Balancing the Hustle: Embracing Yin and Restorative Practices

In today's fast-paced world, many of us live with our foot perpetually on the gas pedal, always rushing, forever driven by demands. This constant state of "doing" or Yang energy can leave us drained, both physically and mentally.

To counteract this, I invite you into the world of Yin and Restorative practices. These are paths to active relaxation, focusing on the nurturing Yin energy of simply "being". Such practices soothe our frazzled nervous systems, enabling genuine healing and recovery

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Why Yin Yoga Is Essential in Today's Go-Go-Go World

In today's demanding world, Yin Yoga isn't just another fitness trend. It's a reminder, a gentle nudge towards balance. It tells us that in the pursuit of 'doing,' we must never forget the art of 'being.' For in those moments of stillness, reflection, and deep connection, we find our true selves, resilient and radiant.

So, whether you're a seasoned yogi or someone who's never stepped on a yoga mat, consider Yin Yoga. It might just be the missing piece in your holistic well-being puzzle. Read more..

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Grounding-the benefits and science behind it.

While grounding is being rediscovered modern science, thanks to Clint Ober’s work, indigenous populations have understood and practised its virtues for millennia. It's time we recognise and respect these ancient practices, and integrate them into our lives for our wellbeing, and those that we care for and are responsible for and that of the planet. Read more…

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L’Art de Vivre: More than a Retreat, It's a Way of Life

But what if you could do more than just take a break? What if you could embark on a journey that not only recharges you but also equips you to better handle the rigors of everyday life? That’s where our Integral Yoga, Embodiment, and Meditation retreat comes in. Find out more..

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The Wonderful World of Water: Playing, Living, and Nourishing Life

Water- drink it, swim in it, play in it, live in it!

Water is more than just a simple drink or a space to swim. It's a powerful conductor

Water. It covers about 70% of our planet, makes up around 60% of our bodies, and remains a fundamental element of existence. From the moment we wake until we sleep at night, water touches our lives in countless ways……

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Embracing Menopause: Holistic Health, Yoga, Pilates, and Soundbaths for a Balanced Transition

Discover the power of holistic health in menopause! Embrace Yoga, Pilates, and Soundbaths to navigate this transformative phase with balance and grace. Click to learn three simple practices for enhanced well-being in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Unlock the secret to a revitalized, harmonious life

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Unlocking the Power of the Mind: A Journey Through Hakini Mudra"

Hakini Mudra is an ancient hand gesture that enhances concentration, memory, and mental clarity by harnessing the energy of the third eye chakra. Practiced anytime, it improves focus, balances brain hemispheres, strengthens intuition, reduces stress, and promotes respiratory health, offering a powerful tool for holistic well-being.

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Building in healthy habits

It is a continual journey not a one time fix or project, but a healthy pause where time can become spacious, our minds more spacious, so we enable ourselves to have more clarity and acuity. Our physical and emotional stress can be released, our awareness to what our soul, body needs for healing and boosting and rebalancing our immune system, resilience, chemical and hormonal balances and overall well-being.

Maybe try some of these, see what resonates, start small and build on it.

Remember repetition creates habits, be mindful of your choices.

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Stress Free Festive Holidays

Whilst some people thrive on the idea of the gatherings, the preparing of wrapping presents, shopping, parties, what you are going to wear to the parties, family lunches, office lunches and drinks etc others will feel totally overwhelmed and exhausted and wish the month away.

8 ways to help you get through the holidays

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Using a Yoga class to shift how you feel.

It is how we approach a class that is key to the outcome. We are responsible for this; in the way we can recognise where we are in our internal landscape. And then managing what we do with this information, feed it, suppress it, or disperse it.

I invite you to be present to what arises as it arises, notice what the physical body is doing.

How it feels, where it holds tension or laxity.

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