Just like a train travelling at high speed, our minds can move so fast, the world outside becomes a confusing blur. When this happens, it’s easy to lose ourselves in drama and forget that we’re the creators of our own lives. Learning how to observe your thoughts slows...
When Ashtanga found its way to Australia, practitioners of other methods of Yoga often claimed that ‘Ashtangis’ didn’t have a good understanding of proper alignment in asanas, and in that regard, they ‘weren’t sure what they were doing’ 🙂 The latter might have been...
Anxiety and stress are two common factors of a busy lifestyle that most of us could do without. With regular yoga practice, you can return your mind and body to a peaceful state. Learn to focus on your breath In the midst of anxiety, your breathing is shallow, which...
Imagine your life as a blank canvas, wiped clean of stress and complications. What would you choose to paint? The art of simplifying means peeling back the layers to get to the core of what true happiness means for you. In a hectic world, simplifying can seem anything...
When Eve asked me to write a post for her blog, I felt very honoured. She was my very first Yoga teacher in 1989, and still is my teacher, in encouraging me to reflect on the topic of discipline, which she is a living example of. From the beginning I admired her...
If relaxing is one of the last things you seem to have time for, you’re not alone. ‘Business’ is rampant and the more you do, the less time you have to spend investing in mindfulness and healthy habits. Yoga is proven to boost energy levels, help you focus, sleep...
Yoga offers guidance as an all-natural way to help you heal. As one of the oldest forms of documented exercise, it’s methods have been proven to reconnect your body and mind. This results in relaxation and the easing of symptoms, whether they be mental or physical, to...
In an image-obsessed society, learning to love our bodies can seem like a hard task. Negative self-talk and comparisons to media-driven ideals often lead to ‘body-bashing’, frustration, and shame. Instead of viewing our bodies as an ally, we tend to critically assess...
FREE Class with Leonie
There are a lot of good reasons to meet up Connect and talk about all Yoga Celebrate Yuen Yuen’s Graduation!! …. and there is a Surprise Join us, bring a plate if possible, and bring along family and friends. March 4 Saturday 1-3pm We would love you all to come...