What do you think about setbacks? What do you think when life doesn’t go the perfect way you planned? Over the past few years I have had the fortune of being able to teach throughout Brisbane and also meet people from all different backgrounds, age groups, cultures and interests, that I would not have the […]
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A few weeks ago it was ‘RU OK?’ day and Suicide Prevention Day. The days helped to raise awareness about mental health and starts the conversation. These days have come and gone. Yet, I think it is important to continue to ask ‘RU OK?’…ask and listen. It is absolutely important to ask this regularly and
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Since 2017 I have been a volunteer speaker at an organisation that raises awareness about depression and anxiety and encourages people to spot the signs before mental illness sneaks up on you and potentially swallows you. I have spoken to groups in corporate houses, non-profit organisations, law firms, universities, senior groups and big banks around
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Have you ever had a good look at your hands? Noticed the lines and bumps? Perhaps you have smooth hands, or perhaps they are rough with callouses or perhaps have blisters or cuts on them? Our hands have so many nerve endings that connect with the rest of our body. Our hands do some much
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Why does body image matter? Body image has an impact on how you feel inside and values are programmed into young humans aged 5+ up to seniors….unfortunately not all the values and messages we hear are supportive. Instead they come from a place of “You’re not good enough and need to do xyz until you
Podcast series #2, episode #1 about body image is available now! Read More »
Has this pandemic got you feeling overwhelmed, fatigued and generally “over it”? If so, I am right there with you! I miss my family and friends abroad, my beloved PNG, I miss my Mum and Dad and wondering when will I get hugs from my parents again? I am doing my best to manage social
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Yoga teachers, meditation teachers and ayurveda practitioners have a duty to support India in this time of COVID-19 because we are practicing practices that come from India. For many of us living abroad (and in-country in India), yoga has supported us to heal, refresh and renew and inspired us to share this practice with our
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How does your place smell now? Like fresh flowers or damp shoes or perhaps a 3 day old sandwich that has been forgotten somewhere? Hopefully not like a soggy sandwich – gross! How your place smells has an impact on how you feel. Much like music which can take you down memory lane, smell can
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3 part yogic breath steps 3 part yogic breath involves getting comfortable! Wherever you are, seated on the mat, chair or laying on your back body, ensure you are comfortable. Get comfortable releasing ideas of what yoga ‘looks like’ and start to tap into how you feel and body awareness, the weight of your body
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This is what people have said to me over the years…– Your skirt is too short– Your arms are too fat, you have chicken wings (referring to skin around my arm pits)– You are too hairy. Have you heard of lip wax?– You have hair on your chin– Have you heard of hair removal?– You’re
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