The yoga pause

14/05/2026

My daughter Izzy has Tourettes. She was only diagnosed with it last November, and we have been on a crash course of learning what that means ever since.

She tics all the time - rolling her eyes, scrunching her face, squeaking, and bending her body in an impossibly painful way.

It's exhausting for her. But the toughest part has been having to educate people around her about what it is and manage the easy-target bullying that comes with it.

Tourettes Action have been a lifeline for us and we're coming together as a family to do their challenge. Find out more here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/e-macdonald-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Donations to help Izzy reach her ridiculously high goal would be amazing but I'm posting here as I'd really love people to check out Tourettes Action and, if you've not already, watch the BAFTA winning film "I Swear" to get a better picture of how this affects people.

More about Tourettes
- You tic: moving, making sounds or saying things you don't want to.
- It's a genetic neurological condition.
- It affects 1% of all school children and 300,000 people in the UK have it.
- It is more common among boys.
- Other conditions like ADHD, obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety often sit alongside Tourettes.
- People with Tourettes are 4x more likely to die by su***de.
- There is no cure.

08/05/2026

Fridays are a good day to pause and ask yourself… 👇

What made your heart sing this week? I got asked this in a training recently and it really stayed with me.

This week has had its ups and downs - honestly, hasn't everyone's? But when I sit with that question, I'm instantly reminded of the things that matter most to me.

I think that's what yoga has taught me more than anything - not to bypass the hard stuff, but find a way through it and focus my energy on the positives.

So tell me: what made your heart sing this week? Drop it in the comments. I'd love to know 🤍

p.s. please tell me I'm not alone on the third pic 😅
p.p.s. I know the last picture is only for East Sussex folk, but I do have an online class on a friday too https://www.theyogapause.com/online-classes/

05/05/2026

Gah. Why are some mornings so stressful? After a lovely Bank Holiday the wheels came off! Lost keys, rushed school run, mum guilt for snapping...

Sound familiar ever? And then you're supposed to just get on with your day?!

This looks wild but totally works and was so needed for me today.

Literally 2 mins of “Ha” breathing and you’ll shift your energy and be ready to conquer your day.

Save this for your next manic morning 💚

18/04/2026

This made my heart absolutely sing. Three hour arm balance workshop with and my mini ninja nailed her crow. Mega proud mum moment!

This was the equivalent of a 'bring your child to work day' for me but so much fun! Great teaching and life lessons. Thank you from us both.

07/03/2026

Thrilled to share news of my new class in Lewes. Monday evenings 6.30pm-7.30pm.

Come join me if you're local OR join online if you're not!

Just taught a couple of classes here this morning, and one lady said she was 'floating on air' after all the lovely hip work we'd done. Dreamy!

Join me for a flowing vinyasa session that sets you up for the week ahead.

I make no promises but who knows, you may feel like you're floating on air too after.

06/01/2026

31/07/2025

Another class done - and the new hair tied up! I think this was my fifth class here and felt just as dreamy as the last. It is such a lovely space and always a wonderful group. Do pop in if you're in or around Lewes!

14/06/2025

Just taught at Lewes' studio. What a treat, thank you Fiona (here in my selfie!) for having me, and for thinking of me.

It is such a wonderful space to practice in so do look it up if you've not been!

I'm here next Saturday too for the 9.15am Vinyasa and 10.30am gentle classes.

Happy weekends all ❤️

20/02/2025

Half-term hay bales at . We've still got so much to explore in our new hood but this is a total gem. They have the cutest animals to meet and feed and this hay barn has been a hit!

14/09/2024

Week one in the new school done! Exciting milestone after what felt like a really special if hectic summer! Menorca holiday, Taylor Swift 💅 and the big house move!!

DFL I'm still trying to nail the Barbour and welly look 😂 but loving the shift in pace to country life.

Will be setting up a local yoga class soon and am available for online classes too.

Hope you've all had a wonderful summer too x