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Happy Earth Day 🌍

(Tuesday 22nd April 2025)

A belated post to celebrate & honour everything Mamma Gaia gives us, especially these trees which provide us so much. Purifying the air and helping us combat climate change. Their intelligent network of roots, communicating with each other to offer provenance in our produce. The energy they draw up from Mother Earth, powering us as we hug them or bathe in their presence. And their beauty, which relaxes us and calms us.

Thank you to all the trees on Mother Earth for the abundance of joy you continue to give us.

#earthday #earthday2025 #planet #motherearth #environment #sustainability #gaia #trees #forestbathing #treehugging #calmingthemind #mindfulness

Happy Earth Day 🌍

(Tuesday 22nd April 2025)

A belated post to celebrate & honour everything Mamma Gaia gives us, especially these trees which provide us so much. Purifying the air and helping us combat climate change. Their intelligent network of roots, communicating with each other to offer provenance in our produce. The energy they draw up from Mother Earth, powering us as we hug them or bathe in their presence. And their beauty, which relaxes us and calms us.

Thank you to all the trees on Mother Earth for the abundance of joy you continue to give us.

#earthday #earthday2025 #planet #motherearth #environment #sustainability #gaia #trees #forestbathing #treehugging #calmingthemind #mindfulness

Bringing my self created yoga retreat in Crete to a close with some wobbly flow time on the sand.

Every time I come here, it is a time to disconnect from the hectic pace of London to learn & grow - with a great network of yoga teachers, their passion & knowledge.

The trip started with me teaching some classes at the amazing studio of Carole @sparklyoga
This studio is home to some of my most significant yoga moments, one of them being Carole’s ability to see the yoga teacher in me long before I could. Exactly 12-months ago, she asked me to teach a class here. I’d taught a little in London but with the experienced practitioners at her studio, this presented a whole new level of nerves. I prepared like never before. The experience helped me to learn so much & advance my teaching. Now 12-months later as I create my own path through constantly refining my own style, it was an honour to return and guide my friends.

Then there were the energetic Kundalini classes with Jools. Energetic movements meshed together with breath work and mantra chanting. I first practiced with Jools sometime last year and there was a rush of excitement as I was taken on a journey like never before. This time, going in with the familiarity of the experience, I entered the zone much quicker. The colours of the lower chakras were revolving inside me. Long mantras to finish, especially the 11-minute Sa-Ta-Na-Ma… the grounding, the bliss…

Early morning practice at the sea. The sun rising with the sound of the sea. The cleansing for my mind & soul. Even with the chances to practice with so many amazing teachers, this time for me to practice by myself is always so special.

READ MORE IN COMMENTS ⬇️

Bringing my self created yoga retreat in Crete to a close with some wobbly flow time on the sand.

Every time I come here, it is a time to disconnect from the hectic pace of London to learn & grow - with a great network of yoga teachers, their passion & knowledge.

The trip started with me teaching some classes at the amazing studio of Carole @sparklyoga
This studio is home to some of my most significant yoga moments, one of them being Carole’s ability to see the yoga teacher in me long before I could. Exactly 12-months ago, she asked me to teach a class here. I’d taught a little in London but with the experienced practitioners at her studio, this presented a whole new level of nerves. I prepared like never before. The experience helped me to learn so much & advance my teaching. Now 12-months later as I create my own path through constantly refining my own style, it was an honour to return and guide my friends.

Then there were the energetic Kundalini classes with Jools. Energetic movements meshed together with breath work and mantra chanting. I first practiced with Jools sometime last year and there was a rush of excitement as I was taken on a journey like never before. This time, going in with the familiarity of the experience, I entered the zone much quicker. The colours of the lower chakras were revolving inside me. Long mantras to finish, especially the 11-minute Sa-Ta-Na-Ma… the grounding, the bliss…

Early morning practice at the sea. The sun rising with the sound of the sea. The cleansing for my mind & soul. Even with the chances to practice with so many amazing teachers, this time for me to practice by myself is always so special.

READ MORE IN COMMENTS ⬇️

It always starts with the hands. The hastabandha - the hand lock - gripping like a crow. Setting up for an arm balance, it doesn’t matter where I am, it always starts with setting up the hands, pressing the fingertips, the heel of the hand and the side of the hand.

