Blog

Last week, I was in a hurry, getting a hot drink to go before my yoga class, when a man in the coffee shop complimented me and then invited me to sit with him in the window. There was a kindness in his smile, a quiet curiosity in his eyes, and whilst I couldn't accept the offer to sit with him, I decided to stay and talk to him for about ten minutes. He didn’t tell me he had dementia, but I recognised it in the way he repeated his stories, sometimes seemed momentarily lost, a

In today’s fast-paced working world, stress has become something of a badge of honour. Long hours, back-to-back meetings, skipping lunch, and multitasking are often worn with pride. But what if real productivity and genuine wellbeing, could be found in slowing down, breathing deeply, and changing just one small thing? As someone who left a corporate career in finance and IT, I know first-hand how easy it is to fall into patterns that don’t serve us. I also know how hard it ca

When I laced up my trainers and started running again, I thought the hardest part would be actually getting out the door. And in many ways, it was! But what I quickly realised is that what you do after a run is just as important as the run itself. Stretching might feel like an “extra” when you’re short on time, but for runners, especially beginners or those returning after a break, it’s a key part of keeping the body happy and injury-free. Running is repetitive. Every stride

Noise-cancelling headphones have become a popular way to create calm in busy environments. They can block out traffic, chatter, or background noise at work, offering a pocket of peace in an often overwhelming world. While many people enjoy them, some notice an odd sensation in their ears a feeling of pressure, fullness, or even dizziness. These headphones work by using tiny microphones to pick up background sounds and then producing “anti-noise” to cancel them out. Some model

Have you ever noticed how some people remain completely unflustered, even when chaos erupts around them? Meanwhile, you might feel your heart racing, palms sweating, or mind spiralling over the smallest thing. Why does stress hit some harder than others? The answer isn’t just personality, it’s biology. Our nervous system, the body’s control centre for stress and relaxation, plays a huge role in how we respond to life’s pressures. The autonomic nervous system regulates process

Over the past few months, I’ve noticed something really lovely happening, familiar faces returning to class after time away. Some haven’t been for a few months, others a couple of years, and one or two haven’t stepped onto their mat (with me) for almost two years. Each time someone walks through the door again, there’s a sense of warmth and reconnection. It’s not just about coming back to yoga; it’s about coming home to yourself. And every single time, I welcome people back w

Over the years of teaching yoga, I’ve noticed a pattern that might surprise some people: the students who stick with a practice, who truly make it a habit are usually the ones who show up for themselves. Not for a friend; not because someone else invited them, but because they decided it was important for them. I don’t offer “bring a friend for free” or “half-price for your buddy” deals. And let me be clear, this isn’t because I don’t like friends or because community isn’t v

There’s a moment many of us know well: when you finally stop. When the rush eases, the noise quiets, and your body gets even the smallest chance to soften. It might happen in a yoga class, on your mat at home, in the car after a long day, or the second your head touches the pillow. And in that moment, something inside you almost whispers: Oh. Here I am. For so long, you may have been moving through life on that familiar, invisible tension. The tight breath you didn’t notice.

Lately, I’ve noticed something beautiful happening. In the simplest of moments, waiting in a queue, walking, browsing in a shop: I’m finding myself really connecting with strangers. A shared smile. A genuine “how are you?” that lingers a little longer. Eye contact that actually meets rather than passes by. It feels as though people are craving connection again: real, human connection. In a world that often moves too quickly, where we can spend hours scrolling yet feel lonelie

When people hear the word yoga, some many picture a bendy person in leggings doing impressive poses on a mat. While Asanas (or postures - see my other blog post on this) are part of yoga, they represent just a tiny fraction of a much deeper, more ancient healing system. Yoga Therapy invites us to go beyond the surface, to explore healing not just in the body, but in the mind, heart, breath, and spirit. So, what is Yoga Therapy? And how is it different from a typical yoga cla

When a client recently asked me if mindfulness is the same as mindlessness, I had to pause. At first, the word “mindlessness” made me think of an empty, vacant mind, almost a void. But that’s not what mindfulness is about. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Mindfulness is not asking us to shut off or erase our thoughts. Instead, it’s about paying attention with awareness, to notice the present moment without judgment. And while I’m now fortunate to sometimes touch that quiet,

This isn’t the easiest blog post for me to write, however as a single person running a small yoga business, I’ve learned that part of...

Have you ever noticed how your jaw clenches when you’re feeling overwhelmed? Or how tension seems to gather in your face without you even...

When most people think about workplace yoga, they picture a quick stretch at lunchtime or a gentle way to ease tension from sitting at a...

On a recent trip to Milan, I witnessed a scene that made me stop and think; not just about parking, but about perspective. We were...

Yoga has become more accessible than ever before. With just a click, you can join a class from your living room, hotel room, or garden,...

Six or so years ago, I stopped running. It wasn’t a dramatic decision, just one of those quiet moments when life and health drew new...

Sleep is essential for health. We all know this instinctively, after a bad night, everything feels harder. But many people don’t realise...

When we think about balance, strength, or ease in movement, whether we’re on a yoga mat or walking through daily life, it’s easy to...

In the quiet moments after a yoga practice, something sacred often stirs beneath the surface. A sense of spaciousness. A glimpse of...