What if the knight in shining armour isn’t coming from outside, but awakening within? I’ve been reflecting on a little-known avatar in the Hindu tradition… and what it might symbolise for the times we’re living in. There is an avatar in the Hindu tradition called Kalki . He is said to be the tenth and final incarnation of Vishnu, the one who appears at the end of Kali Yuga - the age of confusion, corruption and spiritual forgetfulness. - sound familiar? He rides a white hors

As winter slowly loosens its grip, the festival of Imbolc  marks a quiet yet potent turning point in the year. Traditionally celebrated at the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox, Imbolc is a time when life begins to stir beneath the frozen ground. unseen, but undeniably present. This stirring is mirrored within us. Many of us are becoming aware that we are in a period of collective awakening, we can feel the releasing old identities, habits, and energetic

We Were Never Meant to Grow in Straight Lines So much of modern life is shaped around the idea that growth should always look like forward motion. That we should be clear, motivated, and productive, even in the depths of winter. That rest is something to earn, and pause is something to justify. But when we look to the natural world, we see something very different. Nothing in nature grows in a straight line. There are seasons of expansion and contraction, light and dark, move

November sunrise Sunday’s Sunrise Gift This was Sunday’s glorious November sunrise. As the days grow shorter, I make it a point to soak up as much daylight as possible—weather permitting. There's something deeply nourishing about being surrounded by nature: the cheerful songs of birds, the playful dash of squirrels, and...super thrilled! -my first-ever sighting of a muntjac deer. I was absolutely overjoyed. Sadly not captured on camera this time. Samhain 2025 A Heartfelt Than

As Mother Nature continues her graceful descent into autumn, she invites us to slow down and turn inward. With the falling leaves and lengthening nights comes the next turning of the Wheel of the Year — Samhain (pronounced sow-ein), the ancient Celtic New Year. Samhain marks both an ending and a beginning — the closing of summer’s outward energy and the opening of the darker, more introspective half of the year. Just as the trees release their leaves, we too are invited to l

As I prepare for the next Turning of the Wheel workshop, I’ve been reflecting on why Samhain is such a potent time to explore both the...

Hello, my lovely. Have you noticed how the trees so generously share their beauty at this time of year? Even the recent storm couldn’t...

When most people think of yoga, they picture making shapes on a mat. Many approach it purely from the physical side. Yet yoga is so much...

Namaste, I hope this message finds you well and that you’ve enjoyed a nourishing summer, whatever adventures (or restful pauses!) it...

Why not take a peaceful pause with your favourite brew and see what’s unfolding at the Streetly Yoga Shala? Read on to discover my new...

A Happy Spring Equinox & Ostara. We had a beautiful morning celebrating the balance of nature's energy over the Spring Equinox and...

So long...fair well.... It was with a heavy heart that I said auf wiedersehen, good-bye  to my beautiful Yogi Christmas tree. But ,...

As the sun sets on December 30th the last New Moon of 2024 rises I'm a big believer in following the rhythms of nature.  Whether that be...

December News 2024 And the winner is....... Me!  Ha, Ha! I am now the very proud winner of The Streetly Christmas Tree Festival 2024. ...

Namaste, ...The rain came down and the floods came up... Last week's rain was pretty impressive! I am incredibly grateful that the Shala...

On Thursday, we calmed and grounded ourselves in a slow and stretchy Vinyasa Yoga session. Check out the highlights.....  Fancy joining...

It’s been a wonderful week reopening the doors of Streetly Yoga Shala for the Autumn Term. It’s so lovely so catch up with everyone’s...

Hello, and Late Summer/Early Autumn Greetings to you. I hope you are well? Meet Oreo, he's Toffee's older brother. Both my cats love a...

I loved my Indian adventure.  It was sooo good.  Every morning, my yoga practice was either up in the mountains or on the roof-top...

The Second Limb. Observances The Niyamas are observances that encourage the well-being of ourselves. Practicing the Niyamas helps us...