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5 ways to move Slowly into the New Year with more Ease and less Overwhelm
As the calendar flips to a new year, it’s easy to feel swept up in the whirlwind and expectation of resolutions, big goals, and the relentless pressure to ‘hit the ground running’ on January 1st. But what if this year, you moved slowly, with presence and aligned first with values, before productivity and ‘should’ do’s. Make 2025 more aligned and more in service to YOU than ever before.
5 reasons not to DIY Wellness Retreat
Last month I did my own DIY ‘self-made’ yoga retreat in Ubud, Bali. I’m a yoga and pranayama (breath work) teacher, retreat facilitator, nature tour guide, and have worked behind the scenes of many tour companies - here’s what I think about DIY vs organised retreats…
How to choose a retreat with Active Rest Retreats
Key similarities, differences and icons of the different retreats with Active Rest. Choose your own adventure…Desert vs Ocean, Glamping vs Private house, Restaurant catering vs Home cooked…
We’re not the same…
When there are already THOUSANDS of retreats around the world, what made us believe we could bring something different, helpful, or new to the space? So glad you asked!
Small things, BIG change
When did we forget that the simplest of practices can often be the most profound? No fancy supplements, super spiritual woo woo practices, or '12 steps to healed' programs needed.
Gentle reminders for your tired Soul 🫶
…That’s what capitalism and productivity culture has us believe. That we need to earn our rest. We need to deserve happiness and joy. Our worthiness for self-care or ‘selfish’ time is based on our level of burn out from serving others first. Rest is an expensive day spa weekend or a bottle of wine after a hard day…am I right, or am I right?!