Hi, I’m Abi!
And I’m so glad you’re here…
I can’t wait to see where we journey together!
Life is wild. It's unpredictable. Untameable. Sometimes, this means we walk in beauty, sometimes, this means we walk in pain; the challenge, is to find our footing in the wildness of it all.
Like many of us, my life has been shaped in ways I never dreamt it would have: with some incredible joyful opportunities, and some heavy, unexpected transitions too. Navigating the destabilising experience of grief after losing my beautiful Mum last year, has been the most challenging time of my life. Grief has changed me, profoundly, and I've had to find ways back to myself: back to living.
Over the years, my threads of love for the wild outdoors, poetry and Yoga have become more and more intertwined. Over the last year, they have become the roots that nourish me; the roots that help me to anchor, and the roots that allow me to grow. They are essential parts of who I am and how I live.
These, alongside my values of adventure, authenticity and heart, have helped me to find my own footing in the wildness of living.
Together, they have woven together to make:
Soul in the Wilderness.
Yoga
I discovered Yoga during another difficult transition in my life, five years ago. My mat, and the practice, became my safe space. The place that would always welcome me, however I showed up. The place that would help me reframe my perspectives, challenge me. A place of deep grounding, an anchor through change, yet a place of deep transformation too.
As someone who feels deeply, the practice of moving mindfully and with intention has changed my life. It has helped me to become steady, grounded and more resilient. I’m able to turn inward, notice what’s going on beneath the surface and weather the intensity of emotion through using the breath. It’s also a place where I can find joy, be curious and explore; playing with new poses and sensations in my body, and adventure on the mat.
“When was the last time you were fully present in the moment?”
Poetry
There's no doubt that our internal world can be messy, tangled and complicated. For me, journalling has allowed me to be with all the different parts of myself. To witness all the different knotted threads of feeling, when they were impossible to speak aloud. Over time, this organically transitioned to poetry: allowing my heart to speak freely. I began to share my poetry within a Women's Circle, then more widely with my friends… and realised, that having the courage to share my heart helped others to feel seen, to process their own experience, and witness themselves.
The Wild
I've always loved the outdoors, nature and wildlife, since I was little. Making dens, playing in the woods, going on treasure hunts. Now, as an adult, I adore nothing more than roaming the wild Scottish landscapes.
So when my soul needs space, needs to breathe, that's where I go. The untamed magic of Scotland is unique; from vast, open heathland, breath-taking mountain views, to rugged coastline and the cocoon of the forest, these wild, quiet spaces make me feel seen. It's as if the wild within me is mirrored by the wild of nature; and reminds me that I'm part of something much bigger. When I'm hiking, adventuring, exploring, I feel like I can finally breathe. Reflect. Re-connect.
So, what next?
Wherever you are in your life, if you are looking for a space to anchor, wanting to regulate your nervous system through grounded movement, or simply seeking a space to just be you, you are welcome here, just as you are.
Have questions?
Worried about coming to class? Want to find out more? Please get in touch (no question is a silly question!) and I will respond to you as soon as possible.