A flattering result on the bathroom scales got me thinking about the little lies we tell ourselves and satya, the yoga principle of truthfulness. How much truth do we actually want to hear?
Read moreWhere's The Thingy-Me-Bob?
I walk into a room and forget why. I photograph where I’ve parked. And plenty of things are called thingy-me-bobs. But when is forgetting ordinary, and when should we pay attention?
Read moreDon't Fall Over
Getting older doesn’t mean we have to keep our eyes glued to the pavement. Balance matters, but so do strength and quick reactions. A little bad news, some useful movement advice, and an entirely unbiased suggestion to do yoga -preferably with me.
Read moreHow To Unwallow
Negative thoughts stick like superglue. Positive ones? More like a used Post-it note. Why do we keep replaying the things that upset us and how do we unwallow?
Read moreHow Many People Did It Take for You to Exist?
A missed ship. A village dance. A chance encounter. Your existence depended on people you’ll never know and moments they may barely have noticed. What might your own small choices set in motion?
Read moreChange the Dose
If movement is important but movement hurts, what do you do? Sometimes the answer isn't to stop. It's to change the dose.
Read moreThe Cattle, the Razor and the Dog Poo
An art exhibition from 1974, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and dog poo have been swirling around in my head. Somehow, they’re connected. Unfortunately, the connection is rather more uncomfortable than I expected.
Read moreWhen Did Health Become So Complicated?
I’m doing many of the things I’m told are good for me. Somehow, I still feel as though I’m failing at health.
Read moreSix Seconds In. Six Seconds Out.
We take around 20,000 breaths every day, yet most of us barely notice them. A simple five-minute experiment, an unexpected piece of research, and why slowing your breath might have more in common with ancient prayer than you think.
Read moreBilly-No-Mates: Why Making Friends as an Adult Feels So Hard
Why does making friends as an adult feel so much harder than it used to? A reflection on friendship, familiarity and the surprising people already in our lives.
Read moreI Tried to Define the Purpose of Life. Then Argued Myself Out of It.
“Do your best” sounds like solid life advice. Until you actually stop and think about what it means.
Read moreA Slight Overreaction (Involving Eyes)
I have a thing about eyes. So when my mum told me she needed cataract surgery, I assumed they were going to remove her eyeball and place it on her cheek. Turns out… that’s not how it works.
Read moreMind the Grip: Love, Yoga & Valentine’s Day
The Greeks had names for love. Yoga has a warning about it. A reflection on the subtle grip beneath our relationships.
Read moreWho Gets To Matter?
We all draw invisible moral lines: who we’ll save, who we’ll squash, who we’ll welcome, who we’ll fear. But what actually shapes those lines: intelligence, instinct, or something deeper wired into the brain?
Read moreYoga and Osteoporosis: What’s Safe, What’s Smart, and What Actually Helps
Osteoporosis isn’t just about ageing- it’s about how we move, eat, and live. This blog explores what really helps your bones stay strong: from strength training and smart yoga adaptations to the quiet role of breath and balance. Learn how to keep your skeleton resilient without giving up your favourite poses.
Read moreThe Reset Button You’ve Always Had: The Physiological Sigh
We all know that feeling: stuck in the same thought loop, replaying the same saga. Enter the physiological sigh: a simple, science-backed breath that flips the switch on stress and resets your nervous system in seconds.
Read moreBeyond Words
Words can bridge or break us. What really lies beneath an argument - not the logic, but the longing. From Shakespeare to yoga philosophy, from nervous-system science to meditation, this is an exploration of how language can defend or reveal us. The practice isn’t about winning the debate; it’s about learning to listen for what’s unsaid, both in others and in ourselves.
Read moreFlow: The Art and Science of Effortless Creativity
What if creativity wasn’t a skill but a state of consciousness? Explore the science, yoga, and art of flow, where effort becomes ease.
Read moreThe Invisible Stuff That Keeps You Alive
You can’t see it, but you can feel it. Energy. Prāṇa. Vibes. Whatever you call it, it’s what powers you- body, mind and mood. Here’s a down-to-earth dive into how yoga, breath, biology to explore what’s going on under the surface.
Read moreCheesecake, Butterflies and the 80% Rule
A retreat in Dorset. A cloud-like cheesecake. A small lesson in restraint (and why I sometimes ignore it). Featuring dopamine, kriyas, and cows.
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