Sycamoreholistics

24/02/2026

😍 MOBILITY AND FLEXIBILITY ARE KEY INGREDIENTS FOR REMAINING AGILE AS WOMEN AGE.

Most of us want to stay strong and agile well into later life 💪

We want to move freely.
We want to stay independent.
We want JOY in our bodies. 💃

The reality is that natural age-related changes to our neuromuscular system and decreased collagen synthesis (both age-related and oestrogen-related) can impact mobility and flexibility during perimenopause and menopause.

In fact, research in 2022 suggested flexibility can reduce by up to 6 degrees per decade after age 55 in both the upper and lower body. 📉

The good news? 🌟

🔥YOU ARE NOT POWERLESS 🔥

🧘‍♀️ Yoga is one effective way to improve mobility and flexibility during menopause…and it can positively impact symptoms too.

Studies show yoga may:
😴 Improve sleep quality
🤯 Support psychological wellbeing
🔥 Help with vasomotor symptoms
💗 Support urogenital health

Is yoga superior to resistance training? No…they both have a place. Strength training remains essential. I actually love to do both…they complement each other beautifully. And on occasion (or more often) I combine yoga and some weight lifting with my 1-1 clients. But YOGA is a powerful addition to your Menopause Toolkit. 🧰

The goal isn’t perfection.
It’s capacity.
It’s confidence.
It’s staying agile enough to live life fully — on your terms. 💥

If you’re ready to feel stronger, more flexible, and more in control of your menopausal transition, I’d love to support you. 💬

Not matter if you’re a novice or an athlete in the transition through any menopausal stage…I’ve got you!! Not only have I trained with I’ve also trained in yoga sports science…yoga for athletes….

👉 DM me “AGILE” or drop a 🧘‍♀️ in the comments to find out how we can work together.


 
 


16/02/2026

Chaturanga Dandasana → Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

It’s been a while since I’ve felt strong enough to move through this transition with steadiness and control… so it felt really good to notice how much more accessible it feels now since getting back into strength training 💪🏼

Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose)
isn’t just a “yoga push-up.”

It’s full-body integration.

✨ Core engagement to stabilise
✨ Shoulder strength and scapular control
✨ Arm and wrist resilience
✨ Leg activation to stay lifted and aligned

And then that powerful shift forward and upward into Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward Facing Dog) …opening the chest, strengthening the back body, pressing firmly through the hands, thighs lifted, heart forward.

This transition asks for coordination, strength, patience… and humility.

It’s a reminder that yoga isn’t separate from strength work, often they support each other beautifully.

Progress doesn’t always shout. Sometimes it’s simply noticing:

“This feels steadier than it did before.” 🤍

15/02/2026

Today we were meant to be repeating the Upwaltham archaeological site circular so we could finally enjoy all the “stunning views” we completely missed last time thanks to the mist.
Well.

This time the mist upgraded itself to torrential rain. Then more torrential rain. Then, just to keep things interesting… even more torrential rain.

The paths transformed into charming little streams. The streams evolved into mud slides. At one point I’m fairly certain we were just hiking directly through bog after bog. But did we stride bravely on through the mire? Through the wet? Braving wet wild wee’s?Through the relentless sideways rain?

Yes. Yes we did.

We continued on with (and now ours) four-legged friend Bella shivering beside us (clearly reconsidering her friendship choices), and me also slightly questioning my own…as I’m typing this from the bath, still in the slow process of defrosting!

We practised with poles ready for our Camino…which was wise, as the terrain was so treacherous. However they didn’t stop Caroline gracefully executing an unexpected mud-sit. It was always going to be one of us, let’s be honest. A very muddy bottom and shivering hands later, morale remained strangely high.

We attempted a tea/coffee break under the ‘shelter’ a tree. The rain responded by falling harder. A true test of resilience and “all-weather walking.” We sang songs as we slip-slid our way along, occasionally the tour guide made an appearance with her whistle insisting we stop and look at the non existent view!
�Oh, the view was there. Somewhere. Behind a solid wall of rain.

