“I didn’t realise I was carrying so much tension! Why an I so tense?” This is a common phrase I hear in my practice. Oftentimes, a client will come in for a massage, and when I work on their legs, …
Life Massage Stress Thai MassageWhy am I so tense?
Human body Life YogaWhat is Parasitic Tension and How to Start Getting Rid of It
What is Parasitic Tension? The term comes from the Feldenkrais Method, which is a movement awareness practice. Parasitic tension refers to the extra muscle tensing that happens beyond what’s needed for a specific movement. Imagine you’re reaching for a glass …
LifeHow would you live your day if
How would you live your day if it was your last?And I don’t mean what would you do, like, would you reach for the bucket list in the bottom drawer or go to bed and pull the blanket over your …
Life YogaAbout Clarity and Confusion: My Decade of Being Lost
I have been living in countries that are foreign to me for more than 10 years now. I call this my decade of being lost and it taught me a lot about clarity and confusion. Three of these years I …
Healthy ageing Human body Life Self-care YogaThe story my knees have to tell
My knees have a story to tell. They have always been a little funny. As early as my twenties I used to go hiking a lot and it was always my knees that I felt the most. They felt vulnerable and unstable, especially when …
Life Self-careDo you waste time?
I remember that one morning when I saw I wasted no time very clearly. It was almost aeons ago. The alarm woke me up as usual at 5.30 in the morning. I was out of the front door in half …
Benefits Life YogaBack to Basics: Why Yoga’s Simplest Elements Are Its Most Powerful
We’ve all seen it on social media: impossibly bendy yogis twist into pretzel shapes and defy gravity. But amidst the awe-inspiring backbends and handstands, a crucial aspect of yoga can sometimes get lost: inner exploration. The true magic of yoga unfolds …
Life Self-careFill Your Cup First: Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
In our busy lives, it’s easy to fall into the trap of putting ourselves last. We prioritise work deadlines, family obligations, and social commitments, often leaving our own needs on the back burner. But what if it turns out that …
Body Life Movement PostureDo you need a reason to lie down? Here are two
Do you get up in the morning and just keep going until it is time for bed? Can you allow yourself to lie down even for several minutes during the day? Do you need a reason to lie down? Here …
Body Life StressHow have you nourished yourself today? Musings after a holiday
How have you nourished yourself today? How do your body and mind feel? What do they need?What would bring in energy and focus for you to do all of the things that you need to do for your job, for …