Sacred Embers Yoga

19/10/2025

Emotions are intrinsic to our human nature, however a lack of maturity, clear sight and knowing self can and will hijack said emotions, or at best fragment the psyche into an incorrect understanding or distort into a narrative that isn’t conducive to growth and perpetuate a looping pattern which ingrains deeper through the subconscious & withdraws further into unconscious behaviour. The chemical reaction in the body also plays a major role in recalibrating and assimilating said information. Emotions are liquid light data how we see them, move with them and act on them is paramount to our evolution.

I also remember that the underworld is a chamber of untapped qualities to awaken that which is forgotten, denied or avoided through the incapacity or naivity of said nature. Nothing is ever lost and this Chalice of recognition yearns for us to turn towards these uncomfortable, restless, abandoned fragments to allow for the return of the wholeness of who we are. That sense that somethings missing dissolves through the fermenting vigour, vitality & radiance of what was. Allowing for a spontaneous rebirth, once recognition of this holy death has shimmered through every facet.

They are an elixir of intelligence when allowed to fluidly move without getting caught up in some evaluation of what we think they are. Resonance develops when we are seeing clearly & moving through effortless effort. Without projection, blame or expectation.

If we bury our feelings our innate intelligence will follow. We also stump the wisdom & growth. There isn’t one without the other. Everything interdependent on each other, the ecosystem & mycelium of our very nature. Emotional intelligence & maturity needs nourishment and nurturing the very fabric of being. Turning towards yourself takes courage & bravery, holding the space for fuildity and tending through attention and a loving, watchful inward connection. Our body is literally an instrument that requires fine tuning, refinement, care, attention, nourishment, fuel, movement, stillness and connection.

I said what I said. 🔥

12/10/2025

Individuation disrupts the system by returning sovereignty to the soul!!! BOOM!💥 Get amongst it, shadow work in these times is imperative.

12/10/2025

12/10/2025

declares that all our thoughts & actions, physical or mental, elude our knowledge and plunge us into the abyss of Infinite. This is also true of our existence, being finite waves in the Infinite Ocean of existence and the finite power of the mind( intellect) is unable to comprehend it.
We are always searching for this INFINITE to be Free. talks of this as an internal subject & says the eternal Soul of souls is the Reality. The Infinite is caught, ss it were, in the meshes of the intellect and manifests as finite beings.

Hinduism talks of different Yogas to realise this Eternal Changeless Self.
Will the search in the external world lead only to more misery?
The philosophical and spiritual traditions within Hinduism, such as , suggest that the external world, being transient and impermanent (maya), cannot provide lasting fulfillment. The pursuit of external objects—wealth, power, or sensory pleasures—tends to entangle individuals in cycles of desire, attachment, and suffering (samsara).

This is because the finite mind, limited by its conditioning and intellect, cannot fully grasp or contain the Infinite.The various yogas—Jnana (knowledge), Bhakti (devotion), Karma (selfless action), and Raja (meditation)—are paths to transcend the limitations of the finite self and realize the INFINITE.

These practices turn the focus inward, aiming to uncover the ETERNAL SOUL OF souls, which is the true source of FREEDOM (moksha).
Searching solely in the external world, according to Hindu thought, often leads to more misery because it reinforces the illusion of separateness and perpetuates attachment to impermanent things.

External pursuits may bring temporary satisfaction, but they cannot address the deeper longing for the INFINITE. The (Chapter 5, Verse 22) warns that pleasures born of contact with external objects are "wombs of pain" since they have a beginning and an end.

However, Hinduism doesn’t entirely dismiss the external world. Karma Yoga, for instance, encourages engaging with the world selflessly, without attachment to outcomes, as a means to purify the mind and prepare it for realizing the infinite.

The key is balance: engaging externally while remaining anchored in the awareness of the eternal.
In summary, an exclusive focus on the external world, driven by desire or ignorance of the infinite, is likely to deepen suffering. True freedom lies in the inward journey through practices like yoga, which align the finite self with the infinite reality.



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10/10/2025

Hello friends, We are coming round to this amazing Loves Return Yoga Retreat in the beautiful lush jungle of Ubud, Bali. Held from 24th Feb - 3rd March. An opportunity to immerse yourself through the practise of Yoga all types & lineages including Bikram & Yin, aswell as a meditation practise and morning rituals. Great excursions included too aswell as your stay at the amazing Bali Spirit Hotel, breakfast included. I was invited to teach this year in April and it’s nothing short of transformational with the Dear beloved Brett & Marc. Please message me for further details and to register your interest. It’s life changing. 🌴🧘🏼‍♀️

09/10/2025

Hello friends, I have a few casual spaces now available in our deeply nourishing Yin Yoga practise. The availability is:-

Monday at 9.30am
Tuesday at 5.30 & 7pm
Thursday at 5.30 & 7pm.

Please message me to book in, cost $22.

Yin Yoga is a slow, deep practise of leaning into the edge of the postures, whilst following the rhythm of breathing. Connecting to the system of tissues called the fascia, which in turn begin to soften, delivering moisture & hydration whilst releasing the muscles and nurturing the joints & bones. We rest after release of the posture to allow a rebound effect which allows for thorough integration. It is an extremely mindful practise of developing body/mind awareness whilst connecting to the breath.

The class is 1hr 15 minutes, I supply all mats & props however please bring your own if you prefer.

