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15/01/2026

A beautiful picture of buckland park lake yesterday. There was a stunning mist over all of Buckland. It was a picture, one that shows deep tranquility.

I remember hearing B.K.S Iyengar speaking about the mind. He said “The beauty of a lake reflects the beauty around it. When the mind is still, the beauty of the Self is seen reflected in it”

Is your mind tranquil enough to reflect your true self? Do you know this is actually the real purpose of yoga? You may think it’s the poses but that is only an eighth of the entire science. Yes only 1 / 8.

Come along to class to find out more.


yoga in nature

10/01/2026

I used to define progress by getting stronger and more able to do the challenging postures. But now I view progress as my ability to cope when the things I grow attached to are taken away.

I can not do this posture anymore but I can do ressilience!

After an accident where I fell of a ten foot ladder onto my sternum I genuinely didn’t think I would be able to teach anymore let alone do the stronger postures again.

It’s bizarre that the yoga I learned to do helped me when I had to stop doing the yoga I loved.

Keep practicing without the attachment to the outcome. Your practice may not be a linear line of improvement. It may be different to what you had planned. There may be bumps in the road. But use the resilience and equanimous mind that this practice cultivates.

Being open to all of the lessons and blessing - this is yoga.

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08/01/2026

Health and gratitude for the body are essential states of mind.

I didn’t always honor my body fully, until a powerful health wake-up call changed everything. Yoga met me there, guiding me from survival back into thriving. That journey is now the path I teach, with profound passion and purpose.

04/01/2026

In India the chai just tastes different 🇮🇳 It’s usually a small mindful cup and quite sweet. There is always a great care in making it. The idea is that the love must go into the mindful slow process of making it. Make it when you have time to enjoy both the making and the drinking.

Comment CHAI if you would like the ingredient list.

Have a peaceful Sunday.

03/01/2026

As my teacher says Let’s be positive,
enthusiastic and energetic!

Classes start 5th Jan.
www.yogashala.club

Looking forward to being back with our friendly yoga community for a year of yoga through the seasons. Coffees after classes. Workshops at poignant times of the year and retreats to India!

Hello 2026 I am ready for you with a strong resilient mind, a spring in my step and a whole lot of love in my heart.

29/12/2025

19/12/2025

Ever heard of Seva?

At the ashram we did
everything together.
Everyone chipped in, everyone pulled their weight. No hierarchy, just showing up.

Seva basically means selfless service.

Yoga doesn’t stop when the mat rolls up. It’s not just breathwork, poses, or meditation. We were taught that the awareness you build through Kundalini Yoga really comes alive when you use it in service of others.

Seva is giving without expecting anything back. No praise, no thank yous, no gold star ⭐️
(Which honestly takes practice… because let’s be honest, we do like a bit of appreciation — especially in relationships and with chores!)

The belief is that seva raises the consciousness of both the person giving and the person receiving.

You’ll hear yogis talk about Karma Yoga — contributing to the collective by doing what needs to be done. Cleaning shared spaces, cooking for others, helping out simply because it helps everyone. I wish the world ran this way! It really feels beautiful.

And seva doesn’t have to be big or dramatic. It can be listening to someone who’s having a hard day, making tea, or kindly clearing up after someone else. (That’s me every day then! Being mum!)

The heart of seva is simple:
Energy beyond the self.
Giving without needing anything in return — not even acknowledgment.

What a lovely time of year to think about doing things for others. 🤗

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