Tuscan Sunshine

September sunshine in Italy...

Gentle morning meditation to ease you into the day...

Restorative, nurturing and nourishing yoga practices to bring a deep sense of ease and relaxation...

But that’s not all – the retreat that I’ve been invited to teach – Unplug & Unwind – at the beautifully restored Watermill in Posara, offers so much more.

“Very few people understand the heart. In truth, your heart is one of the masterpieces of creation. It is a phenomenal instrument. It has the potential to create vibrations and harmonies that are far beyond the beauty of pianos, strings or flutes. You can hear an instrument, but you feel your heart. And if you think that you feel an instrument, it’s only because it touched your heart. Your heart is an instrument made of extremely subtle energy that few people come to appreciate”

[The Untethered Soul – Michael A Singer p49 / Noetic Books]

Modern technology can be really beneficial and has helped us create and connect so much faster than before. However, there’s usually a price to pay and in this case, it’s our bodies – our necks in particular.

For as long as I can remember, I have offered opportunities to raise funds for various charities through my classes. The goodwill of all who have taken part in these various endeavours makes me feel very grateful to know such wonderful, generous people who are willing to give time and energy.

In this morning's meditation class (Meditation & More - held monthly) I invited everyone to become aware of their back. An often overlooked area of the body. So much of our lives are spent 'forward leaning'.

(Above image Convento del Carmine)

"Maybe I would move to Italy, after all..."

(Eat, Pray, Love - Elizabeth Gilbert / Bloomsbury Publishing plc)

The above is taken from one of my favourite books and one that has become something of an icon amongst those who've read it. Whilst not suggesting you consider moving to Italy...well, not unless you really want to, why not consider the next best thing - a yoga retreat?

I'm having one of those days.  The one where you question everything and just wish that there was more honesty and transparency in the world.

(Image copyright: Hazel Haddock 2015)