Feedback from practitioners:-

“I didn’t realise how tight and busy I was till I started the Yin. I feel myself slowing down and being truly present, I feel lighter”.

“You know that saying l’m a spiritual being having a human experience, well this is apparent through my practise, so grateful”.

“Wow just wow”.

“I feel so connected and relaxed aswell as dynamic and engaging”.

Your future self will thank you. 🧘🏼‍♀️

Warmly
Michelle

05/10/2025

Descending into the underworld of the unconscious is where it’s at, always has been. Integration is key as is being gentle on the Self.

Allowing the space to welcome back all fragmented parts of the psyche takes courage especially when they’ve been compartmentalised into the recesses of the mind, it takes fortitude, discernment and grit to face yourself without judgement, without berating. It’s one breath after the other, turning towards these lost and painful filaments of yourself and breathing into the space, through presence & quiet observation allowing a soft release, welcoming the uncomfortable, the tight, the sticky and inviting the openess to free up the sensations whilst melting through to the subtle.

Remain in the body, everytime the mind draws you to a thought or memory gently come back to the breath, the body, how it feels, where you’re feeling it and hold the space to unravel.

Allow the unravelling to deepen breath by breath. Settle into the inertia and melt through. Descending into your being. Welcome home.

Repeat as needed and never give up.🥰

04/10/2025

ALL YOGA IS ULTIMATELY ABOUT ENERGY

All Yogic exercises & other practices have — each in their own way — the purpose of changing the quality and quantity of your energy.

Whether through body or mind, through action or non-doing. All parts of all Yogic Paths seek to bring your energy back in alignment with the energy of the Divine.

In the lineage of Patañjali this is called Īśvara Praṇidhāna.

Practically speaking, its meaning is ‘surrender to the Divine’. Sometimes this is explained as ‘attuning with the Divine Energy’.

Ideally, this clearly increases the amount of energy within your field of consciousness and changes its quality into a state of greater harmony.

These are generally considered to be signs of a successful and complete Yogic practice.

If one of them (or either) is missing, usually one needs to further refine their practice. Either by themselves or with the help of a guru (teacher).

Swami Mantrikadeva Giri

Thank you! ❤️‍🔥

30/09/2025

Following up from my last post, here’s why it’s so important to value not only the practise and wisdom of Yoga, also the teacher and investing long term. It’s a life giver. 🧘🏼‍♀️

29/09/2025

Trust the process. ❤️‍🔥

29/09/2025

If you’re squeezing a yoga practise into your life to fit in with your agenda, then you are not practising yoga, you are manipulating circumstances so that it is comfortable and easy. Allow me to share with you how this goes against the principles & fundamentals of what yoga is.

Yoga is an ancient spiritual practise of over 5,000 years. There is an innate intelligence that ripple through the teachings and practises of Yoga. It has been watered down & diminished over the years and particularly here in the Western Culture. You don’t chose Yoga, Yoga chooses you and when that path presents itself it is an invitation to meet yourself, to come home and be present, to practise with diligence, compassion & unwavering conviction. The devotional path isn’t the easy route, you will meet yourself in many guises time and time again. Yoga is not there to be reduced into something of your own making, it is to be honoured and revered, to move out of your own way and allow the art of surrendering to flow. Yoga requires space, attention, focus, discipline, devotion and an undiluted connection to all that is. Yoga is a practise that calls for space within your life to show up consistently, not just when you feel like it, more importantly when you don’t feel like it.

Yoga encourages sacrifice, to make sacred and nurture with intent. To nourish the plantation of seeds of transformation, to rest, to tend to that which is important to the self. Tending to the ecosystem of the physical & nonphysical aspects of the body, breath, prana, apana, emotions, mental attributes aswell as spiritual. Yoga is prayer for these aspects and stillness that is required to absorb, assimilate and metabolise the ancient wisdom that is carried within this practise. As with any art form you do not just fit it in, you create space, set the tone, apply the demeanour, develop the tools, hone through the art and devotion of practise and show up. All the excuses under the sun will come up, however what is apparent when you see is that the commitment is wavering. So my question to you is what will it take for you to commit to this life long practise that will transform you from the inside out? I am testament to what Yoga delivers within me as I have been practicing consistently for nearly 3 decades and I created space to do this.

Yin & Hatha yoga in particular has shaped my life from the inside out. For this I’m deeply grateful and celebrate every aspect of this amazing practise. So if you’re ready to commit & embark on this incredible journey of self discovery, I will welcome you to the mat.

Warmly
Michelle

12/09/2025

On Sunday 14th September, we will take a vow of silence. An invitation to withdraw the senses, rest & digest, refining interoception, allowing space to permeate our being. We will gently turn towards the Self, the inner landscape, withdraw from the outside reality, not to escape, to connect with the essence of who we are, to listen & observe, to develop our introspection and allow the restlessness the space to unravel. This Sacred Rest day retreat will allow us to embody the regulation and deeply welcome who we are to rest, embracing every facet of our being. Cultivating the conditions to unwind and breath, open and let go. Through the art & practise of Hatha & Yin Yoga, Pranayama, Journalling, Somatic meditation, Yoga Nidra and plenty of space to rest and integrate. I’m looking forwards to welcoming everybody to this delicious Sacred Rest day. See you Sunday. Shanti. 🧘🏼‍♀️✨