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How would you feel if you could change your state of mind at will? If you could go from being worried to feeling confident and positive about things? It feels like a dream come true doesn’t it! But it isn’t just a dream. Yoga is powerful enough to shift your state of mind so thatContinue reading “4 yoga poses to worry less and feel confident”

Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t always easy when you have a tendency to have a busy, and sometimes worried, mind. Not only does it make it harder to fall asleep, it also makes it harder to stay asleep. Sleeping properly is an important aspect of our physical and mental wellbeing and not sleeping wellContinue reading “5 yoga poses to sleep better”

It took me a while on my yoga journey before I started doing meditation – and now I can’t go for a day without it.  I absolutely love meditating. And if, you have a tendency to be a bit of a worrier, I can definitely recommend meditation. It helps calm your thoughts when you are nervous.Continue reading “5 ways that meditation help you worry less”

It took me years after I started going to yoga to start have a home practice. I couldn’t find the time or the energy to do it for ages. The idea of a home practice was tempting but I never actually did anything about it. It is at a particularly stressful time in my lifeContinue reading “What can a home yoga practice do for you – and how to make it work?”

Is feeling stressed and overwhelmed almost “normal” for you? Are you fed up with your anxiety influencing the decisions that you make? Would you like to feel calmer and more relaxed? I can hear you say yes from here! And if I were to tell you that confidence is the key to managing your anxietyContinue reading “The secret to fighting stress, anxiety and overwhelm”

How many times have you wanted to do something but then you freeze? And you start doubting yourself. Or you keep trying to control everything so that you seem to have everything just as it should be all the time. I used to do both.  The avoiding, the procrastinating and the “I’m fine, really” noContinue reading “Yoga as a tool to build your self-confidence”

“I’m not good at this.” “I could never do that.” “Wow, better put some serious make up on before going out!” How many times a week, or a day, do you tell yourself something like that? And how does that make you feel? I know it used to make me feel rubbish. And not surprisingContinue reading “You are Enough. Yes, you are!”

England is in the middle of its second lockdown. The weather isn’t particularly inviting – and you have more time on your hands. Working from home can be much more comfortable and easier than going to the office. But it has its downsides: it can feel more isolating; it can create stress when you waitContinue reading “5 hobbies to release stress”

I’ve been having a bit of a rough time these past few days.  November for me is rarely a happy month. It starts with All Saints’ Day and memories of loved ones who are not with me anymore. And with every passing day, it gets a little bit darker. The joy of it all! 😉 IContinue reading “5 ways to train your mind to be more positive”

Do you find yourself feeling guilty when you put your feet up for a bit? I know I used to! Self-care wasn’t part of my vocabulary.  I guess it all depends on how life is portrayed to you when you grow up and what you can see the adults around you doing. I grow upContinue reading “Can yoga be your first step on your self-care journey?”