Some folk like walking the dog in nature. Some folk like bird spotting or looking for rare plant species. Some folk like foraging or learning about the species of trees. Then there are the folk who embody it. They walk into the woods and become the trees, the plants, the birds, and even the dogs that are trotting through — as they are embodying it too. The “embodiers” are the folk who slow down as they enter the woods. They embrace the uneven, muddy ground. They don’t see sti

February has certainly been a month for wellies and waterproofs, but some of you refuse to let the weather ruin a good walk! Thank you for joining me at Fritham (and risking your car in the terrible car park) and for an invigorating and exfoliating walk at Highcliffe. In March, I look forward to a shift in the weather. Meanwhile, as the ground dries, we'll take a walk in Minstead to experience the quintessential New Forest village. We'll seek out folklore fairies, visit Arthu

The first warm breeze and sunshine for what feels like a long time. The body loves thresholds, and I sat and absorbed it in Minstead churchyard today. Back against the wall and drenched in sunlight, with the warm breeze on my face. I closed my eyes and listened to the calling goshawk in the distance, but the small and mighty wren out-sang the mighty raptor as he sat on a gravestone and sang with all his might. This added to my delightful moment of being in the "now", as the w

The last two workshops focused on illuminating human potential have significantly impacted participants, profoundly laying the groundwork for our healing. We have gained insights into survival responses and learned how to regularly 'check-in' with our bodies to regulate our nervous systems. In the second class, we specifically explored shadow work and inner child work. We examined how certain behaviours and patterns originate and how we cling to them in adulthood as a means o

Today I took a short wander in the woods. Busy with work, I didn’t really have time for a walk, but the sun broke through the rain clouds and my body craved the natural world. I nipped up the road to walk amongst the straight trees and easy paths of this well-managed, well-trodden tourist spot. Yet today, as I stepped away from the screen and into my “wild,” the woodland did the same. We shared our nature without disturbance from other humans or unnatural sounds. The wind whi

With the New Forest carparking fees imminent there is so much negativity and anger spilling out of folk who haven't lost sight of what loving nature looks like. It felt right to share this post again to hopefully offer a little support and to thank you for never losing sight of the call of nature. When we were born into this world, we were born with an instinct to survive, just as every creature on this planet does. We were not born with an instinct for greed or power, but si

After my previous article about Imbolc, some of you have asked for a better understanding of the wheel of the year. The wheel of the year is a yearly cycle of seasonal celebrations. It includes eight festivals, called sabbats. This cycle highlights the four solar events: the summer and winter solstices (the longest and shortest days of the year) and the spring and autumn equinoxes (when day and night are nearly equal in length), along with four mid-point festivals. Every fest

This month has been a promising beginning to the year for me. I feel more focused on what I should offer in both my professional and personal life, as well as on the skills I need to develop and the new projects I want to undertake. It feels refreshing and exciting, though a bit daunting, to trust my intuition, relinquish control, and step outside my comfort zone. The year 2026 is all about embracing your true self, and I notice this in clients and friends who are now express

If you follow me on social media, you will see I am posting daily my 10 reasons why I hold regular workshops. Facebook Instagram Tiktok During February I am holding two different workshops. ✨ Illuminating the Human Potential – Shadow Work ✨ What parts of yourself have you been taught to hide? I will be holding the second class of the year course. Join us for a deeply reflective and compassionate class exploring shadow work – the practice of understanding and integrating the h

I created this 12-minute meditation to guide you into deep connection with your body and your energy field. It gently grounds you to the earth, connects you to source, and helps you begin your day feeling balanced, present, and self-aware. If you listen to this regularly and it offers you a sense of alignment, use the finger connections as described in the meditation and it will train your brain to offer a shortcut to balance and self-awareness when needed simply by connectin

How anyone can say that winter is grey is beyond me. Soft green mosses and bright orange bracken glow underfoot, while delicate lichens illuminate the white boughs of silver birch, swaying gently and shimmering with burgundy-tipped twigs. At this time of year, I enjoy walking the tourist hotspots when they are quiet of people, when the paths fall back into themselves and the landscape exhales. It is a reminder of their beauty, and no wonder people come in their droves when th

For a chance to win a free space on the events next Sunday - supporting the energy healer workshop and meditation and energetic connections, send me a message or leave a comment and I will be in touch with the lucky winner. https://www.newforestnatureandnurture.com/event-details/the-energy-healers-support-morning-3 Good luck! You'll leave the day relaxed, rebalanced and inspired. https://www.newforestnatureandnurture.com/event-details/afternoon-of-meditation-and-energetic-con

When clients come to me saying they are struggling to connect with their guides I use a meditation method and it offers great success.

