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“HAVING MEDITATED ON
GENTLENESS AND COMPASSION, I HAVE FORGOTTEN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MYSELF AND OTHERS.”
MILAREPA, TIBETAN TEACHER AND POET (1040-1123)

There is so much ‘me’ and insufficient
‘we’ in society which can come at a great cost - we’re witnessing this more than ever right now.

For us to connect to others - the experience of community - we first have to feel connected to ourselves which is where our yoga practice can be so valuable.

The word Yoga essentially means to ‘Yoke’ / ‘Union’.

When we’re friendly and compassionate, it’s not something we do just for ourselves, it’s for the benefit of others.

Are we more aware, more compassionate after our practice?

We need these moments of stillness to reflect and pause - what tools are helpful in bringing balance to our life? How do we use these tools wisely?

Many of us begin our journey into yoga wondering how the practice can help ‘us’ - can we then broaden that practice to help others as we develop more awareness, empathy and compassion? How many hands can we hold?

If we think of our practice as only asana (poses) and not heart felt, what’s the point of standing on your head other than to bolster self esteem and make it about ‘me’?

Feel more, think less. When you feel you know it’s working......

#chooselove #compassion #awareness #yoga

“HAVING MEDITATED ON
GENTLENESS AND COMPASSION, I HAVE FORGOTTEN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MYSELF AND OTHERS.”
MILAREPA, TIBETAN TEACHER AND POET (1040-1123)

There is so much ‘me’ and insufficient
‘we’ in society which can come at a great cost - we’re witnessing this more than ever right now.

For us to connect to others - the experience of community - we first have to feel connected to ourselves which is where our yoga practice can be so valuable.

The word Yoga essentially means to ‘Yoke’ / ‘Union’.

When we’re friendly and compassionate, it’s not something we do just for ourselves, it’s for the benefit of others.

Are we more aware, more compassionate after our practice?

We need these moments of stillness to reflect and pause - what tools are helpful in bringing balance to our life? How do we use these tools wisely?

Many of us begin our journey into yoga wondering how the practice can help ‘us’ - can we then broaden that practice to help others as we develop more awareness, empathy and compassion? How many hands can we hold?

If we think of our practice as only asana (poses) and not heart felt, what’s the point of standing on your head other than to bolster self esteem and make it about ‘me’?

Feel more, think less. When you feel you know it’s working......

#chooselove #compassion #awareness #yoga

Patchwork hills and Skylarks. Hay on Wye - Kington - Knighton. Two days and 38 miles of stunningly beautiful countryside.

#offasdyke #hayonwye #herefordshire #powys #manyhills

Patchwork hills and Skylarks. Hay on Wye - Kington - Knighton. Two days and 38 miles of stunningly beautiful countryside.

#offasdyke #hayonwye #herefordshire #powys #manyhills

This evening was a reminder that it’s incredibly easy for us to get stuck in subconscious patterns of being — we’re essentially going through the motions as opposed to listening to what we need.

My own practice had drifted a bit over the past few months for a number of reasons, and taking Andrea’s class @mydogdoesyoga was the first time I’d felt ‘in’ my body and connected for some time.

At various times in life, we’ll need to call on different practices — that may mean a more passive practice or perhaps a stronger practice. It may be that we need meditation or to simply be with like-minded people.

The point is, if we pause long enough to listen, we may just hear what’s needed in that moment. ✨

#bodyawareness #yogastudent #yogateacher #jivamuktiyoga #yogaeverydamnday

This evening was a reminder that it’s incredibly easy for us to get stuck in subconscious patterns of being — we’re essentially going through the motions as opposed to listening to what we need.

My own practice had drifted a bit over the past few months for a number of reasons, and taking Andrea’s class @mydogdoesyoga was the first time I’d felt ‘in’ my body and connected for some time.

At various times in life, we’ll need to call on different practices — that may mean a more passive practice or perhaps a stronger practice. It may be that we need meditation or to simply be with like-minded people.

The point is, if we pause long enough to listen, we may just hear what’s needed in that moment. ✨

#bodyawareness #yogastudent #yogateacher #jivamuktiyoga #yogaeverydamnday

Still waters, morning coffee and sublime silence other than melodious birdsong and the distant sound of early morning swimmers.

