Frank’s yoga practice has come a long way since he was a kitten. He’s a year old this month, and yesterday my daughter took this photo of him doing exactly the same pose as me. And no, it wasn’t staged! I was practising on my mat when Frank came over and settled himself beside me. He even managed the same Mermaid Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana), looking up at me as though he was listening very carefully to my instructions. I think he may have been watching me more closely than I realised. He’s...

Our new kitten, already demonstrating excellent relaxation skills and a talent for yoga poses! Supervising Liz in Yoga Nidra. Demonstrating his own style of Yoga Nidra! Happy Cat Pose - 'Sukha Marjaryasana'! The old 'leg behind the head' pose - Eka Pada Sirsasana! Joyful Baby Cat Pose - 'Ananda Bala Marjaryasana'.

I’ve created this blog as a quiet space to share updates with my students — a place you can visit any time to check in and see if there’s any news. A photo of yellow lotus blooming I took at Kew Gardens in August 2025 — a quiet reminder that beauty can rise from murky waters. Scroll below the photo for updates. Scroll to the very bottom of the page to leave a comment. 26/08/25: My surgery is booked for Wednesday the 27th of August 2025. I'll update here when I can afterwards. In case of...