Los Angeles, 2022. A friend invited me to a Pilates class and for the first time, movement felt different. The practice quickly became woven into my routine, my friendships and my sense of belonging.

In LA, life revolved around intentional experiences and shared moments, a contrast to the pub culture I was used to back home in the UK.

When I returned to Manchester, the first thing I did was look for a Pilates studio. I found one, became a member and once again, it became the foundation of my friendships — and later, the place where I qualified as a Reformer Pilates instructor and began teaching.

Fast forward to 2024, I moved back to Broughton Astley — the village I grew up in but hadn’t called home in a long time. While I loved being back in the countryside, I missed having that third space.

That’s why I created Sojourn.

A space to move and breathe, to connect and belong. A studio that brings people together, just as Pilates has done for me in different places and seasons of my life.

But more than that, Sojourn is a reflection of my ongoing journey towards balance — a journey I’ll always be on. Over the years, I’ve learnt that balance isn’t something you find once and hold onto. It shifts, just like we do.

I’ve moved through phases of Ignite — intense work, ambition and pushing forward. I’ve experienced seasons of Flow, where everything feels aligned, life moves effortlessly, and energy comes naturally. And I’ve learnt the importance of Pause — knowing when to stop, rest and allow space for restoration.

Sojourn exists because I’ve felt all of these phases deeply. I know what it’s like to crave structure and discipline, to need freedom and flow and to reach a point where slowing down isn’t just an option — it’s essential.

Movement, like life, isn’t linear. We move through Ignite, Flow and Pause in our own time, in our own way. My hope is that Sojourn gives you the space to explore your own rhythm — whatever phase you’re in.