I’ve always been drawn to water and the almost instantaneous effect it has on my nervous system. The simplicity of dipping your toes into a babbling brook or submerging yourself into the sea can shift the state of both body and mind.

We’re beginning to learn that our brains are hardwired to react positively to water and that being near it can calm and connect us, bringing balance between both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

If you’re feeling a bit off balance find some water, it’s such a remedy for disconnection.✨

#paddleboarding #bluemind #watertherapy #rivernene #oundle

Still waters, morning coffee and sublime silence other than melodious birdsong and the distant sound of early morning swimmers.

I’ve always been drawn to water and the almost instantaneous effect it has on my nervous system. The simplicity of dipping your toes into a babbling brook or submerging yourself into the sea can shift the state of both body and mind.

We’re beginning to learn that our brains are hardwired to react positively to water and that being near it can calm and connect us, bringing balance between both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

If you’re feeling a bit off balance find some water, it’s such a remedy for disconnection.✨

#paddleboarding #bluemind #watertherapy #rivernene #oundle

What type of yoga do you teach?

I’m often asked this, and the simplest answer is - no one ‘type’.

Over 13 years, I’ve been fortunate to study with deeply inspiring teachers— Jivamukti with Andrea Kwiatkowski @mydogdoesyoga and @emmajiva, Restorative with @ashby_anna, Yin with sarahloyinyoga and more recently Daoist Flow with @yogajeannie and @jamesyoga .

Each has shaped how I practice and teach.

While set sequences and defined lineages can offer familiarity or challenge, I’ve always been drawn to exploration, questioning. My practice has shifted over time-no fixed formula, but something that reflects and honours all I’ve learned, experienced, and continue to discover.

The strong, dynamic practice I leaned into in my 30s still has its place, but as I move through my 50s, it’s softened into something more embodied and responsive.

There is always intention behind what I teach. My role is to hold a safe space-but within that, you have agency.
To explore, to challenge, to pause.

I don’t know what you’re carrying when you arrive on the mat. Only you do. Trust that. Listening will always serve you more than pushing through.

#yogateacher #yogastudent #agency #yogaeverydamnday #oundle

What type of yoga do you teach?

I’m often asked this, and the simplest answer is - no one ‘type’.

Over 13 years, I’ve been fortunate to study with deeply inspiring teachers— Jivamukti with Andrea Kwiatkowski @mydogdoesyoga and @emmajiva, Restorative with @ashby_anna, Yin with sarahloyinyoga and more recently Daoist Flow with @yogajeannie and @jamesyoga .

Each has shaped how I practice and teach.

While set sequences and defined lineages can offer familiarity or challenge, I’ve always been drawn to exploration, questioning. My practice has shifted over time-no fixed formula, but something that reflects and honours all I’ve learned, experienced, and continue to discover.

The strong, dynamic practice I leaned into in my 30s still has its place, but as I move through my 50s, it’s softened into something more embodied and responsive.

There is always intention behind what I teach. My role is to hold a safe space-but within that, you have agency.
To explore, to challenge, to pause.

I don’t know what you’re carrying when you arrive on the mat. Only you do. Trust that. Listening will always serve you more than pushing through.

#yogateacher #yogastudent #agency #yogaeverydamnday #oundle

Strength training for women in our 40s and over isn’t optional - it’s essential.

This is the shift-from “working out” to training for longevity, functional strength, and hormonal balance.

As ostrogen declines, everything changes: muscle mass, sleep, mood, bone density, resilience to stress. Cortisol rises. You feel tired... but wired.

Yoga and breath work help us down shift and regulate the nervous system - lowering cortisol and keeping us flexible, with a good range of mobility.

This isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about training smarter.

Strength builds capacity.
Regulation creates adaptability.
Strong through change means training both.

Lift to support your body.
Move to stay mobile.
Breathe to regulate your system.

Try something new, it doesn’t need to be ‘another thing to do’ - there’s so much out there to try, switch it up.

Prevention is better than cure and ageing isn’t about slowing down-it’s about becoming more supported, more resilient.

