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The mind is a powerful servant, but a terrible master.
“I had created a version of me, of her and of us that remained ingrained in my brain, until I discovered the ancient, life-altering discipline and wisdom of yoga.”
When I was a young girl, I was perpetually scared. Of everything. But, my biggest fear, my daily ‘I can’t
get past this, but I so very badly wish I could’ fear, was me. I reacted to everything. Believed everyone.
My heart thumped loudly; my eyes leaked regularly. The world was dark and hated me. Or so I imagined. My
brain, along with lots of other crazy nonsense, liked this narrative, and re-told it to me over and over.
Why couldn’t I just get a grip, and be a little bit more level headed, like my older sister, Laura? She
didn’t seem bothered or fazed by anything.
Yep, another absurd, made-up notion, and one I continually re-told myself throughout my teens, until it
became a locked-in, impenetrable belief in my brain.
I had created a version of me, of her and of us that remained ingrained in my brain, until I discovered
the ancient, life-altering discipline and wisdom of yoga.
You are confined only by the walls you build yourself.
“Committing to just a few minutes of yoga each day was a game changer—not just for my body, but for my mind. For the first time in years, I could hear myself.”
As a professional musician I fully understand the importance and the impact of regular practice. It is the
only way to make progress. But - and this is something I failed to realise as a young women nagivigating
my way through school, hormones and well, just ‘life’ - the art and application of practice isn’t unique
to the learning of a musical instrument or an exclusive voodoo weapon for aspiring performers…it applies
to and subsequently changes and improves everything.
Committing to a consistent practice of yoga - moving my body for just a few minutes a day - was an
absolute game changer for me, not just for my body, but for my mind too.
I could hear myself for what felt like the first time since I was a little girl. There was a sense of
‘freeing’ from deep within and an eerie, unfamiliar yet welcoming silence that cooled and soothed my
entire being. I had no idea what was happening, but I liked it and I knew it was something I needed more
of. That it was important; that it would help.
Transformation comes from commitment to self.
“Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at anytime and be yourself”
I will always be a highly sensitive, emotional person, who sometimes struggles to cope, but I am not alone
and no-one, including my sister - is immune to ‘the noise.’
Through years and years of diligent practice I have learnt to ‘tune out’ and ‘tune in’. To get to know and
trust the voice within. I am not the stories I made up and believed as a child. I am not a victim or a
feeling or less capable than anyone else. I am who I always was - but more aware, centered and in control.
You are the greatest project you will ever get to work on. Take your time and create magic
“"Life isn’t a race or a rigid checklist—unless you let it be. True freedom comes from knowing yourself, letting go of what no longer serves you, and committing to self-care.”
Life isn’t a race; a one size fits all restrictive suit of ‘must dos’ and ‘must haves’ - unless you let it
be. How you live your life is up to you. Or at least it should be!
In reality, of course, the crippling pressures and unrealistic expectations and ideals of 21st century
living make this seemingly impossible.
But it is possible. You just need to get to know yourself and identify and let go of what is no longer
serving you. Commit to an ongoing practice of self-care so that you can confidently start to resist the
desires of others and learn to prioritise your own. And although it won’t protect you from harm or the
relentless ebb and flow of life, carving out regular ‘you’ time will help you to better manage and survive
whatever comes your way.
