Balance and Bloom

23/09/2026

Oil has to be thrown away after each treatment.

Shirodara oil is poured over the head continuously. It is thrown away after each client both for hygiene reasons and spiritual reasons. It has released mental wastes from the persons mind and energetically cannot be put on to another’s head.

It is so interesting to notice the sesame oil and how it changes after treatment. It’s hard to explain but it actually looks different. Darker, more cloudy and gloopy in consistency. Shirodara helps bring clarity, light and peace of mind and I always find the difference interesting.

21/09/2026

When did you last really let your face soften?

We hold so much there without noticing. The jaw that clenches through a difficult conversation. The tension between the brows. The tightness around the eyes by the end of a long day.

In Ayurveda there are subtle energy points across the face, called marma points, and working with them is about far more than skincare.

These points are deeply connected to the nervous system. When I press and release them with warm oil and slow, rhythmic strokes, the body begins to shift out of that braced, fight-or-flight hum and into rest and repair.

It can feel surprisingly emotional too.

Many of the marma points on the face hold onto feelings we have quietly been carrying, old tension, worry, things we never quite put down. As they release, it is natural to feel tender, or lighter, or a little weepy in the best way.

What people often notice is a calm they can actually feel. Softer jaw. Quieter mind. A sense of settling back into themselves.

This is why face marma work can be so supportive when stress, hormonal shifts or overwhelm have left you feeling stretched thin.

If your body has been holding on for a while, this might be the gentle invitation you have been waiting for. Come and see me at the studio in Brighton.

Emma x 🌿

20/09/2026

Have you ever left a treatment or a sound journey feeling more tired than when you arrived?

Someone mentioned this to me recently after a soundjourney, and I wanted to gently reassure you, because it comes up more than you might think.

That tiredness isn't a sign something went wrong. It's often a sign your body has finally felt safe enough to let go.

Here's a little of what's happening underneath.

So much of our day is spent in a low hum of fight-or-flight. The sympathetic nervous system stays switched on, keeping us braced and alert. During Abhyanga or a sound journey, the body starts to shift into the parasympathetic state, the rest-and-repair mode where deep healing actually happens.

When your system finally comes out of that braced state, the body seizes the chance to do the repair work it has been putting off. That takes real energy, and afterwards you can feel wonderfully heavy and sleepy.

There's an emotional layer too.

In Ayurveda, many of the marma points we work with don't only support the body to detox. They can help release emotions that have been held in the tissues for a long time, things like old anger or sadness we've quietly been carrying. When those release, it's natural to feel tender, weepy or drained for a day or two.

So if you feel tired afterwards, here's how to support your body through it 🌿

Rest without guilt. Let yourself sleep early or lie down. This is the integration happening.

Drink plenty of warm water to support the body as it clears.

Keep things gentle and warm. Soups, cooked food, an early night.

Go easy on screens, caffeine and rushing about.

Let any emotions move through without forcing them away.

The tiredness usually softens within a day or two, and often you'll notice you feel clearer and more settled on the other side of it.

If you've felt this after a session with me and weren't sure why, I hope this brings some reassurance. Your body was simply doing exactly what it needed to.

Emma x

19/09/2026

Ahhhhhh!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I held the first Ayurveda and sound workshop today. There is nothing better than being in community. And I get so inspired by people choosing their health and it’s so wonderful to be with you all.

Thanks so much for spending the afternoon together. What an honour. And have a beautiful restful sleep. Hope you cultivate the best digestion EVER!

If there is anything you forgot to ask feel free to ask below. 😘

19/09/2026

Has your digestion been feeling off lately?

Bloating, sluggishness, that sense that things just aren't moving the way they should. It's easy to think it's only about what you're eating.

But in Ayurveda, digestion and the nervous system are deeply connected. When we're stressed, rushing, holding tension, the body stays braced in fight-or-flight, and digestion is one of the first things to suffer. Your gut simply can't do its quiet work when your system feels on edge.

Sometimes what your digestion needs isn't another supplement or a stricter diet. It's your nervous system feeling safe and some ancient wisdom.

That's exactly what today's gathering offers. There'll be a mini Ayurveda workshop on digestion, sharing some of that ancient wisdom, alongside a sound journey. As the bowls sound and the room settles, the body starts to come out of that braced state and into rest and repair. And digestion tends to follow.

I'm holding this today at St Michael and All Angels Church, Seven Dials, St Michaels Place, Brighton BN1 3FU. Arrival is from 2.45pm, and tickets do need to be purchased in advance.

If your body has been holding on for a while, this might be the invitation you've been waiting for. Come and see me.

Emma x

19/09/2026

18/09/2026

Am so looking forward to this Saturday! I’m going to be sharing some really easy tips that will benefit your health so much! 🙂 I’m excited! There are only a few spaces left. Google seven dials Soundjourneys on Eventbrite for tickets 🙂

17/09/2026

Are you waiting for life to be perfect to start?

I am a recovering perfectionist. I like everything to be nice and I sometimes find myself doing this.

When I was younger I used to almost try and control life, thinking I had to be perfect in the eyes of society and that would make me feel safer or happier. If I had this perfect job, looked a certain way, got married etc, etc.

But honestly I soon realised there was no cheese down that tunnel 🤣 and after some humbling incidents where I nearly lost my life and saw someone who was murdered die, then got divorced and received racist bullying at work I realised life is beyond our control. Embracing that was scary as F at first and I had to learn to grieve, heal and to let go. To let go of conditioning, of an old version of me. And to embrace life and see the beauty in all that unfolded, all of the lessons.

I have such a profound sense of peace in my heart from ‘ungripping’ from things I wasn’t meant to hold. And I firmly believe that although this life might not seem perfect. It is and it is beautiful….Absolutely beautiful!!! Even when it rains!!!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

11/09/2026

Inspired by the person booking this slot. I extended my Thursday and Friday opening hours. And realised today on my first evening I love it.

There’s something really nice about creating a little bubble of calm at the end of a long week.

When everyone else is out out, being in in and helping someone lovely to go within and rest really appeals to my soul and the homebody in me. Inhaling beautiful herbal oils all evening is so lovely too!

I usually think I’m a summer person, but I realised tonight that I really appreciate the cosy Friday Autumn nights. Anyone else? What’s your fave season and why?

11/09/2026

Can’t get to sleep? And feel more awake at night? There is an ancient reason for this.

Creating a bed time routine is an important part of living an Ayurvedic lifestyle, as sleep is considered to be one of the three pillars of good health. But what do we do on the days where we don’t get ourselves into bed at a reasonable hour?

Luckily Ayurveda is non-judgmental and practical and the vedas say that this is the nature of the human condition! It provides a framework to rebalance that is realistic and helps us to live in harmony with the energies with us and our environments.

Are you a night owl? Or a consistent with your bedtime routine?