@oundle_fitness

#strengthtraining #agesmarter #boxing #oundle #womenover50

Strength training for women in our 40s and over isn’t optional - it’s essential.

This is the shift-from “working out” to training for longevity, functional strength, and hormonal balance.

As ostrogen declines, everything changes: muscle mass, sleep, mood, bone density, resilience to stress. Cortisol rises. You feel tired... but wired.

Yoga and breath work help us down shift and regulate the nervous system - lowering cortisol and keeping us flexible, with a good range of mobility.

This isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about training smarter.

Strength builds capacity.
Regulation creates adaptability.
Strong through change means training both.

Lift to support your body.
Move to stay mobile.
Breathe to regulate your system.

Try something new, it doesn’t need to be ‘another thing to do’ - there’s so much out there to try, switch it up.

Prevention is better than cure and ageing isn’t about slowing down-it’s about becoming more supported, more resilient.

@oundle_fitness

#strengthtraining #agesmarter #boxing #oundle #womenover50

Are you resisting your yoga practice?

#yogaeverydamday #yogastudents #selfcare #yogaoundle #yogateacher

Are you resisting your yoga practice?

#yogaeverydamday #yogastudents #selfcare #yogaoundle #yogateacher

Bookings Update ✨ the bookings page has now been updated to show ‘Vinyasa’ and ‘Yin’ as two separate classes.

If you’re seeing no classes showing for a particular week please check as it may well be a ‘Yin’ week ✨

A little reminder, progress comes with consistency…. x

Bookings Update ✨ the bookings page has now been updated to show ‘Vinyasa’ and ‘Yin’ as two separate classes.

If you’re seeing no classes showing for a particular week please check as it may well be a ‘Yin’ week ✨

A little reminder, progress comes with consistency…. x

When was the last time you prioritised yourself? If you can’t remember this might just be the tonic you need.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your yoga practice, walk in the Cabo de Gata nature reserve, hang by the pool or feel the sand between your toes, this week is for you.

For more information please send a DM or follow the link in bio. Spaces on this retreat limited to 12
www.barefootyoga.co.uk

#yogaretreats #spainyogaretreat #retreatlife #selfcare

When was the last time you prioritised yourself? If you can’t remember this might just be the tonic you need.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your yoga practice, walk in the Cabo de Gata nature reserve, hang by the pool or feel the sand between your toes, this week is for you.

For more information please send a DM or follow the link in bio. Spaces on this retreat limited to 12
www.barefootyoga.co.uk

#yogaretreats #spainyogaretreat #retreatlife #selfcare

Back to my roots - sunny Shropshire ✨

@visitshropshire
#bridgnorth #shropshire #familytime #riversevern

Back to my roots - sunny Shropshire ✨

@visitshropshire
#bridgnorth #shropshire #familytime #riversevern

For many our first attempt at an arm balance isn’t always successful or without a crash landing. It’s a way to challenge yourself in ways that can bring new found confidence into your practice as well as everyday life.

Bakasana or Crow Pose is a good place to start - a strong arm-balancing asana that builds arm, wrist, shoulder and core strength.

Whilst also improving balance and focus, it builds confidence by overcoming fear even if it takes a few crash landings along the way.....

#bakasana #crowpose #armbalances #yogaeverydamday #yogastudent

For many our first attempt at an arm balance isn’t always successful or without a crash landing. It’s a way to challenge yourself in ways that can bring new found confidence into your practice as well as everyday life.

Bakasana or Crow Pose is a good place to start - a strong arm-balancing asana that builds arm, wrist, shoulder and core strength.

Whilst also improving balance and focus, it builds confidence by overcoming fear even if it takes a few crash landings along the way.....

#bakasana #crowpose #armbalances #yogaeverydamday #yogastudent

It’s been a while - for those of you new to my page here’s a bit behind the face of ‘Barefoot’....

I’m Charlotte, 51, married, mother of two (26 & 24) living in Oundle, Northamptonshire. We have two dogs who frequently appear on my page and when I’m not out with them or on my mat I volunteer as a Community First Responder @oundle_cfr (take a peek if your not sure what we do).

