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The Living Web: How Fascia Shapes Our Posture, Mind, and Mood
Fascia is the silken, fibrous tissue that wraps through and around everything — muscles, bones, organs, even nerves. It’s what gives us our shape and our sense of cohesion. And because fascia is living tissue, it adapts to what we do most often.
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Nov 34 min read


It’s the Most Wonderful Time… and Also a Bit Much
How are you with the festive period? Honestly, I find it difficult. The pressure, the busyness, the sheer over-stimulation of it all. That tug-of-war between “have I bought enough?” and “why on earth are we buying all this stuff anyway?” The internal battle between “it’s the most wonderful time of the year” and “it’s all absolute bollocks.” (Pardon the language). The wreath-making I love, and the Christmas decorations that don't look quite right...But who can recover from
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Oct 262 min read


Beginner's Yoga Course January 2026
Yoga isn’t about touching your toes; it’s about learning to listen — to your body, your breath, and the quiet voice within. My 6-week Introduction to Yoga for Beginners course, starting January 2026, offers a gentle way to begin. You’ll explore foundational postures, breathing practices, and mindfulness in a calm, welcoming space that nurtures every layer of your being. Come as you are — I’ll meet you there.
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Oct 234 min read


Rooted Sangha – Session Eleven Brahmacharya
Theme: Brahmacharya: Walking in Sacred Balance There’s a beautiful stillness hidden in the word Brahmacharya . It’s often translated as *celibacy*, but that narrow definition misses its heart. In its truest sense, Brahmacharya invites us to walk through the world in sacred balance — to honour our energy, our attention, and our desire as something precious, not to be spilt carelessly into every passing distraction. In Sanskrit, Brahma means “the divine,” and *charya* means “t
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Oct 223 min read


Why I Chose Laurel Park: A Place of Transformative Rest
Laurel Park has been a part of my life since 2019 — a place I return to whenever I need space to breathe, reconnect, and remember what really matters. It’s peaceful, grounding, and quietly transformative. In this post, I’m sharing why this beautiful corner of Lincolnshire means so much to me, and why it felt like the only place that could hold my first weekend retreat: Transformational Rest.
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Oct 213 min read


The Alchemy of Menopause
For too long, menopause has been cast in the language of loss — a quiet decline, a soft unravelling into invisibility. But endings are never simply endings. They are compost, dark soil for something new to take root. What if menopause were not a diminishment, but an initiation? Not a failure of the body, but its deep wisdom at work — a fire that burns away the false so that we can meet what is true. Writers and teachers like Red School, Sharon Blackie, and Katherine May have
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Oct 165 min read


Gentle Breathwork for Menopause and Beyond
There are seasons when life feels tender at the edges — when everything within us is shifting, asking to be met in a new way. For many...
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Oct 151 min read


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 262 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 203 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 103 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 42 min read


Rosehip Syrup: Autumn’s Gift in a Bottle
There’s a quiet joy in stepping out into the garden on a sunny autumn morning, noticing how the year has begun to turn. The roses that...
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Sep 22 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 292 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 284 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


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


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


Yoga for Heartburn and Acid Reflux: Finding Relief Through Gentle Movement
Heartburn and acid reflux can disrupt your day, leaving you with discomfort and frustration. Yoga can provide gentle yet powerful support.
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Nov 30, 20244 min read
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