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A Blog Post I Didn’t Want to Write
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...
2 days ago3 min read


Unravelling the Tension: The Face, the Jaw & the Trigeminal Nerve.
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...
Sep 252 min read


Why Workplace Yoga Adds More Value Than You Think.
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...
Sep 182 min read


Shifting Perspectives: Lessons from a Parking Space in Milan
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...
Sep 102 min read


Beyond The Screen: What We Gain From Practicing Together.
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,...
Sep 32 min read


Begin Again: The Power of Moving Forward, One Step at a Time
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...
Aug 282 min read


The Science of Sleep and How Yoga Supports It
Sleep is essential for health. We all know this instinctively, after a bad night, everything feels harder. But many people don’t realise...
Aug 212 min read


Foundations First: The Power of the Foot and Ankle in Yoga and Life
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...
Aug 143 min read


Pen to Heart: How Journaling Deepens Self-Awareness and Supports Your Yoga Practice.
In the quiet moments after a yoga practice, something sacred often stirs beneath the surface. A sense of spaciousness. A glimpse of...
Aug 72 min read


Is Yoga Really Exercise? Where It Fits In An Active Life.
I always shudder a little when someone refers to yoga as “just exercise.” Not because movement isn’t an important part of it, but...
Jul 313 min read


Why Every Yoga Class Starts with the Breath.
When a teacher invites you to “take a deep breath,” they’re doing far more than filling the silence. In yoga, prāṇa, the subtle...
Jul 243 min read


Asana is Not a Pose: Feeling into the Heart of Yoga
When people hear the word asana, they often think of yoga poses: downward dog, warrior two, tree pose. In fact, it’s common to hear the...
Jul 172 min read


What Actually Happens in Your Body During Relaxation?
Have you ever left a yoga class feeling like you’ve exhaled for the first time in days? A little lighter, more grounded, or even a bit...
Jul 83 min read


The Three Little Words That Changed Everything.
And no, they’re not “I love you.” For much of my life, I’ve said these three words countless times without really fully meaning them. How...
Jul 22 min read


Yoga Therapy and Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Whole-Person Approach to Healing.
I’m currently completing my training to become a fully qualified Yoga Therapist. As part of that journey, I chose to focus my...
Jun 263 min read


Am I Culturally Appropriating Yoga? Or Simply Teaching It From the Heart?
I’m a yoga teacher who now, predominantly chooses not to use Sanskrit asana names in my classes. That might surprise some people. After...
Jun 193 min read


Yoga, Dyslexia and the Power of Neurodiversity
I recently watched Jamie’s Dyslexia Revolution, a deeply personal and powerful documentary that follows chef and entrepreneur Jamie...
Jun 123 min read


Karma Yoga and the Quiet Power of Volunteering.
In yoga, the word “karma” is often misunderstood. It’s not about cosmic punishment or reward: it simply means action. Karma Yoga, one of...
Jun 53 min read


Learning to Move in a Chair: Why It Matters More Than You Might Think
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the quiet power of chair-based movement. It’s easy to overlook. In a world that often celebrates...
May 223 min read


Mental Health Awareness Week: What the brain needs is what we all deserve.
Every year, Mental Health Awareness Week gives us a chance to pause and reflect. Not just on statistics but on what it really means to...
May 123 min read
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