The Soul Path

27/04/2026

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏?

There are many ways to understand self-realisation, each definition looking at the person from a slightly different angle. Self-realisation may be described as the integration of body, mind and spirit, as the fulfilment of your destiny, or the blooming of your talents.

I like to look at it as the 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒓𝒆, underneath all the labels and expectations that may have been imposed on you. It’s about being yourself – your values and actions fully aligned and fuelled by an open, light and joyful heart. Better even – it’s about being yourSelf – that capital S standing for the best version of you, the expression of the wise, compassionate and strong being you already are but that is sometimes veiled by the challenges you have happened to encounter in your life.

𝒀𝒐𝒈𝒂 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

Yoga offers a simple way towards self-realisation. With its variety of practices, yoga’s first purpose is to calm the turbulence of feelings that often overwhelms our hearts. How can we know what we truly want when we’re always firefighting and responding automatically to our day to day struggles?
Yogas Chitta Vritti Nirodhah - 𝒀𝒐𝒈𝒂 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒗𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈, as Patanjali explains at the very beginning of his Yoga Sutras. Practising yoga gives you space to pause and take time off your busy schedule to notice – what do I need, what do I want now? What is my heart longing for? How can I get there?

Only when your heart is calm, will you know what truly calls you. From that stillness, you stop reacting to whatever comes your way and begin to stand in your full power, aligned with what matters to you.
And then, like Milarepa, you may one day say: “I have lived and died without regret.” Not because you have chased every experience life could offer, but because you have learned to 𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑺𝒆𝒍𝒇’𝒔 𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒆𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈.

𝑾𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒓𝒚?

I’m offering an 8-week yoga series on Yoga and Self-realisation – even if Yoga offers a simple way to self-realisation, it doesn’t mean that it’s easy to start and stay on the path, and having a group of like-minded people around you can make all the difference!

You can find all the info about what I offer here – https://welcomeonthesoulpath.co.uk/yoga-and-meditation-chippenham-wiltshire/yoga-self-realisation-ananda-yoga/

Don’t miss the early bird discount!

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09/04/2026

Hello

It's lovely to reconnect with you after taking a break from new endeavours. My grandma was unwell recently and my energy was prioritised for family as well as for ongoing work and study commitments - something I'll share more about soon 🌟

As difficult and intense this period was, it was also deeply healing and inspiring. From her 97 year old perspective, my grandma reflected on her life - '𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒂 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆', she said, filled with all the things that mattered to her.

This renewed my determination to always investigate and live by my values, connecting with my inner wisdom, as this is the way to create long-lasting fulfilment and joy that can then be shared with all those around me – so that not only at the end, but here and now, I can say: ‘𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆’.

This is why I have now launched this yoga series: 𝒀𝒐𝒈𝒂 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, an 8-week programme designed to help you connect with your inner wisdom, clarify your intentions and bring renewed energy and joy into your life.

Follow the link below for more information and to book your place - I look forward to connecting with you 💙🌷

Yoga is the timeless art of self-realisation. It is a combination of practices designed to integrate body, mind and spirit.

05/01/2026

Today is the last Holy Night ✨ it’s time to bow in gratitude for all the gifts and learning brought by the year just gone, and to step into the new year with mindful determination and much love for all that is yet to come.

𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 – 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫

The period between the Winter Solstice (for the northern hemisphere) and the 6th of January has been named and celebrated by different traditions in many different ways, but all share the same core idea – this is a sacred, liminal space between old and new. I like to call them the Holy Nights, as this reflects their essence well. It is a time for silence and introspection to create a quiet space where the divine in us can plant its seeds deeply so that we may manifest them in the world in the new season ahead.

This is what the labyrinth covered in snow showed me this morning – I might not see the full picture yet, but I trust the process, one step after another, paying attention to the faint traces I can sometimes only guess. I trust there is a pattern sustaining Life, and that everything will emerge at the right time. I pause in the centre of the labyrinth to rest and receive my gifts of calmness and inspiration – ready to carry them into the world ✨

Let the new year begin!! And if you want to know more about who we are and what we do, you can follow us on Facebook, visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter – links in the comments below 🔗👇

Looking forward to meeting you 💙
Irene and Marco

21/12/2025

At the darkest time of the year, our homes and streets are filled with lights adorning Christmas trees. The evergreen tree is a powerful symbol of enduring life. It is the unmoving centre adorned with the sparkling lights of our gifts and inspirations, spiralling up to the top to ignite the bright star of our full realisation.

