A year ago I was running, practising strong flows, arm balances and all the things I thought made me “strong”.
Fast forward a year and I’m sitting on the floor doing leg raises.
My knee has now been causing problems for a year now (but it’s always been the weaker one with Osgood-Schlatter disease when I was young). What started as pain when kneeling gradually became pain with yoga, gardening and more recently even walking. Along the way I’ve had multiple GP appointments, an MRI, seen three physios and spent months wondering what on earth was going on 😩
Meanwhile my shoulder decided to join the party too. Last December it became so painful that I developed bursitis and suddenly all my attention and worry went there - so I just managed my knee, adapted around it and carried on.
But as my shoulder has slowly healed and improved 🙏 my knee has made it very clear that it still needs help.
This week, for the first time, I finally got some answers into what’s going on. My vastus medialis (VMO) muscle has significantly weakened and the structures around my kneecap and quadriceps tendon have been working overtime to compensate.
So my rehab currently consists of… leg raises.
Not handstands.
Not arm balances.
Not fancy transitions.
Leg raises.
And honestly? It’s been surprisingly emotional (I did tear up at the physio). There’s a loss of confidence that comes with injury. A fear that your body won’t do what it used to. A frustration when something as simple as walking becomes painful.
Instagram can be a difficult place to be when you’re surrounded by incredible shapes, deep backbends and advanced poses while you’re celebrating a set of 10 leg raises.
But this is yoga too. Listening, adapting and meeting yourself where you are.
So here’s to rebuilding from the ground up. One leg raise at a time 🤍🎉
If you’re navigating injury, chronic pain or a body that isn’t doing what it used to, you’re not alone. I am right here with you cheering you on from the floor 👏🏻👏🏻
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26/05/2026
Things I refuse to do as a yoga teacher…
I chose these because they all come back to the kind of space I want to hold: safe, present, respectful, non-performative, and welcoming.
1. ✨ Taking photos or videos during class anymore
I have taken some in the past for publicity and to help promote my offerings, but going forwards I don’t want to interrupt the flow, bring phones into the space, or make anyone feel watched during their practice.
2. ✨ Being online all the time
After burnout, injury and overwhelm, I’ve had to soften my relationship with social media, scroll less, compare less, and actually practise the presence I teach.
3. ✨ Making yoga all about perfect alignment
Alignment matters, especially for safety, but I care more about helping you feel the shapes in your own body than forcing everyone into one “perfect” version of a posture.
4. ✨ Locking the door if you’re late
Life happens, and as someone who has always struggled with timekeeping, I don’t want to add shame or stress - as long as you can come in quietly and respectfully, you are welcome.
5. ✨ Tolerating unsafe behaviour
My classes are built on respect, care and trust, and I will always address predatory, inappropriate or troubling behaviour to protect the safety of the group.
6. ✨ Bringing other teachers down
I’m really over the culture of shaming other teachers online. We all teach differently, and just because something doesn’t feel right for me doesn’t mean it’s wrong for someone else.
Yoga is not a performance.
It is not content.
It is not about perfect shapes.
It is a space to come home to yourself - softly, honestly and safely 🌙✨
16/05/2026
We shared such a beautiful moment of peace on Wednesday evening at for our Candlelit Yin & Yoga Nidra. 🕯️
Together, we explored the water element and water healing through this deeply restorative practice. This Yin Mermaid shape is one of my absolute favourites - a chance to sink in, soften, and open through the side body and shoulder, with a little added mermaid magic as we used our blankets to create tails 🧜♀️🧜🏿
We finished with a water healing yoga nidra and card pull and plenty of delicious snacky snacks - thank you so much to everyone who joined 💙
I’ll be sharing the date for our next candlelit session soon: a Myo-Yin evening where we’ll explore deep holds, myofascial release techniques, and close with Yoga Nidra, so you can float home feeling beautifully relaxed and ready for bed 🌊✨
Let me know if this is something you would be interested in joining 🤍
These have all happened to me… at least once 👀
Let me know what yours are ↓
05/05/2026
The perfect little snacky snack!
Swipe along to try out my cashew and coconut chocolate ball recipe 🥥🍫 full of fibre and naturally sweetened.
If you try them let me know what you think!
01/05/2026
Another gorgeous hen do practice at the weekend in the stunning North Norfolk countryside ☀️🧘♀️👰🏻
Was so lovely to be outside practising with this wonderful group of ladies in the sun with gorgeous views, a gentle breeze and the most beautiful birdsong.
Again - how is this my job? So grateful 🙏 💛
24/04/2026
An evening to soften, open, and unwind ✨
Our next Yin & Sound with myself and Annette from Balanced Pathways is on Wednesday 6th May at Aldborough Community Centre, a beautiful evening of restorative yin and live sound to help you slow down, release tension, and deeply rest.
We’ll begin with 60 minutes of supported yin, focusing on gentle heart-openers for the chest, shoulders, and upper back, accompanied by soothing sound throughout, before settling into a 30-minute sound bath to calm the mind and soften the whole body.
This will be the last one before our summer break, with sessions returning in the autumn, so if you’ve been meaning to book on, now’s your moment 🤍
A few spaces are still remaining - link in bio to book ✨
Suitable for all levels, including complete beginners.
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The Bays, Chapel Road, Thurgarton
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