Ayalá

My father once asked me what connection there was between studying visual communication design and the work I do now. For me, the connection felt obvious, although it was not always easy to explain. Creativity has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. It was present when I danced classical ballet, when I studied and worked as a visual communication designer, and throughout more than two decades of working with children, families and educators. It shaped Enchanted Wonders™ and,...

Restorative practices for home and school When I first began sharing yoga with children, more than two decades ago, the part I quietly struggled with was relaxation. Movement felt alive. Creative play flowed easily. Then I would begin to transition toward rest. And the children were everywhere. Rolling, whispering, adjusting, sitting up, rolling in their mats. The last thing they appeared to be doing was resting. For a while, I thought I needed better techniques. Clearer instructions. More...

Why regulation practices need to become second nature There is a moment I recognise well, both in myself and in the people I work with. A moment when something within you knows what might help, a breath, a pause, a grounding practice, and yet it feels just out of reach. The body tightens, the mind becomes busy, and what usually supports you feels distant. I notice this most clearly in everyday moments. Not in extremes, but in the small shifts that happen across a day. A slight tightening in...