by admin | May 11, 2017 | Musings
For those who attend my regular yoga classes, you will know that my favourite poet is Danna Faulds. Her words so often marry beautifully with my intention or theme for the week’s teachings. For me, richness of experience is deepened when the many aspects or...
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...
