Hi friends, I’m Michelle from Opting Out, based in Brighton, UK. Here I share regular posts on slow living, rest, and opting out of burnout culture, plus my weekly Weekend Mood Board of what’s currently inspiring me. Paid subscribers also get access to the Slow Reading Group (we recently started “The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating”), live Co-Resting sessions, yoga nidra audios and pre-recorded full-length restorative and yin yoga classes.
It’s my dream to create a community of misfits, questioners and resters. Are you in? ✨
What I’m reading:
Enjoying cosy chilly evenings under the duvet and the heated throw with Katabasis.
What I’m enjoying:
Teaching yoga to my lovely cohort of folks on the Wintering Well journey.
Sunsets over the sea.
Tidying my bookshelves.
What I’m Noticing:
The urge to declutter and make my nest ready for winter.
What I’m listening to:
The recent Radio Lento podcast, recorded at Chesil Beach, comforting in the wee hours.
What I’m Eating:
Ayurvedic kitchari with potatoes and butternut squash.
What I’m Grateful For:
Quality time with my daughter who’s back from uni for a few days.
Morning movement.
Big mugs of Earl Grey with oat milk and honey.
What I’m Looking Forward To:
Learning a new Buddhist practice (the lion-headed dakini!) this weekend on retreat.
What’s Inspiring Me:
Yoga nidra.
The delightful group of souls who are embarking on a five-month Wintering journey together (there’s still time to join!).
I love to hear what’s on your list - drop a comment below!