Live, Love, Yoga - Kay O’Connor

07/02/2026

So many of the things we judge ourselves for started out as ways to keep us safe.

In parts work (IFS), we understand these as protectors, not problems.

Anxiety that scans every possible outcome
Control that tightens its grip
Alcohol that takes the edge off
Addiction that numbs what feels unbearable
Busyness, perfectionism, people-pleasing, dissociation

None of these showed up randomly.
They arrived with a job to do.

At some point, each one said:
“This is too much. I’ll handle it.”

They stepped in when there weren’t better options available.

They learned fast.
They worked hard.
They kept us functioning, surviving, getting through.

The trouble isn’t that these protectors exist.
It’s that they’re often overworked, stuck doing jobs they were never meant to do forever.

When we meet them with shame, they dig in deeper. When we try to exile them, they get louder. But when we meet them with curiosity and compassion, something shifts.

Instead of asking “What’s wrong with me?” we can ask “What is this part trying to protect me from?”

Because beneath every coping strategy, even the ones that hurt, there is care.
There is intelligence.
There is a nervous system that adapted beautifully to survive.

Healing isn’t about getting rid of these parts. It’s about helping them feel safe enough to rest.

And reminding them - You don’t have to do this alone anymore

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07/02/2026

03/02/2026

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01/02/2026

Ever feel like different “parts” of you take over? That’s not you being broken, that’s human.

I’m currently learning more deeply, and it’s changing how I understand stress, reactions, and emotional overwhelm… in myself and in the people around me.

IFS (internal family systems) helps make sense of why we sometimes overreact, shut down, people-please, or push ourselves too hard, not because we’re failing, but because different parts of us are trying to cope or protect us.

I’m sharing these tiles to make this approach feel simple, human, and relatable, not complicated.

Because when we understand what’s going on inside us, we can meet ourselves with more compassion instead of criticism.

I’m curious, can you recognise different “parts” of you? Which one shows up most when you’re stressed?

30/01/2026

A Season of Softening 🌿

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As this month comes to a close, my heart feels full and very ready for what’s ahead. I’m about to head off to Sri Lanka for a yoga retreat, and I honestly can’t wait.There’s something so special about stepping into a new culture, new landscapes, and new rhythms. Travel has a way of opening u...

30/01/2026

Today anxiety crept in.
That familiar overthinking, overfeeling loop where the mind runs ahead and the body tightens behind it.

So I did the simplest thing, I sat and meditated.

And it helped more than I can explain. Not because the thoughts magically disappeared, but because meditation brings me back into my body and out of my head. It teaches me to sit with what I’m feeling instead of trying to outrun it. To breathe with it. To allow it.

Anxiety thrives in the loop.
Meditation interrupts the loop.

These holistic practices aren’t just “nice things to do” they literally help us create new neural pathways. New habits. A different relationship with stress. Over time, the body learns it doesn’t have to react in the same old way.

And here’s the important bit, even as a yoga teacher, I still feel overwhelm. I still get anxious. I still have days where everything feels loud inside.

The difference is, I have tools.

Breath. Stillness. Awareness. Movement. Practices that bring me home to myself.

That’s what empowerment really is for me. Not never struggling, but knowing you have a toolbox you can reach for when you do.

And today, I’m so grateful for mine.

If you feel like you’re stuck in a loop.
Reach out, let’s chat! I’d love to share some of the tools and practices that might help you too! 😘

26/01/2026

Join us for our first women’s circle - Friday 6th March, Little Brickhill village hall, 7-830pm.

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Women’s circle - a place to reconnect

I’m opening up a monthly trauma-informed, body-based women’s circle, gentle, supportive space centred around nervous system regulation, safety, reconnection, and community.

This circle is for any woman who feels a pull towards slowing down, reconnecting with her body, and being in a space where she can show up just as she is.

Whether you’re:
• going through something right now
• have been through something in the past
• feeling disconnected or a little “off” but not sure why
• longing for deeper connection and supportive community

this space may be for you.

Each monthly gathering will include gentle, trauma-informed practices, body-based self-regulation tools, grounding, reflection, and optional sharing. There is no fixing, no pressure to speak, and no expectation to have anything figured out.

This women’s circle is open to all women.

If you feel curious or drawn to explore this further, I invite you to book a short discovery call. This is a relaxed, no-pressure conversation where we can connect, talk through the circle, and see whether it feels like a supportive fit for you.

This offering has grown out of new learning I’m stepping into this year and a deep desire to create a space designed with women in mind, to be held, supported, and connected at whatever transition or season of life you may be moving through.

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24/01/2026

Happy Saturday lovely people 💛

I have a favour to ask….

If you’ve ever been to one of my classes, joined a cold water swim/yoga event or come along to a restorative session….

I’d love it if you could give me a quick Google review. It honestly makes such a difference for a small business like mine and helps other people find these spaces too.

It doesn’t have to be long, even a sentence about how you felt, what you enjoyed, or what the experience was like for you means the world.

I’m so grateful for this community and for each of you who show up, breathe, move, dip, rest and share the space with me 💛

Thank you for your, support it truly helps more than you know.

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23/01/2026

Yoga, for me, was never just exercise.

It came into my life at a time when I felt really disconnected from my body. I’d spent so long pushing through, coping, and carrying stress that I stopped really listening to myself. I was getting on with things, but I wasn’t truly feeling.

Yoga became the place where I could slowly, gently come back to myself.

Where I learned to listen again, not just to the noise in my head, but to what was happening in my body and in my heart.

It’s the space where I can slow down, breathe, feel, and reconnect on a deeper level. And from that place… everything begins to shift.

Getting to share this practice with you brings me absolute joy.

Watching you show up for yourselves, grow, soften, strengthen, and move through your own journeys is such a privilege.

Thank you to every single person who walks into my class and places your trust in me. It means more than you know 💛

22/01/2026

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21/01/2026

Join us on Saturday 14th February - Yep Valentines day!
A day for for self love, self care, rest & reconnection.
Includes Cacao, yoga, restorative yoga & lunch - 10-4pm

✨ February 14th | A Full Day of Rest, Reconnection & Reset ✨

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, overstimulated, or running on empty… this retreat is your invitation to breathe again.

Instead of giving your energy away on February 14th, come home to yourself.

This gentle, nourishing day is designed to help you release tension, calm your nervous system, and reconnect with your body in a supportive, grounded way.

Your day includes:
✨ Cacao sharing circle
✨ Energising yoga & restorative yoga
✨ Meditation & breathwork
✨ Nervous-system soothing practices
✨ Time to pause, reflect & simply be
✨ A delicious home-cooked lunch

This retreat is created from lived experience of stress, overwhelm, healing, and learning how to soften back into the body.

You’ll leave feeling calmer, lighter, deeply rested, and reconnected.

If you’ve been carrying the weight of the world… this day is for you.

A sanctuary to slow down, be held, and reset. 💛

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20/01/2026

✨ I’m now on Google! ✨

I’ve just set up my Google Business page, and I’d be so grateful for your support 💛

If you’ve ever:
• been to one of my classes
• joined a day retreat or weekend retreat
• come along to a cold water swim event
• or attended any event I’ve hosted

…I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a review on my Google page. Whether you loved it or felt it wasn’t quite your thing, your honest feedback genuinely helps and means a lot to me.

Thank you so much for taking the time, it really supports my work more than you might realise 🙏✨

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