Wellness as a Way of Life

As the year begins, I am sharing a few reflections on wellness and yoga. Not as resolutions or goals to chase, but as an ongoing practice shaped over time.

Wellness, for me, is a way of life. It is not limited to physical health, but includes emotional and mental wellbeing. It shapes how we live, relate, rest and respond to the world around us.

I completed my yoga teacher training last year. My first attempt was in my early twenties, when I enrolled in a four-year programme that I did not complete. Looking back now, I can see how my intention has changed. Then, my focus was inward, centred on my own practice and personal development. This time, the training felt more like a return. A way to share something that has quietly anchored my life over many years.

My initial goal was simple. To teach and to establish a regular class. I now teach a weekly class at Robinson Pools Bedford, a large group with a warm and welcoming community.

Alongside this, I also offer independent, small-group classes. These smaller settings allow me to shape the setting and ambience more freely, explore movement that is less often taught in fitness-centre environments and offer more individual attention and care.

Holding both spaces has been a balancing act. It asks for ongoing attention to rhythm, responsibility and energy. Each setting offers something different and both continue to inform how I teach.

Across all my classes, what matters most to me is how people leave the room. Not whether a pose was achieved, but whether there is a little more steadiness, clarity or ease carried into the rest of the day. My teaching is shaped by the belief that every body is different and that practice is something we meet as we are, without comparison or pressure.

I am deeply grateful to those who choose to practise with me and place their trust in me. I also feel some relief in not depending on yoga for my livelihood. It allows me to teach with more ease, integrity and choice. This spaciousness matters to me. It supports a way of teaching that is values-led and responsive, rather than driven by outcomes or numbers.

Looking ahead, my intention is modest and grounded. To sustain my independent, small-group offering and allow it to grow naturally. I would not yet call this a business, though there is a longer-term vision. For now, my focus remains on sharing the practice in a way that feels honest, spacious and supportive. Offering a place where people can arrive, practise and leave feeling a little more at home in themselves.

Wish you a steady, supportive start to 2026, in whatever way wellness looks for you.