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Hi Everyone For a long time, I thought meditation was mainly about feeling calmer and learning how to quieten my mind.Th...
12/07/2026

Hi Everyone

For a long time, I thought meditation was mainly about feeling calmer and learning how to quieten my mind.

Those things can be part of it, but the changes I noticed went much deeper than that. Over time, I began to feel more connected to myself. I could feel my own strength and energy more clearly and started to believe in myself more - in my capabilities, my choices and my own sense of who I was. I became less focused on pleasing other people, gaining their approval or worrying about what they might think of me. I felt more comfortable being who I was, rather than changing or holding parts of myself back to fit in or make sure people liked me.

I also found it easier to rest and relax. I hadn't realised how much time I'd spent feeling as though I should always be doing something, changing something or moving on to the next thing.

As I became more present, I developed a much deeper appreciation for ordinary life. I noticed the touch of a light breeze on my shoulder, the way the evening light touched the leaves, or the beauty held in a single flower. But it wasn't only about noticing beautiful things. Even when I was doing something I might previously have found tedious or monotonous, I could find more enjoyment in it because my mind wasn't constantly drifting towards what was wrong, what I'd rather be doing or how things could be better. I was more able to be where I was and enjoy the moment I was in.

I'd like to create a space where people can come together and make meditation a regular practice. Meditation can be a very personal experience, but there is something valuable about practising alongside others.

I'm starting a weekly drop-in meditation practice group at Rooted in Burford and also run a weekly group in Long Hanborough. No previous experience is needed, and instruction and guidance will be given, so you're very welcome whether meditation is completely new to you or something you'd like to return to.

If this sounds like something you might enjoy, get in touch and I'll send you the details.

Warmly,
Salima

07/07/2026

Hi Everyone

I'm running this workshop this coming Saturday.

🌿 Ease Your Pain Workshop 🌿

Learn how your nervous system affects your physical pain levels, and discover simple, practical techniques you can use to help reduce pain, calm the body's response and the way you relate to it.

📍 Rooted in Burford
🗓 Saturday 11th July
🕑 2:00 - 3:30pm
💷 £28

If you're interested or have any questions, please message me.

Please feel free to share this with anyone you think might benefit 😊

Warmly
Salima
Inner Vision Therapies

Hi everyone 🌷For years I never thought of myself as someone who avoided my feelings. Looking back now though, I can see ...
27/06/2026

Hi everyone 🌷
For years I never thought of myself as someone who avoided my feelings. Looking back now though, I can see I was doing it all the time - I just didn't know that's what I was doing.
I'd reach for a snack. Have a drink after work to "take the edge off", although I couldn't have told you what edge I was trying to take off. I'd keep busy, scroll on my phone, find jobs to do, or avoid being on my own. At the time it all just felt... normal. I didn't realise these things were helping me move away from feelings I didn't know what to do with.
That was probably the biggest surprise for me. It wasn't the snacking, the scrolling or the glass of wine that needed changing. They were just the ways I'd learnt to cope. When I started to pay attention to what was happening in my body, everything began to make more sense. I became curious about that feeling - that sense of unease I could never quite put my finger on before. As that changed, I found I didn't need those distractions in the same way.
Looking back, I wish someone had explained this to me years earlier. It would've saved me a lot of frustration trying to fix the habits, rather than understanding what was driving them. That's one of the reasons I wanted to start Root & Regulate. It's a small Tuesday evening group where we explore simple ways of understanding the nervous system and working with it.
If any of this resonates with you, feel free to drop me a message. I'm always happy to chat.
Warmly,
Salima McKnight

23/06/2026

Hi everyone 🌼

This is new for me sharing personal experiences, but I hope it helps someone - One thing I've noticed about myself over the years is how much energy I spent trying not to feel anxious. Like this mask I'd try and maintain around other people that I was fine and everything was good. It took a lot of energy. I guess I felt like I wouldn't be good enough if people saw the real me.

I'd distract myself, keep busy, go into fixing mode or tell myself everything was fine. Occasionally I'd go into bouts of overthinking and analysing. The strange thing was that the more I fought it, the more attention I gave it. It felt as though I was constantly trying to get away from something that kept following me around.

One of the biggest shifts came when I stopped seeing anxiety as the problem and became more interested in what it was trying to tell me. I started paying attention to what was happening in my body rather than just what was happening in my mind.

That changed a lot. It didn't mean I never felt anxious again, but I stopped feeling so at the mercy of it.

