Part 3 - Learning to Let Go and Trust

I wanted to write about the mind-body connection in this blog and explore the idea that the body holds trauma. Instead, it became shaped by recent lessons in letting go. In my quest for a deeper understanding of myself and my clients, I have turned to the work of Peter Levine, Bessel van der Kolk... Read More

Part 2 - From Burnout to Stillness.

My tendency has always been to juggle many things at once. My mind is often busy, jumping from one idea, task, or new interest to another (except for those blissful moments in meditation). Whatever I do, I give my all. I have always taken my responsibilities as a daughter, mother, therapist, and ... Read More

Part 1 - How can Yin Yoga Help Back Pain?

Over a year ago, a student asked me to write about how yin yoga can help lower back pain. I began writing and quickly found myself caught up in the technicalities of physiology, biomechanics and biochemistry, eventually confusing myself more than clarifying anything at all. The human body is infi... Read More

Returning to the Body - a 3 Part Series.

This three-part series explores the relationship between the body, burnout, and the return to stillness. Moving between professional understanding and lived experience, it reflects on what happens when we can no longer keep going in the ways we are used to, and begin instead to listen to the body... Read More

Re-Treat Yourself: Why Retreats Are More Than a Luxury

What does the word retreat mean to you? Is it about escaping the noise of everyday life, resting, immersing yourself in a practice, or seeking deeper knowledge? How does it differ from going on holiday? A vital component of a wellbeing retreat, in my opinion, is the opportunity to regulate our o... Read More

A Nudge Towards Balance.

A Nudge Towards Balance. Welcome to my first blog! Many of you will have received my newsletters when I was running Centre Anahata. I enjoyed the process of writing these and according to some feedback, so did others. This encouraged me to continue and develop my writing. I wish to use this space... Read More