Joyful Living Blog

There’s something wonderfully satisfying about making something with your own hands. In a world where so much of our time is spent consuming, scrolling, watching, reading, listening, replying, working, there is something different about sitting down and creating. You start with a blank piece of paper, an empty canvas or a collection of materials and, slowly, something begins to appear. For me, making art is one of those rare things that can completely transport me somewhere e

As I write this, I'm 24 weeks pregnant. My bump is growing, my baby is growing, and every week feels like another reminder of just how incredible the human body really is. It's easy to focus on the physical changes because they're the ones we can see, the growing belly, the tiny kicks, the clothes that no longer fit. But over the last few months I've realised that pregnancy isn't only growing a baby. It's growing me too. Marcus Stanway-Williams Photography In many ways, that

The science, the spirituality, and the simple benefits of earthing, one barefoot step at a time. Maybe you’ve felt it before. You kick off your shoes and walk barefoot on grass, or you sit with your back against a tree, or you spend an afternoon with your hands in the soil. And something in you settles. The noise gets quieter. Your shoulders drop. You feel, even just for a moment, like yourself again. That feeling has a name. It’s called earthing (aka. grounding) and both anc

There’s something about the full moon that gently calls you inward Not in a loud or overwhelming way But in a quiet, steady pull Like the tide shifting beneath the surface Over the past few months, I’ve been hosting full moon yoga evenings at Yomi Studios just outside of Market Harborough And each one has felt like its own small, sacred pause A space held by nature Yomi Studio is one of those places you feel calm as soon as you arrive Tucked just outside Market Harborough, su

How to make a home ritual space for your yoga practice, meditation, journalling and more There’s something really powerful about having a sacred space in your home. It’s a meaningful way to bring the benefits of yoga, meditation or other spiritual practices into your own space, without having to travel, spend money or much of your time. I love creating intentional spaces in my home, because in a world that often asks you to move faster, do more, and hold it all together, cre

@marcustanway photography There’s something about a Full Moon that heightens your awareness, whether you’re attuned to it or not. Even if you don’t track moon cycles or think of yourself as “into” that kind of thing, you’ve probably felt it before, whether you’re feeling more emotional, unable to sleep or you’re just feeling restless and can’t quite explain why. The Full Moon has a way of bringing things into the light. In Yoga and Wellbeing spaces, the Full Moon is often li