Our basic needs - safety, satisfaction, connection

🤸🏼‍♀️🧘‍♂️ Due to 2 cancellations I now have space on my upcoming weekend retreat at Potash Barns in Suffolk 4 - 6 March. 🤸🏼‍♀️🧘‍♂️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These retreats are wonderful opportunities to practice: some breathing, some meditation, invigorating vinyasa flow in the mornings and a gentle flow + restore sessions in the afternoon. Give yourself some time and space to look after yourself, relax, and connect with a lovely small group of people. Our first session is Friday at 6pm and we close with tea and cake on Sunday around 16:45. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cost per person is £345. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Diss is the closest train station with easy access to London Liverpool Street in 90mins. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Find all details on my website - link in link tree. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m starting teacher training again on the weekend, so there’s a slightly shorted schedule this week, with the class on Saturday being covered. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🗓️S C H E D U L E T H I S W E E K🗓️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ yh = Yogahome, Stoke Newington (ls=live stream) st = Strek, Islington tlc = Life Centre ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Monday 18:15-19:15, vinyasa level 1, yh + ls Monday 19:30-20:45, vinyasa, yh Tuesday 13:00-13:45, vinyasa, yh + ls Tuesday 18:15 - 19:15, vinyasa, st Tuesday 20:00 - 21:00 Cultivating presence meditation course, tlc Wednesday 18:30 - 19:30, Gentle flow + deep rest course Friday 8:00 - 8:45, vinyasa, tlc online Friday 13:00-14:00, vinyasa, yh ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bodyheartmind #onlineyogaclasses #livevinyasaclass #vinyasaflowyoga #selfcare #homepractice #liveyogaclasses #vinyasa #vinyasaflow #stressrelease #vitality #naturalantidepressant #londonyogateacher #hackneyyogateacher #stokenewingtonyogateacher #islingtonyogateacher #highburyyogateacher #onlineyogateacher #gentleyoga #restorativeyoga #flowandrestore #gentleflowyoga #nourishyourself #onlineyogateacher #yoganidra #guidedrelaxation #cultivatingmindfulness #findingmindfulness #yogaretreat #weekendyogaretreat

A little throwback to less than 3 weeks ago (unbelievably!). What a moment it was! We had an extraordinary, beautiful fireworks display directly above our loft window - didn’t even need to leave the house 😊. Events like these are great to be pulled into the moment, be completely present, open, in awe… While at many other times we’re just on autopilot, moving through life without taking much note of what’s actually going on or how we are feeling. Which over time can easily lead to stress, discontent, or worse… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cultivating mindful awareness is a great way to touch in with our direct felt experience moment to moment a little more often. And to become more aware of the patterns of the mind and the habits that pull ourselves into autopilot. As we become more familiar with our mind we can develop tools to directly help us combat stress and anxiety. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Join me to explore the theory and practice of mindfulness @yogahome_london in Stoke Newington in a new 4 week course starting next week: Mindfulness to manage stress Thursdays 27 Jan - 17 Feb, 18:30 - 20:00 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bodyheartmind #onlinemindfulness #onlinemeditationcourse #mindfulnesscourse #meditationcourse #mentalhealthsupport  #methodsforselfcare #selfinquiry #inquiry #sharingpractice  #keeplearning #onlinelearning #cultivatingselfreflection #londonmeditationteacher #londonmindfulnessteacher #stokenewingtonmeditationteacher #stokenewingtonmindfulnessteacher #islingtonmindfulnessteacher #islingtonmeditationteacher #onlinemeditationteacher #mindfulnessandmeditation #mindfulnesscourse #meditationteachertraining #mbsrcourse #stressmanagement

