICF Accredited Embodiment Coach / Intimacy Coach

Hi, I’m Yifan — an embodiment & intimacy coach, accidental philosopher, and recovering perfectionist who still sometimes stresses over family meal planning while preaching nervous system regulation.

I help high-achieving women (like you — and, let’s be honest, like me) slow down enough to actually feel safe in their bodies, trust themselves again, and build relationships that feel nourishing, not draining.

Being “successful” on paper but lonely in love? Been there.

Being everyone’s emotional anchor while quietly running on empty? Done that.

Trying to “think” your way out of emotional chaos? Oh, I’ve tried -- it doesn’t work.

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My Story (a.k.a. why I do this work)

I grew up in China, where emotional expression was something you kept private and achievement was how you proved your worth. Years later, I built a beautiful life in the UK — degree, marriage, business — all the right boxes ticked -- but inside, I felt something was missing. 

It wasn’t until I began exploring embodiment and intimacy work that I truly came home to myself. I learned that safety isn’t something you think your way into — it’s something your nervous system learns to feel.

That realisation changed everything — my marriage (now 15 years and more connected than ever), my parenting, my relationship with myself, and ultimately, my purpose.

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My Work (what I actually do)

I blend psychology with embodiment, and mind with body. 

Through coaching, I help high-achieving women with:

👉 Confidence and self-expression

👉 Emotional resilience and regulation

👉 Stress and burnout recovery

👉 Clarity in decision-making

👉 Cross-cultural relationships

This isn’t quick-fix “mindset” work. It’s embodied transformation — the kind that lasts because it lives in your body, not just in your head.

This work invites you to stop abandoning yourself and start relating from inner safety and self-trust.

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My Philosophy

You’re not broken.

You’re just learning a new way to love — starting with yourself.

I don’t believe in guru vibes or spiritual seriousness. I believe in humanity — messy, beautiful, and gloriously real. My job isn’t to stand above you; it’s to walk beside you while you find your way home to yourself.

And yes, we can go deep and laugh along the way. Healing can be sacred and messy at the same time — that’s what makes it human.

When I’m not coaching…

You’ll probably find me sipping matcha, cuddling up with hubby for a film night, or negotiating the hours of screen time with my two sons. (Parenting, by the way, is the ultimate embodiment practice.)

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My Vision

This work is bigger than individual transformation.

When one woman chooses self-trust over self-abandonment, she changes the story for her family, her community, and future generations.

That is the ripple effect of embodied truth and authentic connection — and it starts with you.