Return to Breath

23/08/2025

I am delighted to be offering Mindful Mondays - a 60 minute online session held every two weeks - a gentle yet powerful blend of guided meditation, conscious breathing, thoughtful reflection.

It’s a space to quieten the thinking mind, to just be, and to bask in some ancient wisdom and practice to help create a sense of spaciousness and inner peace. It's a space to align with the cycles of nature, to allow your body to breathe, and to tune into the voice of your intuition.

This is an online offering - to allow for everyone easy access. Make a cosy space at home, or head to a friends place and do it together (only 1 booking needed)... either way, its a beautiful way to start the week with intention, presence and calm.

It is offered on a pay as you choose basis - so feel free to pay what you can and what feels comfortable for you.

Follow the link in bio to book your place. Zoom link will be sent by email around lunchtime on the day.

First session is Monday 25th Aug - and every 2nd Monday from there. Hope to see you there.

Ren ✨💛

25/05/2025

in my journaling post meditation today I had such a clear remembering ….

I remembered that it is all too easy to focus on what you wish you were more of,
or where you are not doing enough …

I remembered to watch how much time my thinking mind is spending on what i wish I’d done better, what I think my biggest weaknesses are and how to overcome them, or where I think I messed up …

and I remembered it is doing this under the guise of trying to help me get better.

but it doesn’t help us get better - instead it gets us stuck in the past, gets us stuck in the ‘not being enough’ mindset, and limits our expression of our own full potential.

being aware of weaknesses is important, but so is being aware of strengths.

focus instead on what you are doing well,
what you have achieved, what you enjoy doing.

deliberately turn your mind to giving yourself positive reinforcement - not that you can ‘do better’, or you can ‘be better’ - but that you already are magnificent, that you already are wonderful, that you’re already doing some things really really well - maybe even better than anyone else could do them.

remind yourself of this every morning, and then continue to be magnificent and wonderful and capable all through the day ♥️✨

❤️

15/05/2025

This is the first food I’ve eaten in 5 days ✨🤯
After another water fast mission - that’s right - nothing but water for F I V E D A Y S - I am reminded so deeply of how amazing the body is.

Most people are horrified at the thought of not eating even for 1 or 2 days, but we are designed to go without food. There are many cleaning systems in the body that are activated when we stop eating - like autophagy , where our body literally goes around fixing or destroying damaged cells or cells that are working less than optimally.

This only happens if you stop eating, and give the body a rest from digesting so it can focus on other important matters.

5 days might not be for everyone, but even 1 or 2 days is hugely beneficial.

Another beautiful effect of fasting is that you come to see food as precious and even more delicious than before. You come to a different understanding of what ‘enough’ really is.

And you come so much closer to knowing what your body is capable of.

Such an amazing thing to do!! Highly recommend 🙌🙌

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or nutritionist. Do your research first , and if you have medical conditions, talk to a health professional 🙏🏼🙏🏼

19/03/2025

It’s the equinox this weekend - nature’s start to autumn - and the autumnal energy is definitely settling in.

Come and join us on Monday for a breath and sound journey - using the breath to move beyond thoughts, to anchor deeply into the present
and to release any emotional baggage you’ve carried through the summer.

✨conscious connected breath journey
✨ sound bath with Himalayan singing bowls and drumming
✨integration and warming herbal tea

Conscious connected breathing is a healing modality using the breath to access a deeper state of consciousness, to find greater presence and clarity on what is happening within your inner world, and to release stuck emotions and blockages.

It is also a beautiful way to rest and reset your nervous system.

Integrated with sound and energy healing - this session brings deep vibrational healing to the body, calms the mind and soothes the soul.

Benefits of conscious connected breathing are many, including:
🍃 calm the mind
🍃 boost immune system
🍃 find greater clarity
🍃 calm the nervous system
🍃 deep relaxation

It’s a super cosy and warm space, and we’d love you to stay for tea afterwards to ease you back gently.

Monday 24th March
7pm - 8.30pm
Mechanics Hall Red Hill

cost: by donation

Bookings not necessary, but please DM to let me know you’ll be there 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Hope you can come along 🙏🏼✨♥️

12/03/2025

28/02/2025

Today is a new moon 🌙

I have lived my life by the cycles of the moon for years - and I love the feeling of a new moon.

A time to tune into what you would
like more of in your life,
to consider how you would
like to feel more often, and
to notice what you’d like to
open to in life.

Today is a time to set intentions for the lunar cycle ahead - the next 28days - and to see the power of intention unfold.

