About this

Expand into the Ordinary is an independent publication launched by SOMAYOKE in November 2024, but its roots stretch back to the spring of 2021. After my return from six transformative months in the Himalayas in 2019, a deep longing began to take shape — to reconnect with Mother Nature in a way that could guide my life and practice. It became clear to me that Nature’s patterns hold intricate lessons, and that by tuning into these rhythms, we can navigate the waves of our own lives. Observing the cyclical dance of the Universe, especially through the seasons, offers a powerful mirror.

When we allow ourselves to be guided by the external seasons, our lived experiences become enlivened and rich. Connecting with nature also becomes a doorway to connecting with our bodies. It invites us to rediscover the meaning of rituals; to me, it is about transforming the everyday into something sacred. Through these personal rituals, the ordinary expands into something intimate and profound. They bind us to the Universe in our daily lives and deepen our awareness of our bodies as vessels of living, universal experiences.

Since beginning this practice in Singapore in 2021, I've seen how the significance of this work transcends the physical and the visible. Though Singapore lacks the four distinct seasons, and we may not see and feel clear differences, our practices and rituals can teach us to notice subtleties in our environment while attuning to our inner cycles.

As we face the realities of climate change, reconnecting with Mother Earth becomes even more essential — a quiet, profound way to honour our aliveness and interconnectedness. This commitment to the natural world has helped me remain connected to Nature’s guidance, no matter where I am on this beautiful planet.

Join me on a journey

to embrace the rhythms of Mother Nature and expand into the beauty of everyday moments. Together, we’ll rediscover how the ordinary can become extraordinary, enriching our lives with intention and presence.

This vision unfolds in three ways:
✨ A publication to guide you with practices, reflections, and rituals that align with the rhythms of nature.
✨ Seasonal yoga retreats — we'll immerse ourselves in Taiwan and Indonesia in 2025 to align with the cycles of spring, late summer, and early winter.
✨ Seasonal yoga workshops at Studio SOMAYOKE, a home studio in Singapore, exploring nature-inspired practices to ground and energize with the changing seasons.

Whether through your subscription, a retreat, or a studio workshop, this journey invites us to slow down, tune in, and align with the natural cycles of life. Together, we’ll transform the ordinary into something extraordinary, with intention and presence.

When you subscribe today, you'll gain access to suggested practices and newsletters that will support you in developing your personal practices and rituals to connect with Mother Nature. A paid membership gives you full access to exclusive content, including recordings of guided Yoga Nidra and other seasonal practices. These resources are crafted to deepen your connection to nature, your body, and your growth.

Your subscription directly supports Expand into the Ordinary, allowing this work to flourish and reach more like-minded seekers. Thank you!