Winter has a way of asking us to slow down don’t you think? Although…. sometimes it’s hard to hear it.

It’s not in the glamorous “morning routine” kind of way, more in the “I’m tired, stretched thin, emotionally crispy and craving softness” kind of way.

And honestly? Maybe that’s not something to fix. Maybe winter isn’t asking us to become better versions of ourselves. Maybe it’s simply asking us to come home to ourselves a little more gently.

Breathing is the most constant thing we do. Roughly 20,000 times a day. Without thinking. Without effort. And yet… how we breathe might be quietly shaping our sleep, stress levels, energy, focus, and long-term health more than we realise. This isn’t just yoga philosophy. It’s physiology.

Trauma isn’t just something that happened in the past — it’s something the body remembers. They leave deep imprints in the body, and in a nervous system that stays on alert long after the danger has passed

There’s something truly magic about rolling out your mat by the ocean as it stretches out before you and the salty breeze brushing your skin. If you’ve ever practised yoga by the sea, you’ll know it’s a whole different vibe. And if you haven’t tried it yet—my friend, you’re in for a treat.

As yogis, we often strive to live in harmony with the Earth—not just on the mat, but in every aspect of life. So, when it comes time to part ways with a well-loved yoga mat, it’s worth considering the most environmentally conscious options.

You know the drill….we’re continually being told eat more protein, keep iron levels up, maximise opportunities to get calcium into your diet… and on and on. And it’s all true! But how can we ensure that we’re maximising the body’s absorption of the essential nutrients?

A recent study from Gether found that 90% of women feel solely responsible for their family’s schedule. So how’s your mental load? Find out using the Mental Load Calculator.

Trauma is not just a mental experience—it leaves deep imprints on the body. Whether from a sudden event or chronic stress, unresolved trauma becomes trapped in muscles, fascia, the nervous system, and even in the way we breathe. The body really does keep the score.