Emilyogagilchrist

21/08/2026

21/08/2026

✨ A little Root & Rest update… ✨

The location for our Root & Rest Retreat, happening 9th–11th October, is , and I'm so happy to share that we’ll now be gathering in this absolutely stunning space near Woodbridge, Suffolk. 🌿

It’s the perfect setting for what this weekend is all about — slowing down, nourishing ourselves and gently transitioning into the change of season.

We’ll have a gorgeous wood-burning stove, an outdoor sauna, beautiful countryside on the doorstep, and plenty of space to soften and settle.

Over the weekend, you can expect:

🌱 Nourishing plant-based food
👨‍🍳 Vegan cooking workshops with the incredibly talented Bogdan Theo
🧘‍♀️ Daily yoga and restorative practices with me
🤲 Optional Massage, Reiki & Reiki drumming
🔥 Cosy fireside time
🧖‍♀️ Optional outdoor sauna
🍂 Space to rest, reconnect and ease gently into autumn

It’s going to be such a lovely way to cool down after the fullness of summer, rest deeply and integrate as we move into the quieter months of the year.

We have space for just a few more, so if you feel called to join us, have a look here or send me a PM. 💛

🔗 https://www.emilyoga.com/retreatwithme/rootrestyogaandplantbasedcookingworkshopretreat

Emily x

18/08/2026

Medicine… wow. Thank you so much—you’ve done it again.

I’ve been coming every year since Medicine began, and it’s so beautiful to witness how far you’ve come with your vision and your dream, while continuing to honour the integrity of everything the Medicine Festival stands for.

It was an honour to be there and help create a space for Teenage Visioning and family yoga. Thank you, , for supporting me in this and for creating a magical area for the children to play, learn and be inspired. Being there with my family was a true blessing.🙏❤️🙏

Although I’ve attended every year with my son, this somehow felt like our first festival together, as his world has opened up so much. It was incredibly special to see how much he grew through the experience—from setting up his own little pitch and finding his independence, to discovering his moves on the dance floor and whirling around with such freedom, held within a space where he felt completely safe.

I’m so grateful for all the blessings my family received, and for the special friends we had the joy of camping, dancing, reuniting, and sharing this experience with, and also arriving at the magic time of the eclipse.

It was truly a dream to be immersed in such a rich tapestry of cultures, wisdom keepers, traditions and an incredible fusion of music. My soul feels so happy, full and deeply inspired.

I’m truly grateful for everything that everyone collectively brought together.

Well done team. Thank you for your vision, your love, and for trusting in the dream.

Incredible music and credit goes to
who was definitely one of my highlights

09/08/2026

Ready to go deeper?
Yoga is so much more than postures. It’s a living, breathing practice that invites us to reconnect, find steadiness, and meet life with greater awareness.
This is the intention behind The Living Well — my 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, starting March 2027.
This journey isn’t just for people seeking a change in work or aspiring to teach. It’s genuinely for anyone longing to explore beyond the surface — diving into philosophy, pranayama, meditation, mantra, anatomy, self-inquiry, and the roots of yoga.
Over a few months, we’ll gather for:
• Two immersive retreats at Riad Dharma, Essaouira, Morocco
• Live online philosophy with Guy Donahaye, anatomy with David Keil, Bhakti & mantra with Aimee Warren
• Asana, sequencing, teaching skills, mentorship, and plenty of space for practice and self-discovery
Training runs March–June 2027:
• First immersion: 5–11 March
• Final immersion: 28 May–4 June
With the Lion’s Gate Portal open, now is the time to listen to what’s calling you forward.
If you’ve been quietly considering this, I’m offering a special Lion’s Gate Founder’s Offer for a limited time.
You don’t need to have it all figured out—or even know if you want to teach. Sometimes it’s enough to know you’re ready to go deeper.
• Full details via link in bio
• Secure your place with a 10% deposit
• Or message me LIONS GATE for the Founder’s Offer or to arrange a discovery call.
The Living Well — 200HR Yoga Teacher Training
Morocco + Online | March–June 2027

Music credit goes to the incredible

19/07/2026

Feeling so deeply nourished and inspired after a beautiful day of training with the incredible Louise Ann Gandolfi Green

Thank you, .heart.healin for such a generous and inspiring experience. I feel I’ve taken away so much, and it was such a gift to begin learning how to offer Reiki with the drum with greater confidence and intention.