To feel into the energy of this new moon, I have recorded a new moon meditation on my website. There’s also a little gratitude meditation on their in case that’s one of the things you would like to feel into more …

Check the link in bio 🙏🏼✨

Much love
Ren 🙏🏼♥️

📸 taken earlier this year in St Raphael in the French Riviera 🥰

17/02/2025

Some days the mind is racing, and even the most peaceful setting doesn’t help to calm it.

This was my meditation spot a few days ago - secluded, serene, and filled with natural beauty.

And yet it was one of the most unsettled meditations I have had. Thoughts racing, full moon energy stirring up old emotions long buried.

I sat - i breathed - I struggled to focus
- and I persevered.

The importance of having techniques to fall back on at times like this is huge. Different breath practices, different visualisations, different mantras can all play a part in bringing you back to your heart, to being ok with difficult emotions, to letting go of the need for control, to letting go of resistance, to letting go of the struggle.

It was still a tricky day that followed and swirling emotions were ever present.

But sitting by this pond
and finding grace
finding humility and love
made the day softer, easier, more gentle

So grateful for the teachers and the practices I have had the honour of exploring - yoga asana and philosophy .chaitanya , energy healing , pranayama .both.yoga, and transformational breathwork

Much love ♥️

05/02/2025

✨✨Exciting to be launching this retreat in the beautiful Grampians ✨✨

Take some time out for YOU in the Grampians in Western Victoria - the stunning Gariwerd land! Explore practices designed to bring your sense to life and find greater clarity and peace within.

Spend three nights in luxury accommodation on the outskirts of the Grampians, with daily yoga and movement, walks amongst awe-inspiring scenery, delving into breath and meditation techniques to bring you greater presence and clarity.

Add to this sound healing with Himalayan singing bowls and delicious vegetarian food, lovingly created on-site by our gorgeous co-host Vanessa - and you'll be floating back home feeling more alive than ever.

We hope you can come along!
25th - 28th April 2025
Halls Gap, Grampians

$1250pp twin share
~~$1,150 EARLY BIRD price for
bookings before 3rd March~~

Comment - AWAKEN - to receive an itinerary, or visit www.seedandsparkretreats.com/gariwerds

Some things you might like to know...
- the retreat limited to 10 people.
- also this area has recently been affected - and is now again - by huge fires. The areas we are going to explore have not been affected so far - and we're sending big vibes out that the community will be safe. Please don't let this put you off coming - it is now an especially important time to go to the Grampians to support the locals in revitalising the area.

20/12/2024

✨✨Today is the solstice ✨✨

A new year of sorts
A moment of pause
A moment of reflection

A moment to appreciate the bounty of the season gone
A moment to feel the fullness of life

I feel into my highest calling
I open myself to my highest potential

I breathe in deeply and hold
Allowing the breath to filter through every cell

I breathe in deeply and hold
Allowing my future self to be revealed

What is it that is calling you? What higher purpose or way of being can you see in your future? Take a few moments to sit with it, breathe it in, and allow it to filter into every cell of your being.

And then write it down. No matter how crazy you think it is. No matter how much the inner voice tells you it’s unachievable, unrealistic. Write it down. Own it. And start to become it.

Happy solstice ✨✨

06/07/2024

✨✨THREE CAPES RETREAT ✨✨
🌱🌱11th - 16th October 2024 🌱🌱

- the seed + spark Tasmanian experience!!

This trekking retreat is going to be a dream! Walking through Tasmanian wilderness that has a pure energy that matches its pure air, overlooking rugged coast line and the great southern ocean.

The Three Capes walk is the perfect place for a seed + spark retreat - combining a world-class walking experience, stunning cliffs and expansive vistas - with yoga, breathwork and meditation to create a transformative experience.

Get away from it all, reconnect with yourself, and find clarity on your path forward.

This 6 day retreat includes:
✨ 4 day Three Capes trek
✨ daily yoga and pranayama
✨ transformational breathwork
✨ yoga philosophy
✨ clarity & connection

All your needs will be taken care of - with nourishing food, beautiful architecturally designed cabins, and all transport to and from a central Hobart location - so you can enjoy some quiet, dwell in the calmness and simplicity of the walk, and find your flow.

It is a deep honour to be sharing this special place with you - along with the yoga philosophy and breathwork practices that I have found to be so transformative.

Reach out if you would like to know more - DM for an itinerary or a phone call, or check out our website ( link in bio).

Dates: 11th - 16th October 2024
Location: Hobart, Tasmania

Hope you can join us.

🙏🏼✨

25/04/2024

The skies cleared !! Daily meditation and yoga… and trekking up and up and up. The crystal clarity of the mountains air and the awe-inspiring peaks…

Viewing Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre - both around 7,000m high … breathtaking!!