i think this one knows i am preparing to go away… she is stuck to me like glue

And I am an ally. If you are too, let the world know.

Another bit of writing has just gone up over on my Substack, this time on breath…

open.substack.com/pub/bigheart...

tell me you just came back from sicily, without telling me you just came back from sicily…. 🍊🍊🍊

on my way back from stansted. service stations play an important part of my driving journeys, as an autistic person. allowing me to take regular breaks, even if that is just sitting in the car doing nothing for a while. question is… which service station is the best? i quite like beaconsfield…

Today’s Sicillian wander took us to Agrigento and to the Valley of the Temples for 2,500 years of history. Such a gorgeous spot, would 100% recommend it as well as the cannoli (not pictured) afterwards 🤗

Yesterday my Dad and I went into Sciacca for a wander around. It’s such a beautiful port town, with cute details everywhere including decorative steps and stairwells, and the most delicious gelato as a reward for the 20,000 steps!

I've just shared another little bit of writing over on Substack. This time about my journey with Ayurveda 🌱

open.substack.com/pub/bigheart...

Thursday was a day spent exploring Palermo with our friend Paolo. Highlights were Teatro Massimo where we got to see the latest show rehearsing, Santuario Santa Rosalia a peaceful place of prayer for miracles, in a grotto high above the town and Duomo di Monreale with it’s beautiful golden mosaics 😍

I’m going to start posting my writing - mostly from my ongoing studies - over on Substack. To kick things off, here’s my essay from last year following a training with my teacher StewG. Take a look!

open.substack.com/pub/bigheart...

Today’s refrain of loving kindness—

May I be filled by loving-kindness

May I be safe from inner and outer dangers.

May I be well in body and mind.

May I be at ease and happy.

Change the pronouns, and the focus, to you and they and us to expand your heart.

Only love can defeat hate.

On Tuesday we went to see the house they have bought, in a BEAUTIFUL town, Calamonaci. The house is a gem, having been vacant for more than 20 years, it will need lots of love and care to restore but it has some wonderful original features, and the town is a serene little haven

I’m currently on a week away, in Sicily, visiting my Dad and his wife. Lots of walks on the beach nearby the house they are renting whilst completing on the purchase of their own. Am very thankful to have a wonderful team of teachers happy to step in and cover my classes whilst I am away ♥️🙏🏼✨

Hi, I’m Claire! A yoga teacher & Ayurvedic massage therapist based in the UK. I teach strong but accessible classes focusing on breath & alignment at my studio, Big Heart Yoga, in Shropshire. Looking forward to connecting!