Barefoot Yoga provides small classes for all levels from a warm and welcoming studio.
06/07/2026
96 hrs in Stockholm. Gamla Stan with its labyrinth of cobbled alleys, faded mustard and rust coloured houses. Ett Hem, effortless culinarily brilliance.
The Vasa - majestic in every sense despite her inability to stay afloat. Lidingö and a bracing plunge in the Baltic.
30/06/2026
June flew by, bringing balmy London terraces, breathtaking Welsh and Herefordshire landscapes, Anish Kapoor, and paddles on the river.
No evidence of melting in the blistering heatwave.
23/06/2026
How many times have we responded to someone or something only to wish we could take the response back?
When life feels a little chaotic, even overwhelming, the nervous system and brain can shift into survival mode.
The amygdala reacts quickly, but the prefrontal cortex - the part linked with self-control, perspective, and decision-making - needs a moment of pause to engage.
In plain terms, the brain's alarm system has often fired before the thinking brain has fully come online.
If this resonates and you need a moment to pause, Yin yoga offers the space to observe the interplay between our physical sensations, emotions and thoughts leading to a deeper understanding of ourselves and our reactions in everyday life.
The studio is blissfully cool, and with temperatures set to rise, the perfect week for a passive Yin practice..... see you on the mat x
19/06/2026
"HAVING MEDITATED ON
GENTLENESS AND COMPASSION, I HAVE FORGOTTEN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MYSELF AND OTHERS."
MILAREPA, TIBETAN TEACHER AND POET (1040-1123)
There is so much 'me' and insufficient
'we' in society which can come at a great cost - we're witnessing this more than ever right now.
For us to connect to others - the experience of community - we first have to teel connected to ourselves which is where our yoga practice can be so valuable.
The word 'Yoga essentially means to ‘Yoke' / 'Union'.
When we're friendly and compassionate, it's not something we do just for ourselves, it's for the benefit of others.
Are we more aware, more compassionate after our practice?
We need these moments of stillness to reflect and pause - what tools are helpful in bringing balance to our life?
How do we use these tools wisely?
Many of us begin our journey into yoga wondering how the practice can help
'us' - can we then broaden that practice to help others as we develop more awareness, empathy and compassion? How many hands can we hold?
If we think of our practice as only asana (poses) and not heart felt, what's the point of standing on your head other than to bolster self esteem and make it about 'me'?
Feel more, think less. When you feel you know it's working......
15/06/2026
Patchwork hills and Skylarks. Hay on Wye - Kington - Knighton. Two days and 38 miles of stunningly beautiful countryside.
This evening was a reminder that it's incredibly easy for us to get stuck in subconscious patterns of being — we're essentially going through the motions as opposed to listening to what we need.
My own practice had drifted a bit over the past few months for a number of reasons, and taking Andrea's class was the first time I'd felt 'in' my body and connected for some time.
At various times in life, we'll need to call on different practices - that may mean a more passive practice or perhaps a stronger practice. It may be that we need meditation or to simply be with like-minded people.
The point is, if we pause long enough to listen, we may just hear what's needed in that moment.
30/05/2026
Still waters, morning coffee and sublime silence other than melodious birdsong and the distant sound of early morning swimmers.
I’ve always been drawn to water and the almost instantaneous effect it has on my nervous system. The simplicity of dipping your toes into a babbling brook or submerging yourself into the sea can shift the state of both body and mind.
We’re beginning to learn that our brains are hardwired to react positively to water and that being near it can calm and connect us, bringing balance between both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
If you’re feeling a bit off balance find some water, it’s such a remedy for disconnection.✨
What type of yoga do you teach?
I'm often asked this, and the simplest answer is - no one ‘type’.
Over 13 years, I've been fortunate to study with deeply inspiring teachers— Jivamukti with Andrea Kwiatkowski and , Restorative with , Yin with sarahloyinyoga and more recently Daoist Flow with and .
Each has shaped how I practice and teach.
While set sequences and defined lineages can offer familiarity or challenge, I've always been drawn to exploration, questioning. My practice has shifted over time-no fixed formula, but something that reflects and honours all I've learned, experienced, and continue to discover.
The strong, dynamic practice I leaned into in my 30s still has its place, but as I move through my 50s, it's softened into something more embodied and responsive.
There is always intention behind what I teach. My role is to hold a safe space-but within that, you have agency. To explore, to challenge, to pause.
I don't know what you're carrying when you arrive on the mat. Only you do. Trust that. Listening will always serve you more than pushing through.
Strength training for women in our 40s and over isn't optional - it's essential.
This is the shift-from "working out" to training for longevity, functional strength, and hormonal balance.
As ostrogen declines, everything changes: muscle mass, sleep, mood, bone density, resilience to stress. Cortisol rises. You feel tired... but wired.
Yoga and breath work help us down shift and regulate the nervous system - lowering cortisol and keeping us flexible, with a good range of mobility.
This isn't about pushing harder. It's about training smarter.
Strength builds capacity.
Regulation creates adaptability.
Strong through change means training both.
Lift to support your body.
Move to stay mobile.
Breathe to regulate your system.
Try something new, it doesn't need to be 'another thing to do' - there's so much out there to try, switch it up.
Prevention is better than cure and ageing isn't about slowing down-it's about becoming more supported, more resilient.
For many our first attempt at an arm balance isn't always successful or without a crash landing. It's a way to challenge yourself in ways that can bring new found confidence into your practice as well as everyday life.
Bakasana or Crow Pose is a good place to start - a strong arm-balancing asana that builds arm, wrist, shoulder and core strength.
Whilst also improving balance and focus, it builds confidence by overcoming fear even if it takes a few crash landings along the way.....