by Ali Baker | Sep 27, 2020 | Uncategorised
Do you feel better when you dance? If yes then you’ll know that the question – Why do we dance? is hard to put into words and write about. The lived bodily feelings experienced in that present moment of dancing have passed. So what goes on on the dance floor?...
by Ali Baker | Jul 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ego’s saying stay small The mind keeps turning Same old over and over Repetitive thoughts Movement stops and starts The restriction is palpable There’s no heart beat to be found Stasis without satisfaction That’s a shit feeling The why, how,...
by Ali Baker | Jun 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash I don’t know where to start writing this blog. So I guess I have to dive straight in. The photo of the American police officer’s knee on George Floyd’s neck was one of the most dehumanising images I’ve seen in a long time. I kept...
by Ali Baker | Apr 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
With all the news, noise and emotions surrounding us, it can be heard to switch off even if we limit our media exposure, how much we read and what we choose to consume. Grounding ourselves consciously is one way to make a difference to our daily lives, as well as...
by Ali Baker | Mar 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
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by Ali Baker | Aug 22, 2018 | Uncategorised
Gathering the women Come inside the tent. You are welcome here. Leave the titles and roles you have in your life outside the red fabric doorway. See the hand of sisterhood extended out in front to you. Choose your cushion. Feel the communion of being with others. Get...
by Ali Baker | Feb 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
You’re visible, able to share your message, deal with trolls and living your life’s purpose. What about asking yourself about the relationship you have with your body? Could you get naked in front of group of women in a safe environment? Take note of your first...
by Ali Baker | Jan 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Gathering the women Come inside the tent. You are welcome here. Leave the titles and roles you have in your life outside the red fabric doorway. See the hand of sisterhood extended out in front to you. Choose your cushion. Feel the communion of being with others. Get...
by Ali Baker | Oct 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
After 3 days walking with my daughter following the route that RL Stevenson walked in 1878 with his donkey Modestine, I feel in agreement with his philosophy. It’s not the destination that’s important or where we walk, but simply taking life at a different pace....
by Ali Baker | Oct 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
We are all worthy of worshipping ourselves, of finding the place that resides deep inside – the kernel or essence of our being that warrants acknowledgment and celebration of our lives. Do you have a physical sacred place you go to contact yourself? Is there somewhere...
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