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New Retreats, New Adventures & An Exciting New Chapter at The Roade House There are some exciting things happening at The Roade House, and I wanted to share them with you. As many of you know, over the years I’ve…
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Why New Year’s Resolutions So Often Fail
Why New Year’s Resolutions So Often Fail (And How We Can Do Things Differently Now) January has a certain energy to it. A sense of starting again.Of wanting things to feel easier, lighter, healthier. But for many of us — especially…
Active Vs Passive Stretching
Active vs. Passive Stretching — and Why Both Matter How we use them in “Strength Within You” every Saturday & Sunday at 9.15am When people think of stretching, they often imagine long, relaxing holds on the mat.But in reality, there…
Three Tiny Habits That Change Everything
New Year reflections from The Roade House Yoga Studio As we step into a new year, many of us feel that quiet desire for change — not drastic, dramatic change… just the kind that helps us feel more grounded, more…
Stepping Into the Moment
“The more we practice stepping into the moment, the more we realise how precious it is.” – Tara Brach Something powerful happens when we slow down.Not just in a theoretical, spiritual kind of way—but in a real, tangible, lived-in-the-body kind of…
From Comparison to Commitment: Tapas, Discipline and the Quiet Power of Showing Up
Mel Robbins – The Let Them Theory Lately I’ve been reading Let Them by Mel Robbins — and it’s one of those books that hits you in all the right places. Chapter 10, How to Make Comparison Your Teacher, caught me off guard…
HRV – What is it?
Why I Talk About HRV So Much (And Why It Matters for Your Nervous System Health)By Maxine at The Roade House Yoga Studio If you’ve spent any time in one of my classes or chatting with me over tea, you’ve…
Hormetic Stress: How Yoga Helps to Soothe and Assist.
As I reflect on my recent travels around Costa Rica, a trip that was nothing short of amazing, I’m reminded of how even the most exciting and enriching experiences can still bring about a certain level of stress. Travel, especially…
Meditation – It’s the small things!
How to Train Your Mind: The 1-Minute Meditation That Boosts Productivity In the hustle and bustle of daily life, finding time for mindfulness can feel impossible. Yet, as Chris Bailey eloquently explains in How to Train Your Mind, even a single…
New Year, New Start?
New Year, New Start: Resolutions – Good or Bad? As we step into 2025, many of us feel a mix of excitement and trepidation about the year ahead. The start of a new year often comes with the urge to…