"𝕺𝖑𝖉 𝖆𝖕𝖕𝖑𝖊 𝖙𝖗𝖊𝖊, 𝖜𝖊'𝖑𝖑 𝖜𝖆𝖘𝖘𝖆𝖎𝖑 𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖊' 𝕬𝖓𝖉 𝖍𝖔𝖕𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖙𝖍𝖔𝖚 𝖜𝖎𝖑𝖙 𝖇𝖊𝖆𝖗. 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕷𝖔𝖗𝖉 𝖉𝖔𝖊𝖘 𝖐𝖓𝖔𝖜 𝖜𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊 𝖜𝖊 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖑𝖑 𝖇𝖊, 𝕿𝖔 𝖇𝖊 𝖒𝖊𝖗𝖗𝖞 𝖆𝖓𝖔𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖗 𝖞𝖊𝖆𝖗. 𝕿𝖔 𝖇𝖑𝖔𝖜 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖙𝖔 𝖇𝖊𝖆𝖗 𝖜𝖊𝖑𝖑, 𝕬𝖓𝖉 𝖘𝖔 𝖒𝖊𝖗𝖗𝖞 𝖑𝖊𝖙 𝖚𝖘 𝖇𝖊; 𝕷𝖊𝖙 𝖊𝖛'𝖗𝖞 𝖒𝖆𝖓 𝖉𝖗𝖎𝖓𝖐 𝖚𝖕 𝖍𝖎𝖘 𝖈𝖚𝖕, 𝕬𝖓𝖉 𝖍𝖊𝖆𝖑𝖙𝖍 𝖙𝖔 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖆𝖕𝖕𝖑𝖊 𝖙𝖗𝖊𝖊." Wassailing, a winter tradition occurring on the twelfth nigh

Happy New Year 🎉 Why not invest in your well-being this year and join me on the monthly classes ~ Illuminating the human potential ~ I will be offering the first class in January where we will be focusing on the foundations, to understand how to start trusting in your intuition. ~ Not only for a spiritual connection, but to improve mind, body and soul and to achieve greater results in the practices carried out in the future classes of this year long discovery. Subjects cover

December was a lovely month for walking as we avoided the strong winds and rain, basking in the winter sunshine. We strolled through the ancient forest of Denny Wood and observed kingfishers at Barton on Sea. Yesterday, we discussed the folklore and history of witches, fairies, and smugglers at Markway, and today, I enjoyed a social walk with friends at Pig Bush. For me, this time of year, with its cold, sunny days for walking among the trees, feels much more special and hear

There is something very nourishing about sitting under a tree at any time of year, but during the darker, colder months it is somehow even more grounding as the woodland is in stillness with you. It only takes a plastic bag in your rucksack to keep you dry from the damp forest ground, and the reason why it feels so resting is because this is your connection to everything. When you are immersed in nature, your mind, body, soul and spirit naturally align within your stillness a

As the winter solstice approaches, there is some comfort in knowing we've reached the shortest day, and gradually, the days will begin to brighten. During this season, we may feel a bit overwhelmed, not only by the darkness but also by the stress of Christmas. I don't adhere to any specific religion or belief system, except for my own intuition, with nature serving as my place of worship. However, I do follow the wheel of the year because recognising the seasonal fire festiva

Hello members, as we approach 2026, the ever-evolving and expanding spirit of New Forest Nature and Nurture is once again on the move. At times, I feel that the energy and intentions I have set for my business - to foster a connection to personal development, well-being, and community - are much larger than myself. It always seems to lean in one direction or another, and just when I get comfortable, it shifts again. I can resist it for a while, but eventually, the wind of cha

I challenge you to find a holly tree in the New Forest that doesn't bare marks from ponies teeth. Pony teeth marks These marks go only as high as the ponies can reach and some of them are ancient. With the New Forest pony never roaming far from its haunt and living within their family herds, I like to think that ponies sharpen their teeth within the scars left by their grandparents gnawing.