Yoga with Rachel

This is the part of fundraising I absolutely love — finding out where your kindness has landed 🥹🤍

Last week we rolled out our yoga mats together for something bigger than yoga — raising money for the people of Nepal following the devastating floods.

And today, I received this message from the people we donated directly to…

Our $350 has helped provide essential supplies to 100 families in Majhgaun, Uttargaya Rural Municipality-5 🇳🇵

Together, they were able to distribute:
🤍 Large tents
🤍 Clothing
🤍 Kitchenware
🤍 Sanitary pads & diapers
🤍 Food including satu, salt & lentils
🤍 Stationery & toys for the children

They also sent their heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed through our yoga class.
And honestly… I’m overwhelmed.

What started as one evening of yoga, community, sunset and a desire to help has travelled all the way from our little corner of Aotearoa to 100 families in Nepal.

To everyone who came, donated, shared, encouraged, or simply helped spread the word — thank you 🫶

This is what community can do.

We rolled out our mats. You opened your hearts. And together, we made a difference 🤍🇳🇿🇳🇵
So incredibly grateful, Namaste 🙏

What a night ❤️

Thank you to all the beautiful souls who came out this evening — to roll out your mats, share in community, and hold Nepal in our hearts.

As the sun set over the water, we came together for something bigger than yoga. To connect, to give, and to do our little bit for people who are facing such unimaginable circumstances.

There was so much warmth, kindness and generosity in the room tonight, and I’m incredibly grateful to every single person who showed up and helped make it happen.

This is what community is all about 🫶🏼

Thank you, thank you, thank you 🇳🇵❤️

Today is a day to shout out our appreciation for the dads and father figures who show up, support us, make us laugh and keep us grounded.

Here’s to celebrating you and all the little things you do that often go unsaid 🌿

Sending love to everyone today — including those who may find Father’s Day a little harder 🤍

Before we rush into spring… let’s pause and give winter a little love 🤎

There’s something beautiful about a season that asks us to slow down.

For me, winter has been about the simple things — snuggling up warm with my pups, still heading out for those crisp morning walks, slow weekend mornings making chai from scratch for my hubby and I, and cosy evenings by the fire with my favourite people 🔥🐾☕️(of course sharing cozy hot yoga classes too)

So before we welcome spring, take a moment to remember your winter. What felt good? What brought you joy? What will you miss?

Winter deserves a little appreciation too 🤎

Then… we can welcome spring with open arms TOMORROW 🌻✨️🌸

"And I said to my body, softly, 'I want to be your friend.'

It took a long breath and replied, 'I've been waiting for this my whole life.'" — Nayyirah Waheed 💛

Read that again.

What if today was the day you stopped criticising your body and started thanking it instead? Not for how it looks, but for everything it quietly does for you, every single day.

Be kind to yourself. Your body has been with you all along 🫶🤗