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I live with inflammatory arthritis and have a PhD in Rehabilitation. I help you move better, feel stronger, and embrace your body as it is.

Join me for judgment-free, empowering yoga for every body💪🏾 Message me to start your journey

15/11/2025

We did it! 🤩

Just a wee update to share with you, that we made it around Patagonia's iconic O-Trek.

We are in the process of taking in all we achieved, grateful for the wonderful weather, scenery and the amazing people we met along the way.

Proper chuffed to have (so far!) raised 💰 nearly £3000 for - nearly double our original target.

We are taking some time to adjust back to living with internet connection, a hard roof and not having to get dressed to go for a nighttime p*e.

Thank you for all the encouragement, support, sponsorship and belief in us. Without it, we wouldn't have made it. 🙏🏾

Bare with us, there will be more updates. But for now, it's time to enjoy the holiday part of this trip ♥️

06/11/2025

That's me off grid for just over a week to tackle 88 miles in Torres del Paine. 😵

I'm taking on this challenge to prove to myself I can still achieve things I dreamt of before my diagnosis 💪🏾💪🏾 (all whilst hoping to raise some pennies for charity).

Thank you for following my yoga, fitness and health journey thus far. 🙏🏾

I promise, there'll be much more to come!

But for now, I'm off on an adventure.

¡Hasta luego! See you soon! 🤩

30/10/2025

A week today we start our 88mile charity hike for (formerly Versus Arthritis!) 🙈

This trip has been two years in the making, with all the training walks and saving to tick of a bucket list dream I have had since I was a teenager.

I can't believe the time is upon us! We are so grateful for the support we have received, along with your generous donations so far.

‼️ Arthritis isn't just something that affects old people.

‼️ Arthritis isn't just joint pain.

‼️ Arthritis doesn't just affect the person living with it, but also their carers.

If you have any pennies to spare, we would be very grateful. 🙏🏾

Without the work of Arthritis UK/Versus Arthritis the medication I take which enables me to attempt a challenge like this and even do my job supporting others with health conditions and injury wouldnt be possible.

Fun fact: the medication I take was only approved in 2014, several years after my symptoms became more acute!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/shrutis-two-fingers-up (link in bio)

20/10/2025

View from Sunday evening yin. 🧘🏾‍♀️

It's like winter has arrived over night here in Edinburgh. The haar was out in full force this morning.

It's time to book in that cosy time, and Sunday evening yin is great for that.

We have blankets, jumpers, pillows and fluffy socks! (Oh, and the occasionally furry companion 🐶)

How are you getting cosy as autumn turns to winter? 🥰

17/10/2025

🧠 “Your mind fails before your body.”

It’s a phrase that gets thrown around a lot in the fitness world, often meant to motivate.

But is it always helpful? 🤔

Yes, our minds can hold us back sometimes. The feelings of fear, self-doubt, or comfort zones can stop us from achieving what we’re capable of.

But our bodies are wise too. They communicate through fatigue, niggles, pain, and even lack of motivation.

When we dismiss those signs in the name of “mental toughness,” we disconnect from our bodies. We risk burnout, injury, or losing joy in movement altogether. 😵

Your mind and body aren’t in competition. They’re partners.

Real progress happens when you learn to listen to both. 💪🏾

Strength isn’t about ignoring your limits, but understanding and workimg with them.

❤️ Save as a reminder for your next workout.

13/10/2025

Join me for yoga 🧘🏾‍♀️ and mindful movement this week.

This week we are focusing on the ankles and knees. Creating stability and strength as well as encouraging dynamic movement through thr joints.

You can also find me online for yoga, so you can join from anywhere in the world 🌏 you have Internet, or in person in and around 📍Edinbrugh.

🗓 Regular online classes online (link in bio), Thursdays at and , Fridays at .

DM if you're interested in 1:1 or 1:2 personal training sessions with me at . 💪🏾

12/10/2025

Today on , we have started packing for our trip!! 🤩

Only a few weeks to go, and the lists have been rewritten and rechecked. Washing piles made. Essentials starting to be packed. 💼

This trip has been two years I the making. A learning curve for both me and my husband. Navigating flare ups, new medications, injuries, illness, broken boots...and spending soooo much time together without distraction!

Our goal for this challenge was not only to complete a trip of a lifetime and raise funds for but also to raise awareness.

Awareness of arthritis (it isn't just for "old people"!), awareness of the ups and downs of living with arthritis, awareness of the sacrifices and adjustments of our carers and awareness of what we can achieve living with arthritis! 💪🏾

❤️ I appreciate all your support: emotional, food, sponsorship. If you have any pennies to spare and you haven't already, we'd be very grateful if you could donate to the cause: https://www.justgiving.com/page/shrutis-two-fingers-up

In the meantime...what's one thing you always forget? Let me know, because I don't think there are enough lists for me to be convinced I won't forget something...🙏🏾

08/10/2025

A beautiful sunrise jaunt in the Pentland Hills this morning. 🌄

Perfect time of year to get enough sleep and also make it out to be in the hills for sunrise.

A great way to blow away the funk since my winter jags. Not quite back to myself, but well on my way.

When I started this training thing, I never thought this would be a leisurely and enjoyable passtime!

Who knew? 🤷🏾‍♀️

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