There’s no hiding on a yoga mat; no hiding from yourself. Last night I managed to get to a class and as soon as I sat down I could feel my tiredness and my worry and my fear rushing to the [...]
pink blossoms; the onset of spring, a time of renewal Living a less-distracted life : slow down and listen to your body; recognise that it experiences seasons, too. One of the best lessons [...]
the end of the jetty / a moment of solitude Living a less-distracted life : come back to your breath. How often do you stop to feel yourself breathe? I’m presuming your answer is “not [...]
The Japanese Maple – late to turn but right now those tiny, delicate star leaves are falling all around. I’ve worked at the dining table for the past few days and watched the grey sky [...]
1008 rose and camellia petals A havan is a purifying fire ritual originating from India. An ancient practice, it is performed to invoke positive energy into our lives and the ether. During the [...]
…get better soon days. When your baby has a fever, time stands still. Since Wednesday afternoon Poet has been unwell, her eyes heavy and sad. She has had an on-again-off-again fever, [...]
Tonight I have a sense of freedom that I didn’t have this morning. Yesterday I taught my last pre-natal class. And while I’m usually the one hugging my students, sending them on their [...]
Life has been busy and while I had good intentions of writing here I just haven’t arrived to Number 56 on my to-do list. Actually now that I’m writing I suppose I skipped quite a few [...]
Sir Lancelot is no more. The bird’s nest of golden locks (dreadlocks most of the time) fell to the floor and in it’s place is a pixie-do that requires little brushing (and even [...]
Thanks for all your kind well-wishes. Daniel is all better and now I’ve come down with a sniffle and a sore throat. I’m not the best in stressful situations – I lose my appetite [...]
Sometimes the ritual of washing my feet – washing away the day, cleansing, renewing – is the most beautiful part of my day. Before Ché’s day-sleep I sit him on the side of the [...]
Today Mardi (my MIL) and I facilitated our first “pregnant and prepared” couples workshop at the studio. It was such an honour to teach and gently guide six beautiful pregnant couples [...]