May your days be blessed with Love and Light 🎄✨❤️

01/12/2025

✨ Offer the Sacred Gift of Yoga this Christmas ✨

Would you like to enjoy or gift your loved ones a gentle yet powerful practice that nurtures the body as well as the mind?

I’ve been working as a physiotherapist for more than 25 years, and can’t recommend the Ananda Yoga approach enough. I particularly value how it meets each person where they are – it’s not about forcing the body into intricate, uncomfortable positions. Instead, it guides the student to discover who they are and what they need in the here and now of their practice, allowing for development in a steady, sustainable and safe way.

🎁 Special Christmas Offer

• 1:1 Session – £67 in our relaxing home studio in Chippenham, or £63 online

• Bring a Loved One – £72 for two people in person (with further discounts available if it’s three of you or if you prefer to attend online)

🌟 Available only to the first 20 bookings – reserve your place soon!

Please get in touch to learn more or reserve your place.

And don’t forget our Labyrinth walk and Gong bath on 21st December – a wonderful Christmas treat for you and your loved ones 🌀✨ Book your place here -
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-solstice-labyrinth-walk-gong-bath-tickets-1975288681620?aff=oddtdtcreator

With blessings,
Irene ❤️ 🌟

28/11/2025

03/11/2025

It always strikes me how at this time of the year multiple people around the globe 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 from the Celtic Samhain to the Catholic All Souls’ Day, and many more.
The early days of November are seen as a liminal time, when the veil between worlds is thin, inviting us to pause and deeply sense our connection with those who came before us - our parents, grandparents, great grandparents, and beyond – 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦, 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲.

We quite literally have a body because of them - and we also carry thoughts and emotions shaped by their lives. Modern Western science is finally catching up with what many ancestral traditions have long known about the 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐬, and has shown how our genome is shaped by the physical and psychological environment we live in.
This means that gene expression changes based on what happens to us, and we pass on these epigenetic changes to our offspring(1). Seen from the other side, we’ve inherited not only the colour of our hair or eyes, but also traits such as the sensitivity of our immune and nervous systems to external stimuli, which influences our behaviour in subtle yet profound ways.

The implications of this are far-reaching. These inherited patterns can be adaptive or maladaptive, shaping the trajectory of our lives. The good news is that our system is plastic—meaning, it can adapt.

As I look at the trees now, shedding their leaves, I’m reminded of this truth. The very leaves that in the previous months fostered growth may now hinder the tree’s survival through the winter months. Similarly, 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐬.

One way to explore these inherited patterns is through 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. This is a gentle yet powerful way to bring unconscious dynamics into awareness. It offers a way to understand and choose the path that best supports growth at this time so that you can realise your full potential. It’s an embodied practice, helping you to deeply sense in your body the best position for you within the systems you are part of.

At The Soul Path, you’ll find a welcoming space to explore this – and more – through 1:1 sessions, in person in Chippenham, or online. Feel free to get in touch for more information!

1. Mulligan, C.J., Quinn, E.B., Hamadmad, D. et al. Epigenetic signatures of intergenerational exposure to violence in three generations of Syrian refugees. Sci Rep 15, 5945 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-89818-z

06/10/2025

I’m so happy to share with you that everything is now ready for me to offer individual and group yoga classes 🙏

But what is Yoga and what is it that’s so exciting about it?

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚?
Yoga is the timeless art of self-realisation. It is a combination of practices, including postures, breathing techniques and meditation, designed to integrate body, mind and spirit.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭?
By developing integration, we can remain centred and act from a position of strength and calmness, utilising any challenge as an opportunity to further develop our skills. Compassion and self-compassion become a natural part of who we are, and we (re)discover the fundamental union of all that exists.

After exploring different styles over the years, I decided to train in 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚. This is a gentle, yet profound practice that allows the student to improve their fitness while also caring for their emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

I’ve been working as a physiotherapist for more than 25 years, and can’t recommend this approach enough. I particularly value how it meets each person where they are – it’s not about forcing the body into intricate, uncomfortable positions. Instead, it guides the student to 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲, 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲.

Even if how I offer my practice is certainly informed by my physio brain, I have made the decision not to offer yoga as a physiotherapist. On the mat, I will be a Yoga teacher, as I feel this better represents the purpose of us coming together in this context.