Using the finger tips as brakes. This creates stillness and discipline in the mind. Setting us up for success…

#armbalances #hands #fingertips #inversions #bakasana #crowpose #hastabandha #handlock#bandhas #yogapractice #strength #mentalstrength #hathayoga #ashtangayoga

It always starts with the hands. The hastabandha - the hand lock - gripping like a crow. Setting up for an arm balance, it doesn’t matter where I am, it always starts with setting up the hands, pressing the fingertips, the heel of the hand and the side of the hand.

Using the finger tips as brakes. This creates stillness and discipline in the mind. Setting us up for success…

#armbalances #hands #fingertips #inversions #bakasana #crowpose #hastabandha #handlock#bandhas #yogapractice #strength #mentalstrength #hathayoga #ashtangayoga

The Suryanamaskar - Sun Salutation…

Surya = Sun
Namaskar = Bowing (Salutation)

One of the most well known movements in yogasana. It’s been practiced for thousands of years, it’s been studied, it’s been refined…

What does it mean for me?

It provides me my warm up by starting with minimal exertion. Balancing myself towards comfort - Sukha.

As I move through multiple rounds, the fire builds up and my mind turns to strength - Sthira.

To me, it is not rigid but a format which I can play with and adapt. Depending on my body, I can adapt the sequence - moving more towards Sthira or Sukha - whilst continuing to honour and draw energy from Surya - the sun.

If time is a constraint, suryanamaskar gives me a chance to move my entire body through a moving meditation so I can still my mind from the daily fluctuations of life and find a presence that cleanses me.

And the blessing to practice under the glowing sun, is the ultimate reward, cleansing the body, cleansing the mind.

If you’ve read this far, thank you for taking the time! How do you practice sun salutations? Comment below ⬇️

The Suryanamaskar - Sun Salutation…

Surya = Sun
Namaskar = Bowing (Salutation)

One of the most well known movements in yogasana. It’s been practiced for thousands of years, it’s been studied, it’s been refined…

What does it mean for me?

It provides me my warm up by starting with minimal exertion. Balancing myself towards comfort - Sukha.

As I move through multiple rounds, the fire builds up and my mind turns to strength - Sthira.

To me, it is not rigid but a format which I can play with and adapt. Depending on my body, I can adapt the sequence - moving more towards Sthira or Sukha - whilst continuing to honour and draw energy from Surya - the sun.

If time is a constraint, suryanamaskar gives me a chance to move my entire body through a moving meditation so I can still my mind from the daily fluctuations of life and find a presence that cleanses me.

And the blessing to practice under the glowing sun, is the ultimate reward, cleansing the body, cleansing the mind.

If you’ve read this far, thank you for taking the time! How do you practice sun salutations? Comment below ⬇️

My most committed student online - Kevin - who’d practised a little yoga in the past and decided to try my monthly online class when I launched in November 2024. He’s been my most committed participant since with nearly 100% attendance!

Kevin contacted me recently to arrange a 1:1 session so he can learn the details and make his practice more focused. We worked on alignment to create strong & safe foundations. We then created a sequence so he has his own moving meditation to practice in his own space & time.

If you’re interested in a 1:1 session, send me a DM!

With @yebo2wheels

My most committed student online - Kevin - who’d practised a little yoga in the past and decided to try my monthly online class when I launched in November 2024. He’s been my most committed participant since with nearly 100% attendance!

Kevin contacted me recently to arrange a 1:1 session so he can learn the details and make his practice more focused. We worked on alignment to create strong & safe foundations. We then created a sequence so he has his own moving meditation to practice in his own space & time.

If you’re interested in a 1:1 session, send me a DM!

With @yebo2wheels

NEW VERSION OF MYSELF…

Getting ready for a magical meditation session with @sparklyoga at my favourite studio in Crete

As I’m preparing myself on the mat, my two favourite canine friends come over to help me relax.

The previous version of myself would never have imagined feeling relaxed in the company of dogs like this. This previous version of me would have freaked out when the dogs approached. Panicking and asking someone to take them away…

But through yoga, I was able to face my fears. Our canine friends have a soul, a beautiful soul - and I learned to connect to this.

