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Lammas - A Festival of Gratitude and Abundance
Rooted in ancient agricultural traditions, Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh, is a festival of gratitude and abundance.
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Aug 13 min read


Falling Out of Child’s Pose and Into Compassion
A small SI joint injury became a big teacher. As a yoga teacher, I had to embrace Ahimsa (kindness), Satya (truth), and Aparigraha (letting go). I swapped big flows for gentle, somatic movement and gained fresh empathy for students in pain. Yoga doesn’t make us invincible—it makes us honest and kind. Wherever you are in your body, you are welcome on the mat. Simple is powerful. Small moments count.
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Jul 143 min read


Returning to What Is True: Yoga, Nature, and the Unravelling of Samskaras
There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when we step outside the walls of the studio and onto the earth. A softening. A...
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May 182 min read


The Circle of Control
What Is It? The Circle of Control is a reflective tool that helps us make peace with what we cannot change, and act wisely within what...
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May 74 min read


Loving Kindness Meditation: A Practice for Cultivating Compassion and Improving Mental Health
In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s easy to become disconnected from ourselves and others. Stress, anxiety, and negative emotions can often take over our lives, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and drained. But there is a simple practice that can help restore balance, cultivate compassion, and improve our overall mental health: Loving Kindness Meditation (LKM).
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Apr 264 min read


Finding Balance: Lowering Cortisol Through the Koshas
We all face stress in today’s world, but its effects go far beyond the physical.
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Jan 241 min read


Happy New Year, Lovely Souls!
As we step into 2025, there’s an undeniable energy in the air—a call to embrace change, growth, and all the beautiful possibilities...
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Jan 112 min read


Year in review 2024
As we approach the close of 2024, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible journey this year has been. It’s been a year of growth,...
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Dec 23, 20243 min read


Week In Review - 4th November 2024
Theme of the week: Agni - The Light Within Classes Taught: 8 I enjoyed the theme of Agni this week and also loved connecting with the...
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Nov 10, 20242 min read


Kindling the Sacred Flame: A Pagan Perspective on Bonfire Night
Bonfire Night’s fire symbolises release, transformation, and community, honouring ancient cycles & connecting us to nature's eternal rhythms
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Nov 5, 20244 min read


Agni: The Fire Within - Finding Light in the Darkness
As November wraps us in its deepening darkness, it's no coincidence that across cultures, we find ourselves drawn to light and fire. From...
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Nov 3, 20243 min read


Beyond Halloween: Honouring the Ancestral Roots of Samhain
The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a time when the veil between worlds thins, illuminates the power of transitions—between seasons,...
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Oct 31, 20242 min read


Week In Review - 21st October 2024
Theme of the week: Remember and Reclaim Classes Taught: 7 This week has beautifully highlighted the delicate balance between holding...
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Oct 27, 20243 min read


Week In Review - 14th October 2024
Theme of the week: Recapitulation Classes Taught: 8 This week has been filled with moments of deep reflection and growth, anchored in...
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Oct 19, 20243 min read


Recapitulation: Empowering the Past, Reclaiming the Present
In the practice of yoga, we often talk about moving forward—about reaching new levels of awareness, strength, and stillness. But what if...
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Oct 14, 20243 min read


The Four Immeasurables: Pathways to Emotional Balance and Wellbeing
In our fast-paced, complex world, we often juggle multiple roles and responsibilities. This constant balancing act can leave us...
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Oct 9, 20244 min read


Week in Review - September 30th
Theme of the week: The Seed of Omniscience Classes Taught: 5 We continued our philosophy journey through the Yoga Sutras, moving into...
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Oct 6, 20243 min read


Mabon: Embracing Balance, Release, and Gratitude
As the wheel of the year turns, we find ourselves at Mabon—the Autumn Equinox. This year, it falls on Sunday, September 22nd. Mabon is a...
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Sep 20, 20248 min read


Pause The Week Session 6: Defining Your Core Values
In our Pause The Week session this Wednesday, we used Brene Brown's list of core values to help us get to know ourselves better....
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Sep 19, 20242 min read


Discovering Your Core Values: A Journey to a More Authentic You
Understanding and embracing our core values can bring profound clarity and direction to our lives. Why Core Values Matter Core values...
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Sep 16, 20243 min read
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