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it to mind so often it became real before it
actually became a reality. Through a post on
Facebook I was lead to Rebecca Campbell’s
book Light is the New Black which helped me
see that my light was needed in the world and
gave me faith in the concept that if I took the
leap the universe would guide and support
me. It was my inspiration for countless yoga
classes and the start of my Pinterest board
full of images of colour and detail, the
inspiration for the look of the studio.

Little miracles
I discovered, as my reading journey continued
with the work of Gabrielle Bernstein, that I
could surrender my fear at anytime and call
upon my inner guide for support. I’m still not
really sure I understand who, where or what
provides this guidance, but boy oh boy is
it there whenever I needed it. My personal
practice shifted from one based on physical
expression through asana to one more or
less totally based on prayer and meditation.
Every day I sat, surrendered and waited for
guidance, I was never disappointed. On one
particular day after giving thanks for all those
I loved, I came out of my meditation with a
clear message: if you love them, tell them - so
I did (by text). Out of this gratitude and love
came my studio. In the conversation that
followed my ‘I love you’ message, my sister

let me know that a friend of hers who had

opened a studio in Milton Keynes wanted to

follow a direction closer to her heart, so the

opportunity opened to take over a premises

with the correct planning permission already

in use as a yoga studio. After searching and

failing to find affordable property, this was

a miracle. In the space of a few days I went

from being nowhere close to having premises

or funding, to everything just falling in to

place. It is true miracles are possible. If you

show up with positive intention for good, your

intention really can become your reality.

Heart spaces

My studio is called The Heart Yoga Space

because the idea came from my heart and

out of the love and support of those who

are dearest to me, as well as the universe,

which has been there for me at every turn. All

the way through as I considered, offered up

and talked about my plans my overwhelming

desire has been to produce a warm,

welcoming and unpretentious space that

allows people to develop their practice and

themselves regardless of who they are and

what part of their journey they are on. I have

not done this alone and have been honoured

to be supported by my family and friends

who have trusted my intuition and helped

me achieve my vision. My sister and I stood

in the doorway at 1.30am on the morning

we opened and she said to me, “You’ve done

it”. As I looked around, it was exactly what

I’d seen so many times as I meditated. I’m

so proud with what we’ve achieved and so

grateful to all who have been involved.

Trust the process

I am not saying that this journey has been

stress-free (that really would be a charmed

life) or that everything is going to be plain

sailing as we become established, but when

class numbers are small I surrender my fears

and trust that I have been lead this far for

a reason. I take comfort in knowing that

even those studios that inspire me started

somewhere. Already I feel totally blessed

to be around people who are drawn to our

little slice of colour, our haven from the

day-to-day, who bring their presence, their

expectations and their authenticity and

join our Sangha. I have no idea where this

journey leads, but I am trusting, leaning in

and enjoying the adventure with an open

heart, totally grateful for all the love and

support I have and trusting that The Heart

Yoga Space is part of the plan.

Geni Ebbetts is a yoga teacher and owner

of The Heart Yoga Space, Milton Keynes

(theheartyogaspace.co.uk)