Summer time is the ultimate expression of abundance and is ruled by the fire phase. Flowers are in full bloom, the sky is expansive and the sun is hot & bright. We are more likely to be sociable in the warmer weather; more likely to rise...
3 ways to gently open your heart ❤️ When our heart space is closed we may feel isolated, alone, sad, jealous and insecure. The more we feel these emotions the more we cut ourselves off from others and joyful living. When we open our hearts we feel...
Happy New Year! Wishing you all a smooth start to 2018. This year supports our efforts to achieve what needs to be done. To help manifest, it's helpful to have a logical & structured plan to accomplish your goal. Set your intention, ask for support from...
Thank you Burwood Yogis for your continued support, smiles and yoga moves this year! Fast moving, unpredictable and exhausting - are some words expressed by my students and clients this side of Christmas. I totally agree. 2017 has left me pondering - 'hmmm, what next?' Experience tells...
‘Approaching winter the old oak no longer hides its scars’ Polona Oblak City living with its endless noise and lights, crowds and traffic, social media, family and work commitments, makes us over stimulated and wired – keeping our fight and flight responses constantly switched on leads to burn...
Autumn is traditionally known as the start of the year in Japanese Yoga. The act of letting go of useless, outdated beliefs, negative people, situations and physical holdings must be done BEFORE you can bring in the new. You need to exhale before an inhale...
Japanese Yoga is definitely different from other types of yoga. It’s not beautiful or flowing, there’s no perfect postures or spiritual chanting (nothing wrong with that but you won’t find it in a Jap class). It’s practical, effective, body and life changing mindful movement with...
This year has affectionately been known to me as the Year of Endings - 2016 in numerology is a number 9 year. Nine year vibes as completion, rest and forgiveness. 2016 has seen many of my shiatsu clients, yoga attendees and friends go through huge challenges. However,...
Burwood Community Yoga started 9 years ago as a small council funded yoga class. The aim was to give locals an experience of health & wellness using movement & breath work . The classes have grown significantly since then but the aim of self healing through yoga practise is...
Yes! Winter is here! Game of Thrones lovers you’ll know what I mean (I just couldn’t help myself lol!) Anyway, it is here and will be for a bit longer. We’re all so busy with prolonged stress which is detrimental to our health so I’ve put...