The RNLI have really come to my attention this year for a number of reasons: 

1. They rescue all human and animal kind in trouble without discrimination. It's heart-breaking to imagine what people have been through to think that getting in an over-crowded inflatable boat to cross stormy seas is their only path to hope;

2. Moving to the coast has made me so much more aware of the role they play for anyone who visits the seaside for work or pleasure. I follow the RNLI feed and have been so surprised at the variety of things they are called out to/for. Such brave and selfless people; 

3. And finally, something deeply personal. Just over 28 years ago, my dear sister Louise drowned in the seas of New Zealand. She was 25 years old. She was full of life, fun and kindness. Louise was a physiotherapist who'd gone travelling with her boyfriend. They both drowned in a tragic accident, days after they'd got engaged. The nearest village to the accident had muted the idea of getting a lifeboat for a long time. Unbeknown to Louise and Mike the area was known for its' strong currents. The village was deeply affected by Louise and Mike's death and in the years post their deaths, dug deep to raise funds for a lifeboat and succeeded. If only.... 

Losing a son, daughter, sister, brother, partner and so on is life-changing as sadly many of us know. If this can be avoided for anyone by our small act to give then YES, let's practise yoga together. 

Thank you so much for any donation you can give. My donation to add to yours will be all of my profits for the first week of January. 

Emma x