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Aparigraha: Letting go on (and off) the mat
This week in class, our theme has been Aparigraha, a concept from yoga philosophy that translates as non-attachment and the practice of letting go. It’s a theme that feels especially alive for me at the moment, because this week I left my job of 15 years. That decision means releasing not only the role itself…
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How to stay calm when the outside world doesn’t stay quiet
My yoga studio is a peaceful haven — surrounded by trees, birdsong, and the gentle rustle of leaves. Most days, it feels like the perfect cocoon for practice. But as anyone who’s joined me here knows, our garden backs onto other people’s gardens… and life in those gardens can be lively sometimes. There’s the occasional…
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Taking a leap of faith – from marketing to the mat
So… it’s official. After 15 years in my marketing job, I’ve handed in my notice! 😳 I’m going all in and focusing on Yoga in the Cabin full time! Just typing that feels a bit wild. When I launched the cabin, I thought it would take a couple of years before I could even think…
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Finding stillness in Savasana: Techniques for a restful mind and body
In class this week, we’ve been chatting about Savasana — that final resting pose at the end of practice — and how different experiences can arise for different people. We chatted about how elements like sound and silence can shape that experience: instrumental music, English lyrics, Sanskrit lyrics, or even complete quiet. It was fascinating…
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The joy and bittersweet of life’s impermanence
If you’ve spent any time on the mat, you’ve probably heard the phrase “everything is temporary.” It’s one of those quiet truths that yoga threads through every breath. Usually, we hear it in hard times — as comfort during a challenge, an injury, or a season of uncertainty. It’s a reminder that whatever you’re going…