I have a habit of leaving post it notes around the house as I’m a prolific list maker and although love cooking for friends and family gatherings am hopeless day to day....

Before qualifying as a Yoga teacher in 2014 I was in the event’s industry working as an events manager for private and corporate clients, helpful when organising retreats which I lead overseas and in the UK.

I’ve been inspired by some wonderful teachers over the past 12 yrs completing yoga trainings in Yin with Sarah Lo, Restorative with @ashby_anna and more recently Daoist Flow with @daoistflowyoga all of which I offer in my teachings.

Finally, although | love a cold, crisp day and mountains, I’m happiest with the sun on my back - given the opportunity you’ll find me horizontal on a Greek island.

#oundleyoga #oundle #yogateacher #yoga #yogaeverydamnday

It’s been a while - for those of you new to my page here’s a bit behind the face of ‘Barefoot’....

I’m Charlotte, 51, married, mother of two (26 & 24) living in Oundle, Northamptonshire. We have two dogs who frequently appear on my page and when I’m not out with them or on my mat I volunteer as a Community First Responder @oundle_cfr (take a peek if your not sure what we do).

I have a habit of leaving post it notes around the house as I’m a prolific list maker and although love cooking for friends and family gatherings am hopeless day to day....

Before qualifying as a Yoga teacher in 2014 I was in the event’s industry working as an events manager for private and corporate clients, helpful when organising retreats which I lead overseas and in the UK.

I’ve been inspired by some wonderful teachers over the past 12 yrs completing yoga trainings in Yin with Sarah Lo, Restorative with @ashby_anna and more recently Daoist Flow with @daoistflowyoga all of which I offer in my teachings.

Finally, although | love a cold, crisp day and mountains, I’m happiest with the sun on my back - given the opportunity you’ll find me horizontal on a Greek island.

#oundleyoga #oundle #yogateacher #yoga #yogaeverydamnday

Your home for the week will be a fabulous spot on the edge of one of Europe's most remote and beautiful natural parks, Cabo de Gata.
Located in Spain's sunniest region, its proximity to North Africa means the area is semi-desert, dramatic, with imposing mountains and dazzling sea.
Full details of the retreat can be found via my website…

www.barefootyoga.co.uk

Link in bio

25% of rooms already booked so please get in touch if you'd like to book.

#yogaretreat #spainyogaretreat #wellnessretreats #yogastudent #retreats

Your home for the week will be a fabulous spot on the edge of one of Europe's most remote and beautiful natural parks, Cabo de Gata.
Located in Spain's sunniest region, its proximity to North Africa means the area is semi-desert, dramatic, with imposing mountains and dazzling sea.
Full details of the retreat can be found via my website…

www.barefootyoga.co.uk

Link in bio

25% of rooms already booked so please get in touch if you'd like to book.

#yogaretreat #spainyogaretreat #wellnessretreats #yogastudent #retreats

In a continued quest for us all to find some pockets of stillness, next week I’ll be offering a Yin practice…..

I also thought I’d share this - something I come back to time and time again - a beautiful reminder.

Let go of the ways you thought life
would unfold; the holding of plans
or dreams or expectations – Let it
all go. Save your strength to swim
with the tide.

The choice to fight what is here before
you now will only result in struggle,
fear, and desperate attempts to flee
from the very energy you long for.

Let go. Let it all go and flow with the
grace that washes through your days
whether you receive it gently or
with all your quills raised to defend
against invaders.

Take this on faith: the mind may never
find the explanations that it seeks, but
you will move forward nonetheless.

Let go, and the wave’s crest will carry
you to unknown shores, beyond your
wildest dreams or destinations. Let it
all go and find the place of rest and
peace, and certain transformation.

Danna Faulds

#dannafaulds #yinyoga #yogastudents #yogaoundle

In a continued quest for us all to find some pockets of stillness, next week I’ll be offering a Yin practice…..

I also thought I’d share this - something I come back to time and time again - a beautiful reminder.

Let go of the ways you thought life
would unfold; the holding of plans
or dreams or expectations – Let it
all go. Save your strength to swim
with the tide.

