The Blog.

Seven Shades of Rest: A Holistic Approach to Recovery
Becki Douglas Becki Douglas

Seven Shades of Rest: A Holistic Approach to Recovery

In our relentless hustle culture, true rest is often overlooked as a luxury. However, learning how to properly rest is crucial for avoiding burnout and sustaining our well-being amidst life's demands. This blog post explores the seven essential types of rest - physical, mental, social, creative, emotional, sensory, and spiritual - that we all need to regularly incorporate.

Read More
From Hustle to Harmony: The Benefits of Evening Movement for Busy Lives
YOGA, EMOTIONAL HEALTH, HORMONAL HEALTH Becki Douglas YOGA, EMOTIONAL HEALTH, HORMONAL HEALTH Becki Douglas

From Hustle to Harmony: The Benefits of Evening Movement for Busy Lives

Have you ever considered whether morning or evening is better for yoga? While morning routines can positively influence your day, evening rituals are equally important. Modern life can be chaotic, so incorporating movement in the evening creates a necessary pause to unwind. Practices like breathwork and mindfulness build awareness and emotional resilience, and promote neuroplasticity, improving brain function. This blog explores the benefits of evening movement for overall well-being.

Read More
From Chaos to Calm: The Benefits of Yoga in Your Morning Routine.
YOGA, EMOTIONAL WELLBEING Becki Douglas YOGA, EMOTIONAL WELLBEING Becki Douglas

From Chaos to Calm: The Benefits of Yoga in Your Morning Routine.

In this blog we delve into the transformative benefits of morning routines, through the lens of yoga and mindfulness. In today’s fast-paced world, establishing a mindful practice can significantly enhance your well-being, alleviate anxiety, and boost your overall energy. I share why incorporating yoga into your morning routine can enhance your day and invite you to explore the insights and strategies that empower you to cultivate balance and resilience in your daily life.

Read More
The Afterglow Effect: Cultivating Lasting Yoga Habits.
Becki Douglas Becki Douglas

The Afterglow Effect: Cultivating Lasting Yoga Habits.

Forming a habit can feel daunting, yet slipping out of one is often all too easy. The key to habit formation lies in commitment, planning, and motivation. It all starts with intention—digging deep to understand why you’re pursuing this habit in the first place. This intention is paired with the afterglow, that rewarding feeling you experience after your practice. This blog explores the benefits of yoga and how to cultivate lasting mindful habits.

Read More
Beneath The Yoga Mat: The Hormones of Yoga Explained.
YOGA, EMOTIONAL HEALTH, HORMONAL HEALTH Becki Douglas YOGA, EMOTIONAL HEALTH, HORMONAL HEALTH Becki Douglas

Beneath The Yoga Mat: The Hormones of Yoga Explained.

We’ve always known exercise is good for us. Back in the day, it was all about nutrition and aesthetics, nowadays the truth goes a little deeper. Yoga positively influences your body by releasing feel-good hormones like dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins whilst decreasing cortisol levels. This blog explores the science behind the ancient practice of yoga.

Read More
My Messy Mental Health
Becki Douglas Becki Douglas

My Messy Mental Health

Being a wellness practitioner with an abundance of knowledge and tools at my fingertips doesn’t mean I don’t struggle with my mental health. This blog explores the importance of self-care when faced with life's struggles, and I share the things that have supported me the most.

Read More
Finding balance in a busy modern world
SELF-CARE Becki Douglas SELF-CARE Becki Douglas

Finding balance in a busy modern world

September is the month we welcome the Autumn Equinox, marking the transition from Summer to Autumn. It's a time for introspection and reflection, allowing us to look back on the past months and dream of how we want to move through the rest of the year. Embracing this shift is more than just a symbolic gesture; it's an opportunity to prioritise self-care and explore practices that nurture our well-being and personal development.

Read More
Simple Solutions to Relieve Stress and Soothe Your Nervous System
SELF-CARE Becki Douglas SELF-CARE Becki Douglas

Simple Solutions to Relieve Stress and Soothe Your Nervous System

Most of us don’t feel we have much control over the time we have, and what we do have never seems to be enough. Rest and self-care are essential, they need to be consistent and grounding, like an anchor, but the practices we choose get to be personal and seasonal.

When you take care of yourself physically, mentally and emotionally, life feels better. You feel healthier, you sleep better and you have better relationships with the people around you. This blog explores five simple principles for cultivating a daily practice of self-care to support your nervous system and relieve symptoms of stress.

Read More
Welcoming A New Phase
Becki Douglas Becki Douglas

Welcoming A New Phase

The New Moon is a time for reflection and interception, an invitation to step back and pause. It's an opportunity to realign with our values and ponder our purpose as we sow new seeds of intention about how we choose to move forward. It is also a beautiful reminder to honour the ebb and flow of life and our inner seasons.

Read More