The new version of me welcomed the dogs. We embraced. They wanted my affection and I wanted to give them my affection. It brought a smile to my face and made me feel so relaxed.

The meditation session that followed was magical. Starting with some yoga nidra, we were taken into a dream state and the journey that followed felt so uplifting. The colours, the messages, the temporary voyage to another place - BLISS

NEW VERSION OF MYSELF…

Getting ready for a magical meditation session with @sparklyoga at my favourite studio in Crete

As I’m preparing myself on the mat, my two favourite canine friends come over to help me relax.

The previous version of myself would never have imagined feeling relaxed in the company of dogs like this. This previous version of me would have freaked out when the dogs approached. Panicking and asking someone to take them away…

But through yoga, I was able to face my fears. Our canine friends have a soul, a beautiful soul - and I learned to connect to this.

The new version of me welcomed the dogs. We embraced. They wanted my affection and I wanted to give them my affection. It brought a smile to my face and made me feel so relaxed.

The meditation session that followed was magical. Starting with some yoga nidra, we were taken into a dream state and the journey that followed felt so uplifting. The colours, the messages, the temporary voyage to another place - BLISS

Really happy to be in the studio with Jools. Her energetic kundalini classes in Crete last year had such an impact on me, especially the way she seamlessly wove movement, breath work and chanting in and out of each other in sequence. It inspired me…

So much so that my practice changed and I felt inspired to create a Thyroid yoga class where I mixed these elements so the body could really feel the benefits of movement, breath work & chanting merging together.

And then, a week before my classes in Crete, mutual friend @christopherpau5 messages me to tell me that Jools would like to join my Thyroid class…

PINCH ME - did I suddenly feel nervous - when I find out the last time she attended a yoga class as a student was 8 years ago in India, YES YES YES 😬

But it was beautiful…

We connected… the energy from our movement, the vibrations from our chanting, the BLISS and the valuable time to talk over coffee after class.

PINCH ME as I’m reeling in the beauty of these connections 😀

#yogafriends #connectionsthroughyoga #yogalife #dailyyoga #growing #hathayoga #kundalini #breathwork #pranayama #ashtangayoga #yogapractice #yogateachers

Really happy to be in the studio with Jools. Her energetic kundalini classes in Crete last year had such an impact on me, especially the way she seamlessly wove movement, breath work and chanting in and out of each other in sequence. It inspired me…

So much so that my practice changed and I felt inspired to create a Thyroid yoga class where I mixed these elements so the body could really feel the benefits of movement, breath work & chanting merging together.

And then, a week before my classes in Crete, mutual friend @christopherpau5 messages me to tell me that Jools would like to join my Thyroid class…

PINCH ME - did I suddenly feel nervous - when I find out the last time she attended a yoga class as a student was 8 years ago in India, YES YES YES 😬

But it was beautiful…

We connected… the energy from our movement, the vibrations from our chanting, the BLISS and the valuable time to talk over coffee after class.

PINCH ME as I’m reeling in the beauty of these connections 😀

#yogafriends #connectionsthroughyoga #yogalife #dailyyoga #growing #hathayoga #kundalini #breathwork #pranayama #ashtangayoga #yogapractice #yogateachers

Just arrived in Crete for a week of yoga. To teach, to learn and to grow.

Crete is my Rishikesh. I’m blessed to know some incredibly knowledgeable, talented & dedicated teachers who are all based here. In their company, it’s become the place where I seek and gain knowledge, the place where I continue to grow.

But with the way yoga has spread around the world, there are so many talented teachers everywhere, by surrounding ourselves with the right people, we can create our own little Rishikesh wherever we are.

Happy practicing 🙏🏾

Just arrived in Crete for a week of yoga. To teach, to learn and to grow.

Crete is my Rishikesh. I’m blessed to know some incredibly knowledgeable, talented & dedicated teachers who are all based here. In their company, it’s become the place where I seek and gain knowledge, the place where I continue to grow.

But with the way yoga has spread around the world, there are so many talented teachers everywhere, by surrounding ourselves with the right people, we can create our own little Rishikesh wherever we are.

Happy practicing 🙏🏾

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