Taming the Walrus

23/10/2026

I am doing a Masterclass hosted by Breathwork Africa on Saturday at 1 pm UK time.. in case you are interested or if you know people who are… here is the link to sign up:
https://www.breathworkafrica.co.za/event-details/online-breathwork-masterclass-with-veronique-gauthier-simmons

21/10/2026

As most Indie authors know, promoting your book is tough. It takes a lot of time and effort. Some days, it even feels impossible…
Then someone gives you a little push, sharing with their friends or colleagues or followers or writing a beautiful review.
This week, I got these two amazing messages. The authors might not know how much it means to me. In a way, it gives meaning to the hard work.
Thank you sooooo much 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Sandra Fryer casamukta.pt

20/10/2026

Super happy after reading LoveReading’s review of my first book, Taming the Walrus.
The review ends: ‘This is a calming, encouraging and inspiring book for those interested in the science and spiritualism of ageing.’

I’m happy with that! And very proud to have received their INDIE BOOKS WE LOVE badge.



LoveReading The Bookseller Yogamatters Bookstagram  Jeff Armstrong Official Overcoming MS

17/10/2026

Pet-hugging yoga 🐾 My Saturday practice.

Sit on the ground next to your pet, legs comfortable.
Rest one hand gently on their back.
Inhale and sit tall.
Exhale and fold forward to kiss the top of their head.
Inhale… exhale… and hug them.
Repeat until they’ve had enough and run away. 😄

Benefits: a gentle forward fold and a lot of love.

Who’s your favourite yoga partner? 🐶🐱

16/10/2026

The Beauty-Enhancing Pose, under an old stone arch in Alportel, near São Brás de Alporte, Algarve.

Feet wide, interlace your fingers in the ‘yogic gun hand position’ and reach for one foot. Then slowly draw and huge circle, sweeping your arms up to the opposite sky. Then the other way around. Slow, steady, breathing all the way through.
This is one of my favourite all over body stretches. It feels so good to extend the spine in all directions, and to take a few minutes in the fresh air to remember you have a body worth looking after.
Try 5 slow rounds on each side today. Go only as low as feels kind to your back. Bent knees are fine
Where would you do yours?

15/10/2026

Strong isn’t the same as quick. 🌿
After 40, we lose power - including brain power- the ability to move quickly, earlier than we lose strength. And almost nobody trains for it.

This Saturday, 17 October, join my masterclass on Zoom: 20 min presentation of the science, followed by practice, with chair options for everyone. Suitable for anyone over 45, including people living with MS.
Link in bio to book. 💫

14/10/2026

I always assumed I would lose strength first as I got older. I was wrong. ⚡
Power, how quickly you can move, fades before strength. It’s what helps you catch yourself when you trip, react in time, climb the stairs with ease. And most of us never train it.

I learned this the hard way: strong enough, but not quick enough, after a fall on a trail.

The good news? Speed and reaction can be trained at any age, safely and even playfully.

Monthly Masterclass: Power: Speed, Strength & Neural Agility

🗓️ Saturday 17 October, 3pm BST (online)

In this session:
why power fades before strength, and what it means for balance and falls
how your brain and body work together to move quickly
simple & fun practices to train power at any age, with seated options throughout

Science and practice, together. No experience needed.

👉 Use ‘Join my zoom classes’ link in bio to sign up.
Included for my monthly Zoom subscribers.

📖 Want to go deeper? Check Chapter 4 of Taming the Walrus.

06/10/2026

What do I mean by Inner Intelligence? What happens when we exercise?
Short from upcoming podcast with Dr Jeff Amstrong

From Fighting the Body to Listening to It: Inner Intelligence, Brea...

03/10/2026

Our Spring retreat is sold out but we have other dates available: https://tamingthewalrus.com/events/