Ray of Sunshine Yoga

23/04/2026

☀️ Ray of Sunshine Yoga☀️

I called myself that because when my daughter was born , she changed my outlook in every way. She illuminated my life and showed me exactly where the shadows were. The shadows that needed to be seen. That needed to be acknowledged and understood.

That’s why I named her Reya.

Anywho, she’s also taught me how to not give a shiny s**t what people think. So I will practice yoga, and dance around on my own in the park. Even if there are a group of teenage girls laughing at me 🤣

17/04/2026

✨MAKE YOUR OWN MAGIC✨

My favourite part of class is the beginning. When I invite everyone to shake, wiggle, and dance their stress away. So I thought I’d share this video of me doing just that this morning (in case my regulars are missing this ridiculous spectacle after a two week break lol)

The reason I love it is because when we dance/shake/wiggle, we release endorphins and lower our cortisol levels, bringing our nervous system into a more regulated state to boot.

And lately my nervous system has been all over the shop. I’ve had moments where I feel like I’ve forgotten all the wisdom and lessons, and then beaten myself up for it. And then beaten myself up for beating myself up about it.

I keep having to bring myself back to the reminder that life is unpredictable, exciting, stressful, chaotic, challenging, and myriad other things. And that’s OK! Our response will not always be to ride the waves with a zen like steadfastness, sometimes we get swept up. And that’s OK too!

Allowing yourself to feel ALL of the emotions - excitement, nerves, overwhelm, passion, lethargy is a good reminder of our humanity. And there’s always something to be learnt from moments of turbulence.

So...what’s the lesson I need today? And maybe you do too?

Write your own story. Find your own magic. Suck the marrow out of life. Stop second guessing yourself. Life isn’t meant to be easy. Give yourself a bloody break and sometimes just let yourself be the messiest, wildest, maddest, weirdest you. EMBRACE IT.

Finally, one of my favourite poems, by the great Sufi mystic, Rumi, because it feels particularly apt.
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

—
Song credit: I follow rivers / Lykke Li

10/04/2026

My mantra at the moment is ‘a little bit every day’

I’m not someone who particularly enjoys pushing myself to extremes, and I don’t have time in my week for hour long gym sessions, so the way I’m maintaining my health (mental and physical) and fitness is by doing something every day that boosts my strength, flexibility or heart rate (or preferably all three)

It might look like a morning jiggle, some yoga stretches, weights, walking to the shops instead of driving, a little run around the block while dinners in the oven, or a slow Sunday stroll.

It doesn’t need to be big, or long, or achieve great ‘results’. It’s just about turning up, everyday, in one way or another. Building health into your life bit by bit, making it part of your day.

08/04/2026

☀️New flyer! ☀️

Due to the success of our February ‘Sacred Pause’ Sophie and I will be hosting these one day retreats regularly! Holding space, and creating a nurturing a home-like environment for you to pause, and reset your nervous system…

Visit the link in my bio to book for 26 April, or comment RETREAT to be added to the mailing list for future dates!

01/04/2026

☀️Come join our next Yoga and mindfulness day retreat ☀️

🕣Sunday 26 April
10-4
Ingatestone, Essex

🎟️Just 4x VIP tickets left. Get yours now to enjoy a free 1-2-1 reiki massage treatment on the day!

💷💷Just £70 for the full day including lunch, activities and goody bag full of wellness treats ❤️

if you bring someone along your second ticket is half price 😮

🧘‍♀️ You deserve this day ✨

Visit www.rayofsunshineyoga.co.uk to find out more

21/03/2026

☀️Some fantastic ways to reset your nervous system and boost your mood and vitality this Spring ☀️

🧘‍♀️Join a regular weekly yoga class in Little Burstead
🧘Book an afternoon yoga retreat/workshop in Brentwood next Saturday!
OR
🧘‍♂️Sign up for a full immersive day of mindfulness, forest bathing and inner healing on Sunday 26 April in beautiful Ingatestone.

Or sign up for regular updates/discounts and a free mindfulness toolkit by heading over to www.rayofsunshineyoga.co.uk

Happy Equinox beauties! 🥰

20/03/2026

19/03/2026

After a beautiful day of movement, mindfulness and magic on 28 Feb, we are ready to go again and welcome another group of souls to this immersive experience.

Find yourself, rise up and be inspired as .l.mc and I take you through a day of healing practices, spiritual and emotional guidance and support, practical wellbeing tips and insights, and much much more!!

The Sunday Service is In Session!

Block it out in your diary and get your ticket now if you want to access a free on the day treatment (reiki or massage)

Sunday 26 April
Fryerning, Essex
10-4

Link to book in bio ✨

10/03/2026

Join me in Brentwood (Maple Hall) for an afternoon of yoga, breathwork, journalling and sensory healing…

Click the link in my bio to book! ✨