“Joy to the world!” So exclaims the Christmas carol. Are you feeling joyful at the moment? So many people I speak to at the moment are feeling tired, full of cold, wishing the days away until their Christmas break –
Why you need to stand up for serenity and leave struggle behind
Life can seem like such an uphill struggle sometimes. Too much to do, not enough time. Arguments with the family, friction at work. Worries about your or your family’s health. The media telling you should eat this and not that,
40 lessons I’ve learned from life, love and yoga … as I turn 40
So on Monday 2nd February 2015, I turned 40! Part of me is thinking “blimey, how did that happen?!” Part of me is sticking my fingers in my ears going “la, la, la this isn’t happening, surely I’m still in my
Have yourself a very yogic Christmas
It’s Christmas time again. The festive season of merriness and good will to all! But … have you finished your Christmas shopping? (No? I haven’t either… oopsie!) Are you already worrying about how many mince pies you’ve eaten? Are you
Why I love yoga
I’ve practised yoga since 2000 and have been teaching since 2012. And I often reflect on what yoga means to me. I think the following captures it!
Love the one you’re with (that’s you, by the way!)
So it’s Valentine’s Day again. Maybe you love the chocolates and roses and romantic meals. Maybe you’re single and find this time of year poignant or painful and wish it would go away. Or maybe you prefer to ignore it
Shine your light
As we approach the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, you may, like me, be finding the short days and the darkness rather trying. We get up in the dark and sunset comes around all too quickly. It’s
A word to the wise …
I love a wisdom quote. That short sentence which encapsulates so much that is wise, simple and true. That if we can grasp, it will change our lives. So here are three quotes which, for me, encapsulate my yoga practice
Yogis just wanna have fun!
What’s your idea of a perfect yogi(ni)? Ultra-bendy? Serene? Unflappable? Perfectly balanced? Serious? Well, if so, I have a confession to make: I’m a yogini and a yoga teacher … and I’m none of those things. Am I ultra-bendy? I’m
What is yoga for?
“Yoga is not about self-improvement, it’s about self-acceptance “~ Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa A lot writing about and promotion of yoga focuses on using it for self-improvement. Lose weight. Tone your core. Become more flexible. Become radiant. Stop feeling stressed. However,