STARTING A NEW DAY
Do you have a routine in the morning – before checking your text messages/the news? I used to literally jump out of bed to get going with my day, knowing I had limited time in the morning to get myself and the children out in time for their school day.…
Read MoreCOMPASSION TO YOURSELF
Real self-compassion is something I learned later in life. It is about taking care of yourself. I wanted to write this post now as I feel there are so many expectations coming up this time of year – I realise I also mentioned that in my previous blogpost! Below you…
Read MorePERFECT MUM? NO :)
Okay, so Christmas season and all, it is the beginning of December, and I am feeling I am already falling behind… Actually, I am fine, it is more that somewhere in me there is this sense of not living up to expectations for how christmassy it “should” be at home,…
Read MoreNON-STRIVING
When I open my blog to write a new blogpost, it always kindly says in the text box “What’s on your mind?”. Well, non-striving is on my mind! 😄 It’s been on my mind since we discussed it in the mindfulness meditation session I had at home last week. Non-striving…
Read More3 Days Creating Space Yoga Retreat in Somerset (Feb 9-11)
Come and join us for a weekend away in a magical retreat centre in Somerset. Nestled in a quiet and secluded location, it is a truly perfect place to relax and regain energy after the long winter months. We will focus on creating space in your mind and body by…
Read MoreTAKE IT IN
Okay, so now please think of ALL the good things that happened to you today, and please include all the kind things people did to you, the nice words directed your way, both verbally and in writing. How long is your list? There is so much kindness coming your way…
Read MoreYOGA SELF PRACTICE
To me, self practice is pure luxury. It is the time when I know I have enough time and space to simply be on the mat, treating myself, doing exactly what I want to do. I make sure I have all the props I could need around me, check that…
Read MoreACCEPTING THINGS AS THEY ARE
This past week, I have had several great conversations with friends about acceptance, about how to get to a place where we can accept things as they are. I believe that is something most of us struggle with? Can we only be at peace when we are on holiday in…
Read MoreFEELING THE ALIVENESS
For the last year, I have felt this incredible aliveness in my body. I am in no doubts it is a combination of the yoga and mindfulness meditation I am practicing that is making me feel this way. With yoga, through movement and breath, you are decompressing joints and increasing…
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