To reveal and unravel our stories is also to liberate ourselves from being stuck in the same grooves or patterning. This is a pathway towards new possibilities, and deeper layers of understanding.
Part 4 of a series of reflections on how our practice can flow into our lives - and how we can direct these ripples conscientiously.
Read MoreTo re-frame a situation through a clearer lens of conscious awareness is to become the witnessing Self.
Part 3 of a series of reflections on how our practice can flow into our lives - and how we can direct these ripples conscientiously.
Read MoreCultivating agency in your choices. Part 2 of a series of reflections on how our practice can flow into our lives - and how we can direct these ripples conscientiously.
Read MoreTo reflect on how and why we practice is to investigate how these transformations ripple into our lives, and all the lives we intersect with. This is svadhyaya - a form of self-study.
Part 1 of a series of reflections on how our practice can flow into our lives - and how we can direct these ripples conscientiously.
Read More'Mindfulness is loving all the details of our lives, and awareness is the natural thing that happens: life begins to open up, and you realize you're always standing at the centre of the world.'
- Pema Chödron
On coming home, moving forward, and the challenging ease of simplicity.
Read MoreOur gratitude to you, Estuary yogis. Happy 2nd birthday to this wonderful community!
A reflection and prayer. Let’s continue to journey, together.
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In the yogic tradition, Self (as opposed to little 's' self) refers to the state of a vast consciousness.
You may have felt this inter-connected, seemingly boundless feeling of peace or contentment as glimpses in your day - when you are most rested, most joyful, most at ease.
What if you’re able to inhabit this space more frequently, and more purposefully?
This practice involves few simple gestures, a few intentional breaths. It won’t ‘fix’ everything, but it will offer you an invaluable wider lens, past habits, fears and habits, on what is truly integral right here.
We are all too frequently taught to seek what is comfortable, averting from discomfort or challenge. We get caught in this loop of avoiding the things which will eventually need to be dealt with. It's a bit like leaving dishes in the sink, hoping that when you come back they will be a little easier to clean...
A short reflection on the power of pausing at the crossroads of each moment. A way to create purpose in how you direct the course of your day - and thus your life.
Read MoreOur words - especially towards ourselves - hold immense power.
Change your thoughts, change your story, change your perspective.
It happens one breath, once choice, at a time. Here’s one way to anchor your presence.
Read MoreWhat distinguishes a Yin yoga practice from a Restorative one? A short guide and table to help you understand your approach to these nourishing practices.
Read MoreIf you’re reaching for something you’ve never had, you will need to do something you’ve never done.
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