Dear beautiful you..
And just like that December was here...Apologies that this is late getting to you but mercury retrograde has been having fun with me, my car is broken down and been in the garage for the last five days and my computer has decided to stop working. Life sometimes brings stresses and strains we didn't expect - thank goodness for yoga!!!
The turning of the wheel continues and another year comes to completion. It feels like it has just become freezing overnight and we are in the darkest part of the year up until the 21st of December when we move into the winter solstice season and light returns. This time of year is actually meant for deep rest. I held a beautiful workshop at the beginning of the month where 15 of us gathered and had permission to stop rest and be. Everybody stated that they were really tired and how good it felt to be able to rest up so I hope that you are doing that on the run-up to the busy Christmas period.
As the year comes to a close i contemplate how i have changed, evolved, grown. How life is full of polarities, how tender I have become through the menopause, how I crave simplicity, how I feel saddened by the wars in the world. I really can't contemplate my life without yoga it is a practice that is always there, that always welcomes me however I am, that allows me to feel my heart and a wholeness - yoga and meditation brings me absolute bliss.
Life makes me realise how lucky I am to do what I love and have my mama close by. I realise the simple pleasures in life more than ever, the beautiful meal, friends, that are there for you, family, nature, being kind to others and myself.
How are you feeling as this year comes to a close and what are you grateful for?My practice draws me back into this very present moment right here, right now and im doing more then ok, I have a lovely home, family, food, nature, YOGA and i am thankful for this precious life even when it feels difficult.
Yoga is all about seeing clearly AND taking skilful action. It is about being steadfast, courageous and responsive. I have been so lucky to study with teachers that really inspire me - I have been coming more into my heart, softening, and transitioning through life as it flows to me however it is. I love these words from Brigitte McNeill - her words speak to me so deeply.‘Winter time is no longer celebrated as it once was, with the understanding that this is a period of descent and rest, of going within our homes, within ourselves and taking in all that we have been through, all that has passed in this full year which is coming to a close... like nature and the animal kingdom around us, this time of hibernation is so necessary for our tired limbs, our burdened minds.
Our modern culture teaches avoidance at a max at this time; alcohol, lights, shopping, overworking, over spending, comfort food and consumerism.And yet the natural tug to go inwards as nearly all creatures are doing is strong and the weather so bitter that people are left feeling that winter is hard, because for those of us without burning fires and big festive families, it can be lonely and isolating. Whereas in actual fact winter is kind, she points us in her quiet soft way towards our inner self, towards this annual time of peace and reflection, embracing the darkness and forgiving, accepting and lovingly saying goodbye the past year."Winter takes away the distractions, the buzz, and presents us with the perfect time to rest and withdraw into a womb like love, bringing fire & light to our hearth"... and then, just around the corner the new year will begin again, and like a seed planted deep in the earth, we will all rise with renewed energy once again to dance in the sunlight.I want you to share a link below to a beautiful podcast called calm Christmas by Beth Kempton It's so beautiful to listen to on the run-up to Christmas, inviting us to keep things calm and simple.
So worth a listen
My classes go very quiet on the run-up to Christmas as life gets busy for everybody but it is in busy times that we need yoga more then ever. Expect yummy essential oils diffusing, candlelight and lovely yoga playlists. Regular practice makes Winter easier. Starting 2025 with yoga is the best medicine. Every class is themed and never the sameI will be running my three classes up until 18 December and I will be returning classes from January 14 th so please make a note of this.
I will be taking time over Christmas to be with extended family and deepening my practice in tantric studies. As I get older I realise I want to deepen my knowledge into this practice that touches my heart so and I'm feeling into this feminine way of sharing...so watch this space.I will be holding my 2025 Start your year with intention workshop on Saturday 18 th January at 10.30 am at Marldon Village Hall which is a wonderful workshop to delve deep into moving forward with focus and clarity.
See the flyer below. You can book on my website.
START 2025 WITH A MINDFUL YOGA PRACTICE THAT WILL HELP YOU RELEASE 2024 WITH GRATITUDE AND STEP INTO 2025 WITH UNENDING POSSIBILITIES. ALIGN YOUR MIND, BODY AND SOUL WITH INTETION AS YOU EMBRACE THE NEW YEAR AHEAD. YOU WILL BE DREAMING. PLANNING AND PREPARING TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR NEW YEAR.
It will be different from last year - I like to mix it up and keep it inspiring, but we will journal and be deeply mindful as to what is important to our hearts.
SEE FLYER BELOW FOR DETAILS. BOOK NOW AS PLACES ARE LIMITED VIA THE WEBSITE - LINK BELOW x ITS AN INCREDIBLE WAY TO START THE NEW YEAR.
I offered my holistic treatments at a beautiful event last week and got incredible feedback from a major influencer on TikTok. It made me feel really valued as a therapist as I adore what I share. Every treatment is bespoke and tailored exactly to your needs. Essential oils, beautiful sound healing, women's womb work, reflexology and head massage is included in every treatment.Treating loved ones to a massage is the perfect gift. If you are looking for Christmas gifts I offer Christmas Gift cards for all my treatments . Touch is so important for our well-being - I ignite all the senses with oils, candles, music, sound bowels. It’s a ritual of self love - please come dear ones - you are so welcome. Massages, hot stone, reiki, reflexology and incredible holistic facials available.
Thank you for being by my side through allof this...I hope you are all doing ok...be gentle on you....
For my Xmas gift this year - I would be so grateful if you would Google review me and leave a review it really helps small businesses gain a presence. I would be everything grateful if each one of you would do that xIm here if you need anything at all….Let’s make our lives feel like living prayers.I love you dearly and I hold you all in love - be lovely to hear from you.
See in 2025
May our paths continue to connect…in 2025 and beyond
With love and good wishes
Nina x
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