So often we linger in “go mode,” even when our bodies crave pause. Read about what it means for your nervous system to reset, and practices of how to invite your nervous system to soften and restore

There’s no need to rush or know it all. Herbalism can begin with just one plant. This post is a gentle invitation to connect with the herbs around you in slow, meaningful ways.

Tinctures offer a simple, concentrated way to bring herbs into our life. From taking a few drops under the tongue to adding them to warm drinks, each method offers its own gentle support.

Explore different ways to use tinctures, including our fiery Immunity Booster, and find the approach that feels right for your body.

Foraging invites us to slow down, listen to the land, and reconnect with what grows around us. It’s a practice rooted in presence, curiosity, and care, offering nourishment through seasonal wild plants and a deeper connection to place. Explore the foundations of foraging and discover the Winter Foraging eBook now available through AKYN.

Zenthai Shiatsu is a fluid, movement-based bodywork practice that blends Thai Massage, Zen Shiatsu, and gentle Osteopathic techniques. Sessions feel grounding, spacious, and deeply supportive, inviting your body to unwind through guided stretches, pressure, and mindful movement. Each treatment responds to what your body needs on the day, creating room for ease, clarity, and presence.

An introduction to AKYN and the path that shaped it. Cass weaves Zenthai Shiatsu, Elemental Herbalism, and Yoga into an earth-centred approach to connection and presence.

Rooted in relationship with the seasons and the land, her work offers grounded ways to reconnect with your body, breath, and the natural rhythms that support everyday life.