Flourish Aotearoa

13/01/2026

Have you heard of 'Bubble Breathing?' 🫧

Sometimes when we are out of routine and doing lots or perhaps maybe not enough, we can experience feelings of being overwhelmed or frustrated and our hauora is unbalanced.

These big feelings can make our breathing feel fast and tight. Bubble Breathing helps slow everything down - gently, playfully, and without pressure 😮‍💨

Invite your Tamaiti to imagine blowing the biggest bubble they can - slowly, softly and carefully 🌬

Hā ki roto - in through the nose 👃
Hā ki waho - out through the mouth 👄
No popping allowed 🫧

This simple and visual breathing tool supports regulation, co-regulation, and nervous system calming - especially when words feel too much.

The beauty of bubble Breathing is you can practice it anytime and anywhere..
- Calm down moments
- Transitions
- Bed time
- After school/Preschool decompression

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13/12/2025

The holidays are often filled with acts of kindness for others, baking cookies, writing cards, and giving gifts. But what if we included ourselves on the list?

When we practice self-compassion and treat ourselves with goodwill, we cultivate the emotional resources to give more meaningfully to those we care about.

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10/12/2025

Some seasons feel heavier than others, and if this one is weighing on you, I hope you know you’re not carrying it alone.

Be gentle with your heart, give yourself room to breathe, and remember that even on the hard days, you still deserve warmth and compassion.

I’m holding space for every tired soul this Christmas.

10/12/2025

Change can feel like standing on shifting ground, but self-compassion is what helps us stay steady. When we meet uncertainty with kindness instead of fear, we discover a sense of trust and resilience within ourselves.

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Love this..

Some of us were taught to be the strong one before we even understood what strength really meant. It was not always a choice, well I didnt feel like it was for me.

To hold so much.
To keep going.
To push through every season, even when our own cup was running low.

But the tinana always knows when we’re carrying too much.
It tightens.
It gets louder.
It asks for a pause long before we feel “allowed” to take one.

You don’t need to be endlessly resilient to be worthy. You don’t need to be the one who holds it all together. You’re allowed to rest. You’re allowed to breathe. You’re allowed to stop for a moment and return to yourself.

Lately I’ve been focusing on the rituals and hauora pratices that help my mauri settle again.
A slow breath.
A karakia.
A grounding reminder that I don’t have to do everything at full speed or full strength.

If you’re in a season where you need that same permission, you’re not alone.

Comment ARA and I’ll send you a link to our new huaora resources, something help you learnt to lean in, not out, to reflect on what aligns and what you need.