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It seems like the seasonal change has left us all

It seems like the seasonal change has left us all a little anxious – myself included.

When I fall into holes of sadness and irritability, I think back to my grandad's favourite adages: "Don't let the bastards get you down" and "you can't do everything because you're not a robot". Simple but effective.

If I'm on a knife's edge, I'll take myself outside the situation, sometimes for a walk and other times to my yoga room. Since my dad took his own life, I've realised that protecting my energy isn't a luxury, and no amount of deadlines or to-dos should come at the expense of my mental health. I always knew this in theory, but it took a tragedy to make me live what I so often preached.

I hope you find some time for yourself this week. Although the mornings and evenings are darker, autumn is a magical time full of potential 🍂🧡☀️
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Sure, arm balances and headstands are difficult, b

Sure, arm balances and headstands are difficult, but have you ever tried to stand one-legged with a blindfold on? In this week's classes, we're putting pratyahara into action – withdrawing one of our senses to strengthen the mind/body connection.

Of course, we'll have a laugh (or I will). However, the ultimate goal is to feel the intricacies of postures more acutely – the grounding of a big toe, the shake of an ankle and the line between the feet. It's a valuable exercise to help us understand where the body is in space, rather than relying on teachers or neighbours for visual cues.

Remember to bring some kind of makeshift blindfold (or an actual one, who am I to judge your kinks). Otherwise, it'll be a strap around the head.
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Soon I'll be posting photos of actual pigeons alon

Soon I'll be posting photos of actual pigeons alongside yoga pigeons. We've finally invested in a second hand camera and lens. 10/10 ready to live my best autumn watch life 🐣
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Running has given me extra heavy legs, so this was

Running has given me extra heavy legs, so this was a real challenge 😂

Pursuing my shared interests has reinforced what I already knew – everything requires sacrifice. I can't get into eka pada sirsasana so easily, but I can run up the stairs without gasping for air. Life is a never-ending compromise 🤷‍♀️

Seriously though, I often remind students that postures are transitory, and this is a great reminder. Something will feel amazing one day and shockingly difficult the next. Bodies morph, and motivations change.

If we don't learn this lesson, attachment will kick us in the teeth eventually.
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Had the best time in the Lake District. Plenty of

Had the best time in the Lake District. Plenty of walking and bird watching. Lots of ale and good food. We hiked the tallest mountain in England and accidentally went on the country's steepest road (never again). Tyler's navigation skills were sketchy, but he did manage to spot a secretive red squirrel (wildlife highlight).

Thank you for the 30th birthday wishes. It was the perfect trip to wave goodbye to my 20s ✨💙
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Movement as creativity 💙 . . . . . . . #yogamot

Movement as creativity 💙
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Sneak peak at what we'll be working on this weeken

Sneak peak at what we'll be working on this weekend 👀
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Thoracic attack 🔥
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It took me a good few years to hold side plank, an

It took me a good few years to hold side plank, and I never thought I'd take my toe. Here's your daily reminder to stay consistent and enjoy the journey - persevere and those puzzle pieces will fall into place. We're stronger than the stories we tell ourselves 💙🔑
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We'll be taking a look at side plank and a bunch of wacky variations this week. Get ready for some heat 🔥🥵
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