Notes from Yoga Teacher Training, Weekend 1
Exhilarated, exhausted, and learning fast—Weekend 1 of yoga teacher training covered posture, cueing, history, and a surprising amount of homework. Here’s a recap.
The Book of Alchemy by Saleika Jaouad
If you like the idea of journaling but don’t know where to start, this book is a gentle companion. With short, thoughtful essays and optional prompts, it offers inspiration without rules or pressure.
The Artist
My 3-line (ish) book review:
A quiet, atmospheric novel set in 1920s Provence, exploring the cost of creativity and the pursuit of art.
It's a slow-burn kind of read: cinematic and slightly ominous.
Did I like it? hmm… I appreciated it. It was well written and insightful. It’s objectively a good book - but I think I was in the mood for something more escapist.
Winter Holidays in Annecy, France
walks, hikes, fruit dumplings and little house on the prairie
Everything is Tuberculosis
My 3-line book review: A beautiful, accessible blend of personal story, social history and medical ethics.
If you enjoyed The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, this book is right up your alley.
Here’s hoping John Green’s work will shine a light on a disease that could be eradicated - if we collectively decided to make it so.