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Yoga is about balance & union- the meeting of the body, mind and spirit. Implementing yoga into your daily life is about more than an exercise class- it’s a way of approaching life mindfully and with an open heart. Have a look at my Instagram feed to see how I bring yoga into the wider world & my larger life.

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Happy Weekend. I came home from school to meditate

Happy Weekend. I came home from school to meditate in my hothouse🌸🌱 then do some watering & maintenance... I normally struggle to sit, but find my new space so calming & restorative🌸💚 I hope your weekend starts out well too! 😉✨ #weekend #funfriday #plantlover #meditate #mymindfulpractice #soulspace

So many WONDER-full things have happened in my lif

So many WONDER-full things have happened in my life as a result of, or after, something went wrong... or I veered off course of my ‘plan’. Without Covid, I probably wouldn’t have pushed myself to start offering YTT in 2020... or finally book my shoulder surgery.... I wouldn’t have deepened my own yoga practice & study so deeply... and I did not appreciate just how much I love & rely on sharing yoga in person! So, if things aren’t currently going as planned, just wait for the unforeseen goodness up ahead❤️ #mysoulspace #naturallife #goodthings #thursdaythoughts #flowers #possibility #thoughtfulthursday #covidlife2021

Hi there- just an update on the studio. Despite re

Hi there- just an update on the studio. Despite restrictions lifting, indoor ‘group exercise’ is not being considered until the end of June. But the good news is we can have some once-off outdoor classes, plus, I am continuing to create on-line content AND my first YTT students will ‘graduate’ this weekend🎉😊 ❤️I am hoping they will join me in creating yoga & meditation practices that you will truly enjoy... so stay tuned! Soul Space WILL be back soon❤️🌞🌸

Most suffering in our lives (if we are scrolling t

Most suffering in our lives (if we are scrolling thru Instagram) stems from beliefs developed or inherited early in life. Our ego, is the collection of ideas we carry in our hearts that say, I am... what I have, I am... what I do, I am... what others think of me... Our yoga & meditation practices can help us see ‘the story’, to witness the churning of the mind... awareness of the ego & the way it runs the show allows us to get to our true self, our real insight, and to peace. Keep practicing letting go of the ego... #egoawarenessday #ego #letgo #lookpastthebrokenpieces #mysoulspace #lovelyleitrim #meditationpractice

Magical Monday! Crazy weather, but lots of sunny s

Magical Monday! Crazy weather, but lots of sunny spells...
#mysoulspace #magicalmonday #stretch #rivershannon #virabhadrasana3 @sophiatraversphotography

Sunday lunch— fresh & flavourful... I’ve had a

Sunday lunch— fresh & flavourful... I’ve had a quiet morning. I love #slowsundays I love puttering & slowly deciding how I’ll fill my day. I love not leaving my haven of a home... happy days! ☕️🌞🥬🍴🌦🌸 #sundayvibes #mylunch #mysoulspace #freshfood #simplesunday

Another project nearing completion in our garden..

Another project nearing completion in our garden... its movement is pleasant, and is making me hate the wind less.... happy Saturday! How are you embracing things you can’t handle or don’t love about your circumstances?? It’s important to make peace with where we are....
#saturday #movingart #mysoulspace #growinggarden #kineticart #thingsthatmove #simplepleasures #maymarvels

There are parts of every day recently that have be

There are parts of every day recently that have been tough— tears as I drive to work wondering when/if I will see my family in America again... worries about students at school who are struggling, powerlessness that never ends surrounding Covid... when might I ever re-open my yoga studio.?? There is also promise in every day... birds are chirping, the sun is out, people are able to see more of each other, and we are appreciating the smaller things, the true communion with others, with nature... the value of family & friendship. ❤️ I walk along the Shannon & appreciate this lovely little town... and in my soul of souls, feel gratitude. I am glad I landed here... nearly 20 years ago. Let’s keep looking for & at the promise each & every day! 🌞❤️
#soulspace #carrickonshannon #simplepleasures #reflection #thoughtfulthursday #mysoulspace #gratitude

A windy, peaceful walk today- the beauty of the bo

A windy, peaceful walk today- the beauty of the bog, of Roscommon, of the Irish countryside... and of a mid-week day off❤️
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
#gratitude #irishwalks #mayinireland #lockdownlife #bog #wednesdaywalks #mysoulspace #peace

Take time to let the surface experiences & thought

Take time to let the surface experiences & thoughts settle... give yourself still of body & mind to go deeper.
#tuesdaythoughts #yogathinking #meditation #swamivivekananda #settle #mysoulspace #godeeper #thoughtfulquotes #terrifictuesday

After 2 busy days of YTT (our penultimate weekend)

After 2 busy days of YTT (our penultimate weekend), I was back in my greenhouse today, and see my strawberries are coming to life... also got tomatoes, corn, cauliflower and lots more sunflowers transferred. It is exciting to see peas and cucumbers start to flourish & the lovely temps inside, despite the rain & wind today... I might just call the place ‘Spain’ from now on🌞😁 Happy May! #bankholidaymonday #greenhousegardening #strawberries #mysoulspace #mydailylife #meditation #mindfulliving #plantsmakepeoplehappy #irishgarden

