Stepping Stones Yoga and Therapy

31/10/2026

28/10/2026

Sometimes loneliness is being with others and still feel like there isn’t quite room for you.

25/10/2026

A stunning weekend in Abel Tasman—it never disappoints. 🌊 Nature nurtures my everything. That moon last night… epic! 🌕✨

23/10/2026

The walk, the gentle movement, the quiet evening, the space to breathe. These can all be meaningful ways of caring for ourselves.

And sometimes, even with these things in place, we can still feel lonely. We might find ourselves longing for someone to ask how we are and have time to hear the answer.

I wonder how often we respond to that feeling by asking more of ourselves. Another practice. A better routine. More work on becoming okay.

There is so much emphasis on what we can do individually to support our wellbeing. Alongside that, we need room to acknowledge how much it matters to feel welcomed, understood and cared for by others.

That might be a walk with someone you can be honest with. A shared meal where you feel at ease. Being quietly alongside another person without feeling responsible for keeping the conversation going.

Of course, reaching towards connection can feel tender, particularly when relationships have been places of hurt or disappointment. It makes sense to move gently and to notice which people and spaces allow you to feel a little more at ease.

Perhaps something to become curious about is: “What kind of connection am I needing, and where might there be a small opening for it?”

There is room for that need within caring for yourself, too.

12/10/2026

Belonging matters. 🤍

There’s something deeply comforting about feeling we can show up as we are—without having to hide the hard parts or find the right words.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, perhaps pause and notice where you feel seen, accepted and connected. And if belonging feels difficult to find right now, hold that longing with kindness. You deserve care and connection, too.

A thoughtful check-in, an invitation, or listening without rushing can help someone feel they have a place.

What helps you feel you belong?

07/10/2026

I often talk about my self-care Saturday mornings. Well, this one’s for you 🧡

Stepping into Self is a free community offering at Rabbit Island with yoga, embodied movement, breath, meditation and an optional ocean dip.

A little time for yourself and an opportunity to gather, move and connect by the ocean.

Come on your own or bring a friend. No experience needed, and as always, everything is optional.

Saturdays · 8.30–9.30am
31 Oct · 21 Nov · 9 Jan · 30 Jan · 20 Feb
📍 Rabbit Island, in front of the big mural toilet block

Let me know if you’re coming so we know to expect you—but no pressure, you’re welcome to just show up.
Alex & I would love to see you there x

02/10/2026

You may have heard me talk about my self-care Saturday mornings. Well, this one’s for you 🧡

I’ve been wanting to share some of that time with you - moving, breathing, connecting and being outside by the ocean.

So, this is Stepping into Self.

A free community offering at Rabbit Island with yoga, embodied movement, breath, meditation and a dip in the ocean if you feel like it.

These mornings are about carving out a little time for yourself and gathering in community. Come on your own or bring a friend. You don’t need any experience, and as always, everything is optional, join in with whatever feels right for you.

Saturdays · 8.30–9.30am
31 Oct · 21 Nov · 9 Jan · 30 Jan · 20 Feb
📍 Rabbit Island, in front of the big mural toilet block

If you’re planning to come along, it would be lovely if you could let me know so we know to expect you. No pressure though, you’re welcome to just show up.

Reach out if you’d like more details or directions. I’d love to share these mornings with you 🧡

01/10/2026

We’re so excited to welcome Dr Zali Yager to NZEDSIG next week! 🧡

Zali is Co-Executive Director of The Embrace Collective and a body image researcher, educator and advocate. For more than 20 years, she has helped turn research into practical ways to support better body image in schools, families and communities.

She’ll share insights from her research and The Embrace Collective’s work to reduce body shame and appearance pressure before they become entrenched.

If you work with young people, families or eating disorders, we’d love you to join us. Please RSVP and feel free to share this with your professional community—the more voices in this conversation, the better.

21/09/2026

Mandala love and evolution over the training week ✨

There’s something so beautiful about watching a mandala unfold over time. What begins as a simple shape slowly grows, layer by layer, into something rich, intricate and full of meaning.

I’ve been reflecting on how much we evolve in the same way. Through small moments, gentle shifts, connection, rest and self-discovery, we continue to grow into ourselves.

Each part matters. Every colour, pattern and detail has its place. And just like a mandala, there’s no need to rush the process we can allow ourselves to unfold in our own time.

A little reminder to honour where you are today, while trusting in the beauty of what’s still emerging.

21/09/2026

Reflections from Bali and Upcoming Rest & Restore Day Retreat