Fat is Not a Feeling: Yoga, weight loss and dieting
Have you ever found yourself saying, “I feel fat?” If it is one issue I find hard to navigate with students, it is weight loss. Even when we know better, even when we don’t want diet …
The Science of Feeling Secure and Connected
Polyvagal Theory provides a neurophysiological basis for understanding our stress and relaxation responses. Research, including Porges’ seminal works, delineates how our nervous system is governed by the vagus nerve, the key component of the parasympathetic …
It is hard to be OK
Reflections on R U Ok day and Mental Health In Australia, two in five people aged 16-85 have received a mental health diagnosis during their lifetime, with anxiety and mood disorders the most prevalent conditions …
Yoga and Miscarriage
There is a lot written about yoga for pregnancy, menstruation, menopause, mums and bubs yoga, and yoga for fertility however not many authors venture into how to teach and how to practice during miscarriage and …
Deep Rest: Unveiling the Science and Benefits of Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra
In our fast-paced, hectic lives, finding moments of true rest has become increasingly elusive. However, the practice of deep rest through restorative yoga and yoga nidra offers a sanctuary of profound relaxation and rejuvenation. Beyond …
Yoga Teacher Training Diaries
Reflections on the journey of yoga teacher training by recent graduate Jenna. Join us for a free Teacher Training info session, find an upcoming date here. I started my journey at Yoga space in April 2020, …
Poems We Love
You will find these days we read from the poets often in class. Poetry has a way of expressing the ineffable. A means to deliver us into the present moment. We hope you enjoy these …
Self Compassion
Are you a good friend to yourself? Self Compassion has become central to my practice as I get older. Why? Because I think the practice of self compassion provides a missing link between yoga, meditation and …
10 Relationship Green Lights
People talk a lot about red flags when we are in relationships. But it is equally as important to consider the green flags. Green flags can be thought as sign posts or indicators that the …
Kids & Covid
The other night after bedtime cuddles, I was reading my book. I heard a whimper and went back down the hall to his room. “What’s wrong?” I asked? “I’m scared of dying of Coronavirus!” he …