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Taming the Walrus My goal is to empower people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or similar health conditions to tra

📚 533 pages. Two volumes. The biggest ‘book’ I’ve ever written (that was years ago). My PhD thesis. And yes, I’m officia...
22/07/2025

📚 533 pages. Two volumes. The biggest ‘book’ I’ve ever written (that was years ago). My PhD thesis. And yes, I’m officially a *Dr* 👩‍🎓

As I sit down to write my ‘next’ book: on yoga, healing, MS, and aging, I’m keeping these two bricks close by. Not just as a reminder of how tough it was 🤣 but as proof: I can do this. I have done this. And this time there will be no viva in front of a jury! 🥳

This next one will be shorter. But more personal, and in a way more meaningful.
Wish me luck!🍀

✨ ONE WEEK LEFT! ✨Early Bird pricing for our Yoga, Breathwork & Creative Writing Retreat ends in just 7 days!📅 October 1...
12/07/2025

✨ ONE WEEK LEFT! ✨
Early Bird pricing for our Yoga, Breathwork & Creative Writing Retreat ends in just 7 days!

📅 October 17–19
📍Nestled in a small village, in the Algarve hills, perfect place to recharge reignite your creativity, reconnect with your breath, and return home inspired.

This 3-day retreat is your invitation to pause, reflect, move, and create.

Whether you’re feeling stuck or just craving space to write, dream, and breathe again, this is your moment.

🎨💫 Jumpstart your writing.
🧘‍♀️ Sense your body.
🌬️ Free your breath.
📝 Find your voice.

✨Don’t miss the Early Bird rate: only 1 week left to grab your spot!

DM for details or hit the link for our Events for more info

How often do you exercise per week?A question I get asked a lot. So here’s a little breakdown from last week:🧘‍♀️ Teachi...
29/06/2025

How often do you exercise per week?
A question I get asked a lot. So here’s a little breakdown from last week:

🧘‍♀️ Teaching yoga: 6 hours
💪 Teaching strengthening exercises: 1 hour
🏃 Running: 2h40
🚴 HIIT on a bike: 40 min
🚴‍♀️ Easy cycling: 1 hour
🏋️ Strength training (with weights): 2h30
🧘‍♀️ My own yoga practice: 4-5 hours
🚶🏻‍♀️Walking the dogs: varies

But here’s the thing: it’s hard to give a straight answer. When I teach, my focus is on my students, not on my own body or experience. So while I’m moving, I don’t get the full physical or mental benefits like I do during my personal practice.

Also, to me, yoga isn’t just “exercise.” It’s a mind-body practice. Sometimes it’s active, sometimes it’s still. It nourishes more than just muscles.

Yoga, movement, exercise, HIIT, strengthening.. (plus Breathwork): this is my medicine to age well with MS.

So yes, I move a lot (this week around 18 hours in total) and in different ways (variety for me is key) but it’s not all exercise.

Unblock Your Creativity with Breath, Movement & Words!Creativity isn’t just something you have, it’s something you culti...
28/06/2025

Unblock Your Creativity with Breath, Movement & Words!

Creativity isn’t just something you have, it’s something you cultivate.
Through breathwork, yoga, and deep inner listening, we can unlock the stories buried beneath the surface.

This is the topic of my Substack newsletter this week!

✨ And this October, I’m thrilled to announce a weekend retreat with author Niamh Cooper, a space for aspiring and emerging writers to reconnect with their creative essence.
Think: yoga, guided breathwork including Conscious Connected Breath, writing circles, sharing & laughing in a nourishing, supportive setting.

🗓️ October 17-19
📍 Algarve

Whether you’re writing your first poem or planning your third novel, this retreat is about finding your voice and trusting it.

📬 Check the newsletter (link in bio) for early bird retreat details!

🧘‍♀️ Happy International Yoga Day 🧘‍♂️25 years ago, I was searching for something, anything, to help me cope, I found yo...
21/06/2025

🧘‍♀️ Happy International Yoga Day 🧘‍♂️

25 years ago, I was searching for something, anything, to help me cope, I found yoga. Or maybe... yoga found me.

What started as a way to manage physical symptoms soon became something much deeper. Yoga helped me breathe through discomfort, and find strength in stillness. It gave me tools, not just for healing, but for *living* fully.

Over the years, yoga has been my anchor. It’s helped me navigate the ups and downs of living with MS, but even more than that: it’s transformed how I see the world, how I show up, and how I learnt to love myself through it all.

Today, I celebrate the practice that changed my life, and all the incredible souls walking their own paths of healing and growth, especially my wonderful students: my TTW tribe 🙏🙏🙏

🎉Here’s to the power of yoga!

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📩 This Week’s Newsletter Is Here!“The best version of you isn’t younger. It’s wiser, stronger, and more grounding.”That’...
19/06/2025

📩 This Week’s Newsletter Is Here!

“The best version of you isn’t younger. It’s wiser, stronger, and more grounding.”
That’s the theme of this week’s issue.

Inside, I’ve included exclusive discount codes so you can attend my two brand-new Zoom classes FREE next week. ✨

💌 Check your inbox if you’ve subscribed to my new or click on the link in bio to get access.

Let’s grow into ourselves, not away from them.

Still basking in the glow... Our Wise and Well Retreat was everything we hoped for, and so much more. A week of deep con...
09/06/2025

Still basking in the glow...

Our Wise and Well Retreat was everything we hoped for, and so much more. A week of deep connection, meaningful reflection, joyful movement, and collective healing. We’re still feeling the magic in our bones.

We’re beyond grateful for each and every soul who showed up fully, trusted the process, and created a space of wisdom, wellness, and wonder.

Swipe through to read what some of our amazing retreaters had to say—we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful group.

Until next time, stay wise. Stay well.

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A little bittersweet as we say goodbye to such an incredible group of women 💛This retreat brought together hearts and mi...
07/06/2025

A little bittersweet as we say goodbye to such an incredible group of women 💛
This retreat brought together hearts and minds that truly embraced every part of the experience.

They challenged themselves, stepped outside their comfort zones, asked deep questions, explored new perspectives, and shared openly. The vulnerability, reflection, and connection we witnessed were nothing short of inspiring.

What an honour it's been to hold space for this journey.
Already looking forward to welcoming them back next year 🌿

Thanks to Peter and who prepared amazing meals throughout the week 💚

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