“Through meditation we can train our minds in such a way that negative qualities are abandoned and positive qualities are generated and enhanced. — Dalai Lama
Hey Beautiful Friends
How are you? I invite you to take a deep breath and check in with yourself. In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s so easy to overlook our own needs, to forget that we are also deserving of care, rest, and attention. But the truth is, self-care is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. And it is the foundation from which we access our deepest wisdom and our fullest potential.
Happy International Women’s Day – Free Yoga & Meditation Practice on Finding Inner Alignment
In acknowledgement and celebration of International Women’s Day and the beautiful women in my life, I have uploaded a one-hour yoga, Himalayan breathwork & heart kriya meditation to revitalize and uplift your spirit and the collective. Enjoy a poem and some journal prompts at the end centered around the theme of Inner Alignment & the Hearts Wisdom. This will give you an idea of what to expect when joining one of my yoga circles.
What Does Self-Care Look & Feel Like For You?
We are often so willing to give of ourselves to others—our families, our work, our communities. We pour our energy out into the world, sometimes to the point of exhaustion. But what happens when we forget to refill our own cup? When we don’t prioritize our well-being, we can begin to feel depleted, disconnected, and overwhelmed.
I know, its hard because there is a lot that we care about and it is often difficult to say no at times. I’ve been there and I’ve realised.. as my wonderful Mom would always tell me – if I don’t care for myself, then I am no good to anyone.
True self-care isn’t just about getting your hair done, a weekend away with your girlfriends or getting a massage (although I love all of these things)! What if it is also about having tools to regulate & uplift ourselves, about having practises and people that bring us back to a sense of wholeness and joy? What if it’s also about nurturing our inner worlds—cultivating practices that help us slow down, check in, and listen to what our hearts and minds need.
An Invitation
If you’re feeling the call to nourish yourself, to reconnect with your inner wisdom, and to be part of a supportive community, I invite you to join us
Register here:
The gathering is open to all and will include a gentle grounding and stabilising yoga practice, Himalayan Breathwork & a meditation, so you can anchor you back to yourself. It will be a chance to work with the breath and body to cultivate more steadiness & calm, leaving you with a sense of ease & joy as you arise from winter.
There will also be time for individual reflection, as well as a chance to practice listening and being together in a circle. This is an opportunity to get clear on what you want to release and let go of and what you want to bring forward as we move into a more active and enlivening time of year.
I’m so excited to be co-hosting this with Tara Reynolds of Tandem Truths Consulting and we are both delighted to bring this community together again in person in May! Register here:
Let’s gather together to practice, reflect, and share in a space that holds both our strength and our vulnerability.
When I Am Among the Trees
When I am among the trees,
especially the willows and the honey locust, equally the beech, the oaks, and the pines,
they give off such hints of gladness.
I would almost say that they save me, and daily. I am so distant from the hope of myself, in which I have goodness, and discernment,
and never hurry through the world
but walk slowly, and bow often.
Around me the trees stir in their leaves and call out, “Stay awhile.”
The light flows from their branches.
And they call again, “It’s simple,”
they say, “and you, too, have come into the world to do this, to go easy, to be filled with light, and to shine.”
Mary Oliver
Optional Reflection Prompts:
- How do you relate to the sense of calm and guidance the trees offer in the poem? What natural spaces or experiences make you feel similarly grounded and connected?
- The poem speaks of being distant from the “hope of myself.” In what ways do you feel disconnected from your own sense of peace or clarity, and how might you reconnect with that part of yourself?
- The trees encourage walking slowly and going easy. How might you bring more slowness and intentionality into your own life, and what would that look like in your daily routine?
As you reflect on Mary Oliver’s words, remember there is no rush in finding your way back to yourself. Allow yourself the grace to slow down, pause, and embrace the simple joy of being. Like the trees, you are part of a larger rhythm, and there are always spaces around you to support and hold you gently. May you carry this peace with you as you move forward.
With love,
Sally
