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Settle Into Your Centre: Working with the Hara Point to Ease Anxiety
When life feels unsettled, we often find ourselves pulled upwards — into the busyness of the mind, the racing of the heart, the shallows of the breath.
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Sep 26, 20252 min read


Rooted Sangha – Session Seven Summary
Theme: Satya - Truthfulness and the difference between 'nice' and 'real'. In yoga, Satya is often translated simply as “truthfulness.”...
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Sep 24, 20254 min read


Soul Journey Autumn Check-In
Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing well as we transition from late summer to early Autumn. This week, we will find ourselves at Mabon....
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Sep 20, 20253 min read


Rooted Sangha – Session Six Summary
Theme: Worrying is a form of violence - discuss! I have been looking forward to discussing this part of the book, because it is a little...
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Sep 10, 20253 min read


Rooted Sangha – Session Five Summary
This evening, our circle began by checking in with how we were each arriving. The unsettled weather — and the pull of the approaching September full moon — seemed to be stirring something in many of us.
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Sep 4, 20252 min read


Introducing A Year of Soulful Day Retreats
My 2025 day retreats sold out within days, and after the first one unfolded with such joy and depth, I knew I wanted to return to The...
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Aug 31, 20252 min read


Rooted Sangha – Session Four Summary
Theme: Moving from fear towards balance After quite a 'heavy' session the week before, I offered a grounding 'safe space' meditation to...
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Aug 29, 20252 min read


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 1, 20253 min read


Rooted Sangha – Session One Summary
In our first session, we gently arrived in circle together — some of us meeting for the first time — and explored the question: “What brought you to this circle?” We took time to land, to listen, and to share the many reasons we each felt drawn to a dedicated yoga philosophy group.
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Jul 31, 20252 min read


Why You’ll Never Hear Me Say “Good Vibes Only”
A reflection on inclusivity, authenticity, and making space for all of us.
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Jul 28, 20254 min read


The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Svadhyaya
Svadhyaya is one of those quietly powerful practices that lives at the heart of yoga. It sits among the Niyamas, the internal disciplines outlined in the Eight Limbs of Yoga, and it is often translated as "self-study."
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Jul 26, 20253 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 14, 20253 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 7, 20254 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 26, 20254 min read


Introducing A Trilogy of Soulful Retreats
I’m so delighted to share that I’ll be holding three beautiful day retreats this year—each one lovingly crafted to offer you the space,...
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Apr 16, 20252 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 24, 20251 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 11, 20252 min read


The History of Surya Namaskar: A Journey Through Sun Salutations
Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutation, is one of the most recognisable sequences in modern yoga practice. It is a flowing series of postures...
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Dec 16, 20244 min read


Week In Review - 25th November 2024
I’ve been reflecting on the seasonal shift as autumn gives way to winter—a poignant time of transition
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Dec 1, 20242 min read


Slow Medicine - How and Why It Is As Important as Traditional Treatments
In a world driven by quick fixes, instant gratification, and the constant hum of busyness, it’s no wonder we find ourselves yearning....
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Nov 19, 20243 min read
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