I have spent the last 20 years studying, practicing and teaching yoga and meditation and have a Masters of Science in Mindfulness Based Interventions. Having taught in a wide range of venues in Ireland and all over the world I am fascinated by people and the workings of our bodies, hearts and minds, My knowledge of neuroscience and anatomy equips me in translating what I’m learning into language that helps people understand, and verbalise, their brain-body connection.
You’ll find me sharing my insights in my blogs, not just about yoga and the mind but also life experiences, and how we can find that quieter space within, regardless of the external circumstances.
Yoga and mindfulness are powerful tools in this busy stressful modern world; their value is multiplied when we can apply them to life! If you enjoy my blogs please comment and let me know.
Thanks for reading them.
Sylvia
I started on this journey because I want a boost, I wanted to add some oomph to my life. The opposite has happened. I’m quieter. I’m compelled to spend more time and energy at home. The work I have to do next, my next stage of adventuring and growth, is me moving deeper inside to the unexplored terrain within the complexities of my own mind. Recognising my power, embracing it, and allowing it to quietly shine out in it’s own time.
Read MoreMy body is amazing. Looks-wise not much has changed. But as I move through my day I feel like Superman. I am wearing a suit. A suit of toned muscles just under my skin, I am cruising through life like a rock star even if you can’t see it on the outside.
Read MoreIs there anything more appealing than someone who simply exudes quiet confidence?
Not in-your-face shouting arrogance, the kind that makes people balk, and perhaps reluctantly conform. Think of the irresistible appeal of a person that radiates capable, assured, and charming.
Read MoreWe can rush through busy times not even aware of how rushed and stressed we are; make time for yourself to come back to YOU so you can shine out as your best self. Join us.
Read MoreIt’s always a good time to shift a gear. Picking up something very heavy, with awareness, repeatedly … even when it’s really hard, is an excellent way to shift a gear in a very positive trajectory. Deadlifting is the king.
I’m on a personal mission. I need strength. I need to fuel my inner fire. I need to push myself a little more than I think I should have to. I need to strengthen my bones. I need to wear a bikini at Christmas while eating avocados and drinking margaritas. Join me on my five week journey for yogi to dead-lifter.
Read MoreIn my imagination this lady in waiting was always beautiful. Just as beautiful as the Queen or the Princess, but with an edge. This lady would have an aura of patience, of knowing, of calm acceptance; she was just a little smug like the Mona Lisa.
Read More‘Basic neuroscience suggests that small periods of practice done at regular intervals throughout the day are the most efficient way to create enduring change in the brain.’ Prof. Richard Davis, Mindfulness Magazine.
Read MoreAccessible only by boat, you will be met at the airport in Puerto Vallarta and whisked away to the one of Exotic Yoga Retreat’s favourite retreat spots — Xinalani, an intimate and secluded seaside eco-resort highly acclaimed for its serenity, stunning yoga studio, delicious vegetarian cuisine and variety of accommodations — all with a view to the sea!
Read MoreLife fact: You are way more capable than you think you are. We all are. Not just at yoga but at everything. We all have potential beyond what we can even dream possible. Break through a perceived barrier on your yoga mat and you have broken through a barrier in life.
Read MoreAn uplifting yoga practice designed to move the body through full range of motion, with an emphasis on cleansing twists and deep breath work to emerge feeling brand new.
Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything … maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t really you. So you can be who you are meant to be in the first place.
Read MoreWe can’t help ourselves, us humans, we can’t help but compare ourselves to others and judge. I wanted a gorgeous, happy husband. I wanted my best friend. I wanted my daughter. I disclosed to my guests early on that I was missing my little family, my little tribe.
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