The bit about me!
Hello and welcome to the bit about me! I’m Nicci, I'm in my mid-40s, happily married, and mum of two children, one whippet, a cat, guinea-pigs, gerbils and fish!
Since the late 90's, even though I didn't always realise it at the time, yoga has been my wellbeing toolkit, evolving from a physical practice to tone and strengthen my body, to a way of life that guides and supports my daily experiences.
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For many years I loved my job as a Primary School Teacher specialising in Early Years education. This is what I always wanted to do. But in 2022, suddenly overwhelmed and burnt out I was exhausted and didn't know how to cope. I didn't know what to do and needed time out to get better, to figure out what was going on and get help. Amidst the heavy fog of confusion, one thing I was certain of is that I needed to do yoga, to make it part of my everyday rather than just trying to get to a class once a week. So I made the huge decision to resign from my post, immersed myself in yoga, exploring its philosophy and embarking on further training. Daily journaling became a ritual- putting pen to paper and seeing what came out and then really listening to myself, asking what I needed. I began to see patterns and I investigated further. At the age of 45 I received a diagnosis of Combined ADHD which brought so much clarity to my journey. It also highlights why I found solace in yoga all these years due to the incredible benefits for mental wellbeing, managing anxiety and tapping into the wonders of the Parasympathetic Nervous System.
Yoga provides me with stability, self-awareness, and a sanctuary from mental overwhelm. Through practices including journaling, meditation, breathing techniques and gentle asanas (yoga poses), I find peace and resilience. I find a moment of calm. I find the strength and courage to take another step. Yoga doesn't judge. It doesn't hold a grudge and it has no expectations or requirements. It is constantly teaching, reminding and nudging me to be kind to myself, to connect with my true self and to listen, to honour and to nourish. And when I lose my way, yoga and all its wisdom is patiently waiting for me to once again come back to myself. Every time I take a deep breath, instinctively stretch when I wake up, or catch myself thinking unhelpful thoughts and reframe them, I hear a whisper... "welcome back."
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So I have cultivated and continue to nurture a business which nourishes me whilst I study, practice and develop my offerings. My intention is to provide safe, inclusive spaces both online and in person, where anyone can explore, discover and benefit from yoga. I am proud that my own experiences and passion for yoga have developed into sharing yoga with others, regardless of their abilities and challenges.
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