I completed my first two Reiki courses back in 2006 and have since explored other intuitive healing practices, but this training felt like such a beautiful way of weaving everything together. It was so special to work with the drum that I birthed together with Louise almost two years ago — a real full-circle moment.💗

I’m so looking forward to integrating this into my monthly Rest in Bliss sessions, and I can’t wait to return next month for more vocal practice.

Louise is an incredible shamanic Reiki Master, and I would highly recommend her to anyone feeling called to learn Reiki or deepen their healing practice.

Thank you again for sharing your knowledge, wisdom and gifts so generously. Such a nourishing and special day. 🤍

07/07/2026

Morning beautiful community ✨

A little heartfelt reminder about my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, which is slowly and beautifully taking shape.

This training has been such a labour of love to create, and I’m so excited to share it with those of you who feel called to take a deeper dive into yoga — whether that’s to teach, to deepen your own practice, or to explore yoga as a more embodied and meaningful path.

There will be time for practice, philosophy, pranayama, meditation, anatomy, self-enquiry, connection, and the magic of coming together in person in Morocco.

It’s shaping up to be something really special, with a wonderful team of teachers involved including AIMEÈ., Guy Donahaye, David Keil and I would love to welcome you if it feels aligned.

If you’re feeling inspired or curious, do have a little look through the link in my bio, or feel free to reach out with any questions.

With love ✨

02/07/2026

‘A Prayer for This World and the Ones Yet to Come’
A prayer for all sentient beings and the living Earth.

It has been a long time since I’ve managed to complete a piece of art.

Creative time, beyond being a mum, my work, and the retreats I run, has felt limited over the past couple of years. For the last year and a half, much of my energy has gone into writing my Yoga Teacher Training course, so it has felt incredibly wonderful and, honestly, like such a luxury to tap back into a creative flow again.

Many prayers have been woven into this process.

This piece began in February this year, during my trip to Kenya, and I felt the spirit of the land moving through it. I could feel the many influences that have touched my life over the years, from Africa, India, and South America, all being called into this prayer piece. This piece symbolises that where our attention goes, energy flows.

It invites us to keep the faith, remember the source, return to presence, and continue placing our intentions into the creation of the world we long to live in, not only for ourselves but for those yet to come. This came through by feeling vulnerable, overwhelmed, and heartbroken by what is happening in the world right now and for anyone suffering, in whatever form or way. I hope this prayer piece can be received as a small peace offering.

With so much love

Emily x 🕊️🙏🕊️

29/06/2026

A huge, heartfelt shout-out and congratulations to my beautiful friend on the launch of her incredible ceremonial cacao, now available for purchase on Etsy. 🤎✨

I had the absolute pleasure of taking this cacao on my recent retreat to Morocco, where we shared it during our cacao ritual — and it was deeply received by the group.

The feedback from participants was so beautiful. Everyone commented on how smooth, nourishing and heart-opening it felt, and there was such a genuine love for this cacao in the room. You could really feel the care, intention and quality behind it.

For anyone looking for high-grade, ethically sourced ceremonial cacao, I can wholeheartedly recommend Flavia’s. It was a very special part of our retreat experience, and the love for it was truly felt.

Congratulations, @
flaviameloastrology — so happy to see your beautiful cacao out in the world. 🤎

You can find it on Etsy here:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4517846355/brazilian-organic-ceremonial-cacao-200g

Or send @
flaviameloastrology a PM if you’d like to know more, and rest assured you’re buying something made and sourced with real integrity. ✨

25/06/2026