Why go on Retreat?

Retreat comes from the Latin verb “to pull back.” So a retreat is a place where you pull back from the world. Here are 10 reasons why retreats are important. They help you… 1. Pull Back You withdraw from your regular life, pulling in all the energy that’s otherwise...
Moving into Stillness

Moving into Stillness

Life for all of us, has its ups and downs; it’s the transient nature of life within and around us. Most circumstances cannot be controlled, however with practice we can learn to be more at peace with life as it unfolds. More recently, my meditation practice has...
Those delicious moments in between……

Those delicious moments in between……

I have found since returning from my Camino pilgrimage last September/October, that what I crave most, are those delicious moments in between. (Stop now, close your eyes and take 3 slow, steady and smooth breaths). It’s so easy to get caught up in the...
Looking for Happiness

Looking for Happiness

I often come across images, poetry and stories that inspire me in the work I am doing (and I have one below to share with you). They can be gentle reminders of what we already know, or ignite a new spark of knowing or curiosity. In a world that pulls us in different...
Yoga: Opening from the inside out

Yoga: Opening from the inside out

I recently attending a session on Yoga and Body Image presented by Janet Lowndes and Sarah Harry, community partners for the Yoga and Body Image Coalition. I have always taught yoga from the perspective of connecting inwardly (thanks to my wonderful teachers), and...