Maybe it looks like everyone else just floats along to yoga all chilled and happy.  But I can't believe I'm the only one with some worrying little niggles. What are…

I used to think meditation was incredibly boring.  I knew it was supposed to be good for me, but it felt like such a waste of time.  I always have…

This week I want to tell you a story about a new mum. Let’s call her Chloe.  Chloe is so excited and happy to be pregnant. But now she feels her…

What do birth, parenting and yoga have in common? They are not easy. They are powerful. They change us forever. My husband and I attended NCT and hospital antenatal classes when we…

Pema Deki, also known as Emma Slade, has a remarkable life story.  She used to wear sexy shoes and smart business suits, working as an international banking analyst.  Then one day…

I thought I’d share a little story about what happened when I realised I was going to become a yoga teacher.  It's a story about hope and new beginnings.  I…

My beautiful daughter who has Down Syndrome is the light of my life.  She is kind, funny and gentle.  She has made me the person I am today.  I believe…

Fear of giving birth is surprisingly common. Even moderate anxiety can ruin your experience of pregnancy. Really severe fear is called tokophobia. Some women even terminate pregnancies because they cannot face labour…

Do you enjoy yoga? It doesn’t have to be a handstand. Sitting comfortably and breathing calmly can be just as good. But where do you like to practice?  Here are…

“Mums just seem to be so worried nowadays.”  This was said to me last week by a health visitor with nearly 30 years experience working with mothers and their children. It got me…