This is a space for slowing down, breathing deeper & exploring what it means to heal – not in a straight line, but in cycles.  

Here I share reflections from the mat, yoga & the messy middle of being human. You’ll find writing on grounded reflections, thoughts, practices, & real talk for the healing journey. Trauma-informed yoga, emotional wellness, seasonal wisdom, & everyday practices to support your nervous system & spirit. 

Whether you’re a parent supporting a sensitive child, a teen trying to make sense of bog feelings, or someone craving a gentler connection to your own body – you’re not alone, and you’re welcome here.  

In my very first blog we’ll explore 

Why rest is so radical & hard-We’re conditioned to do, hustle & fix. Here’s how yin & stillness invite something different. 

Why Rest Is Radical (And Hard) –

A love letter to the nervous system 

There’s a reason so many of us struggle with rest. 

It’s not laziness. 

It’s not lack of discipline. 

And it’s definitely not because something is wrong with you. 

For many of us – especially those with trauma, chronic stress, or mental health challenges –rest  doesn’t always feel safe. Stillness can feel like a threat when your nervous system has been stuck in “go” mode for too long. The moment you try to pause, breathe, or soften, your body might resist. Your mind might spiral. You might feel guilt, fear, or even panic. This will never mean you are broken . it means your body is wise – & it’s doing it’s best to protect you.  

The Myth Of “Earning” Rest  

We live in a world that celebrates burnout. Productivity is rewarded. Hustle is glorified. Rest is see as a luxury – or worse, a weakness. And somewhere along the way, we started to believe we had to earn rest. Finish the list. Hit the goal. Do the hard thing first. 

But rest is not a prize fir suffering. It’s a basic need. It’s a human right. And sometimes, it’s the bravest thing you can do.  

What Rest Actually Is 

When we allow ourselves to rest – gently, consciously, and without shame – we send a message to our nervous system: “You’re safe now.”  

That message alone can begin to unwind years of tension, overdrive, & emotional shutdown. Rest supports: 

Nervous system regulation 

Hormonal balance 

Cognitive clarity 

Emotional resilience 

Physical healing 

In practices like Yin & Restorative Yoga, Chair Yoga, slow & mindful movement, sound healing & massage therapy, we are not just “doing less”. We’re creating conditions where the body feels safe enough to release, soften, & integrate. 

It’s not passive. It’s powerful. 

Rest as Rebellion 

Rest becomes radical when we choose it in a world that tells us to keep pushing. Rest becomes sacred when we reclaim it as part of our healing. Rest becomes political when we say, “My worth isn’t based on my output.” 

When i teach Yin Yoga or guide someone into Savasana, I don’t just see bodies lying down. I see a quiet rebellion. I see people reclaiming their bodies, their breath, their right to take up space without doing a single thing.  

And I think that’s beautiful. 

Some Ways To Practice Rest (Even When It’s Hard):  

Place one hand on your heart, one on your belly. Breath into both. Say to yourself  “It’s ok to rest.”  

Take a moment to pause & breath in nature, feel the ground beneath your feet & scan the body, notice the sensations of your body & feel air on your skin. 

Sit with a cup of tea and take a moment to drink it with full body & mind.  

Take 3 sigh out releasing breaths, release your teeth & jaw, allow your neck & shoulders to fall down your arms & back. Observe the breath & body for a few moments. Feel the tension melt away. 

Try a chair yoga pose near a window. Focus on slow breath, gentle movement, feel the light coming in. 

Listen to a sound bath or some soothing sounds while laying down somewhere soft & supportive. Allow the tonnes to do the work. 

Align with the 5 elements – especially Water & Earth seasons – as a reminder to slow down. 

Start small. Rest doesn’t have to be perfect to be healing. 

Rewrite the story. 

You don’t have to earn rest. 

You just have to remember – you deserve it. 

With softness, 

Rebel.