Reflections on Love, City Lights, and the Art of Patience

Another week has flown by. How is 2026 moving so fast? I can’t believe it’s already mid-February.

I’ve had a very "chilled" week. My shoulders didn't feel heavy, but I felt incredibly tired. You know that kind of exhaustion where you simply cannot practice or train, and even climbing a flight of stairs feels like summitting a mountain? That is exactly how I’ve felt this week. I am looking forward to the weekend and simply enjoying some quality time with Frank and Bruno.

Monday was lovely, though. I headed into London to see my dear friend Marisa. She was in town for work, and I didn't hesitate for a second to jump on a train to see her. It felt just like old times in Madrid, grabbing a coffee together after a yoga class. Before meeting her, I had time for a bit of shopping, a personal practice, and a brilliant reformer pilates class at the Nobu Hotel.

Visiting the city energises me so much; I love it and I need it. I’m a proper country girl at the moment, wearing my wellies and walking Bruno in the rain, but honestly, put me back in the city and I’m the happiest person. Don’t get me wrong, I love nature and the peace around me, but that sense of independence, the ability to explore anywhere you want, and the buzz of seeing different people is priceless to me.

I want to talk about love this week, especially as Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and I feel so much love surrounding me right now.

Frank and I are still searching for our future home. Much of it depends on his job, and I won’t lie, it’s sometimes desperate not having those answers or having my own space. I can’t wait to have a family home with Frank. We were long-distance for so long, and our next step is finally moving in together properly. At the moment, we are living at his mum’s house. It’s a beautiful, big, cosy home and I am surrounded by wonderful people; I really adore his brother and the three of us are just the best gang! But I am ready, very ready, to find where we can plant our seeds and finally build our future. It feels like my time is slightly "frozen" here; we only planned to stay for a few months and it’s dragging on a bit now.

Sometimes we have to embrace the situation and just keep pushing forward. I am learning… I am learning more than you can imagine. I’ve never been a patient person, and living here is definitely teaching me that. I want to appreciate the present more and stop dwelling on the things I don't yet have. A year ago, I couldn’t have imagined finally living with my partner in the same country, with the same rights. Sometimes I have to stop everything I’m doing just to realise that life is happening now, with him, and I mustn't forget all those lonely nights away from him wishing we were together. Life is teaching me to be present beyond the mat. Bringing that awareness to my daily life has been a challenge when things are moving so slowly.

I’ve also felt so much love from my students this week. Let me tell you how amazing it feels when a student tells you after class how much of an impact you’re making. I have one wonderful student in her 40s or 50s (she looks so young, I’m not sure!) whose practice is gorgeous. She is capable of so much, yet she doesn’t even know it. You can tell a lot about a person’s self-confidence by the way they enter the shala or speak to you, and unfortunately, this student lacks confidence. In class, she always opts for the "easiest" version, she doesn’t realise what she’s capable of. I go to her, I adjust her, and I encourage her to go further. She does it, she achieves it, and she feels great. After class, she always gives me a hug, but one day she told me: "You make me believe in myself again." Honestly, I can’t explain how much those words moved me.

This is why I do what I do. I don't care about the perfect pose, and I don’t actually mind if you can or can’t nail a transition. I am here to help you perform at your best and show YOU what you are capable of. If I can achieve that (if I can give you that feeling for even a second) my job is done. If everyone could do asanas perfectly, I wouldn't have a job! My intentions go far beyond the mat; I really want you to know that.

This week I’ve been listening to "Back to London" by Kayla Kross. She is stunning and her songs make me feel so good. It’s like having a Sunday coffee with the sunshine on your face while wearing the coziest socks in the world. Exactly that feeling, like walking through the clouds. Go and have a listen.

I’ve shared a lot of personal emotions and life lessons today, but that’s how it is. Every single day is a lesson, and they will keep chasing us until the very end.

Enjoy your weekend.

Love to all.