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Four Stages of Life

In ancient Indian tradition, people followed a vinyasa or ideal way for living life. That is, living life ‘to be placed’ ‘in a special way’ or to be intelligently sequenced. Particular years of life can be practiced in ‘stages’ or ‘ashrams’ to meet circumstances. Though we may come from different places in the world and …

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Baby & Me

Sharing practice with our baby is oh so special. Many new parents can be seeking different ways to interact and connect with a little loved one whilst taking a breath for themselves. All aspects of the class can be taken back to the home environment too! Baby comes first in this practice so it’s important …

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Prenatal Yoga

Creating space. This is the intention and purpose for adapting the yoga practice to a growing belly, home to a growing baby. There is much variation between each of the three trimesters; the first being gentle and subtle, the second more movement and flow, and the third restorative and grounded. Beyond the asana, pranayama practices …

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Fertility Yoga

Yoga is energy work. It’s not exercise and not a recreational activity. Therefore, how can we shift/move/generate energy for a fertile body? For women, the menstrual cycle ‘moves with the moon’ where we can practice strong postures during ovulation and restorative postures during menstruation. If a woman is experiencing an absence of periods, then she …

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Kind words by myGC

myGC has written an article about Beer Yoga coming to the Gold Coast, mentioning my passion for introducing more people to the stretchy sport and balanced lifestyle. Beer Yoga is about to launch on the Gold Coast – myGC.com.au

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Beer Yoga at BSKT Cafe

Beer Yoga at BSKT Cafe | Gold Coast Events The Weekend Edition has written an article about my Beer Yoga events occasionally held at BSKT Cafe on the Gold Coast.