Hello Yogis.

Having just reached the age of 51, I find myself slap bang in the middle of my life. I have journeyed through so many experiences, some were really good but to be honest there were a lot of very challenging ones too!

Throughout everything, I have always had a very strong connection to the higher aspect of my awareness and my intuition. That hasn’t always meant however, that I made the right choices in many given situations, but who am I really to say, what choices were right and what were wrong. I have learned so much through every experience I have overcome or enjoyed!

I, like probably a lot of you, have been waiting for a bit or a reprieve, where life seems to sail a little more easily for a while; where I can concentrate on enjoying some of the more subtle pleasures and experiences of life.

Love leads the way!

However, I find myself again shouldering with love a space that is not easy at times.

I am being called to assist with family matters following a dementia diagnosis for one of my close family members.

At this time, it is so important to continue to practice self care.

I am receiving countless phone calls and text message throughout the day and night (I have my phone turned off all night) and there are days when I simply can’t respond.

Having never experienced a family member with this diagnosis before, it is a sharp learning curve.

One of the things that is so hard to bare, is the fact that it doesn’t matter how much I reassure, remind and comfort, within a few minutes all that support is lost and forgotten.

For those of you who have known me a while, you know that I am hugely compassionate and love nothing more than to give support where it is needed but it seems to be going down a big dark hole!

During the early stages of their hospitalisation I attempted to put my personal yoga and meditation practice aside to try to be there completely, but I soon realised, after just a few days, that this was very counter productive.

My resilience lessened, my grounding disappeared and I felt my emotions getting the better of me.

In the end, I prioritised time on my practice and had to let other aspects go, such as last month’s newsletter!

All of this has made it very obvious to me that I have to continually re-connect myself back to the inner world, through meditation, personal yoga practice and other spiritual practices, such as crystal energy work and intention setting; in order for me to maintain the energy state I am so used to living within.

As I mentioned a moment ago, I have been through many challenges in my life, and I have always turned to my practice as a support.

The only way is up!

Things are just going to get more challenging as the months go on; with regards to the diagnosis so I will continue to make time for my practices. I have always found that it is during these times when things get squeezed, that some of my most profound spiritual guidance and experiences are found.

During the Covid lockdown, I found I was on a huge spiritual upgrade.

Because of this, I can see that yet again, I am beginning another journey towards even greater and more valuable insights. Each time I surrender myself to a situation and open myself up to receive its lessons, I grow closer and closer to my authentic Self and true nature.

It is imperative at times like this to turn towards my spiritual practices for guidance, strength and resilience. Only then will these situations help me to grow, rather than wear me down.

With life tightening up in many ways, there is great freedom and liberation in being able to move the body, and to calm the mind through mastery of the breath. One really gets to understand the functions of the nervous system and the affect the nervous system has on how you feel.

These practices are a science that has been discovered over the many thousands of years and I trust them implicitly.

Alongside this, sensitivity to my own truth in any given situation will be more accessible and therefore that will assist in any decision making, in discerning the next step and also in navigating my feelings around any given situation or circumstance. There really is no reason not to support daily life in this way.

Working hard!

Holding space for crystal treatments, teaching yoga classes and gong baths, requires a certain frequency to be held within my body and mind, and I wouldn’t be able to hold that space without consistent connection to my practice.

I realised many many years ago that there is no point waiting for life to be perfect before I give time to myself or to try to steer life in a more desired way.

Making sure practices include movement, breath work, energy manipulation and clearing, will ensure there is a movement towards the authentic self as life presents its challenges.

Can I help you at this time?

If you are finding life is hard and you feel that you are being pushed from pillar to post, or maybe you are dealing with a worrying or upsetting family or personal situation, have you thought about the benefits of fitting in a small amount of time for practice? Even if life is going swimmingly, rather than stand still, it may be beneficial to turn attention to the inner connection we have towards life.

Life can be liberated to a certain extent, because of these practices and I am here for any of you who wish to use these gifts as an aid in life.

I am offering Spiritual Coaching appointments throughout April and May for a discounted price of £30 per 60 minute session with the code NEWSLETTER; the usual price is £40 unless you usually attend my classes. These sessions may include yoga, crystal therapy, card readings, energy and sound therapy and my 30+ years of personal experience.

Should you feel that these sessions may benefit you at this time of change, do let me know.

With love and gratitude,

Carrie-Anne