I am not a natural gardener. A while ago I discovered someone in Melbourne who had been off the grid & self-sufficient for 15+ years

I’ve never won anything before – unless a Sheena Easton LP counts? So I was surprised last month to be nominated in a local community

The number 108 is known as a sacred number. It is considered the most auspicious of numbers & been revered thousands of years in many

I haven’t always taught yoga. After the usual year of waitressing & bar work to fund the obligatory post-uni trip around the world, it was

For many of us by the time we get to our menopause, we have been so used to putting everyone, everything, every commitment, obligation &

Last Monday was the Spring Equinox, when daylight & night time is practically equal in length. The following day was the new Moon in Aries,

How can working with your chakras help you during your menopause journey? Our chakras can be knocked out of kilter by life’s events, abuse, trauma,

I am so excited about the upcoming menopause offerings. On Monday it’s the Spring Equinox. The equinox marks the twice yearly event when day &

Many women experience meno-rage & increased irritability during the menopause. Not only are hormonal levels fluctuating so dramatically that your body is in physiological &

I first met Minty after the very first Meno Meet-up earlier this year. He was having a coffee in Brew Bear & introduced himself. We

My own journey working with the chakras has ebbed & flowed over the years. As a trained yoga teacher I was of course aware of

I first started going to Angie Latham’s sound baths about 5 years ago. I was hooked from the first one. Angie creates such sublime sounds

Autumn is always a reflective time for me. We moved into this house 2 years ago, it was our 4th move in 3 years. So

Last week was a tough week emotionally, mentally, spiritually & energetically. And I was not the best version of myself. I felt a deep sense

I had a fabulous weekend reconnecting with old friends, making new friends at a wedding. Then when I got home I was lucky enough to

A couple of years ago I started having panic attacks. The first time it happened I was out with the dogs & I thought I

For many women changes in their sleep patterns can be one of the first signs of the menopause. This is because the hormonal fluctuations put

Stress makes menopause symptoms worse & menopause causes stress – it can feel like an endless vicious cycle. Meno-rage is a very real, very frightening

There are 13 million women in UK experiencing The Menopause: they are either peri-menopausal, menopausal or in post menopause phase. The menopause journey can last

I am a huge advocate for self-care. I practice it daily. Not in a self-absorbed, self-indulgent, time consuming fashion. In a more unapologetic & embracing

I have learnt many important lessons during my menopause journey. I have learnt to trust the process. We are inevitably going to be tripped up

The menopause is such a hot topic these days. Celebrities front up documentaries expounding the many benefits for taking HRT, HRT prescriptions are now free

Throughout our life when we experience trauma, hardship or abuse, this tends to cause restrictions & blockages in our lower chakras. This means our life

I’ve been feeling somewhat reflective of late on my meno journey. I could feel myself starting to emerge into post menopause or Second Spring as

My meno journey has been an unexpected spiritual journey. And if there’s one thing I’ve learnt it’s to trust the process. I have been called

In time of such uncertainty, struggle, suffering & conflict we can often feel powerless & helpless, what can we do to help? One of the

I have shared a lot about my meno journey. It hasn’t always been a pretty journey. And it hasn’t until recently given me much space

I am really beginning to believe in seeing the huge life changing transition that is the peri-meno & menopausal years is a spiritual journey. It

I think there is too much emphasis in modern day culture on being in a relationship. Terms like better ½ & significant other, like we

According to ancient wisdom the chakras (Sanskrit for wheels) are energy points through which our life force travels, helping to promote physical, mental & emotional

I have been following Dr Joe Dispenza’s work for a while. Recently, I tuned in live to Dr Joe sharing some scientific data & research

My daughter put this post-it note on her vision board at the beginning of last year. Only this weekend I reflected that this important mantra

I first starting practicing mindfulness & meditating, (al beit sporadically) over a decade ago, whilst I was being treated for severe agitated depression when we

The festive season can be a stressful time. That’s why it’s so important take some time to care for your mind, body & soul all

When I first realized that the chaos & madness that was manifesting in my life was the result of the menopause I knew It was

Last week I had a week of wonderful synchronicities, serendipities & useful reminders about the value of self-care & having the time to slow down

I was gifted a stay in a local luxury hotel for my 50th birthday (in the middle of 1st lockdown) by my very dear friends

I am delighted to be supporting the amazing Harley St at Home who have recently launched their online offer with yoga & mindfulness & meditation

As a 51 year old menopausal woman who has had her fair share of life’s challenges & sun exposure & now spends more time in

This month I netted my highest monthly income since I started the business. I’m not typing this to brag or boast but in gratitude &

What is Face Yoga? It’s a completely natural non-invasive way to turn back time. By combining facial exercises with conscious breathing & relaxation, acupressure &

Recently I was reminded of the devastating affects anxiety had on me when my menopausal symptoms were at their worst listening to others sharing their

This weekend we went to visit my brother & his partner, in their new home & to celebrate being reunited for the first time since

A few week’s ago I did my first Podcast & was asked to talk about my menopause experiences & how yoga & mindfulness have helped

Energy management was the missing piece of the jigsaw of healing & growth for me. Did you know an atom is 99.9999999999% ‘empty’ space –

