Do you keep an amulet or symbol of protection that you reach for when you need extra stability?

This morning a thick layer of mist blanketed the fell. I couldn't see the blue of the sky or the mountains that often line the horizon. It felt as though the land was resting; and gave me permission to rest too.

If you've been finding it tricky to sleep recently, you might like to try this practice I shared a while back.

Imagination can cause worry and fear about the future. It can create powerful feelings of panic, fear of abandonment or attack that can make it difficult to assess for danger and safety in the present moment or make informed decisions about the future.

I just added the Yoga page on the website and added these FAQs. I hope they will give you an idea of my yoga approach, what you can expect and a sense of the permissions in group classes and one to one sessions.

Take some time to think of the wild places where you felt the greatest sense of grounding and peace in your life.

My absolute favourite favourite thing learnt from Pavarotti is watching him receive applause. I love it.

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Connect to your feet (or adapt if another body part is more appropriate for you)

In order to honour this practice, and work towards its true goals, we must explore ways in which we can facilitate empowerment through interoception, awareness and self-knowledge.

Taking a Present Moment