What started as trying to understand myself gradually turned into the work I do today. Along the way, I realised that many of the people around me were struggling with similar things too.

I'm running Root & Regulate at Rooted in Burford on Tuesday evenings - a small group exploring simple tools for nervous system and emotional regulation. It's the sort of group I know I would have loved to find when I was trying to make sense of all this myself.

I also work one-to-one if that feels more suitable for you.

Warmly,

Salima McKnight

When we start changing, we often focus on the obvious things - understanding ourselves more, setting boundaries, speakin...
21/06/2026

When we start changing, we often focus on the obvious things - understanding ourselves more, setting boundaries, speaking up, making different choices.

What gets talked about less is the space in between.

The period where the old way of being no longer fits, but the new way doesn't feel fully natural yet.

That can feel unsettling.

You might question yourself more, feel uncertain, or wonder if you're doing the right thing. You feel a bit off or uncomfortable because you're growing into a different way of relating to yourself and the world around you.

Integration is a slow organic process of change - a gradual process of becoming.

Little by little, your nervous system learns that what once felt unfamiliar is safe. The new choices become more natural. The new perspective becomes your perspective.

By the time you get there, you're not the same person imagining it anymore.

You've grown into it. 💛

Reach out if this is something you need support with.
Warmly, Salima

Hello! 🌼 One of the biggest shifts in my life was realising that understanding myself wasn't enough.I could often tell...
08/06/2026

Hello! 🌼 One of the biggest shifts in my life was realising that understanding myself wasn't enough.
I could often tell you exactly why I was feeling stressed, overwhelmed or reactive. I understood the pattern.
What I couldn't understand was why I kept finding myself back there.
For years I thought these things were about willpower, mindset, or getting better at coping.
What I learned is that so much of it comes back to our nervous system.
When I understood what was happening in my body, many of the things I struggled with started to make a lot more sense.
I found myself more in charge of my thoughts and less caught in my usual autopilot ways of reacting, with more choice about how I wanted to show up in my relationships and everyday life.
That's why I became so interested in this work.
I'm running Root & Regulate at Rooted in Burford on Tuesday evenings - a small group exploring simple tools for nervous system and emotional regulation.
I also work one-to-one if that feels more suitable for you.
Warmly,
Salima McKnight

Hi everyoneI'm starting a new Root & Regulate group at Rooted in Burford on Tuesday evenings and wanted to share it here...
02/06/2026

Hi everyone

I'm starting a new Root & Regulate group at Rooted in Burford on Tuesday evenings and wanted to share it here in case it might be just what someone is looking for.

A gentle, practical weekly session to help you feel calmer, more grounded and more in control of your reactions.

📍 Rooted in Burford
🗓 Every Tuesday from 9th June
⏰ 5:00–6:00pm

This is for you if you:

• feel stressed, anxious or overwhelmed at times
• struggle to switch off or relax
• want practical tools to feel calmer day-to-day
• are interested in understanding your nervous system and emotions
• would like more choice in how you respond to life's challenges

Each session includes simple practices and tools that you can use in everyday life. Together we'll explore nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, and ways to create a greater sense of safety and connection in the body.

No experience needed.

It'll be a small, friendly group and a welcoming space to slow down, learn something new, and connect with others 😊

Feel free to message me if you'd like more information or have any questions.

Warmly,
Salima

Hi everyone 👋🏼 I'm starting a small 6-week meditation course at Rooted in Burford on Tuesday evenings and wanted to shar...
02/06/2026

Hi everyone 👋🏼

I'm starting a small 6-week meditation course at Rooted in Burford on Tuesday evenings and wanted to share it here in case it might be just what someone is looking for.

I'd love to get a lovely local group together for this 😊

Life can be busy, noisy and full-on at times. This course is a chance to set aside 45 minutes each week to slow down, create a little space, and learn simple techniques to bring more calm, clarity and focus into everyday life.

📍 Rooted in Burford
🗓 Starts Tuesday 9th June
⏰ 6:15–7:00pm
📅 6-week course

The aim is to help you build a meditation practice that works for you in everyday life - in a grounded, accessible way.

We'll explore thoughts and our relationship to them, while learning practical meditation techniques that can be used at home and in daily life. No experience is needed at all.

It's designed for complete beginners as well as those looking to refresh or deepen an existing practice.

It'll be a small, friendly group and a lovely way to spend 45 minutes each week with like-minded local people 😊

Feel free to message me if you'd like more information or have any questions.

Warmly,
Salima McKnight

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