‘Your issues are in your tissues’. I like these words! I find them comforting. They were kindly spoken to me during my first yoga teacher training. My emotions were bubbling over and I was having a deeply heartfelt cry – nothing else was possible in that moment. Crying (for me!) releases stored emotions as well as physical and mental tensions. Read more
Yoga has become a household word with an abundance of teachers, courses, studios, YouTube videos, clothing and equipment flooding the market. Recent Ray Morgan research (2015-16) indicates that approximately 2 million people practise in Australia, either regularly or occasionally. So what is yoga and why are so many people trying classes? Read more
I LOVE my friends! I LOVE knowing they are out there, even when I don’t see them. I SO enjoy creating gifts of kindness for them, and being there during the good and the tough times. But is this simply a smoke screen… do I regularly give myself all this care and attention, am I a good friend to myself, especially my mind? Read more
I was delighted however truthfully super nervous, to host our overseas Integral Yoga® Swami Ramananda, in January this year. I only had about 1000 questions to the organiser on protocol! I cleaned every inch of the house, did a double take of the pantry including the shelf of alcohol (which we actually don’t drink, truly!) and started a search for interesting vegan recipes. Read more
By the time you leave a yoga class, most people experience some improvement in their health and wellbeing. That’s why many doctors, health practitioners (and spouses!) are recommending yoga, to help people learn to relax, tone their muscles, balance their emotions and calm their mind. So, isn’t all yoga ‘therapeutic’ and what is Yoga Therapy anyway.…??!’ Read more
Welcome to my first guest blog! I’m delighted that Sal Prothero, Nutritionist from Whole Food Nutrition, is teaming up with Experience Yoga at a weekend restorative session. The focus of her talk is on your gut… Read more
Fifteen years ago (yes 15!) I booked to go on my first yoga and meditation retreat. I was tentative and nervous as it was for 12 days, I barely knew the facilitators and it was overseas. However, I thought some time-out and warmth in Bali could not be all bad…and that was true. Read more
I was delighted recently when Bupa Life Insurance approached me to feature in a new article on healthy morning rituals: Lifestyle Experts Share Their Healthy Morning Habits.
As quoted by Bupa… Read more
‘I have been so sad about leaving your classes.’ These were the words from a weekly student of some 5 years, after her final evening class at my studio last week. She lives in the country and has just rented out her city apartment so no longer can come. Read more
Last Saturday night (no not at the pub!) I sat preparing my mind and my intention for a havan (fire ceremony) at Satyananda ashram, which is situated deep within the Wombat State forest. I observed the accumulation of thoughts in my head from the previous week (and month!), some lingering ones… Read more
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