MY PHILOSOPHY

Movement is medicine Our bodies were designed to move but most of us don’t move as much as we should or in the ways we were born to. Movement practices should support your daily functionality but they can also be so much more - liberating, therapeutic and a vital part of our wellness. My movement offerings range from the restorative to the ecstatic but all with the aim of getting you out of your head and into the felt experience of your body, providing you with agency to move in the way that feels good to you. What I practice and share is informed and inspired by Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Tantra and Somatics.

Sound is medicine Discovering sound as a healing modality has been one of the most profound experiences for me and I’m passionate about spreading the message of this ancient medicine that lives in our very DNA. Sound was there in the very beginning and some theorise, the source of all life on earth - it’s one the first things we become aware of, even before we’re born. In sound we can reconnect, release and return to self. Sound bathing provides an alternative to more traditional meditation practices with all the same incredible benefits.

Yoga is for everybody Yoga is one of the cornerstones of my own wellness practice and the first type of movement I experienced where I could tangibly feel the benefits. Unfortunately in the West it has, for the most part, morphed into a physical gymnastics-style practice that puts a lot of people off as they think they’re not ‘flexible enough’ or the right body shape. This is the complete antithesis of yoga and one of my priorities is ensuring yoga feels accessible to everyone. I’m here to help you find what works for you.

Rest is radical We live in a world where our value is measured by how productive we are and we’re made to feel guilty for wanting space to simply be, to breathe, to do nothing. Rest is not a reward or something you fit in when you can - it’s absolutely essential to our survival and we cannot hope to flourish without it. Allowing yourself true rest is now a radical act, join me in the rest revolution :)

We heal in community Modern society is very individualistic and has us believing we must do it all by ourselves but as humans, we’re community creatures, even the most introverted (me!) need others for true wellness. Whether it’s spending time with like-minded hearts, sharing laughter or resources or simply having others witness us as we are, it’s all incredible powerful and very much needed. I love retreats for this very reason - even if just for a weekend, we experience the nourishment of community.

Wellness is holistic Western medicine approaches the human body and mind as different parts (it doesn’t even concern itself with the spirit!) and treats them accordingly in isolation. This can offer short-term relief but often doesn’t address the root causes of what sets us on the path to dis-ease. The health of your spirit is just as important as the health of your body.

I’m here to share, not teach I don’t have all the answers and I’m muddling through life like everyone else! I’ve not ‘mastered’ yoga or any other modality I explore because I don’t think one can in one lifetime :) I simply share what works for me, what lights me up and what my body loves. I can pass on the knowledge I’ve acquired but you are your only true teacher.