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐭?
I offer a range of Yoga sessions. You can choose to attend 1:1 or group sessions, in person in my welcoming space in Chippenham, or online from the comfort of your home.

I hope you can find something that works for you and inspires you to join the growing community of Yoga practitioners 🪷

𝐈𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐦
Held in our relaxing home studio, these classes offer a peaceful space to explore and expand your Yoga practice. If you’re unsure where to begin, or would like to deepen your practice through a tailor-made approach, this is the ideal setting for you.
You can book a 1:1 in person class. You’re also welcome to join with friends and experience the benefits of practising Yoga together in a small group of up to three people — with more accessible fees, too.

𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬
These sessions are hosted via Google Meet. I offer both 1:1 and group classes online. If you have friends you’d like to practise with, I can create bespoke sessions for you to enjoy together.

I also run 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 – there's nothing in the calendar yet but I'll soon advertise them on our social media, newsletter or website, so stay tuned!

Looking forward to practising together 🪷
Irene

14/09/2025

As we wait for the grass to grow, we want to share a bit more about the story behind this labyrinth.

As a child, I (Irene) measured myself several times against the winding challenge of the maze of Villa Pisani in Stra (Italy). This is one of the largest mazes in Europe and one of the most complex in the world to solve. I encourage you to pay it a visit if you get the chance because it is impressive!

Only later in life, I met labyrinths. The aim is the same - to walk all the way to the centre - however the focus is very different.
In mazes, the attention is outward as you need to test and memorise different paths, some of which are dead ends or lead you back to the starting point. In labyrinths the attention is inward, on your internal journey as you walk a path that you know will lead you to the centre.

I enjoy walking labyrinths, and mazes, every time I find them, and have learnt to draw the classic ones for more fun on the beach.
When we were offered the opportunity to move to Chippenham, one of our dearest desires was to build a labyrinth in our new garden. We chose the design after some reading, and a lot of testing of labyrinths we built on the beach while on holiday in Crete – yes, you can tell from the pictures it was rainy and windy, but we loved every inch of that wild weather (and of course enjoyed the sun too 🌞)

As you know from our previous posts, we have now realised this dream, and we’re looking forward to sharing it with you as soon as it settles. To know when we’ll start to offer labyrinth-based workshops, you can follow us on Facebook, visit our website or sign up for our newsletter.

01/09/2025

Since our last update on the labyrinth, we’ve laid over 200 bricks into the ground, following the pattern we settled on after building and sensing a few different ones over the past few months.

We were blessed with a warm and dry bank holiday weekend, which allowed for long hours of work in the garden. A few more evenings spent removing larger stones, and we were finally ready to sow grass 🌱 and plant a few bulbs for next spring 🌷🪻

We are now planning some additional planting before we give seeds and plants time to rest and grow beneath the surface in the coming colder months.

I’ll continue to share updates, including labyrinth-based workshops, in the coming months. To stay connected, you can follow us on Facebook, visit our website or sign up for our newsletter.

Looking forward to walking the labyrinth together 🌀

18/08/2025

We haven’t posted in a while, as we’ve been immersed in a new project—building a labyrinth in our garden for personal practice and workshops 💙

But what is a labyrinth? And how is it different from a maze?
While a maze is designed to confuse—with dead ends and misleading turns—a labyrinth offers a single, winding path. You can’t get lost in a labyrinth. All you need to do is walk, allowing the path to guide you on a journey to the centre.

I love labyrinths because they are archetypal, universal symbols of Life. They reflect its endless ebb and flow, guiding us—if we’re willing to trust the journey—all the way to our centre, where we can live in harmony with all that is.

I’ll share more about this soon. For now, we simply want to share our joy at how far we’ve come in its construction 😊

21/07/2025

I recently had the pleasure of joining a handpan retreat offered by Lyndon at We Need Music in the peaceful setting of The Glade in Dartington.

Marco and I had welcomed a handpan just before our move last year but had not prioritised much time to explore it. The retreat gave us the opportunity to connect with this highly relaxing instrument – and what I discovered is so inspiring and relevant to what I do that I can’t keep it just for myself!

It is about exploring and remaining true to who I am in this moment, to my base note, while at the same time finding the best place for me to play my melody and weave it with everything else around me.