Hawthorn Tea
May is a month of vibrant growth with Mother Nature in full bloom. We are in awe of the explosion of colour we see around us and the beauty and wildness that live side by side. This weekend, we gather again in Knockrose to rest in community with some beautiful souls. For this gathering, we’ve created a brand new Yoga Nidra inspired by the Hawthorn Tree.
The Hawthorn’s Teachings
In Irish folklore, the Hawthorn is known as the home of the sí (fairy spirits), blooming at Bealtaine, she is a portal between worlds. Her abundant white blossoms burst with joy, but look closer and you will find the sharp thorns of her branches. She reminds us that we, too, are made of opposites — soft and fierce, vulnerable and wise.
Our Celtic ancestors considered her a symbol of the sacred, often marking places where the veil between worlds grows thin. Tuning into her wisdom reminds us to welcome and accept all parts of ourselves — even those we tend to hide or reject. She has deep heart medicine for those who listen.
Rest as a Radical Act
At our online and in-person gatherings, this is what we practice: making space for wholeness. We love witnessing the transformation that unfolds when women finally have space to stop rushing, mothering, doing and simply lie down without guilt or apology. And within that stillness, a question arises:
Who am I when I stop doing? Who am I when I simply allow myself to be?
As you settle into your Yoga Nidra nest something shifts. - you remember who you really are - you develop a deep awareness of your whole being - you remember that you are already enough, you remember that you are deeply wise, you remember that you are whole.
Yoga Nidra allows us to rest so deeply that we begin to remember ourselves beyond our roles and responsibilities. Time slows. Your nervous system exhales. Your mind releases its stories. Your heart begins to speak. In these moments, something ancient stirs — a remembering that you are already enough, already wise, already whole.
Anchoring Through Scent
To help you carry the energy of Yoga Nidra into your daily life, we created Soul Blend as a sensory anchor to the stillness we find when we practice. Anointing yourself with Soul Blend reminds you that this presence, this stillness, this you, is always available. Scent is a powerful bridge to memory and a potent tool for memory and nervous system regulation. It can instantly bring you back to the grounded space we access in Yoga Nidra.
That’s why we’ve created our signature Soul Blend — an essential oil rollerball designed as a sensory anchor. Blended with intention, Soul Blend invites you to pause, breathe, and return to that place within where calm lives. You’re reminded: You are safe. You are home.
As we move deeper into this season of light, may you find moments to pause, to listen, and to honour the full spectrum of who you are — blossom and thorn, softness and strength. And may the tools we offer — Yoga Nidra, community, and the simple ritual of scent — support you in coming home to yourself again and again.
Our next Knockrose gathering will be on 22nd June. Email us to get on the waitlist.