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16/02/2026

Lunar New Year 🌑🏮🙏🏻

On the eve of the Lunar New Year, I want to share some wise words from my Qigong teacher Mimi Kuo-Deemer: Meditation, Qigong and Internal Martial Arts on the Fire Horse. These speak to my heart and my own experience of being with horses and also finding balanced fire within. This is a photograph of one of the horses close to my house. They are prize-winning, athletic horses but also have such a quiet beauty, a serenity and a shyness that touches something deep inside me. Sometimes while out walking my dog they come close and we stand close for a while just being here together. It reminds me that our animal cousins are sometimes so much easier to be around than humans.

So as social media becomes flooded with passionate Fire Horse memes today, I invite you to reflect on these words. On how Chinese 5 Element theory is not about excess of anything. It is about learning to live in harmony with all the elements - Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood - and all the beings we share this beautiful planet with. 🔥🐎☯️

"Contrary to some predictions I've read that the Fire Horse year brings some serious horsepower of galloping energy, big changes, and big emotions, it's just as possible that this coming horse year could reflect a more balanced expression.

Let's start with horses. They rarely gallop, and only do so when startled or forced. I've seen plenty of horses in nearby pastures and even wild ponies here in England's New Forest. Most of the time, they walk slowly and graze their way through the day. When left alone, they possess a grace, alignment, and freedom that is quite captivating to witness. They are calm yet alert, and highly in tune and responsive to their environment.

Yes, but what about it being a Fire Horse year? Well... Fire is not only about intense, passionate thrill-seeking. In fact, these are signs of excessive and imbalanced Fire. In classical Chinese 5 Phase theory, healthy Fire is about connection, maturity, and calm. It's keeping good company, being spacious and relaxed, and feeling like your spirit is bright."

Mimi Kuo Deemer

(I have also included in the photos of the Plum Village parallel verses for this year. These are beautiful statements of intent for living.)

30/01/2026

Despite the endless grey it's so nice to see the days beginning to lengthen again. The 1st of February is the Celtic Festival of Imbolc, sometimes called the 'Poets Spring'. Underground things are shifting, days are lengthening, first bulbs are blooming and the birds are beginning to shake the winter off their wings. Like all the Celtic festivals it is a beautiful time to pause and notice how it feels to begin to emerge from deep midwinter whilst at at same time considerate of our need for rest and self-care during the weeks leading up to the Spring Equinox. It is also a more reasonable time to think about gentle intentions for the year ahead.

Yoga Nidra is a deeply restful and restorative guided relaxation. All you need to do is make yourself cosy lying on the floor, on your bed or sofa with blankets and cushions and snuggle in for a long guided practice to refresh and restore.

I'd be delighted to welcome you 🍃

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28/01/2026

Flying Pigeon Spreads its Wings ☯️

There's one thing about the grey January days, they really make you appreciate the blue sky when it does come.

It was a balm for the soul, practicing Qigong outside today. And the birds felt like they were stretching their wings and song just like this form.

It's a new 4 week block next week! Please send me a DM if you'd like to join us 😊

Qigong
Milnathort Guide Hall Garden
Weds 10-11am

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x

14/01/2026

Butterfly Wings 🦋

I learned this gorgeous flowing move from a teacher called Maite Alonso at . It feels so good for the whole body.

One of the wonderful things about Qigong outdoors is that we learn to embody creatures in the natural world and move as they do, all the while breathing in fresh air and taking in the season with our senses.

A little bit of magic each Wednesday ✨

x

11/01/2026

There is so much free stuff out there now on YouTube etc of variable quality. And the free stuff while necessary does impact the income of movement teachers who offer live and in-person classes. And let's face it we are not doing this for the money but still need to pay the bills! So I asked my students to explain the benefits they attain from attending a live Zoom Somatic Movement class with me. I was so moved to read what they wrote ❤️

10/01/2026

It was such a delight to get back to teaching on Wednesday. It fills my soul with all the good stuff 🥰

My Somatic Movement Zoom class begins again on Monday morning, 10-11am, and there are still spaces if you'd like to join us. It's recorded too so you can do it in your own time if you would prefer.🤸🏻‍♀️🚶🏻‍♀️🧘🏻‍♀️

Today I'm playing around with props at home. We don't always use them but sometimes they come in handy ...balls for hand and foot massage and books for walking practice. Today I got my cut up swimming pool noodle out. It's from my Scaravelli Yoga training days and thought I must get some more for class. They are wonderful for foot exploration and balance. Keeping things fresh and interesting really helps the brain learn.

I almost didn't share my foot pic as I noticed how aged they look, but then I saw all that lovely space between my toes and remembered all the foot work I have done over the years. 👣 It's all good and true!

If you are interested in finding out more please do check out my Linktree in the bio and also the lovely folks at Essential Somatics who I'm certified with.

