29/07/2026
Today is Guru Pūrṇimā – a beautiful day in the yogic tradition dedicated to honouring our teachers and all those who have helped guide us along the way.
The word guru simply means “one who brings light to the darkness.” A guru doesn’t have to be a spiritual teacher. They can be anyone who has helped us see more clearly, challenged us to grow, encouraged us to keep going, or reminded us of who we truly are.
Each Guru Pūrṇimā is unique, carrying its own energy through the rhythms of the moon and the cosmos. For me, it is always a moment to pause, reflect and offer heartfelt gratitude.
Today, I simply want to say thank you to my teachers. Thank you for your wisdom, your guidance, your patience and your generosity. Everything I share with my students today has, in some way, been passed down to me by those who came before me, and for that I am endlessly grateful. Laura Gilmore Tias & Surya Little 𝐁.𝐊.𝐒 𝐈𝐲𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐫 Sally Anna Ashby Jeff Phenix Yoga
And to my students… thank you.
Each of you is walking your own unique path, moving through life’s challenges and receiving life’s blessings in your own way. It is a privilege to witness your journeys and an honour to hold space for your practice.
One of the most beautiful things about yoga is that its wisdom has been passed from teacher to student for thousands of years. To now share, in my own way, even a small part of what was so generously given to me is something I will never stop being grateful for.
May we all continue to be lifelong students, staying curious, open-hearted and willing to learn, not only from our teachers, but from life itself.
And may this full moon remind us that the greatest teacher we will ever know is the wisdom that already exists within us. Yoga simply helps us remember.
Happy Guru Pūrṇimā. 🌕🙏