The light is back, and apparently so am I
Winter doesn’t break me, but it does make my life smaller. I move less, want less, reach for less. Then the days lengthen, the air… Read More »The light is back, and apparently so am I
wellness
When helpful habits become heavy rules
I realised something recently. My blog was completely ruining my Sundays. And, sometimes, my Saturdays. Sounds a bit dramatic. Especially considering how much I love… Read More »When helpful habits become heavy rules
The woman I keep meeting on holiday
Half an hour ago (as I write this) my phone rang. It was my big brother. “Just doing the post-holiday welfare checks,” he said, laughing.… Read More »The woman I keep meeting on holiday
Why do I feel guilty for resting? (It’s not what you think)
You sit down. Finally. And almost immediately, something in your brain objects. A low hum of unease. A mental inventory of everything still undone. The… Read More »Why do I feel guilty for resting? (It’s not what you think)
Rest vs recovery in midlife: they are not the same thing
You did everything right. You stayed home, you slept in, you did approximately nothing. And on Monday you were still completely wrecked. If you’ve ever… Read More »Rest vs recovery in midlife: they are not the same thing
Consistency doesn’t look the same every day
Consistency gets talked about like it’s a personality trait you either have or you don’t. Like if you were just more disciplined, more organised, more… Read More »Consistency doesn’t look the same every day
Midlife mishap: coffee, sand, and a surprise … again
Some midlife mishap stories involve paperwork or missed appointments. “And I ran for the train, but gosh-darn-it, I missed it!” This one involves the beach,… Read More »Midlife mishap: coffee, sand, and a surprise … again
Still crap at downward dog, but sleeping better: May yoga update
Spoiler alert: My downward dog is still more like a hungover goat but, hey, progress is progress. The opening stretch This past month, I made… Read More »Still crap at downward dog, but sleeping better: May yoga update
Monthly Yoga Progress Update: April 2025
Real talk from the mat (or… not the mat) If consistency is the key to success, then consider me locked out of my own yoga… Read More »Monthly Yoga Progress Update: April 2025
March yoga update: decorative mats and outsourced mobility
Not gonna lie … March was a vibe. Not a particularly yoga-ish one, though. Once again, life (and a very persuasive snooze button) got in… Read More »March yoga update: decorative mats and outsourced mobility
Restless nights? Understanding midlife sleep (and how to improve it)
Ah, sleep. That thing we used to take for granted before midlife came along and turned it into an unpredictable game of chance. One night,… Read More »Restless nights? Understanding midlife sleep (and how to improve it)
February yoga update: hotel carpets and sleepy mornings
The opening stretch Welcome to my February yoga update. This month, my yoga practice went on tour – two work trips and a personal trip… Read More »February yoga update: hotel carpets and sleepy mornings
January yoga journey update: boat betrayal & monkey mind
Ah, January. A fresh start. A clean slate. A time to embrace my yoga journey with grace and ease … except I injured myself. Twice.… Read More »January yoga journey update: boat betrayal & monkey mind
2025 Yoga: bending, stretching, and finding inner peace (or else)
It’s official: 2025 is the year I dive headfirst into yoga. Sure, I’ve dabbled before, but this time I’m committing. No more half-hearted stretches or… Read More »2025 Yoga: bending, stretching, and finding inner peace (or else)