Beginners are always welcome 😊🙏🏻

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04/01/2026

A Happy New Year to one and all ✨🍃

I hope that your festive time was restful. 😊 I'm en-route home from a weeks mindfulness retreat in Devon, topping myself up for the year ahead...

My weekly classes resume this coming Wednesday and there are still places if you would like to join. Please just email me for further details. Beginners are always welcome!

Wishing you all peace, good health and happiness for the year ahead.

Blessings of the full wolf moon,

Orla 🙏🏻

22/12/2025

Dear all, thank you so much to everyone who signed up for my Winter Solstice Yoga Nidra for 💟🙏🏻

23 of us chose to rest last night on the shortest night of the year and 40 signed up so together we have raised £400.

I've included here the poems I read...

Pare Back is my own
Midwinter by
Rest by
Solstice still morning skies by

Thank you for your beautiful words dear poets.

It doesn't take away the pain endured by so many in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Congo and other war zones but this money goes to help Warchild do their vitally important work around the world. Please do check out their socials and website for more information on how you can get involved.

I'm signing off the socials now for the festive fortnight and all that remains is to wish you a peaceful yuletide and may we live the change we wish to see in our precious world in 2026.

Deep peace, Orla x

19/12/2025

My Wednesday class is moving back to Dance Connect (Kinross) in the the New Year so there are spaces available! So looking forward to being back in the lovely studios there. Please just get in touch for details x

18/12/2025

Classes have finished now for the festive break 🌲✨
Time to put my feet up and enjoy some family time and a weeks retreat down south, walking the talk 😉
I'll look forward to beginning again in January with old friends and new!
Until then I wish you and yours peace and joy this Christmas 💗
(Ps don't forget my Warchild fundraiser on Sunday!)

13/12/2025

Winter Nourishment Retreat ✨🌲

What a wonderful afternoon to coorie inside together to honour winter and our need to rest and replenish away from the wilds of the world.

A cradle of somatic movement, gentle yoga, qigong, meditation, yoga nidra, poetry and therapeutic writing. A blend of all the things I love and have supported me over the past 20 years.

At the end my friend gave me a gift and said ...

"A wee mindin' for keeping me sane throughout the year"

Well those words mean the world to me. If I can provide a wee bit of sanity in this sometimes insane (okay a lot insane) world then I am over the moon.

Thanks to everyone who came along and contributed to the beautiful energy.

My seasonal retreats will continue in 2026, I'll post dates very soon!

Winter blessings, Orla

❄️✨🌲

03/11/2025

Wintering Well ☯️

My Qigong class (pronounced chee-gung) starts back on Wednesday and I'm so looking forward to moving and breathing together, taking in the change in the season and noticing the beauty all around.

Some people may wonder ...
- wait what, you practice outside even in winter? 😳🤔

And I say yes we do! Just as we go for walks in nature during winter, it's all about having the right clothing. Lots of layers are better than one thick one, thermals are great and we practice in hats and gloves too!

As someone who lives with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) I know how important it is to get outside every day. We need the light and Vitamin D. So Qigong ticks that box and more. ✨

The slow, flowing movements help keep our muscles and joints healthy. The fresh air envigorates our energy or Qi. Being outdoors strengthens our appreciation of the natural world as well as our resilience. And we always come out feeling a hundred times better than we did!

Come try a class! Or get in touch for more details 🥰

It would be lovely to welcome you.

Ps we have the hall if it rains 😉

GUIDE HALL GARDEN
Church St, Milnathort
Wednesday 10-11am
£8 block/ £10 drop-in

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This is a photo of me receiving my long awaited Teacher Training Certificate from Yoga Scotland in June 2017. After 3 long years of training, I had finally done it, a long-held dream accomplished, the relief and the joy was incredible. It was a journey of learning of course but also of growth: physical, emotional and spiritual - and one that I will remember forever. I was inspired to train to be a Yoga Teacher for many reasons but mainly due to my love of this incredible life changing practice that I had immersed myself in for the past 10 years. It has helped me manage my stress & anxiety, build strength and confidence in my body and has seen me through two pregnancies and births. Having worked as a Massage Therapist during that time I found myself recommending yoga over and over again to my clients, my passion was obvious so I took the plunge! I began teaching yoga in November 2015 while on the course, to both adults and children. It was an incredible “out-of-body” experience, I just let all the knowledge and experience I had gained flow through me, I had found my calling. I am delighted to continue to offer yoga classes in Milnathort for adults & children and also Mindfulness Courses. My style is suitable for beginners and also those looking for a softer, nurturing, slow-paced, well-supported and relaxing practice.

Do check out my page and my website to find out how yoga & mindfulness can help you! All that is needed is an open heart and mind, a willingness to try, patience in your own healing capacities and I can promise you, you won’t look back!

Namaste, Orla x