Suivness Embodied Health

23/08/2026

22/08/2026

This ❤️

There is nothing to fear in the act of beginning. More often than not it knows the journey ahead better than we ever could. Perhaps the art of harvesting the secret riches of our lives is best achieved when we place profound trust in the act of beginning. Risk might be our greatest ally. To live a truly creative life, we always need to cast a critical look at where we presently are, attempting always to discern where we have become stagnant and where new beginning might be ripening. There can be no growth if we do not remain open and vulnerable to what is new and different. I have never seen anyone take a risk for growth that was not rewarded a thousand times over.

JOHN O'DONOHUE

Excerpt from the books, Benedictus (Europe) / To Bless the Space Between Us (US)
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County Clare, Ireland
Photo: © Ann Cahill

13/08/2026

And there was I thinking I’d coined the phrase practice the pause!

Nevertheless, being able to pause is a gamechanger. In that small space, we get some agency back — the opportunity to choose how we respond, rather than simply react.

You might think that’s impossible right now, but it’s a skill that can be learned through practice.

For many people, the difficulty is that they aren’t aware of the build-up until it’s too late. And that’s really normal. When we’ve been stressed or overwhelmed for a long time, we can lose connection with our body’s signals — or may never have learned to recognise them in the first place.

An important part of regulation work is interoception — noticing what’s happening inside your body in real time. The tightening in your chest. The change in your breathing. Your jaw beginning to clench. The tension creeping into your shoulders.

The more we learn to notice those earlier signals, the more opportunity we have to respond before we reach boiling point.

Practice the pause.

12/08/2026

Do you find yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck — or repeating ways of responding that you’d really like to change?

You may know me primarily through my yoga work, but did you know that I also work one-to-one as an integrative therapist, both in Edgewater and online?

My approach is gentle and evidence-informed, working with both mind and body and drawing on our growing understanding of the nervous system and how our experiences shape the way we feel and respond.

I help people work with what’s underneath their distress, rather than only trying to manage what shows up on the surface.

If you’d like to learn a little more about this side of my work and how I support people, I offer a free 20-minute call where you can get a sense of whether I might be the right person for you.

Book a free call or learn more:
www.suivness.com/therapy

01/08/2026

We spend so much of life waiting. Waiting until things settle down. Until we’re more confident. Until we’re less anxious, less busy, more certain. When, then thinking.

But life isn’t waiting for us.

Maybe it’s time to stop waiting, and start living the life we truly want to live.

30/07/2026

Ireland has lost one of its finest. I can't quite believe it.

I've always admired Glen Hansard, not only for the music he gave the world, but for the way he seemed to move through it. There was a quiet humility, generosity and authenticity in the way he lived. He used whatever influence he had to make life a little better for others, and never forgot where he came from.

Thank you for the incredible music, the kindness, and the reminder that how we live matters just as much as what we achieve.

Go raibh suaimhneas síoraí air. May he have eternal peace.

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27/07/2026

🌿 Embodied Regulation classes start back this week. 🌿

Our Monday classes start again tonight, and I'm delighted they're full. I still have a small number of places available in the Wednesday 6:00 pm class in Padbury, so if you've been thinking about joining us, this is a great time to get started.

In a world that constantly encourages us to do more, achieve more, and keep pushing, these classes offer an opportunity to practise something different... to slow down, tune in, and care for your nervous system.

Each week we combine gentle yoga movement, breathwork, mindfulness, somatic practices, and practical nervous system education in a way that's accessible, supportive, and grounded in science.

My hope is that you'll leave feeling more settled, more connected to yourself, and better equipped to navigate whatever life brings.

📍 Wednesdays | 6:00 pm (term starts 29th July)
Gibson Park Community Hall, Padbury

You're very welcome to come along for a casual class before deciding whether it's the right fit for you.

💙 Book here: www.suivness.com/bookings

If you've been waiting for a sign to make a little more space for yourself this term, perhaps this is it. I'd love to welcome you.

23/07/2026

🌿 Term 3 is almost here... we start back next week! 🌿

A new term is a wonderful opportunity to pause, reset, and make a little more space for yourself.

I'm delighted to welcome our lovely community back. All classes are now full, with the exception of a small number of places available at the Wednesday 6:00 pm class in Padbury.

If you've been thinking about joining, this is the perfect time to begin.

These classes are about so much more than stretching. They offer 75 minutes (because an hour is just not enough!) each week to slow down, reconnect with your body, and simply be.

More than a yoga class, they're an opportunity to learn practical, evidence-informed ways to regulate your nervous system. That's why I call them "Embodied Regulation" classes. They blend gentle movement, evidence-informed somatic practices, breathwork, mindfulness, and nervous system education, giving you practical skills that stay with you long after you roll up your mat.

Each class is designed to help you leave feeling more grounded, more connected to yourself, and better able to navigate whatever life brings.

Whether you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, lonely, or simply longing for some time that's truly yours, you'll be warmly welcomed.

📍 Wednesdays | 6:00 pm
Gibson Park Community Hall, Padbury

You're very welcome to come along for a casual class and see if it's the right fit for you—there's no need to commit to the whole term straight away.

Fair warning though... most people come once and decide to stay! 😊

💙 Book here: www.suivness.com/bookings

I'd love to welcome you into our Wednesday evening community.

11/06/2026

Thursday Thoughts ….

I WONDER IF YOU KNOW

I wonder if you know
the work your body has done today
and every day

how much disease it fought
how many times it could have failed but battled on
how many ways it could have broken but did not

I wonder if you know
the work your body has done today
and every day

and each day it has achieved this amazing feat
without your help
your approval
your acceptance
or your kindness

Each day it has soldiered on
regardless of the constant stream of negativity
pulsing its way from your brain to your cells…

not good enough
not attractive enough
not the right shape

Perhaps it’s time to see your body for what is truly is
a mind-blowingly competent machine
a vessel to get your soul to where it needs to be in this life

to let you live.

I wonder if you know
how much better you and your body would be

as a team.

I wonder.

Donna Ashworth
From ‘I wish I knew’ 📖

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