You are what you repeatedly do’ – Aristotle

2020 was a year of change, of uncertainty, of fear… Most of us had our lives paused for at least a few months, and others are still doing things differently- working from home, not working, waiting for ‘normal’ to return. Many of us over-ate, over-slept, over-did things, and let our routines and daily rituals fall to the wayside. It’s a pandemic after all! We needed comfort. And that is all okay— but what we are learning, nine-months in, is that we have to move forward despite the uncertainty— we cannot just keep waiting..

So for me, 2021 is going to be about RITUAL. Meaningful action. Repetitive action. More than just intention. Dedication to SELF & the life that I want. Big picture stuff is made up of little daily practices… from making your bed in the morning, to a skincare routine, a morning walk, your yoga, meditation, journaling, preparing food…

Decide each day, or each week, to create a ritual around something you do/want to do this year. When I enter Soul Space, even for a Zoom class, I hang up my coat, I light candles and incense, I put on uplifting music, and roll out my matt. When I get home, I greet my dog & take off my shoes…

Think of your existing ‘rituals’ and those habits you’d like to add/subtract from your life this year. I will be making suggestions and sharing what I am trying to do—

including MORE WATER/less coffee, DAILY WALKS, and expanding my morning journaling (which means getting up earlier some days). Have a think about what you want from 2021— and rather than making ‘resolutions’, create some rituals! and WRITE THEM DOWN. Putting pen to paper helps us make it real.

Yoga teacher training continues 🙂

Since the YTT course is a long-term adult education course, we have been able to continue training (just like schools & colleges) and are having great fun! These are the only people who have been in the studio for ages now, and it soothes my soul to still get to see some yogis in action. I am also delighted to see new teachers coming into their own, gaining confidence and preparing to teach when they get a chance. Click HERE for more info about courses beginning in April & August 2021.