We did, however, have the absolute privilege of spotting a huge herd of deer gathered in a field — at least twenty of them — looking very much like they were holding a mothers’ meeting before deciding which direction to majestically bound off in. That alone felt magical.

Getting back to the car was its own Olympic event. Layer after muddy layer peeled off in the rain…honestly, I’d probably have been warmer just sitting there in my pants.

So once again, we did not see the glorious views as promised.

But did we enjoy it?

Absolutely.

10/02/2026

I’ve set up a new IG page and would appreciate the support if it feels like something you’re interested in or aligned with. It’s early days so bear with me whilst I add content.
I will be setting up a dedicated Face book page soon too!
Thanks
K xx

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08/02/2026

✨ Reiki Level 1 Training – Usui Shiki Ryoho ✨

Are you ready to awaken your natural ability to heal, restore balance, and invite more peace into your life — and the lives of others?

I’m so excited to offer Reiki First Degree training, a nurturing and transformative day where you’ll be introduced to the foundations of this beautiful Japanese healing practice.

Reiki was founded by Mikao Usui and translates to Usui’s System of Natural Healing. It works with universal life force energy to support balance on a physical, emotional, mental, and energetic level — calming the nervous system and encouraging deep rest, clarity, and self-healing.

🌿 Opening Ceremony
Before attunements and teachings begin, we will open the day with a gentle ceremony using plant medicine or sacred tea, meditation, and breathwork. This allows you to deepen your connection to your own life force energy and become a clear, open channel for Reiki, a practice I’ve found incredibly powerful when teaching healing modalities.

✨ During the day you will:
• Learn the origins, principles & philosophy of Reiki
• Receive your Level 1 attunements
• Learn to give Reiki to yourself & others
• Begin to sense and trust energy
• Experience deep rest, connection & inner calm

✨ What’s included:
• Pre-course reading & preparation
• Comprehensive Reiki Level 1 manual
• Guided MP3 meditation
• Fully supported 21-day cleanse
• Ongoing WhatsApp support & Reiki shares
• Nourishing lunch
• Small, intimate group setting

This training is perfect if you feel called to support your own healing, deepen your spiritual practice, or take the first step towards offering Reiki — personally or professionally.

Spaces are intentionally limited to keep the experience deeply supportive.

I work 1-1 or very small groups if you’d like to share the experience with someone (10% discount will be applied)

Cost: £230 pp

Day to be arranged upon request

31/01/2026

💫A personal post💫

The last 18 months have humbled me in ways I never expected.

It’s been a real rollercoaster. Losing my soul cat Tommy 💔, navigating Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome (which has been beyond challenging and is still ongoing — thank god for my stubborn resilience and my incredible friends ❤️), an unexpectedly complicated finger operation… all while the menopause absolutely kicked my ass.

There have been beautiful moments — love, laughter, connection, grace. But alongside all of that, on a deeply personal level, I slowly lost sight of myself. I no longer recognised the woman in the mirror. My body felt unfamiliar. Heavy. Tired. Sad. Disconnected.

I tried acceptance. I truly did. The “love yourself as you are” narrative is important — but for me, it wasn’t the full story. Because beneath it all, I didn’t feel like me. And that quiet grief is something many women carry silently.

HRT has helped in some ways. I sleep better. But healing isn’t linear — and reclaiming yourself takes more than one solution.

What I realised I missed most was movement with meaning (other than yoga) Walking in nature. Training with intention. Feeling my strength. Being part of a community. Feeling supported, seen, and not past it.

So I made a choice — not to change myself, but to return to myself.

For the last couple of months I’ve been training with .bognorregis surrounded by a supportive, welcoming and often hilarious community. And that laughter? It’s been medicine.

I’ve shifted my mindset. Nourished my body properly. Set goals again. And slowly, gently, I’m starting to recognise myself — not the old version, but a wiser, stronger one. What I’m building now is strength. Function. Energy. Resilience.

