Rooted souls

21/10/2025

Nourish your body. Soothe your soul. Welcome winter with calm with wellness coach of over 20 years Fiona McManus and Dr Merchant, Ayurvedic Practitioner.

Our Winter Wellness Retreat Day at Dumfries House offers a nurturing blend of practices to support body and mind as the days grow shorter.

🧘‍♀️ Gentle Yoga to awaken the body
🌬️ Qigong to balance energy
🌿 Ayurvedic tips for winter wellbeing
🎶 Sound Bath to deeply relax and restore
🥘Warming nourishing lunch

📅 Sunday 30th November
10am til 4pm
📍 Dumfries House Wellness centre, Cumnock

Ayurveda is the ancient Indian science of self-care and self-healing. The sister science to Yoga, it originated in India over 5000 years ago, and has been passed down through the generations in
timeless texts and living traditions. Universal in its scope and practical in its wisdom, Ayurveda
perfectly addresses the holistic wellbeing needs of the modern age.
A personalised lifestyle medicine, the individuality of the body-mind is assessed according to a
system known as the three Doshas, the bio-energetics which govern our unique physiology. In
this session we will discover the current status of our Doshas, and learn wellness practices to bring
balance.

Living in synchrony with the rhythms of Nature is key to an Ayurvedic way of life, and here we will understand the importance of alignment with the seasonal changes of Autumn and Winter, with simple lifestyle practices manifesting harmony in body mind and spirit.

Fiona & Dr Merchant

10/10/2025

Honoured to teach in the beautiful Ladyburn house early each morning this week for “Louise Hays Heal your life teacher training” these people will go on to help people change their lives for the better. We opened our hearts , ready to give and receive that love that makes the world go round ♥️ 🌍in Louise’s words “You have the power to heal your life, and you need to know that. We think so often that we are helpless, but we’re not. We always have the power of our minds… Claim and consciously use your power.”

03/08/2025

Today I was delivering sound bath sessions at Ayr beach as part of a wellness event, so nice to see people take time out to do healing activities sea dips, yoga and tea ceremonies, and work with an amazing team of like minded professionals- get in touch if I can help organise a wellness event for your organisation or friends

21/07/2025

I am loving sharing my love of Qi gong and mindfulness under the canopy of trees with the bird song 🐦‍⬛🌳 this morning was even more special with the sound of the rain🌦️💧, the trees protecting us. We then gather for tea and chat, sharing stories and connecting. If you love nature and want to learn a new gentle but powerful way to feel good from the inside without risk of injury or exhaustion then this is for you, message me to book on 😊

21/07/2025

🌱✨ Food is More Than Fuel — It’s Vibration ✨🌱

Every bite you take carries more than just nutrients — it carries energy. 🍓🥦🍯

The vibration of your food affects your own vibration. Fresh, living foods like fruits, vegetables, herbs, and whole grains are high-vibe. They’re filled with life force — supporting not just your body, but your mood, your clarity, and your spiritual connection. 🌞🌿

Processed and artificial foods often carry a denser, lower frequency — leaving us feeling sluggish, disconnected, or foggy.

Choose foods that feel alive. Listen to how your body responds. Tune in. Eat with intention. 🙏

Your energy is sacred — and so is what you feed it. 💫

23/06/2025

Rooted in nature , I am in my element teaching mindfulness and qi gong here every Monday morning at Fullarton woods, a place I explored with curious mind as a child , this place taught me so much then and now, calming my senses helping me feel connnected with myself and making me feel good.

Here’s the science bit

🌳 Being with the trees has many Physical Health Benefits -

Boosted Immune Function:
Exposure to phytoncides (natural compounds released by trees) can increase the activity of natural killer (NK) cells, which help fight infections and cancer.

Lower Blood Pressure & Heart
Forest bathing is linked to improved cardiovascular health through lowered blood pressure and heart rate variability stabilization.

Improved Sleep:
Nature exposure helps regulate circadian rhythms, promoting deeper, more restful sleep.

This group meets every Monday at 930am. Contact me to book on 😊🙏

17/06/2025

I spent a lovely afternoon chatting with Dr Irfan Merchant, an Ayurvedic doctor in Ayrshire. We share an interest in helping people develop a sense of peace and deep presence of this very moment. He offers weekly Satsang sessions and one to one in his clinic in Ayr.

I weave ancient practices of breath work and meditation into most my session’s whether we are outdoors in on the beach or forest, in a hall or a beautiful retreat venue. Being a silent watcher of your thoughts and body in a non judgemental way helps foster and develop kindness and compassion towards ourselves and others but ultimately helps people foster a deep sense of inner peace ✌️ 🙏😇

14/06/2025

Today I choose to have a wonderful day 🙏😇🥰

12/06/2025

I led a beautiful meditation and mindful walking session today through a woodland, we all collected different leafs, flowers, etc and then spend time mindfully creating a Mandala together , creating union and communication between each of us and nature.. we then spent time enjoying the sounds of the forest whilst mediating on the mandala .. resulting in peace and connectedness 🌳🙏💐

A mandala, a Sanskrit word for "circle," symbolizes the universe, its interconnectedness, and the cyclical nature of life. It's a visual representation of the cosmos, often used in Hinduism and Buddhism as a tool for meditation and spiritual practice. The mandala's circular form represents wholeness, unity, and eternity.

Join me for my next forest session on Monday at Fullarton woods
Troon, 930am booking essential
Fiona x

12/06/2025