Our hips sit more or less in the centre of the body, and the pelvis is crucial to movement in all directions. Tension and tightness in the hips are common through our sedentary lifestyle and poor movement patterns. This then affects the whole kinetic chain down into the knees and feet, and up into the spine and shoulders.  The hips are also one of the areas in the body that often tighten when we feel stressed, worried, angry or emotional. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Join me this Sunday for Freeing the hips 23 January 14:00 - 16:30 @thelifecentre, Notting Hill ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In this workshop we will combine yoga postures with functional movement and isometric loading of muscles. We will strengthen muscles to stabilise the hip joints, as well as actively create more mobility, maximise freedom of movement and passively release tension in longer held poses. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🗓️S C H E D U L E T H I S W E E K🗓️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ yh = Yogahome, Stoke Newington (ls=live stream) tlc = Life Centre ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Monday 18:15-19:15, vinyasa level 1, yh + ls Monday 19:30-20:45, vinyasa, yh Tuesday 13:00-13:45, vinyasa, yh + ls Tuesday 18:15 - 19:15, vinyasa, st Tuesday 20:00 - 21:00 Cultivating presence meditation course, tlc Wednesday 18:30 - 19:30, gentle flow + deep rest course Friday 8:00 - 8:45, vinyasa, tlc online Friday 13:00-14:00, vinyasa, yh Saturday 10:45 - 12:00, vinyasa, yh Sunday 14:00 - 16:30, Freeing the hips workshop, tlc Notting Hill

New style bread inspired by Christmas reading. Made by my husband, eaten by me. This is how we usually do it… although of course I had to share some. 😋😋 extra yummy treat - similar to ciabatta I would say. And was gone in about 10mins… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #plantbased #homecooked #homemade #crueltyfree #ahimsa #Vegan #veganlife #veganuk #vegangirl #veganlove #vegancommunity #govegan #veganfood #veganlondon #veganlondoner #bodyheartmind

I really struggled to get up this morning - it felt so dark and cold… So it took me at least 10mins to muster the motivation to wiggle myself out of my bed and onto my yoga mat. And then this beautiful dawn welcomed me 🌅. Even in the middle of a city the colours of dawn always have this soothing, calming quality for me and pull me right into the present moment. They remind me of the calmness, strength and resilience inside of me, they remind me that whatever else is going on I’m actually basically alright right now. And there I was ready to embrace the day :). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re interested in cultivating more mindfulness in your own life, join me on Saturday 15 January for 🧘‍♂️An introduction to mindfulness🧘‍♂️ 14:00 - 16:00 at @strek.studio in Islington ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This workshop combines guided practice with an overview of the theory and science of mindfulness, and an understanding of how it can lead to positive and sustainable change. There will also be time to discuss and ask questions. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🗓️S C H E D U L E T H I S W E E K🗓️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ yh = Yogahome, Stoke Newington (ls=live stream) tlc = Life Centre ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Monday 18:15-19:15, vinyasa level 1, yh + ls Monday 19:30-20:45, vinyasa, yh Tuesday 13:00-13:45, vinyasa, yh + ls Tuesday 18:15 - 19:15, vinyasa, st Wednesday 18:30 - 19:30, gentle flow + deep rest course Friday 8:00 - 8:45, vinyasa, tlc online Friday 13:00-14:00, vinyasa, yh Saturday 10:45 - 12:00, vinyasa, yh Saturday 14:00 - 16:00, Introduction to mindfulness workshop, st ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bodyheartmind #onlineyogaclasses #livevinyasaclass #vinyasaflowyoga #selfcare #homepractice #liveyogaclasses #vinyasa #vinyasaflow #stressrelease #naturalantidepressant #londonyogateacher #hackneyyogateacher #stokenewingtonyogateacher #islingtonyogateacher #highburyyogateacher #onlineyogateacher #gentleyoga #restorativeyoga #flowandrestore #nourishingtheheart #nourishingourselves #gentleflowyoga #nourishyourself #onlineyogateacher #yoganidra #guidedrelaxation #deeprest #mindfulnessworkshop #cultivatingmindfulness #findingmindfulness

