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Read more about the article How yoga can help in menopause (and how it can’t)

How yoga can help in menopause (and how it can’t)

  • Post published:January 30, 2022
  • Post category:Yoga

Yoga is a wonderful practice that can help you in menopause. The physical asanas (postures) can build strength and flexibility to help with symptoms like aching joints. Further, the subtle…

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Read more about the article Honouring the roots of yoga

Honouring the roots of yoga

  • Post published:June 5, 2021
  • Post category:Yoga

The popularity of yoga continues to grow as more people look to the practice for physical and mental health benefits. In Australia, a 2018 Roy Morgan report found 2.18 million…

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Read more about the article Finding calm: an interview with my mum, a meditation teacher

Finding calm: an interview with my mum, a meditation teacher

  • Post published:March 29, 2020
  • Post category:Mindfulness

As I write, the coronavirus pandemic is up-ending every aspect of our lives. In the space of just a few weeks social distancing, supermarket rations, working from home and a…

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Read more about the article Ditch the New Year’s resolution for a New Year’s sankalpa

Ditch the New Year’s resolution for a New Year’s sankalpa

  • Post published:December 28, 2019
  • Post category:Mindfulness

There’s no better time for a fresh start and renewal than a new year. It's the perfect time to pause, reflect and set goals. I always write a review of…

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Read more about the article 5 benefits of yoga beyond the mat

5 benefits of yoga beyond the mat

  • Post published:December 9, 2019
  • Post category:Yoga

Yoga is the perfect activity to do in midlife. It’s an ideal weight-bearing exercise that improves your strength, flexibility and balance. Yoga is low-impact and can be modified to suit…

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Are you interested in meditation but have convince Are you interested in meditation but have convinced yourself you can’t do it?

Or maybe you’ve tried in the past but have struggled to be still and stop the chatter in your mind? 🙊

Can I convince you to give it a go … or maybe to give it another go? 

Does it help to know that the point of meditation is not to empty your mind? 💭

Finding a meditation technique that suits you will help you establish a sustainable practice that supports you and enriches your life.

Are you somebody who likes ritual? Maybe you're a creative person? Or do you struggle with sitting still?

Let me help you find a technique that’s right for you. Head to my new blog post ✍️ 5 meditation techniques for beginners 

There’s a link in my bio ⬆️

Let me know which technique resonates with you 💕💕
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Meditation can help reduce stress and anxiety and Meditation can help reduce stress and anxiety and improve our focus. 

It helps foster kindness not only to ourselves but to all beings. And OMG doesn’t the world need more of that right now 😔

But is meditation, or the thought of it, a struggle? It’s no wonder given our over-active minds and the challenges we’re facing. 

Calming the mind and being present in the moment is not easy. 

The reason for meditation is to train our attention rather than empty our minds 🙌 The benefits are a by-product of the practice. 

Trataka, or Candle Gazing Meditation, is a beautiful technique  you might like to try.  

✨Sit with a candle in front of you, about an arm’s length away  
✨Gaze softly at the candle, keeping the eyes open for as long as possible without blinking 
✨Your eyes may become watery. Trataka is also said to be an eye-cleansing practice 
✨After 5 minutes close your eyes and focus on the light behind your closed eyes for as long as possible 

🪔Try it for a minute with this video of my candle. Save this for whenever you need an instant dose of mindfulness 🙏 💕💕
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Has your self-confidence taken a dive during midli Has your self-confidence taken a dive during midlife? 

It’s no wonder we can feel a bit lost at this time as we face things like:

〽️Physical and emotional changes
〽️Big life changes
〽️Society’s obsession with youth
〽️Career difficulties or lack of support at work

Things that can help us regain our confidence so we can adapt and embrace change and be more resilient include:

➰Exercise. My faves are strength training and running 
➰Mindfulness practices such as yoga and meditation 
➰Learning new things
➰Connection with others

What would you add to this list?

Oh, and don’t be afraid to wear the red lippy if you want to💄😊
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“She’s Everything and More” 💜💚 My fir “She’s Everything and More” 💜💚

My first attempt at collage ✂️😊 My technique needs refining but I hope it conveys what I’m trying to represent - the expectations that society has of us. Quite apt for International Women’s Day today and the theme for 2022 of #breakthebias 🙅‍♀️

Happy International Women’s Day. Keep challenging stereotypes and breaking the bias! 💜💚

If you’re in Melbourne I highly recommend Max and Zoe’s collage workshop at their gorgeous studio @thatpaperjoint in Brunswick. You’ll be guided and encouraged every step (cut 😆) of the way 🙌
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A regular yoga practice has made a big difference A regular yoga practice has made a big difference to my well-being during menopause 🧘

In my new blog post you’ll find ways that yoga can help you too during this time.

No “advanced” poses, or poses that add stress to your already achey joints necessary 🙌

Yoga is amazing… but it’s not magic 🪄

There’s a lot of misrepresentation of yoga out there so I also address what it CAN’T do in menopause.

You’ll find a link to the blog post in my bio ⬆️

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