"I’ll stop when it’s finished."

When I’m coaching, I often hear the term “overthinking” – it’s as though it can only mean one thing: replaying the mistake, revisiting the awkward moment and imagining everything that could go wrong. But what if we deliberately turned that same mental energy towards the good stuff? What if we lingered over what went well, what we learned, how we coped and the moments when we were more capable than we had expected?

There are times when life feels as though everything is happening at once. The to-do list grows longer, your mind won't switch off, and even simple decisions can suddenly feel exhausting.

One of the most common patterns I see in people experiencing stress, overwhelm, and burnout is living in a constant state of urgency - just like a chicken.

With less than two weeks before our new class begins at The Fold, I wanted to share a little about what you can expect and answer some of the questions that often come up before a first class.

We live in a world that celebrates busyness and glorifies exhaustion.

If you're neurodivergent, there's a good chance you've spent years being told what you should be doing, how you should be behaving, or where you should be by now.

Have you ever felt that life is moving a little too fast? Between work, family commitments, and the endless demands of modern life, finding time to look after your own wellbeing can often slip to the bottom of the list.

When people ask me what I do, I say that I'm a wellbeing coach and mentor that helps people re-discover themselves and burn bright again after burnout.  Some of my clients are neurodiverse but all of them are high achievers, devoted to their objectives.  When people ask me why I volunteer, the answer is both simple and complex. It is about connection, purpose, learning and making a difference. It is also about giving back to the communities that have enriched my own life.

If you’ve wondered whether Gitananda Yoga might be for you, I’d love to reassure you: you don’t need to be bendy, experienced, or confident to begin.

Burnout is more than feeling tired after a busy week. It can build slowly when long-term stress, pressure, and emotional demands are not balanced with enough recovery, support, and rest. The World Health Organisation describes burnout as an occupational phenomenon linked to chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed, and it is commonly understood through three main areas: exhaustion, detachment, and reduced effectiveness.

In the busyness of everyday life, it can be easy to lose touch with your own sense of calm. Gitananda Yoga classes in Worcester offer a gentle, supportive way to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.