THE FULL STORY

Ever since I was young, I can remember being intrigued by the whole concept of life and birth! As it turns out it’s part of my life’s path. One that runs parallel to my very creative spirit ‘to serve’.
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I was guided by the synchronicities of life and started my training in various therapies in 2002 working up to Reiki Master Teacher Training level. I am also fully qualified in Sekhem healing, Ayurvedic massage (abhyanga and shirodhara), Indian head and hopi ear candles and EFT.
After the arrival of my 3 cherised angels, a set of twins, a boy and a girl and soon after a beautiful son, my path led me to embrace the role of a doula.
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A deep inner knowing whispered that this journey would intertwine harmoniously with my holistic and spiritual pursuits, igniting a sense of fulfillment that still deeply resonates to this day. Embracing the tapestry of life’s teachings I delved further by training as a Breathe To A Better Teacher to complement my work in the sacred realm of childbirth.

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In 2008 I trained with Nurturing Birth and went through a rigorous mentoring process to become fully recognised and certified. The evolution of my path and thirst for growth birth the creation of ‘Inspirational Pregnancy Retreats’. This vision came to me whilst in meditation, a calling that deeply resonated within. My alignment with this purpose led me to Sacred Pregnancy Training, where I now facilitate empowering workshops.
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With the yearning to facilitate healing, I embarked on a journey with Reiki, achieving mastery in 2003 and later embracing Bio-Energy healing.
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The year 2015 marked a transformative phase as I immersed myself in a 240hr Dru Yoga Teacher training, a journey that now is a daily practice. I then took another training specialising in prenatal yoga where I found immense joy in sharing this beautiful ancient practice.
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It really has been a process of soul nurturance and of unfolding the truths, discovery, growth and shifts. I’ve danced through the past 25 years of my awakening as a Reiki practitioner, massage therapist, doula, yoga teacher, spiritual life coach, medicine woman and singer (under my artist name of Astara).
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In 2023, I completed my training as a certified Shadow Work Coach and Life Purpose Coach, delving deep into the realms of personal transformation and soul alignment. Additionally, I honed my skills in serving the sacred medicine of Cacao, facilitating transformative ceremonies within the nurturing sanctuary of my yurt.
Soon after I launched The Temple Spaces where my deepest desire was to extend an invitation into my world, where the essence of two decades of healing and coaching modalities found their rightful home. A beautiful online and in person space where individuals who are yearning for growth, transformation, fulfilment and renewal are welcomed.
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Here, we tenderly release the weight of past burdens, creating room for healing, self-discovery, and the blossoming of truth. This space is where transformation and alignment intertwine, nurturing the seeds of personal growth and the fulfillment of your soul’s purpose. Rooted by a deep longing to infuse life with sacredness and meaningful rituals, my vision is to offer support to those who seek it.
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I hold a deep reverence for my daily rituals, which encompass my dedicated yoga practice, meditations and moments of deep and beautiful connections in my own sacred space. My heart overflows with love for life, our magnificent Mother Earth and the path I tread. I embody a grounded, open-hearted nature, seeking the beauty in the tapestry of life. My journey is one of self-realisation and the profound wisdom it brings.
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As a mother of three, it is my privilege to stand alongside you, guiding and supporting you through life’s sacred peaks.
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You can follow my journey on Instagram @thetemplespaces


PS. Feel free to to listen to my album “RISE” available on Spotify and other major platforms.
Every step of my journey has been a reminder of what happens when you follow the whispers of your soul.
I’m here to help you do the same.
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