The wisdom body, explained. A yoga psychology guide to Vijnanamaya Kosha: intuition, discernment, and the inner knowing that helps you respond instead of react.

Your mental and emotional body, explained. A grounded look at the Manomaya Kosha, and a practical guide to understanding, softening, and supporting it.

Learn what Pranamaya Kosha means, how it shapes your nervous system state, and simple breathing techniques you can use every day to feel more settled and steady.

The 5 koshas are the layers of the self in yoga philosophy, from the physical body to the breath, mind, wisdom, and inner connection. Understanding each layer helps you notice where you're feeling stretched and find support that actually matches what you need.

Grief isn’t only emotional, it’s experienced in the body and nervous system. This article explores what’s happening in the brain during grief, why symptoms can feel overwhelming, and how gentle, nervous-system-informed practices can support healing.

As winter arrives, lower energy, anxiety, and emotional heaviness are common responses to seasonal change. This blog explores how yoga for nervous system regulation offers therapy-informed tools to support calm, resilience, and winter wellbeing.

Healing isn’t just about insight; it’s about what the body can hold and release.
This blog explores how yoga and psychology come together to support nervous system safety, awareness, and lasting change.

Read Steph’s featured article in STYLIST magazine on how to support your nervous system and emotional wellbeing through the darker winter months

Discover the Annamaya Kosha, the physical body in yoga psychology. Learn how food, movement & rest support emotional healing and nervous system health.

Discover how yoga psychology and somatic therapy work together to support healing. Learn body–mind practices that calm the nervous system and build resilience.

When it comes to feeling motivated to move your body, the depths of winter are usually the undisputed champion of low appeal. But lately, I’ve noticed that August gives February a serious run for its money. Between the recent sunny spells, last-minute skyscanner deals, and impromptu drives to the beach, any semblance of routine tends to disappear, and with it, much of the drive to do anything remotely sweaty.

This winter has felt that much worse than ever before. Whether or not it’s true, it seems greyer, colder and the sun is currently only gracing the UK with a brief weekly appearance. I’m not the only one who feels this way — it’s the chat in the office and people are complaining all over my social feed. Although, every late February feels like a drag. Spring can’t come soon enough. Personally, I just need it to be a few degrees warmer so everything feels better — but until then I’ll distract myself. 

With the prospect of WW3 being bandied around somewhat nonchalantly these days, you’d be forgiven if your stress levels are a little more elevated than usual. If the extraordinary news cycle really is starting to take its toll – you’re not alone. We’ve done the legwork for you and spoken to experts for some quick and easy de-stressing techniques – each should take you no longer than five minutes and help you unwind.