23/04/2026
I have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). My latest consultant appointment confirmed that I am still in remission. That means the disease is well controlled, not gone. This has taught me more about the body than I ever expected.
Not just through books or training, but through lived experience. Through the quiet moments of tuning in, of noticing, of learning when to move and when to rest. My own body has become my greatest teacher, and so has the deep, sometimes uncomfortable practice of listening to my inner intuition.
That said, I don’t say this to take away from the incredible teachers who have guided me along the way. I’ve been lucky to learn from some truly inspiring people, and their wisdom has shaped me in ways I’ll always be grateful for.
But there’s something different about embodied learning. About feeling it for yourself. About navigating the unpredictability, the flare ups, the resilience, and the subtle shifts that no textbook can fully capture.
The people who come to my classes continue to teach me every single week. In the pauses they take, the adjustments they make, and the quiet ways they respond to their bodies, there’s so much wisdom. Being a witness to that is very special and sacred.
This path has changed how I see the body. Not as something to push or perfect, but something to listen to, to work with, and to respect.
We really can be our own greatest teachers, if we’re willing to listen.
What can you learn from your body today? What is it trying to tell you?
With love,
Naomi ✨
