by admin | Apr 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
In my yoga practice the other day, the teacher said to us whilst moving towards a balancing pose: “So yogis just to let you know, my balance is so off when my brain is scattered, which is today. Iso have no hope of holding this pose.” In that split...
by admin | Apr 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
For me, yoga has never been just a hobby but it’s a vital part of how I navigate life after my stroke and manage the chronic nerve pain that has become my constant companion. I attend my local studio and I love the energy of a group class and the shared experience of...
by admin | Apr 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
I occupy a unique space in healthcare, one shaped by lived experience on both sides of the system. I have spent years working as an occupational therapist, contributing to education and training at university level. I have also been a patient and a recipient of the...
by admin | Apr 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Today was one of those days that tested every part of me. After nearly twenty years of living as a stroke survivor, I’ve learned to expect that loud family gatherings can take a real toll. The sensory overload, the effort to follow conversations, the pain that crashes...
by admin | Mar 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
I’m trying to make space to sit with discomfort. Some days it feels like I’m walking on glass; carefully, deliberately and aware that every step carries risk. I thought I’d adapted to this kind of pain. I really did. Ongoing nerve pain has been part of my world...
