Ujjayi Yoga, The Close, Grainbeck Lane, Killinghall, Harrogate (2026)

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30/03/2026

March Reflections ✨

I’m so proud of myself this month 🤍
There’s been a quiet but powerful shift within me.

Waking up early, anywhere between 4am to 6am, has been my biggest win. After struggling with perimenopausal symptoms, this feels like a true reset… thank you, spring energy 🌿

I’ve also been consistent with my early morning cleansing practices (kriyas), and it’s made such a difference to how I feel, both physically and mentally.

A big milestone — I finally launched my online yoga sessions.
Something I’d been sitting on for over a year… and this March, I stepped fully into it - not one, but two sessions… and they’re flowing beautifully ✨

In my face-to-face classes, I’ve also started a new series on The 5 Elements, following the 8 limbs of yoga and it’s been so beautifully received 🤍
I love sharing this knowledge… because yoga isn’t just asana, it’s so much deeper.

My reels are gaining little momentum (still working on consistency and content but that’s okay). I’m learning to honour my pace.

I also said yes to a women’s networking event this month, I almost didn’t go, but I left with such meaningful connections 🤍

This month has also been about going inward: journaling, podcasts, books, and my Yoga Sutras chanting course (those 4:30am starts 🌙)

On the personal front…
supporting kids, navigating life’s little challenges (roof repairs, leaks in the house), and cherishing special moments with my loved ones (celebrating Holi, Mother’s Day) 💛

And now… we’re off to Rome 🇮🇹
Time to pause, be present, and soak it all in.

Thank you, March… for the shift, the growth, and the light 🌸

✨ What’s one shift you’re proud of this month? I’d love to hear ✨

27/03/2026

Feeling low on energy? This breathing practice can help.

Kapalbhati is a yogic cleansing breath (Shatkarma). is a yogic cleansing breath (Shatkarma).
Kapala = forehead, Bhati = light ✨
A practice that brings clarity and lightness to the mind.

It works by reversing the breath:
active, forceful exhales… passive inhales.

Each exhale helps expel stale air, clear mucus, stimulate digestion, and energise the mind — while also calming mental chatter.

On a subtler level, it purifies the nadis (energy channels), supporting better flow of prana and deeper focus.

Traditionally practised after asana or cleansing techniques like Neti, and before meditation — always on an empty stomach.

I personally practise this after Jala Neti, and I’ve experienced a real shift in my energy and clarity ⚡

Start small, stay relaxed, and observe the effect.

As this is a powerful cleansing technique, it’s best learnt with proper guidance.

Yoga is not just movement… it’s a system of inner cleansing and awakening 🌿

25/03/2026

This isn’t a slow morning… it’s a chosen one.✨

It may look calm, but this isn’t extra time I have.
This is time I’ve created for myself… in between everything else.

At 45, moving through perimenopause, I’ve realised —
my body doesn’t need pushing… it needs supporting. Some days it’s kriyas, some days it’s asana…
I tune in and go with what I need.

Lately, My morning rituals include:
✨ Oil pulling
✨ Netra Shuddhi (eye cleansing)
✨ Jal Neti
✨ Kapalabhati
✨ Nadi Shodhan
✨ Warm water in Malasana

These small daily practices help me regulate my energy,
steady my mind, and feel more like myself again.

Not perfect. Not long.
But consistent… and non-negotiable. 🤍

05/03/2026

Kapalrandhra Dhauti has quietly become part of my daily rhythm.

In yogic science:
• Kapala = skull
• Randhra = subtle openings
• Dhauti = cleansing

Unlike blood, which circulates through the heart, lymph moves through movement and gentle stimulation.

There are important lymphatic drainage pathways around the face and neck. When things feel sluggish, we often notice it as puffiness, dull skin, sinus heaviness or tension around the brow.

With consistent practice, this kriya may help to:
– Support natural lymphatic flow
– Reduce facial puffiness
– Ease sinus heaviness
– Support tension around the forehead and eyes
– Encourage pranic flow through the nadis

Traditionally this kriya is done with the fingers.
I’ve been using a small wooden tool recently because it gives me a more even pressure.

I like to wash my face first and practise at night — allowing the body to rest and restore afterwards.

Personally, I’ve also found it supportive for my migraines when practised regularly.

And the best part?

You don’t need a separate “self-care hour.”
Just small, consistent rituals.

Women over 40… this is your reset season 🤍

Save this if you want to try this simple yogic face reset later.

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