My Realisation: Why Gentle Movement Made the Difference
One evening, after a long day of sitting, thinking, and holding everything together, I rolled out my mat without any real plan. My shoulders felt tight, my lower back was achy, and my mind was still busy.
I lay down, hugged my knees into my chest, and allowed my breath to slow. As I gently pressed my lower back into the mat and breathed a little deeper, I noticed something shift. Not suddenly, and not dramatically — just enough to feel different.
In that quiet moment, it became clear that my body didn’t need more effort or discipline. It needed to be met with kindness. That was when I realised unwinding wasn’t about doing nothing or pushing through tiredness. It was about giving my body a safe, gentle way to let go of what it had been carrying all day.
Access the Yoga to Unwind Class
If this way of unwinding speaks to you, you can access the Yoga to Unwind class.
It’s a gentle, supportive practice you can return to whenever your day has taken more than it’s given — whether you have a few minutes or a little longer.
Enjoy the class.
Namaste,
Lina Patel
Your Wellness Ambassador 🌿