I’ve just completed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Soma Yoga in Wandsworth, and I wanted to share it here. It’s been a 7-month journey that really brought me back to myself in a grounded, simple way. I started this training as a personal step deeper into my practice, and it naturally became something I now feel ready and excited to share with others. I’m a mum, originally from Italy, and I’ve been in London for 20 years. Life here has shaped me a lot; it’s full, fast, beautiful, and...

Freedom Wellness Day was never meant to be a big event.It was designed as a small, intentional pause , a few hours to reset the body, open conversation, and share real experiences around wellbeing and life choices. We began around one table in Hackney. Coffee, slow introductions. Just space to arrive. The conversation flowed easily , honest, open, and transparent. We spoke about wellbeing beyond the physical, and about the different paths people take when they want more flexibility,...

I used to think yoga was mostly about stretching and getting more flexible. And yes, it definitely helps your body , you’ll notice your strength, balance, and flexibility improving after just a few sessions. But what really surprised me is how much yoga changes your mind . When you start practicing regularly, you begin to slow down. You become more aware of how you breathe, how you move, and how you react to things around you. It’s like giving your mind the same kind of care and attention you...