The choice to fight what is here before
you now will only result in struggle,
fear, and desperate attempts to flee
from the very energy you long for.

Let go. Let it all go and flow with the
grace that washes through your days
whether you receive it gently or
with all your quills raised to defend
against invaders.

Take this on faith: the mind may never
find the explanations that it seeks, but
you will move forward nonetheless.

Let go, and the wave’s crest will carry
you to unknown shores, beyond your
wildest dreams or destinations. Let it
all go and find the place of rest and
peace, and certain transformation.

Danna Faulds

#dannafaulds #yinyoga #yogastudents #yogaoundle

Could you be heading towards burnout?……
#vagusnerve #vagaltone #yogaeverydamday #burnout #yogastudents

Could you be heading towards burnout?……
#vagusnerve #vagaltone #yogaeverydamday #burnout #yogastudents

When was the last time you sat in silence, watched light move across the wall, noticed buds on bare branches or let sadness surface?

#glorificationofbusy #lifeisntarace #selfcare

When was the last time you sat in silence, watched light move across the wall, noticed buds on bare branches or let sadness surface?

#glorificationofbusy #lifeisntarace #selfcare

It’s with a heavy heart and after a lot of thought that I have decided to postpone the retreat to the new date of 27th February - 6th March 2027.

I’ve taken lots of advice today from retreat leaders, a friend with military contacts to travel companies and everything just feels too uncertain. I’m not even sure my flight via Dubai will leave LHR.

A retreat should be a deeply nourishing and relaxing experience not a time for worrying about whether your flight will get you there or get you back.

I can’t tell you how sad and disappointed I am after months of planning. The prospect of leaving the grey gloom of the UK was also rather enticing!

Aside from feeling some responsibility for your safety I really want this to be a wonderful experience. I will ensure 2027 is - let’s pray the world is a more peaceful place by then.

#srilankaretreat #retreatsabroad #yogaretreat #yogasrilanka

Most spaces have been re booked but I anticipate there being a few available so please DM if interested.

It’s with a heavy heart and after a lot of thought that I have decided to postpone the retreat to the new date of 27th February - 6th March 2027.

I’ve taken lots of advice today from retreat leaders, a friend with military contacts to travel companies and everything just feels too uncertain. I’m not even sure my flight via Dubai will leave LHR.

A retreat should be a deeply nourishing and relaxing experience not a time for worrying about whether your flight will get you there or get you back.

I can’t tell you how sad and disappointed I am after months of planning. The prospect of leaving the grey gloom of the UK was also rather enticing!

Aside from feeling some responsibility for your safety I really want this to be a wonderful experience. I will ensure 2027 is - let’s pray the world is a more peaceful place by then.

#srilankaretreat #retreatsabroad #yogaretreat #yogasrilanka

Most spaces have been re booked but I anticipate there being a few available so please DM if interested.

What’s the difference between Yin and Restorative yoga?

I get asked this on a regular basis and having been trained in both - restorative with wonderful
@ashby_anna and Yin with Sarah Lo I thought I’d jump on to clarify the difference as there are hybrid classes and all sorts of variations being offered out there!

YIN - a passive practice often referred to as the
‘quiet’ practice. It offers a great opportunity to press the pause button on our fast paced lives and turn inward - a positive impact on our nervous system.
On a physical level we work at a deeper level accessing the deeper connective tissue and fascia. By applying appropriate stress to the tissue and holding the shape for around 5 mins we stimulate the circulation of chi/ prana thus nourishing the tissue and improving flexibility and joint mobility.

RESTORATIVE - again a passive practice that focuses purely on the nervous system. Through this gentle practice we look to shift the nervous system from ‘fight & flight’ to ‘rest & digest’.
The practice is not about stretching or strengthening - instead supporting the body with yoga props and blankets to find a position of ease that supports you in consciously letting go.
A deeply relaxing and nourishing practice.

This weekend I will be holding a Sunday Sanctuary - a morning of Restorative yoga - ✨only two spaces left✨ - available to book online via the link@in my bio.
Press the pause button, we all need to once in a while..

