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Pride Month is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, recognise the progress that has been made towards equality, and acknowledge that for many people, the freedom to simply be themselves is still not guaranteed. Whilst attitudes have changed significantly over the years, discrimination, prejudice and exclusion continue to affect the lives of many LGBTQ+ people. Pride is not just a celebration; it is a reminder that visibility matters, that representation matters, and that

Yoga teaching is often associated with presence and care. Less often discussed is what happens when there are no clear boundaries holding it all together. In yoga and Yoga Therapy, we often speak about balance, presence, and awareness in the body and mind. Less frequently discussed but equally important is the role of boundaries in sustaining the work of holding space for others. Boundaries in yoga teaching and Yoga Therapy are not barriers to connection. They are the structu

This weekend I witnessed a pedestrian become understandably frustrated with a driver who failed to observe a crossing. It escalated into a very heated exchange. A small everyday moment perhaps, but it felt like a clear example of how quickly situations can shift when awareness of our environment, our internal state, and the people around us becomes reduced. With the heatwave potentially continuing for another week, many of us may already be noticing its effects. In warmer w

Yoga has always been about more than stretching the body. It’s about connecting mind, body, and breath whilst creating space to be fully present. In some of my classes, I’ve recently started introducing simple brain-training hand movements. Think of them as mini mind puzzles that invite curiosity, focus, and play. These movements engage the mind as much as the body. They help improve hand-eye coordination, following sequence memory, dexterity, and flexibility in the hands and