I have the amazing ability to have 100 things on the go at the same time. You know what I mean? I’m always thinking of new things to either teach, where to hold my next retreat, what colour should I paint my bedroom, where should I host my next workshop, you get it. And then…
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5 Things You Should Know Before Attending Your First Yoga Retreat!
OOOOOKKKKKK…..so I have been on a few pretty epic yoga retreats. And whilst I am in the deep throws of organizing 3 of my own, I really gave some thought to what it was that I loved about these retreats and what I took home from them. And from that brainstorm came 5 things I…
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Tree Pose/Vrksasana
AH tree pose (or Vrksasana) is a true favourite of mine. It is a beautiful grounding asana that helps us improve on our balance while strengthening the thighs, calves, ankles and spine. Vrksasana enlongates the groins, inner thighs, chest and shoulders. How to get into Vrksasana Begin standing in Tadasana (Mountain pose). Distribute your weight…
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Full Moon Yoga
Saluting the moon. Saaayyy whaaattt??!!! I know, I feel ya here. I’m a newbie when it comes to understanding the moon and the impact and power it holds. One thing I’ve know for a LOOOONG time is that a full moon effects people, pretty much all people. Being a nurse, when the unit is crazy,…
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Choosing to be Present
36 hours of work, 12 hours sleep-welcome to nursing. As I wake this afternoon from my 3rd night shift, I perform my usual post-night shift routine-start the coffee, grab some fruit, toast ice cream, search for the laptop and my notebook plant ma butt in the worn out groove from said butt on the couch and start…