This chapter isn’t about perfection.
It’s about reconnection.
About honouring where I’ve been and choosing how I move forward.

And if you’re reading this and feel lost in your own body or life — know this: you are not broken & you can chose a different narrative!

🤍 If any part of this resonates, you’re so welcome to reach out — comment, message me, or simply sit with it. Connection matters, and we don’t have to navigate these seasons alone.

Kx

27/01/2026

Looking for something different & affordable?
Come and join me for a full moon yoga flow & fire ceremony. You don’t need to be experienced in movement or yoga. Just come with an open hear & open mind!
Private Studio in Aldwick
Parking
Amenities
Refreshments included
Feb 4th 6:30pm till 8pm
£16

Kerry x

The Snow Moon symbolises endurance, patience, strength and renewal. It signifies winters peak representing a turning point toward longer days and the last days of shedding as we move from the year of the snake to year of the fire horse. This session will start with some ceremonial cacao, then we’ll build some heat using breath, movement and fire! Ignite the flame of passion & JOY under the Snow Moon! Ending in a deeply restful body scan mediation and savasana - a time for inner reflection and rest.

Come and join me!! Get that flow on!!

The Studio Shala
Aldwick
Wednesday 4th February
18:30 - 20:00
£16

Direct booking link:
https://SycamoreHolistics.as.me/?appointmentType=85499395

Can’t wait to spend the evening with you

Much Love

Kerry x

26/01/2026

The Snow Moon symbolises endurance, patience, strength and renewal. It signifies winters peak representing a turning point toward longer days and the last days of shedding as we move from the year of the snake to year of the fire horse. This session will start with some ceremonial cacao, then we’ll build some heat using breath, movement and fire! Ignite the flame of passion & JOY under the Snow Moon! Ending in a deeply restful body scan mediation and savasana - a time for inner reflection and rest.

Come and join me!! Get that flow on!!

The Studio Shala
Aldwick
Wednesday 4th February
18:30 - 20:00
£16

Direct booking link:
https://SycamoreHolistics.as.me/?appointmentType=85499395

Can’t wait to spend the evening with you

Much Love

Kerry x

15/01/2026

💫Some beautiful testimonials from our last Full Power Cacao Ceremony….it was such a pleasure holding space for such a lovely bunch of wonderful women.💫

We are really looking forward to facilitating our next ceremony…

There is no other cacao ceremony quite like a FULL POWER Cacao Ceremony. A time to come together, and share in the beautiful heart opening plant medicine that is Full Power ceremonial grade cacao from Sur del Lago in Venezuela. Drink the beautiful plant medicine, whilst we take you on a transformative journey of deep rest, healing, connection and joy. Supported by our team of 4 healers, these events can be transformational if you want them to be, an opportunity to free blocked emotions and align more closely with where you really want life to take you. All you need to do is come with an open heart and an open mind.
Why be half power when you can be FULL POWER!

💫Cacao Ceremony at Stubbs Retreat💫

Sunday 25th January
11am - 2pm
Stubbs Retreat, Crossbush, Arundel, BN18 9PQ
£50.50 per person
Booking Link - https://SycamoreHolistics.as.me/FullPowerCacaoSR (in bio)

Stubbs Retreat is nestled in the woodland at the entrance to Stubbs Copse Woodyard, just off Crossbush Lane, near Arundel. This beautiful setting is fully equipped with a heated Bell tent, outdoor seating area and toilet and free parking is available along Crossbush Lane. It is a place to gather, breathe, and reconnect with nature. Rooted in wellbeing, community, and healing power.

As the first cacao ceremony of the year and with Chinese New Year officially starting on the 17th February, this event will be an opportunity to shed the last skins from year of the snake (2025) and prepare you, for moving into the Fire Horse energy
of 2026 bringing creativity and new opportunities.

Come and join us for magical ceremony 💫💫💫

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14/01/2026

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