😴 The art of Yoga Nidra - yogic sleep… We slip into a state between waking and sleeping where the mind is invited to let go of its grip of being a consent commentator, analyst or critic. A softening and dissolving into simply being… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 😴 The body relaxed, the heart open, the mind at rest. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 😴 Through regular practice of Yoga Nidra we can counteract the effects of stress and hyperactivity in the frontal cortex by accessing different parts of the brain that can help us regulate interoceptive awareness, supporting a harmonious, restorative, peaceful state: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✔️Releases deeply held tension from the body ✔️Counteracts stress ✔️Improves sleep and can reduce insomnia ✔️Helps to balance mental states of anxiety and depression ✔️Helps the mind to relax and clear, so that we can continue to learn and grow ✔️Deepens self-reflective awareness ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We’ll explore this transformative practice in an upcoming 4 week course on Zoom: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Gentle flow + deep rest 4 weeks from Wednesday 12 January, 18:30 - 19:30 (or recording-only option) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The practice of deep guided relaxation will be complemented with some gentle, sweet and delicious floor based movement, guided by the breath and limbering and nurturing the whole body. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Please join me for the course and if you bring a friend you receive 20% off each!! Book through link in bio or DM me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bodyheartmind #onlineyogaclasses #livevinyasaclass #vinyasaflowyoga #selfcare #homepractice #liveyogaclasses #vinyasa #vinyasaflow #stressrelease #vitality #naturalantidepressant #londonyogateacher #hackneyyogateacher #stokenewingtonyogateacher #islingtonyogateacher #highburyyogateacher #onlineyogateacher #gentleyoga #restorativeyoga #flowandrestore #nourishingtheheart #nourishingourselves #gentleflowyoga #nourishyourself #onlineyogateacher #yoganidra #guidedrelaxation #deeprest

✨ A happy, healthy and inspiring New Year to you all! ✨ Last day of 40% DISCOUNT on all 55 - 70min classes and class bundles in my video library - check link in bio! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And I’m back to teaching from Monday, with courses, workshops and special events starting the week after. Looking forward to seeing you soon! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Monday 18:15-19:15, vinyasa level 1, yh + ls Monday 19:30-20:45, vinyasa, yh Tuesday 13:00-13:45, vinyasa, yh + ls Tuesday 18:15 - 19:15, vinyasa, st Friday 8:00 - 8:45, vinyasa, tlc online Friday 13:00-14:00, vinyasa, yh Saturday 10:45 - 12:00, vinyasa, yh ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bodyheartmind #onlineyogaclasses #livevinyasaclass #vinyasaflowyoga #selfcare #homepractice #liveyogaclasses #vinyasa #vinyasaflow #stressrelease #vitality #naturalantidepressant #londonyogateacher #hackneyyogateacher #stokenewingtonyogateacher #islingtonyogateacher #highburyyogateacher #onlineyogateacher #gentleyoga #restorativeyoga #flowandrestore #nourishingtheheart #nourishingourselves #gentleflowyoga #nourishyourself #onlineyogateacher

My first vegan Black Forest gateau 🎂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #plantbased #homecooked #homemade #crueltyfree #ahimsa #Vegan #veganlife #veganuk #vegangirl #veganlove #vegancommunity #govegan #veganfood #veganlondon #veganlondoner #bodyheartmind #veganblackforestcake #veganblackforestgateau

🌟 Join me on Zoom from 12 January for 4 weeks to flow gently and rest deeply - 20% off each if you join with a friend. 🌟 Gentle flow and restore course - live on Zoom Wednesdays 12 January - 2 February
18:30 - 19:30, ‘recording-only’ option available Book through link in bio ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This is a great opportunity to deliberately and consciously ease tension, unwind and relax through movement and then drop deeply into guided rest. A practice to intentionally decelerate, combat fatigue and low moods, and nurture and support the body, heart and mind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Each session will include gentle and delicious floor-based movement with the breath, limbering and awakening the whole body. Half way through we’ll transition into longer held restorative poses and conclude with a long guided deep relaxation - Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep). The practice of Yoga Nidra deepens self-reflective awareness and allows us to release physical tension, and emotional and mental stress. It improves sleep, reduces insomnia, balances anxiety and depression, and deeply relaxes body and mind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The course is open to all, regardless of previous experience, and is suitable for complete beginners. A fully edited recording of each session will be provided, so that you can repeat in your own time, or catch up if you need to miss one or several sessions. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bodyheartmind #onlineyogaclasses #livevinyasaclass #vinyasaflowyoga #selfcare #homepractice #liveyogaclasses #vinyasa #vinyasaflow #stressrelease #vitality #naturalantidepressant #londonyogateacher #hackneyyogateacher #stokenewingtonyogateacher #islingtonyogateacher #highburyyogateacher #onlineyogateacher #gentleyoga #restorativeyoga #flowandrestore #nourishingtheheart #nourishingourselves #gentleflowyoga #nourishyourself #onlineyogateacher #freeyogaclass