Tears, Tantrums, Deep Chats & Wild Wees
- liveloveyoga45
- May 4
- 4 min read
I’ve been sitting with a deep sense of awe lately, the kind that quietly settles into your chest and lingers. It’s coming from the women who continue to step into my circle.
Each time someone new walks through the door, she brings with her an entirely unique energy. New stories. New layers. New limiting beliefs that have been carried, often quietly, for years. And yet, alongside those beliefs, there is always something else, awareness.
A readiness, however small or tentative, to be seen. To grow. To soften. To unravel.
What continues to move me is the courage it takes to show up in a space like that.
To sit in circle, to speak, to listen, to witness others and, in doing so, begin to witness yourself differently. There’s something powerful that happens when women gather with openness, connection deepens, masks begin to fall away, and growth becomes something shared rather than something we feel we have to do alone.
It’s not about having it all figured out. It’s about allowing the process. Letting the stories be heard. Letting the beliefs be questioned. Letting yourself expand in the presence of others doing the same. And every single time, I walk away feeling completely blown away by the depth, honesty, and quiet strength in that space.
And then, this weekend, a completely different, but equally powerful reflection of that same energy. Climbing Pen Y Fan with my cousin, Gemma. It was everything I didn’t realise I needed. Her energy is just something else, grounding, uplifting, and real in a way that makes everything feel a little lighter.
It wasn’t all easy. There were moments of discomfort, moments where the body questioned what we were asking of it, moments where the mind drifted into resistance. But that’s the beauty of it, we moved through it. Together. Step by step. Breath by breath.
And somewhere in those climbs, in the pauses, in the chats and the laughter that turned into full-blown hysterics, I was reminded of something so simple but so powerful, this is what it looks like when women hold space for each other.
Not always in a circle. Not always in stillness. But in movement, in challenge, in shared experience. In the quiet “you’ve got this” without needing to say it. In the presence. In the allowing.
It made me think, if you’re in a place where you’re ready to be heard, where you just need to get something off your chest, or you’re craving that kind of connection and community with other women who truly listen… then you deserve spaces like this. Spaces where you can show up exactly as you are. Where you can rest your head for a moment amongst all of life’s mess and feel held in it, not alone in it.
That’s what these connections remind me of. That we’re not meant to do any of this on our own.
And then came the stillness.
That full-body appreciation when you finally stop. When you sit, tired but content, and actually feel what your body has done for you. Nourishing food that tastes better because it’s earned. A cold, refreshing shandy without a trace of guilt. Warmth from a log fire that seeps into your bones. A sauna that gently unravels the tightness in muscles that worked hard.
It’s such a contrast, discomfort and pleasure, effort and ease, yet they belong together.
One deepens the other.
What I’ve realised is this, a single weekend can hold an entire spectrum of experience. Challenge. Joy. Fatigue. Connection. Stillness. Laughter. Reflection. And when you allow yourself to fully be in it, it fills you up in a way that nothing else quite can.
Getting away. Being in nature. Spending time with people who genuinely nourish you, it’s not just “nice to have.” It’s powerful. It resets something within you. It reminds you who you are outside of routine, outside of expectation.
And I’m left feeling deeply grateful, for the women in my circle, for the connections that continue to grow, for weekends that stretch and soften me all at once, and for the simple but profound reminder that both discomfort and pleasure have their place in a life that feels full.
Because ultimately, that’s what it’s about, a full cup, built from real experiences, real connection, and a willingness to feel it all.
And if you feel that pull to experience it for yourself, you’re so welcome to join us at the next Women’s Circle on Friday 5th of June, 7-9pm.
And to finish off, here’s what’s coming up in the world of Live, Love, Yoga over the next couple of weeks:
Pop Up Online Yoga - Friday 8th May. 915-955am
If you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, or finding it hard to switch off, I also offer one-to-one reiki sessions to help you ground, relax, and regulate your nervous system. Just drop me a message to book.
And if you’re looking for something more personalised, I offer bespoke one-to-one sessions that blend somatic movement, rest, and supportive conversation, all created around what you need in the moment.
Whether that’s movement, stillness, or space to figure something out, we can do it together.
Get in touch!
Until next time, my loves, move gently, rest deeply & support yourself in the ways you truly need.
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