Life is all about balance, right? Eating a well balanced diet, balancing a fit & active lifestyle with time to rest & rejuvenate, balancing me-time

At the beginning of the year I started getting up early. I am not a morning person but inspired by reading Jay Shetty’s amazing book:

Last week I took time to reflect on my own menopause journey. This time last year I was utterly miserable my menopausal symptoms were so

Going through the menopause & things can feel very out of your control. I know I certainly felt like that. It was immensely chaotic &

Oestrogen affects every cell & every system in our body. So when we hit the menopause, it can cause a huge variety of symptoms way

As a 50 year old woman you would’ve thought I would know a little about the menopause. But deep down I still think I’m 25

Yesterday I watched Davina McCall’s fabulous Sex, Myths & Menopause & reflected on my own experiences of menopause. I felt inspired me to share as

One of my favourite quotes from the children’s author Roald Dahl is: If you think happy thoughts they will shine out of your face like

In the past year I’ve experienced what can only be described as a spiritual awakening and I’m not alone. Many people have had similar experiences.

Any spiritual practice: yoga, meditation, energy work has a whole host of amazing benefits as you learn & grow & heal. But the path is

I have been teaching yoga for over 8 years now & I started in Germany, running a tiny boutique studio in our home. I booted

Do you feel stressed? Are the pressures of this 3rd lockdown beginning to take their toll even though we are seeing light at the end

Have you ever felt like there is something wrong with you? That maybe you weren’t quite enough? That you don’t quite belong? I used to

As you know I am a yoga teacher & a mindfulness coach & I have been sharing my passion for both of these practices for

When I launched my first yoga business in Germany I called it Master Yoga. It was a play on words & homage to my kids:

The Science Behind Yoga Anyone who has been to one of my yoga classes, will know that I do like to wax lyrical about the

Last week we lost our kitten. He’s only 6 months old & has only been with us a couple of months. He’d never been outside

During the first lockdown I kept getting the same message: slow down! It would come to me as I was meditating, practicing yoga or just

The past week or so on my daily dog walk, I have become increasingly aware of the changing seasons. How can I not? The trees

I have been sharing an Insight into Mindfulness with a business in London & their colleagues on the other side of the pond. It has

Lockdown was a struggle for me, as it has been for many. We moved in with my partner 2 days before they announced the schools

This week I have launched my new online initiative. It’s been quite process: since the early months of last year when I was pondering what

Over Easter weekend I drove my 75 year old mother from the Midlands to Perthshire in Scotland. She had recently reconnected with a dear friend

Modern life is undeniably stressful. And mental stress can manifest itself in physical tension. Being more mindful will help you recognise these physical manifestations &

Depression affects more than 300 million people worldwide. Mental Health issues affect 1 in 4. Such are the numbers that the World Health Organisation has

People often wonder if mindfulness is meditation & vice versa. Bring mindful is all about anchoring ourself in the present moment. Being aware of the

Anyone who has been to one of my yoga classes, will know that I do like to wax lyrical about the benefits of each of

We are bought up in a culture that frowns upon selfishness & as a result we generally tend to put ourselves right at the bottom

The last few months have been a real lesson for me in learning to let go. In Autumn of last year, I realised we needed

At the beginning of a New Year, many of us set, New Year’s resolutions. Why not think about setting an intention for the upcoming year

In the last blog I wrote about self-compassion. One of the easiest ways to start practicing self-compassion is to give ourselves a self-compassion break. And

Christmas is often an extremely stressful time of the year for many people. With many of us cramming in 2/3rd’s of our social activities into

Gratitude is an expression of appreciation & cultivating a quality of being thankful. We all know the importance of thanking someone for a thoughtful gift

This weekend, I was blessed to lead 3 friends from our university days through their introduction to all things yoga, mindfulness, meditation & omm in

Did you know that in the last decade the number of people suffering with mental health issues has risen dramatically? Just over a decade ago

Women are natural givers and once we become a mum, we tend to put ourselves right at the bottom of the list of priorities but

I grew up in the 70’s & 80’s, when the parenting style was generally very disciplined, highly critical & often involved lots of shouting &

  This time last year, we had just done our first 3 weeks back in the UK having lived overseas all my kids’ lives. It

Yoga has an ancient tradition which is at least 5,000 years old, some suggest it may even be up to 10,000 years old. Many of

Recently I was chatting to someone about their yoga practice & I asked them, what style of yoga was it. In his gorgeous Geordie lilt

  It is fair to say that I have under-estimated every stage of my divorce. I thought deciding to call time on our marriage would

When I lived in Bangkok, I was lucky enough to embark on several Buddhist meditation courses with some of my neighbours. It was a wonderful

Eastern philosophies have encouraged the practice of yoga and meditation for centuries and in recent years these pursuits have gained mainstream acceptance.   As a

A couple of weeks ago I launched my business. It had been a real journey of stepping out of my comfort zone: briefing designers on

I am 9 months into a brand new life: it feels familiar because I grew up 45 minutes away but I haven’t lived here, or

We breathe about 60,000 times a day but do we even notice?   Or do we ever notice that our breathing is often too shallow

Let’s get a few things straight, I am not your typical yoga teacher. I am a steak-loving carnivore, dive into wine-o’clock most evenings and love