Think of a problem in your life, and invite yourself to smile….to not fight it… and as you do, remembering you have control of YOUR situation (how you choose to respond), you are you, not your problem… and inviting in some peace.

What is the quality my heart longs for and desires most. Take time to be still, and to listen.

In synchronising movement and breath, and focusing on this, we anchor ourselves in the present moment. 

In our Flourish yoga classes we focus on what our bodies can do for us, not the limitations we may have.

Tuning in to how the gunas are operating in your life – the rajasic energy of some activities, the tamasic grounded, unwinding of other activities, and the sattvic calm that comes, appears at certain times… and begin to tune in to what feeds each of these?

Wishing you a week ahead aware of when your senses tend to control your actions; and the ability to withdraw from this sensory pull to consciously decide the most appropriate action.

Wishing you a week ahead filled with lots of conscious, deliberate breathing.

Traditionally asana was only 1 aspect of yoga – and in the yoga sutras asana is simply referred to as ‘steady, easy seat’  which was used by yogis to sit, in padmasana, lotus pose, or a variation, for long periods of meditation.

Classical yoga’s guidelines on living better with others, and ourselves.

How I practice and what yoga means to me. The 8 limbs of yoga (Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras).

Reflecting, is there something in my life I'm trying to control? Am I too invested in a particular outcome….. and can I let it go?

Resolving this week, to live with intent. To listen to your heart; to where you need to focus your energy, to live your truth.

Svadhyaya encourages us to get to know ourselves, what’s taking place within… being interested and curious

When do I need to remind myself the greater gains are more beneficial than the obstacles and distractions, and the instant gratification?

Wishing you a week ahead filled with gratitude and acceptance, for the journey you’re on.

The lotus flower starts its day in bud……

On a physical level we are taught to keep ourselves clean and well nourished. But what about our minds - how do we foster a clean and well-functioning mind?

To a wonderful week ahead, letting go of what no longer serves you… and trusting you will be provided for.

Brahmacharya - right use of energy, often translated as non-excess or moderation.

Not stealing, but rather being grateful with what you have and generous in your giving to others.

⁣’What unhelpful thought or thought pattern have I been assuming or accepting to be true? Can I turn it around? Considering for a moment its opposite.'⁣

Who in my life do I need to seek to understand, and consider how to be a little kinder? Acknowledging they have a story, a struggle, and suffer, just like I do.

Accepting ourselves and all the different parts of us is much more helpful than pushing away or denying the parts we don’t like. To live with inner harmony involves accepting our whole selves with compassion and kindness.

Patience (noun): the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.

Did you set a new year’s resolution? Did it come from a place of already being good enough just the way you are? From your heart’s deepest desire for you?

 ‘Each and every moment of existence, no matter how stressful or how fleeting, contains the potential for spaciousness.’ Anne Bogart.

Wishing you all a week ahead filled with kindness and compassion to yourselves and others.

What are you grateful for today? Get specific and take a moment to acknowledge why. Think of 3 new things each day and notice contentment build within you….

Is there an aspect of myself or my life I need to accept, and be kind to myself, this week?

How do you stay connected with your inner guidance and able to live more consciously? Do you live aligned with your inner self and your inner wisdom?