22/07/2026
A little life update from me... 🤍
As most of you know, I'm a mummy to two gorgeous fierce little humans who are now officially on school holidays...
Which means my calendar has suddenly become a colourful mix of daytime adventures, play dates and endless "can I have a snack?" requests 😂
Add in Callum working away, running the studio, Reiki clients, private sessions and commercial work,... and I've realised something.
Even yoga teachers can't balance all the plates all the time.🥏
And truthfully... I don't want to, they aren't little for long and I want to be present for every little moment ❤️
One of the biggest lessons I've learnt through yoga, somatics and nervous system work is that being regulated isn't about doing more.
It's about knowing when to do less.
So, for the next few weeks, I'm giving myself permission to honour this season.
That means I won't be taking any new Reiki bookings until September, and I'll be stepping away from teaching Wednesday evening Mandala Vinyasa sessions at the studio.
Emma@theshantirooms and are still available for your energy healing sessions and The wonderful M. Alicia ॐ • อา • 🧿 will be taking over Wednesday and I honestly couldn't think of better hands to leave you in. They are all incredible teachers and practitioners and I know you'll love them all just as much as I do. 🤍
Please don't worry, I'm not going anywhere! You'll still find me in the studio on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, on the mat and behind the scenes (probably with a brew in one hand and a snack in the other).
I've always believed we should practise what we teach.
To honour the seasons.
To listen to our bodies.
To ask for support.
To remember that we don't have to earn our rest.
So this is me doing exactly that.
Oh and my usual 2 weeks email/ admin reply hopefully won't take any longer 🤭
Thank you, as always, for supporting not just Mandala, but me too. It means more than you'll ever know.
Now... if anyone needs me, I'll be trying to keep two children entertained while pretending I know where the glue sticks, water bottles and library books have disappeared to. 😅
Life life-s.
With empowering energy
Natalie xx
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