Through the most difficult periods in our lives we have the opportunity to learn the most and this can be so beautiful, so transformational. Even in our deepest pain, there can be light. No mud ~ no lotus. For these lessons, I am truly grateful. BROOKFIELD … [Read more...]
Two Things
Just a timely reminder of the two good things you can do for yourself next week. On Friday we have a silent meditation retreat coming up. $50 9.30am-12.30pm On Sunday we have a traditional yoga therapy retreat coming up. $108 9.30-4pm with Celia Roberts and Craig Smith. It would … [Read more...]
Wired For Bliss
I read somewhere the other day that we are ‘hard wired for bliss’. That is a comforting, is it not? The words are spoken by Candace Pert, Phd and I find I particularly assuring to know that we are naturally programmed to be joyful. Hope to have you with us for the upcoming events … [Read more...]
Term 1 Begins
See you for classes Tuesday and Thursday this week or a silent meditation retreat on Friday. We are finally back into it and I am so looking forward to it. We have some exciting new props and ways to practice ~ come and check it out. Yoga Classes 2016 9.30am-11am Tuesday and … [Read more...]
Like Stone
Kindness and Courage Life is mainly froth and bubble, but two things stand like stone, Kindness in another's trouble and courage in one's own. ~ Adam Lindsey Gordon Yoga on ABC Radio How to get a good night's sleep... with Celia Roberts Listen How Term 1 yoga begins … [Read more...]
Sheer Delight
It is just an email to let you know of the goodness that surrounds us yogis right now. I am really just revelling in sheer delight because it has been confirmed that the Yoga Australia Conference 2016 will be programmed on ABC Radio National ~ The Spirit of Things. Rachael Kohn from ABC … [Read more...]
Your Health
Physical health is not a commodity to be bargained for - it must be earned through patience, hard work and sweat. Our mental health and tranquillity must equally so be earned, to the very best of our ability. Prioritise your health. Daily. Be consistent. Wishing you the … [Read more...]
Monotony
Monotony versus curiosity They say that monotony causes brain atrophy. “Nothing speeds brain atrophy more than being immobilized in the same environment: the monotony undermines our dopamine and attentional systems crucial to our brain plasticity.” ― Norman Doidge M.D. In fact, the best … [Read more...]
A Real Smile
This photo is of my daughter and I at a Christmas party doing our facial yoga ~ enjoying the season. I do hope you are enjoying the "social medicine" of the season. Being with others is so good for us - seeing others smile can activate positive emotions and the release of dopamine which … [Read more...]
Drinks
Drinks on the Veranda This Saturday 28th November 5-9pm! Celebrate and meet our teachers and learn about the future of Yoga in Australia. Meet with the NEW President of Yoga Australia, Leanne Davis. Hear about the charitable works of The Yoga Foundation with Michael de Manicor … [Read more...]
Minimalise
Minimalism. Such a beautiful word... and it will be a beautiful day. A retreat that relishes simplicity in practice. A fast for the mind. Next Sunday bookings. THE WORLD's FIRST YOGA GALA BALL It is a gala affair. Wear your ball gown, your tie and suit. Our end of … [Read more...]
Open Day
Free Open Day Find out more about Yoga and Integrative Medicine tomorrow at Brookfield Retreat. * Advanced Diploma in Yoga and Integrative Medicine * Meditation Teacher Training * Restorative Yoga Teacher Training FREE Class: 11am to 12 noon with Celia Roberts BSc (all welcome) FREE Talk: … [Read more...]
Health Boon
The Health Boon of Quiet There are some amazing benefits to stopping, to removing one self's from the normal zoom. Creating an inner quiet, an inner spaciousness can add years to your life. Through meditation - reducing the radio non-stop thinking - and by taking the time to return to … [Read more...]
Boom!
Handed to you on our finest silver platter... This major YOGA AUSTRALIASIA event of 2016 is being hosted in our Sunshine State. Our line up is amazing. You ARE coming! Registrations are now open.... Yoga is expanding into the medical community at an unprecedented rate. Our mainstream … [Read more...]
Pride In Love
Pride In the Name of Love Contentment is a choice. Contentment lets go of pride, anger and sadness at the most opportune times. According to the teaching of the Buddha, in true love there is no place for pride. Pride hurts contentment and harms love. This week my favourite … [Read more...]
Karma, Altruism & Your Genes
Express Your Genes Is our fate in our genes? Recent research shows us that our external environment can modify considerably the expression of our genes through the pioneering science of “epigenetics”. This means that the external influences we all face have major repercussions that … [Read more...]
Happy
Happy World Yoga Day Today is the day for an ode to life... Here is an ode to a practice that has given so many new life... Here is an ode to a practice that literally breaths life into all our bodily parts Here is an ode to a practice that has built both resilient minds... And … [Read more...]
Yoga Brain
What is the process through yoga by which we create a new mental and bodily pattern? Is yoga different from meditation? What are the changes we see in the brain from meditation? What are the changes we see in the body from yoga? Does the concept of neuroplasticity apply in yoga … [Read more...]
Virtuous
Creating Virtuous Cycles Yoga creates virtuous cycles. Creating Virtuous Cycles... In the right state of mind, yoga offers us the deepest body awareness. Our practise liberates the body, the spine, and completely frees the mind. Prana flows freely. With bountiful and loving energy, a … [Read more...]
Touch Finalised
Touch In Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy, with one touch, a good practitioner senses the nature and mind-body of another. It is from a deep conscious practice of yoga and our heightened use of the five senses that this extrasensory awareness unfolds. When we see into the eyes of another, we … [Read more...]
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