In my imagination this lady in waiting was always beautiful. Just as beautiful as the Queen or the Princess, but with an edge. This lady would have an aura of patience, of knowing, of calm acceptance; she was just a little smug like the Mona Lisa. 

‘Basic neuroscience suggests that small periods of practice done at regular intervals throughout the day are the most efficient way to create enduring change in the brain.’ Prof. Richard Davis, Mindfulness Magazine.

Accessible only by boat, you will be met at the airport in Puerto Vallarta and whisked away to the one of Exotic Yoga Retreat’s favourite retreat spots — Xinalani, an intimate and secluded seaside eco-resort highly acclaimed for its serenity, stunning yoga studio, delicious vegetarian cuisine and variety of accommodations — all with a view to the sea!

Life fact: You are way more capable than you think you are. We all are. Not just at yoga but at everything. We all have potential beyond what we can even dream possible. Break through a perceived barrier on your yoga mat and you have broken through a barrier in life. 

An uplifting yoga practice designed to move the body through full range of motion, with an emphasis on cleansing twists and deep breath work to emerge feeling brand new. 

Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything … maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t really you. So you can be who you are meant to be in the first place.

We can’t help ourselves, us humans, we can’t help but compare ourselves to others and judge. I wanted a gorgeous, happy husband. I wanted my best friend. I wanted my daughter. I disclosed to my guests early on that I was missing my little family, my little tribe. 

Saturday 15th September, 2-4pm, The Park Community Centre. Turn your little world upside down.

Thursday mornings 10.30-11.30am. All welcome. €5 drop in per class.

Homesick. What a clever word. Can you connect physically with that feeling when you think about it? An aching emptiness inside. A knot in your tummy. Eyes just on the brink of tears. A little wobble in your voice. 

When you are finished your home practice smile, tell yourself well done, and acknowledge something or several things in your life you are very grateful for. Right now I’m grateful for good

coffee, the sounds of the rain outside my cosy kitchen and my strong, healthy body. Namaste.