by admin | Aug 12, 2016 | Inspiration and wisdom, Musings
I remember the first time I heard this wonderful piece from The Curly Pyjama Letters by Michael Leunig. I was enjoying relaxation at the beginning of a yoga class with my dear teacher Lyn Colenso and she read the letter (see below) to us like a bedtime story; the...
by admin | Feb 24, 2016 | Inspiration and wisdom
I recently attending a session on Yoga and Body Image presented by Janet Lowndes and Sarah Harry, community partners for the Yoga and Body Image Coalition. I have always taught yoga from the perspective of connecting inwardly (thanks to my wonderful teachers), and...
by admin | Nov 18, 2015 | Inspiration and wisdom, Poetry
At times when we are challenged to find peace within ourselves, with others and the world we live in, I choose to turn towards beauty, nature and the wisdom of others. Enjoy this beautiful poem by Dorothy Hunt. Peace is This Moment Without Judgment Do you think peace...
by admin | Oct 19, 2015 | Meditations & relaxations
I love working with the chakra colours. In this relaxation/meditation, I have weaved the colours and an affirmation associated with the 7 main chakras into a creative visualisation. You could practice this in savasana (lying on the floor) or seated upright. Ensure...
by admin | Aug 14, 2015 | Musings, Yoga asana
Wow! I cannot believe it’s been almost 3 months since my last post. It wasn’t intentional but it seems I have been in hibernation. I did recently celebrate my 50th birthday (no grey hairs yet) and have just returned from a beautiful relaxing retreat in...