Yum. Cinnamon oatmeal with sliced apple & a sliver

Yum. Cinnamon oatmeal with sliced apple & a sliver of butter. Soothing for the throat & tummy. Extended school-time with masks really irritates my throat- I could eat this morning & night❤️ Happy Friday. I am beat!
#soulspace #healthybreakfast #oatmeal #calmingfoods #soothing #pattern

India is full of beautiful people! I have gotten s

India is full of beautiful people! I have gotten so much from my visits, and from the wealth of knowledge which that country holds. We mustn’t ignore India— the Covid crisis there has surpassed the previous worst stats in Brazil, Italy & USA... and to think hospitals are out of oxygen, vaccination numbers are low, and summer heat is approaching- which makes masks & hygiene much harder to handle! It is time to support & offer aid. Politics aside. (See links in bio⬆️) India is diverse, huge, wet for half of the year... with nearly 1.4 Billion people, 22 languages, both the oldest city in the world, and also its own Silicon Valley, a place of religious devotion- with 300,000 mosques, 2 mil Hindu temples, the birthplace of Buddhism (to name a few), and a leader in science, space exploration & technology—-they are the second most populous country in the world, and with all of that come issues- of infrastructure, communication, sanitation & public health... look at the faces of regular Indian people, and help! Sending love, prayers and support €€ to India— #helpindia #covidcrisis #smiles #facesofindia #mysoulspace #rishikesh #yoga #donatetosavelives
See @khalsa_aid @apneaap @unicefindia

Do you notice the arrival of the full moon? Tonigh

Do you notice the arrival of the full moon? Tonight will be a pink super-moon, though we might not be able to see the colour... This is the moons most powerful stage, so try and be energised by it! Take note of how you feel today/tomorrow and Wednesday... the full moon is meant to be powerfully healing, so be open to it... welcome it. #happymonday #mondaymoon #supermoon #pinkmoon #mindyourmood #mysoulspace #beenergised (Image: Reuters)

#funfriday I am so glad the sun is still bright at

#funfriday I am so glad the sun is still bright at nearly 7pm- we’ve had a few dry days and everyone’s energy feels lifted. There is promise in the air again🌞🐝 Hoping to get my mat into the garden this weekend, and maybe down by the Shannon next week🧘🏼‍♀️🌤 I will keep you posted! If you need yoga now, subscribe to my online library (link in bio) for on-demand access to over 90 different classes😊
#onlineyoga #yogaireland #practicewithme #soulspaceyoga #leitrimyoga #roscommonyoga #longfordyoga #carrickonshannon

In yoga we talk a lot about being grounded, about

In yoga we talk a lot about being grounded, about being rooted down, about connection with the earth beneath us... today, and everyday, embrace the beauty of fresh air, clean water in rivers & seas, the magic of trees & plants, and all the creatures that roam this wild and wonderful planet we call home. Celebrate #earthday by committing to tread a bit more lightly, and taking a break to see the beauty everyday. #mindthemountains #earthmatters #naturelovers #oneearth #sunset #beautifulireland #stoplittering #saveourwaters #leavenotrace #mysoulspace #getgrounded

Tuesday😝 It’s my Monday... very busy, tough s

Tuesday😝 It’s my Monday... very busy, tough school schedule, then rushing home to cook, to have a family walk, to check on seedlings... now I can settle into some calming yoga, some deep breathing & letting go... always remember to take those breathers💗 #deepbreaths #relax #tuesdaymood #mysoulspace

Had a great morning reading the paper, cleaning th

Had a great morning reading the paper, cleaning the house, listening to an audiobook #kololohill I slow days with no commitments❤️ #mysoulspace #reading #irishtimes #newspaperreader #happymonday

Flashback to summer 1999, I mean 2019!— I was ju

Flashback to summer 1999, I mean 2019!— I was just back from India, exhausted, but exhilarated, and excited about the future, and yoga, and being home, and even the Irish weather🧡🌞and bales, obviously... I do love the place I live... 😁 Mostly I was excited to get back to Soul Space, and share my stories and my learning with my students... I am still feeling that, and feeling it intensely. I miss live, in-person communal yoga. I hope to see some of you maybe outside in May, once more restrictions are lifted... and someday soon... this Autumn back in studio. Until then, enjoy where we’re stuck, wherever it is, and keep looking up! 🌞💚 #fridayfeeling #flashbackfriday #mysoulspace #soulspaceyoga #irishyoga #balesofhay #imissyou #covidlockdown #keepgoing

Veering off yoga, or even nature & gardening... bu

Veering off yoga, or even nature & gardening... but look at how the 2 new t-shirts I ordered from @_love_serve_remember came in Marie Kondo rolls 😂❤️! I laughed when opening the package as it felt like burritos were inside🌯😁 Love them both- super comfy and inspiring statements... we’re all just walking eachother home & be here now (Ram Dass)- also minimal packaging and no plastic📫 #mail #packaging #mysoulspace #mariekondo #ramdass #smallwins #thankfulthursday

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