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Opening into May: Tending the Heart as We Step Toward Summer
On emotional warmth, inner boundaries, and the courage to open our hearts without burning out. Early May arrives with blossoms opening,...
Nichola Day
May 1, 20255 min read
Embracing the Wisdom of Spring for Self-Care, Well Being & Personal Growth
With the chill of winter fading away, the vibrant colours of spring bring a renewed sense of hope. This season offers us a chance not...
Nichola Day
Mar 28, 202511 min read
Mindfulness Meditation: What it is, What to Expect & How it can Transform your Life.
Mindfulness Meditation hasn't always been a practice of mine, but it is now has a starring role in my wellbeing and healing toolbox....
Nichola Day
Feb 12, 20255 min read
Surviving the Holiday Season: Navigating Christmas When You are Highly Sensitive
Why Christmas can be tricky for the highly sensitive, deeply empathic and neurodivergent, and tips for finding helping you find your...
Nichola Day
Dec 6, 202410 min read
5 Ways Yoga and Mindfulness Help Me Stay Grounded When Life Gets Busy
In today's world, feeling overwhelmed is common and this feeling has featured heavily in my adult life. In addition, the ongoing...
Nichola Day
Nov 19, 20249 min read
Embracing Autumn: How to Navigate Low Mood and Open to Emotional Healing
Autumn - quite possibly one of the most beautiful times of the year, with its vibrant leaves and crisp air. However, as the days grow...
Nichola Day
Oct 14, 20249 min read
How to Calm a Busy Mind and Tackle Overthinking in 5 Simple Steps
Do you ever find yourself stuck in a spiral of overthinking? Perhaps for you it is a barrage of endless to do items on your list, or...
Nichola Day
Sep 17, 20247 min read
"Unlocking the Benefits of Yoga Therapy for Stress, Anxiety, Burnout and Depression"
As a Yoga Teacher & Therapist, I can sometimes take for granted that tools and knowledge that I have at my disposal. When I stop and...
Nichola Day
Aug 2, 20248 min read
"Understanding Burnout: The Impact of Sensitivity and How to Navigate Burnout Recovery"
As I put pen to paper (or fingertips to keys), I recall all the times I have burnt out myself and reflect on what has changed for me in...
Nichola Day
Jul 9, 202414 min read
The Vital Importance of Self-Care for Sensitive and Neurodivergent Individuals
I talk a lot about self care. It's what I do as a Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist, but its mainly because I have learnt the importance of...
Nichola Day
Jun 4, 202412 min read
Being a Highly Sensitive Person & Autistic
I have wanted to wade in to the potentially controversial waters of high sensitivity and Autism for some time now, following my own...
Nichola Day
Apr 25, 202410 min read
Is a Highly Sensitive Person, Neurodivergent?
I have been using the terms neurodiverse and neurodivergent in relation to myself as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) for some time, so...
Nichola Day
Apr 10, 20246 min read
Why Do Highly Sensitive People Struggle to Remember Their Needs and How to Overcome It
Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) comes with its unique set of strengths and challenges. Many of the Sensitives that I now work with,...
Nichola Day
Feb 29, 202410 min read
The Problem with Absorbing other People's 'Stuff' - And 3 Ways to Avoid it
What does it mean when we talk about absorbing other people's stuff ? If you're quite new to the world of being highly sensitive or an...
Nichola Day
Jan 30, 202410 min read
Courage On and Off the Mat
'It takes courage to be kind' so the quote says. This idea is something that has spoken to me deeply in the last month and as such has...
Nichola Day
Sep 14, 20216 min read
A Yoga Mat is Where it's At!
Why choosing your Yoga mat is more important than you think ... Selecting your Yoga mat is an important purchase. It is likely when...
Nichola Day
May 20, 20215 min read
The Highly Sensitive Person in School
Supporting Highly Sensitive Children in the Education System I am an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) and I did not enjoy school. At all....
Nichola Day
Jan 13, 20217 min read
Why Every HSP needs Yoga
Super conscientious, damn good at her job, reliable, hardworking and committed to striving for excellence. What kind of picture does this...
Nichola Day
Nov 30, 20204 min read
The Highly Sensitive Yogi
Welcome. Let me introduce myself properly... I am Nichola - a highly sensitive person who also happens to be a Yoga practitioner,...
Nichola Day
Nov 16, 20204 min read
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