Getting stronger in yoga isn't about impressive poses, deep backbends or handstands. It's about the little things: holding Down Dog with more steadiness, stepping forwards with greater control and standing more confidently in Tree Pose. Discover what real progress in yoga looks and feels like.

Does yoga really count as exercise? Absolutely! Discover how slow, controlled movement and holding yoga poses can build strength, improve body control and challenge your muscles in ways you might not expect.

You don’t have to tackle the whole day at once. Sometimes, all you need is one Sun Salutation to get started. Discover how a simple morning yoga practice can lift your mood, quiet the mind and remind you to be here, be now, one step at a time.

Think you’re not strong, flexible or experienced enough to do a headstand? You might be closer than you think. Headstand isn’t about having a “perfect” yoga body — it’s a skill you can learn with the right technique, preparation and practice. In this post, I’ll share what really matters and why you don’t need to be superhuman to start your headstand journey.

Afraid of headstands? You’re not alone. Discover the common fears—falling, lack of strength, being upside down—and learn how to overcome them with technique, mindset and practice.

I never thought of myself as a sporty or physically capable person. Yoga slowly changed that. Learning to do a headstand became more than achieving a yoga pose—it changed the way I saw myself and what I believed I was capable of. This is my personal journey of how yoga helped me rewrite my self-image, one challenge at a time.

Many people dream of a free headstand, but fear often gets in the way before strength does. In this blog, I share my thoughts on learning headstand with a wall, why I believe it has a place in our practice, and how letting go of fear is often the biggest step.

What happens when yoga meets the church? Drawing on 30 years of experience, I reflect on the tension, the misunderstandings, and the common ground between spiritual practice and Christian faith.

Mindfulness is often talked about, but what does it actually feel like in practice? Sometimes, it’s as simple—and as difficult—as trying to enjoy a quiet moment without the constant chatter of your own mind.

A reflection on yoga, ageing and the beginner’s mind — how no matter our age, we are always new on the mat and in life.

Feeling nervous about headstand? You’re not alone. In this post, I share simple, practical steps to overcome fear, build confidence, and enjoy going upside down safely. Learn how strength, mindset, and patience can turn fear into freedom — both on and off the mat.

Discover the most common headstand mistakes yogis make—and learn simple tips to fix them. Improve your alignment, strengthen your core, and practise headstand safely.

Headstand isn’t just a yoga pose — it’s a lesson in confidence, resilience, and finding joy in the challenge.

Think you need to be super strong or flexible to do a headstand? Think again! In this post, I’m busting the most common myths and sharing why headstands are more about technique, patience and confidence than raw strength or bendiness

I practise Ashtanga yoga, a set sequence of postures once believed to be ancient, but actually shaped by modern influences. At first, I thought the magic was in the system itself — the sequence, the poses. But the real magic lies in the commitment to your own practice: showing up, breathing through the hard moments, and slowly transforming over time. Yoga helps you come home to yourself — and that, to me, is true magic.

Many people think yoga is all about being flexible. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people say, “I can’t do yoga because I...

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Do you remember the lockdown in 2020? Do you remember what you did? I did lots of yoga. Partly because I could only teach online and had...

For over 25 years, I’ve had the same New Year’s resolution year after year: to learn to do a free handstand. Around the time I learned...