Rituals for Self-Love

Do you have rituals?

Little rituals can promote a feeling of self-care, connection to yourself and wellbeing. Perfect perhaps for the month of February - Self-Love for Valentines Day.

“Rituals are woven into the fabric of human life, shaping our experiences, relationships, and cultures. Whether they are small personal routines or grand cultural ceremonies, rituals have profound significance. They provide structure, meaning, and a sense of connection, helping us navigate life’s complexities with intention and purpose.” — Elizabeth, The Living Lore

In this blog post I share 3 of my favourite rituals – a daily ritual for self-love, an annual ritual for connection and an evening ritual for gratitude…

Journaling, Meditation, Yoga and Wellbeing, Yoga PracticeSarah CloverFebruary 14, 2026Comment

Reflections for your Yoga Practice at New Year

As we begin another calendar year we often feel the call for ‘new beginnings’. This can be refreshing – letting go of the year behind us and looking forward to the one ahead.

But remember that you are perfect, and you are enough - this may be a new year, but nothing needs to change unless you want it to.

I’d like to invite you to reflect at this point of a new year on your yoga practice.

Take a comfortable seat and maybe a journal or a paper and pen and see where these reflections take you…

Journaling, Meditation, Yoga and Wellbeing, Yoga PracticeSarah CloverJanuary 12, 2026yoga practice, journalingComment

Journal Practice - Prompts for Winter Solstice Reflection

Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year and usually falls on 21st or 22nd of December and is the exact moment when half of earth is tilted the farthest away from the sun.

Solstice comes from the Latin Sol meaning sun, and Sistere meaning to stand still. It marks the moment the sun ‘stands still’, pauses for a moment at its lowest, before turning back to lengthening the days again. The moment between what is ending and what is beginning.

In this blog post I explore some of the history of Winter Solstice celebrations. I reflect on the qualities of Winter and how we can embrace the darker and quieter energies of Winter and set some intentions for the coming months.

There’s a beautiful poem by James A Pearson and some Winter Solstice journal prompts for you including a pdf download so that you can take a pause and mark this point in the year..

Yoga and Wellbeing, Yoga Practice, JournalingSarah CloverDecember 11, 2025Wheel of the Year, yoga practice, journalingComment

Journal Practice - Prompts for Autumn Equinox

Autumn Equinox marks the the start of Autumn and is celebrated in the Northern Hemisphere between 22nd and 24th September. It is when there is equal day and night and signals the start of the decrease of light as days become shorter towards winter.

In this blog post I explore some of the history, stories and images of Autumn Equinox celebrations. I reflect on the qualities of Autumn and how we can use the transition point from Summer to Autumn to help us to reflect on our lives, take time enjoy the slower energies of Autumn, and to set some intentions for the coming months.

There’s a beautiful affirmation and poem and some journal prompts for you including a pdf download.

Yoga and Wellbeing, Yoga Practice, JournalingSarah CloverSeptember 10, 2025Wheel of the Year, yoga practice, journaling

10 Ways to Use a Wall

Why is a wall useful in yoga for any yoga student?

In this blog I share a few ideas on how to use a wall to support you in ten common yoga poses.

They can help you to support a yoga pose; find your way into a yoga pose more fully; and in restorative yoga, a wall can be really helpful to help hold parts of the body so that the body can rest and enjoy the benefits of the pose without the effort of holding the pose. A wall can help to create accessible yoga poses.

Yoga and Wellbeing, Yoga Practice, Yoga TipsSarah CloverJuly 23, 2025yoga tips, yoga class

Journal Practice - Prompts for Summer Solstice Reflection

Summer Solstice marks the longest day and the shortest night of the year and is also called Midsummers Day. It usually falls on 21st June.

Solstice comes from the Latin Sol meaning sun, and Sistere meaning to stand still. It marks the moment the sun ‘stands still’, pauses for a moment at its peak, before turning back to shortening the days again.

In this blog post I explore some of the history of Summer Solstice celebrations. I reflect on the qualities of Summer and how we can embrace the light and energy of Summer and set some intentions for the coming months.

There’s a beautiful poem by Judith Hanson Lasater and some journal prompts for you including a pdf download so that you can take a pause and mark this mid-way point in the year..

What are the benefits of Pregnancy Yoga?

A pregnancy yoga class is a gentle way to explore your body and mind, ease out some of the symptoms of pregnancy, meet other mums-to-be and give you the physical and mental support and confidence you need to navigate your journey through your unique pregnancy… and beyond.

In this blog post I explore the benefits of pregnancy yoga, what happens in a pregnancy yoga class, and some of the scientific research into pregnancy yoga. Most notable is the positive effects pregnancy yoga has on reducing the length and pain of labour and birth as well as the easing of pregnancy symptoms.

Journal Practice - Prompts for Spring Equinox reflection

Spring Equinox marks the first day of Spring and is celebrated in the Northern Hemisphere between 20th and 23rd March. It is when there is equal day and night and signals the start of the increase of light as days become longer towards summer.

In this blog post I explore some of the history, stories and images of Spring Equinox celebrations. I reflect on the qualities of Spring and how we can use the transition point from Winter to Spring to help us to reflect on our lives, take time enjoy the new energies of spring, and to set some intentions for the coming months.

There’s some beautiful poems and some journal prompts for you including a pdf download.

Postnatal Support – the 6 best postnatal books

When we are pregnant we spend a lot of time preparing for labour and birth, buying clothes and kit for baby. We focus on the 9 months or so leading up to baby arriving. But we often spend zero time preparing for what comes next!

In this blog post you will find my recommendations for some of the best books for postnatal recovery.

Read them during pregnancy if you can to arm yourself with places to refer back to as you navigate the ups and downs of the first few days, weeks and months of caring for your baby 24 / 7 on little sleep. But you can of course use them anytime after baby has arrived.

There’s not as much information out there for postnatal recovery as there is for pregnancy labour and birth, and in the UK we are pretty much left to our own devices after our 8 week check. But I have gathered what I consider the best books for postpartum recovery and postnatal support and would love you to read them, listen to them, buy them or borrow them from a friend or library. You won’t regret it and they will be your guiding hand for the first 12 months of parenthood.

At Winter Solstice

During winter we let go of light just as trees let go of leaves, we look towards cosy and warmth and probably more time indoors, and we should rest more as our ancestors once did when they followed the seasons and the longer nights more closely than we do today.

Winter is nature's sign to slow down, let go of brighter months and spend more time resting and reflecting. The cycles of the seasons can support us so much if we listen, feel and follow them rather than fight against them.

This blog invites you to reflect on your year and take time to rest. I also share some beautiful words from the poet and philosopher John O’Donohue.

Meditation, Yoga philosophy, Yoga and WellbeingSarah CloverDecember 17, 2024yoga quotes, yoga philosophy

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