#restorativeyoga #yinyoga #selfcare #nervoussystem #yoga

What’s the difference between Yin and Restorative yoga?

I get asked this on a regular basis and having been trained in both - restorative with wonderful
@ashby_anna and Yin with Sarah Lo I thought I’d jump on to clarify the difference as there are hybrid classes and all sorts of variations being offered out there!

YIN - a passive practice often referred to as the
‘quiet’ practice. It offers a great opportunity to press the pause button on our fast paced lives and turn inward - a positive impact on our nervous system.
On a physical level we work at a deeper level accessing the deeper connective tissue and fascia. By applying appropriate stress to the tissue and holding the shape for around 5 mins we stimulate the circulation of chi/ prana thus nourishing the tissue and improving flexibility and joint mobility.

RESTORATIVE - again a passive practice that focuses purely on the nervous system. Through this gentle practice we look to shift the nervous system from ‘fight & flight’ to ‘rest & digest’.
The practice is not about stretching or strengthening - instead supporting the body with yoga props and blankets to find a position of ease that supports you in consciously letting go.
A deeply relaxing and nourishing practice.

This weekend I will be holding a Sunday Sanctuary - a morning of Restorative yoga - ✨only two spaces left✨ - available to book online via the link@in my bio.
Press the pause button, we all need to once in a while..

#restorativeyoga #yinyoga #selfcare #nervoussystem #yoga

A troublesome back is rarely about just one thing.

It’s often a mix of movement patterns, muscle tension, and mobility restrictions elsewhere in the body.

Our spines thrive on movement - through flexion, extension, rotation, and side bending on a daily basis.
Keeping these ranges alive helps nourish spinal discs, maintain mobility, and ease stiffness.

Give these a try on each side taking time to explore and relieve any tightness and tension.

#yogaforbacks #backpainrelief #yogaforflexibility #yogaforeveryone

A troublesome back is rarely about just one thing.

It’s often a mix of movement patterns, muscle tension, and mobility restrictions elsewhere in the body.

Our spines thrive on movement - through flexion, extension, rotation, and side bending on a daily basis.
Keeping these ranges alive helps nourish spinal discs, maintain mobility, and ease stiffness.

Give these a try on each side taking time to explore and relieve any tightness and tension.

#yogaforbacks #backpainrelief #yogaforflexibility #yogaforeveryone

In the words of Shakira ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ - what are yours telling you?

There are a number of reasons you may be experiencing tightness, soreness or aching around the hip area. It could be lack of muscle strength, over use or a myriad of other things.

It’s widely believed in yoga, somatic and holistic health practices that the hips store significant tension - particularly fear, anxiety and stress.

If you feel your hips could do with a little love and loosen give this short flow a go…. By all means slow it down. 🧡

#yogastudent #hipsdontlie #yogaeverydamnday #hipflow #hipyoga

In the words of Shakira ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ - what are yours telling you?

There are a number of reasons you may be experiencing tightness, soreness or aching around the hip area. It could be lack of muscle strength, over use or a myriad of other things.

It’s widely believed in yoga, somatic and holistic health practices that the hips store significant tension - particularly fear, anxiety and stress.

If you feel your hips could do with a little love and loosen give this short flow a go…. By all means slow it down. 🧡

#yogastudent #hipsdontlie #yogaeverydamnday #hipflow #hipyoga

Every training I’ve taken over the past 13 yrs has been intrinsic to the teachings I pass on, each one adding another layer, more depth.

There was something tangibly different - something quietly magical about this Daoist Flow training. ✨
@yogajeannie @jamesyoga @daoistflowyoga_tt @mission.e1 @luizacruz_yoga

#daoistflow #yogastudent #yogateacher #missione1 #yogateachertraining

Every training I’ve taken over the past 13 yrs has been intrinsic to the teachings I pass on, each one adding another layer, more depth.

There was something tangibly different - something quietly magical about this Daoist Flow training. ✨
@yogajeannie @jamesyoga @daoistflowyoga_tt @mission.e1 @luizacruz_yoga

#daoistflow #yogastudent #yogateacher #missione1 #yogateachertraining

“Yoga is not about mastering the body — it’s about listening long enough to understand it.” @doctoryogi

When we truly listen, we begin to embrace the discrepancies, the tightness, the limitations — and in doing so, we start to hear the subtle messages our bodies are sending.

