With deep sadness, we share that our beloved tutor, Anna Parkinson (born 5 August 1954), passed away suddenly on Thursday 28 August 2025. Our heartfelt thoughts and love are with Anna's family, as well as her students and friends at this sad time.
Anna Parkinson was beloved by all of us at The College of Psychic Studies – staff, tutors, and the hundreds of students who have attended her wonderful workshops and courses over the past decade. Anna inspired so many of us with her approach to healing with the body's wisdom, and will continue inspire through her books, Change Your Mind, Heal Your Body and Beyond Sex and Soup: Living a Spiritual Adventure.
Dear Anna, we are filled with gratitude for your inspiring teachings, your generous heart and your warm, loving spirit. You will be so deeply missed by all of us at The College of Psychic Studies. Thank you for everything.
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Anna's family would like to share one of her poems with you. They discovered this shortly after Anna's death and it was likely written only days before she died.
Continuum by Anna Parkinson
At the train, I take the front.
I know my place is way along
the platform, at the narrow end
where the lines merge over the abyss
that haunts the platform edge.
I take my place up there, set
to take the brunt of a collision
And we are moving now
transporting to a world
where stars will greet me.
This is a milky way of wonder
where nothing is known but everything
knows, seeing unseen the feeling below.
It is my destiny to ponder
everything I did and failed to do.
How I wished but could not keep
my promises to you. How I longed
to make you happy and never let it go.
How in the end we both know
it was never so.
At last when I departed
it was just to see below
the land I have loved and left
more sharply than before.
But the sweeping stars have started
to soak my thoughts away.
I have dissolved and entered space
where I'll live but cannot stay.
So it will begin again
and I will join the rumbling train.
Sitting at the back this time.
Perhaps we'll meet again?
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Anna's sister, Sarah Jane Pearson, shares this tribute:
"Anna's healing journey started at The College of Psychic Studies several decades ago, through attending talks and workshops which inspired and empowered her to heal herself from an inoperable brain tumour. She went on to share her newfound commitment to a path of healing with others through her practice, talks, workshops and books; touching and enriching the lives of so many who knew her. Her daughter, Clara, describes her mum as living life in technicolour! She certainly was living life to the full with recent travel over the last year to family in Australia, Nepal, two solo pilgrimage walks in the Pyrenees, all the while immersing herself in her teaching, writing, and doing what gave her much purpose and fulfilment, giving healings with clients, even on the morning of her death.
Anna was devoted to her family: Her husband, Russell; two daughters, Clara and Daisy; and her four-year-old grand-daughter, Neve, who shared Anna's love of gardening, and for whom she was a constant and loving presence."
Esther Marishane shares: "I can only say that Anna was a gift to the world and I thank God for Anna service of life. May her soul rest in peace to her family may God heal her family while they are dealing with her passing. From South Africa, God bless."
Julie Conrad shares: "So shocked by the sudden passing of Anna. I attended her Chakra course and enjoyed her teaching and her welcoming, friendly personality. Thank you for sharing your positiveness and kindness So sorry you have had to leave us. Sending love to Anna's family."
Steph Davis shares: "Heartbreaking to know you are no longer with us but sure you are happy in your next phase of ' life.' Will miss your wonderful seminars both online and in person. Will keep your lovely picture that your family posted and will get it printed. Will keep it in my bedroom and looking at it will remind me of all the great things I learned from you. Especially your meditations. RIP Anna 🙏Sending love and prayers to you and your dear family."
Louise Burke shares: "Just today, I carried out her meditation while standing in the liminal space where I live, surrounded by nature and an ancient churchyard. The birds were singing, the air was still, and through her words I felt a release — a sense of healing flowing in. That is the power of her teaching and the gift she gave to so many. Thank you, Anna, for sharing your story and for continuing to inspire transformation in the lives of others. I am grateful for you, and for the art you have imprinted on this world ✨🕊️"
Juliet shares: "I am so sorry to hear this. I met Anna at the college last year and had such a magical conversation about her healing journey and also about the Angels. Sending my condolences to her loved ones."
Sonja Waites shares: "Anna has been a huge help to me over the years. She was always helpful and could help unravel problems and made them clearer and simpler. Her books were a constant companion and comfort as are her recordings and meditation. I find it hard to believe she has gone, but at least she did not suffer, just a devastating shock to us all, especially her family."
Stella Corbishley shares: "So devastated to hear this, thank you for sending some information about her life during the last year. I had done one of her courses on issues and chakras and her exploration of this particularly focused subject helped me so much to untangle from very confusing attachments to various past people, issues and beliefs. After Anna the world became a clearer place. She will be so missed (was planning for more) Please, pass on my condolences to her family. Glad she left such a large body of written work behind."
Margarida Serrão shares: "It was with great sadness that I've learned of Anna's passing. She was a kind soul, always with a smile to welcome us to each class. I was honored to be her student and receive not only her teachings but also all the healing Anna provided us in each class. I am certain that Anna is now in the light, in a beautiful place, free from pain or suffering. To her family, I send my deepest condolences."
