Author Archives: Amanda Peberdy

On Jan 23rd 2021 I turned 43. I still feel like a teenager wondering what I’ll be when I grow up?! I wonder if that’ll ever change? It was a marvellous, magical weekend and I truly adored it in every way. We are in tier 4 lockdown, so none of the usual socialising, but IContinue reading “Birthday Weekend”

It’s serenity week and I spent a few quiet hours sorting through my mums old sewing threads and materials. Some of it was so old that I wondered what’s the story? Why is it here? Where did mum find it? Did she ever use it? Was any of it my grandma’s? Some items were soContinue reading “What’s the Story?”

This weeks yoga theme is serenity. Each week, since the start of 2021, we’ve had a positive theme. First joy, then gratitude, now serenity. I’m always amazed at how perfectly each theme fits my week. I awoke with a sore throat, feeling ill. I know it’s not covid as I’ve already been tested, I justContinue reading “Serenity”

This has been one very special week. I feel like I’ve learnt so much! The theme was gratitude. It sounded great until I hit day one of this theme and got totally triggered. I had a meeting on the Monday and by the end I felt utterly worthless, useless and rubbish. A rare feeling forContinue reading “Gratitude Week”

One of the things that makes me happy is healthy versions of comfort food. I’ve always had a strong intolerance to dairy and sugar sends me a bit loopy so until the appearance of this superfood era I was a bit stuck for desserts. I used to be the wierd kid who had orange juiceContinue reading “Choc Chip Ice Cream”

This weeks yoga theme is joy. I’m loving this theme already. We have gone into our 3rd lock down due to Corona Virus and most of the world are miserable about it and miserable in general, understandably. People are really suffering. It’s hard. A good time to tap into reservoirs of happiness. I’m reading aContinue reading “Joy Week!”

This week’s yoga theme is mindfulness. Calming and clearing the mind. So what about those days or months when it just won’t calm. You worry. Over analyse. Catastrophise. Become obsessive. Anxious. What then? My honest answer. Be kind. I saw this quote today in one of my mindful workbooks and everything in me agreed. WhatContinue reading “Be Kind”

It was the first frost yesterday. I dashed out with my camera to capture the diamonds dancing across every surface, sparkling in the sunlight. Perfect in their impermanence. This week we are exploring how we can ease our mind through yoga. One way, for me, is dropping into beauty. Taking the time to drink inContinue reading “Feel Here Now”

One of the things that’s brought me simple nourishment has been a gentle practice of gratitude. I found this little journal in WH Smiths a few weeks ago. It’s so beautiful and full of inspiration. It reminds me of the things already in my life that make me happy x I found a way toContinue reading “Self Care 2”

Focusing upon self care this week is a real gift. Self care for the physical body, or Annamaya kosha in yoga. Part of this week’s care is daily walks with a camera. Yesterday I hung out with the squirrels at Coventry Cathedral. They eat out of your hand and just melt my heart. I wentContinue reading “Self Care”