Each person’s expression of a pose will differ — perhaps not outwardly, but the inner experience always will. Lean into your own experience.

As I often say, only you can feel your body. Be curious. Be compassionate. And remember,
“comparison is the thief of joy.”

#yogastudent #yogaeverydamnday #oundleyoga #tripodheadstand #staycurious

“Yoga is not about mastering the body — it’s about listening long enough to understand it.” @doctoryogi

When we truly listen, we begin to embrace the discrepancies, the tightness, the limitations — and in doing so, we start to hear the subtle messages our bodies are sending.

Each person’s expression of a pose will differ — perhaps not outwardly, but the inner experience always will. Lean into your own experience.

As I often say, only you can feel your body. Be curious. Be compassionate. And remember,
“comparison is the thief of joy.”

#yogastudent #yogaeverydamnday #oundleyoga #tripodheadstand #staycurious

Well that was a nice trip down memory lane on a rainy afternoon. Liking this throwback to 2016.

Greek Islands, Cannes, Alberobello, Shropshire skies, Swiss Alps. Good times.✨

#throwbackto2016 #2016

Well that was a nice trip down memory lane on a rainy afternoon. Liking this throwback to 2016.

Greek Islands, Cannes, Alberobello, Shropshire skies, Swiss Alps. Good times.✨

#throwbackto2016 #2016

Your home for the week will be a fabulous spot on the edge of one of Europe’s most remote and beautiful natural parks, Cabo de Gata.

Located in Spain’s sunniest region, its proximity to North Africa means the area is semi-desert, dramatic, with imposing mountains and dazzling sea.

Full details of the retreat can be found via the link in my bio or DM 🧡

@fincadelalamo

25% of rooms already booked so please get in touch if you’d like to book.

#yogaretreat #yogaretreats #wellnessretreats #spainretreat #yoga

Your home for the week will be a fabulous spot on the edge of one of Europe’s most remote and beautiful natural parks, Cabo de Gata.

Located in Spain’s sunniest region, its proximity to North Africa means the area is semi-desert, dramatic, with imposing mountains and dazzling sea.

Full details of the retreat can be found via the link in my bio or DM 🧡

@fincadelalamo

25% of rooms already booked so please get in touch if you’d like to book.

#yogaretreat #yogaretreats #wellnessretreats #spainretreat #yoga

It’s easy to approach our practice in a linear way, but our bodies aren’t built that way.

At their core, our structures are spiral — bones, fascia, muscles all designed to move in multi‑directional patterns.

When we embrace our spirals in practice, we mirror the body’s natural intelligence. Muscles and joints engage in multiple directions, unlocking greater flexibility and range of motion.

Finding deeper freedom in poses, we begin to dissolve habitual tension and awaken a more refined sense of proprioception and interoception.

Being in the mind of the body awakens consciousness in the body….

#somatics #spirals #yogastudent #yogateacher #vinyasa

It’s easy to approach our practice in a linear way, but our bodies aren’t built that way.

At their core, our structures are spiral — bones, fascia, muscles all designed to move in multi‑directional patterns.

When we embrace our spirals in practice, we mirror the body’s natural intelligence. Muscles and joints engage in multiple directions, unlocking greater flexibility and range of motion.

Finding deeper freedom in poses, we begin to dissolve habitual tension and awaken a more refined sense of proprioception and interoception.

Being in the mind of the body awakens consciousness in the body….

#somatics #spirals #yogastudent #yogateacher #vinyasa

In a world where it’s all too easy to judge or form an opinion, we need to remind ourselves we never really know what’s going on in another person’s life.

As we return to the mat this week, a reminder to be kind.

The person practicing beside you who appears to be quiet or dismissive may be carrying grief, processing change, nursing an injury or holding excitement they haven’t yet shared. Appearances can be deceptive.

Our time on the mat should be a space where we can let our guard down, lean into self enquiry, take a beat and simply breathe...

