Maya’s 5th Birthday: A Celebration of Love, Creativity & Community

This Valentine’s was extra special—it marked five years since Maya, my little Pomeranian, came into my life. Born on the day of love, Maya has been my heart’s greatest companion, a source of unconditional love, and even the inspiration behind my 7-Day Meditation Course.

To celebrate, we gathered at the dog-friendly Moxy Hotel for a heart-filled event where over 16 beautiful souls created their own heart-shaped routes. Each route was then carefully rolled into a scroll, a symbol of love and intention, ready to be given to someone special…​

Maya’s Special Day

Maya basked in the love, showered with gifts, endless cuddles, and even a Valentine’s rose. Seeing her happy and surrounded by so much warmth was a reminder of why I started Cycle Your Heart Out back in 2011: to bring people together through creativity, cycling and love.

A Scroll That Touched My Heart

One of the most touching moments for me was receiving a heart-route scroll from my mum. She has been my rock, my biggest supporter, and the reason I am who I am today. Her unconditional love has shaped me in ways words can’t fully express.

Through every challenge and every step of my journey, she has been there, encouraging me and reminding me of the strength within. Receiving a heart-route scroll from her was a deeply emotional moment, a reflection of the love and support that has carried me forward all these years. It was more than just a heart route; it was a symbol of the bond we share, a reminder that love is the foundation of everything.​

A Heartfelt Competition

As part of the celebration, I held a friendly competition for the most heart-routes created. A huge congratulations to brothers Noah and Kylian, who created over 35 routes in Milton Keynes, and won a copy of my poetry book! Their creativity and enthusiasm in spreading love was truly inspiring.

​Pure Gratitude

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined, created, and celebrated with us. Maya and I are so grateful for this growing heartful community.

Sending so much love to all the friends I've made recently, as well as those who've know me for years! My heart felt so full seeing them all bond so well together on the weekend. Community means so much to me and I'm honestly in awe lately at how much support and love I have around me.

Join me and Maya

If you’d like to bring more love and mindfulness into your life with your furry friend, check out my Dog-Themed Meditation that I recorded over christmas to help deepen your bond with your dog. It's a beautiful way to experience presence, gratitude, and unconditional love, just as Maya has taught me.

Click below to try my Dog-Themed Meditation.

Looking forward to more heart-routes, and more unforgettable moments with Maya and my heartful community.

Have you created a heart-route or meditated with your furry friend? Let me know in the comments!