#bekind #yogastudent #yogateacher #oundle #oundleyoga

In a world where it’s all too easy to judge or form an opinion, we need to remind ourselves we never really know what’s going on in another person’s life.

As we return to the mat this week, a reminder to be kind.

The person practicing beside you who appears to be quiet or dismissive may be carrying grief, processing change, nursing an injury or holding excitement they haven’t yet shared. Appearances can be deceptive.

Our time on the mat should be a space where we can let our guard down, lean into self enquiry, take a beat and simply breathe...

#bekind #yogastudent #yogateacher #oundle #oundleyoga

Something in me always starts to stir at this time of year – a restlessness to move toward more movement and structure. At the risk of sounding Grinch‑like, I’m itching to clear away all traces of Christmas and step into the New Year.

Returning to the mat yesterday felt like prising apart delicate mesh - threads loosening, breath finding its way through the weave, space revealing itself between the strands - a poignant reminder of why I return to this practice again and again.

I hope your start to the new year has been a bright one. See you on the mat soon x

#yogastudent #yogateacher #yogaeverydamnday #oundleyoga #somatics

Something in me always starts to stir at this time of year – a restlessness to move toward more movement and structure. At the risk of sounding Grinch‑like, I’m itching to clear away all traces of Christmas and step into the New Year.

Returning to the mat yesterday felt like prising apart delicate mesh - threads loosening, breath finding its way through the weave, space revealing itself between the strands - a poignant reminder of why I return to this practice again and again.

I hope your start to the new year has been a bright one. See you on the mat soon x

#yogastudent #yogateacher #yogaeverydamnday #oundleyoga #somatics

2025 you’ve been a whole heap of fun.
To my clients, I’m grateful for your patience with the seemingly never ending 50th birthday celebrations and to all I partied with, thank you, I love you. xx
Wishing you a bright and very happy New Year, see you on the other side ✨

#byebye2025 #whatayear

2025 you’ve been a whole heap of fun.
To my clients, I’m grateful for your patience with the seemingly never ending 50th birthday celebrations and to all I partied with, thank you, I love you. xx
Wishing you a bright and very happy New Year, see you on the other side ✨

#byebye2025 #whatayear

After the lack of light and relentless rain today, it seemed only right that the last class of this year was bathed in candle light.
Hang in there, the Winter Solstice will be upon us soon and with it the promise of more light to come.
Until next year, wishing you all a wonderful Christmas x

#wintersolstice #itsawrap #yogateacher #yogastudent

After the lack of light and relentless rain today, it seemed only right that the last class of this year was bathed in candle light.
Hang in there, the Winter Solstice will be upon us soon and with it the promise of more light to come.
Until next year, wishing you all a wonderful Christmas x

#wintersolstice #itsawrap #yogateacher #yogastudent

Sometimes this is all the practice you need; let’s be honest, there’s nothing festive about burnout.

It’s all too easy to overcommit at this time of year; if you’re someone inclined to control every situation and outcome, it can be challenging to loosen your grip and surrender to what you can’t control.

Surrender can be a hard practice in itself, but by letting go of what we cannot change, we free up emotional and mental clarity to focus effectively on what we can change, our responses.

“Surrender requires trust in a mysterious pull. It’s like the experience of falling in love. Though we might not know what force is drawing our hearts or why, we still unquestionably yearn to follow it. This is the practice of placing the mind into the heart, returning personal intelligence to universal understanding”. @jivamuktiyoga
#isvarapranidhana

Sometimes this is all the practice you need; let’s be honest, there’s nothing festive about burnout.

It’s all too easy to overcommit at this time of year; if you’re someone inclined to control every situation and outcome, it can be challenging to loosen your grip and surrender to what you can’t control.

Surrender can be a hard practice in itself, but by letting go of what we cannot change, we free up emotional and mental clarity to focus effectively on what we can change, our responses.

“Surrender requires trust in a mysterious pull. It’s like the experience of falling in love. Though we might not know what force is drawing our hearts or why, we still unquestionably yearn to follow it. This is the practice of placing the mind into the heart, returning personal intelligence to universal understanding”. @jivamuktiyoga
#isvarapranidhana

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