Erika Steller Yoga and Mindfulness

15/07/2025

It’s not about ‘what they can do’. While some kids love a physical challenge in yoga and practicing and growing these skills can also grow confidence, not all kids enjoy that element, and that’s totally okay. My aim is not that they learn to do tricky or complicated poses, it’s more than that - see below for more on what I offer the little people that I work with. Some kids/teens just love the easy and relaxing postures, and I don’t push. I do offer gentle encouragement to give things a try, and we do a range of easy and harder postures, to cater for everyone.

And then there’s…

The magic of story and visualisation - curiosity, wonder, a world of possibilities

Not forcing, or disciplining or trying to grow them up, but boundaries, yes

I offer them some tools (yoga, mindfulness, breathing & relaxation practices) and guide them gently and with kindness

To connect with their own inner world

To remember slowing down just a little in this busy world we live in

There is magic in that for little people, and there is magic in witnessing them slowing down a little, as their guide

For more information on my children’s and teens yoga and mindfulness classes and to book a trial class, see www.erikasteller.com.au (link in bio for IG).

13/07/2025

11/07/2025

Holding hearts. Holding your heart with great care. We offer affordable 1:1 online Holistic Psychotherapy sessions (mostly $50 for 50 mins) through the Connection Culture Community Clinic - open next week. There are many different therapists you can choose from with availability between 14-18 July. A space for healing is opened up as we listen deeply, holding your heart with great care, helping you feel supported and more clear about a way forward that you can choose. Or perhaps you would like some help to process emotions in the body, either within or outside of the session. Or to prepare for a difficult conversation, or to respond differently in the face of stress or high emotion in relationships. We are guided by you, what you are looking for and what feels true to you.

We are a collective of heart-based therapists trained by of Connection Culture. You can read more about the Community Clinic, the different therapists available and book with any of them here www.hpcommunityclinic.com (see link in my bio). Or, you can book directly with me via the other psychotherapy links in my bio or via my website www.erikasteller.com.au .
To find out more about Lee, this style of Holistic Psychotherapy and Connection Culture see https://www.connectionculture.life/about .

🙏🩵🌕✨Erika

07/07/2025

I’ve been reminiscing lately. This photo was taken 14 years ago at the Thirroul Community Centre after I taught my very first kids yoga class.
Back then, I very much needed yoga in my life… I mean, I still do. Yoga is how I’ve learned to soften my defences, to remember the joy of being alive, to be patient with myself and others, to honour my body and emotions, to be able to be present in the moment, and to connect with myself so I can better connect with others. Plus many more things. Yoga is a balm for me.
But I am no saint. I am human, and I - probably like most of us - make mistakes and get caught up in my mind and in unhelpful habit patterns all the time. I am sure I have many more things to learn about life, living and relationships.
These days I am much more gentle and kind with myself though, than I was back then. When I notice I’m in a ‘state’, I remind myself that this is how life is sometimes, being human on this planet at this time. Sometimes wonderful, sometimes difficult, sometimes confusing, or downright painful. And sometimes small moments of joy, that really add up to something. I don’t need to be perfect at life. Just being a human that cares and loves is enough. And if I can do my best to contribute something of value to this world, then it feels like I am living with meaning, and for me that’s important.

I’d love to welcome you or your child or teen to one of my classes.
- Adults Dru Yoga and Mindfulness - Weds 6:30-8pm, Thirroul, & Fri’s 9:30-11am Wombarra
- Children’s Yoga and Mindfulness (boys and girls 4-10 years) Weds 4-5pm Thirroul
- Girls 9-14 years Yoga and Mindfulness Fri fortnights 5:15-6:15pm Woonona
- Family Yoga and Mindfulness periodic Sundays, Wombarra - next one 17 Aug

- I also offer holistic psychotherapy sessions (currently for adults online), and in-person sessions for kids and teens will be available soon.

Bookings and info for my children’s class and online psychotherapy sessions are ready to go at www.erikasteller.com.au , and bookings for my other classes will be up on my website very soon! Please message me if you’re interested in my adults, girls (young teens), and family sessions, and I can put you on my interested list and email you when they’re ready (in the next few days).
Let me know if you have any questions at all, and may you also be kind and gentle with yourself, especially when you need a soft place to land.
🩵🙏✨ Erika
P.s. Thanks to Trudy Simpkin Photography Trudy Louise Simpkin for the photo from the archive!

06/07/2025

With the Earth beneath my feet and the sky above me, I am reminded of the solid ground and stable foundations the land in this place offers, and the spaciousness and sense of freedom I feel when I remember the sky above. Can I stay grounded, and open, and connected to both Earth and sky, as well as staying connected with my own sense of centre within myself?
Do you connect with nature, and how does it help you? I’d love to hear.
🙏☀️🍃🌓🌊 Erika

04/07/2025

What does healing mean to you? We offer affordable 1:1 online Holistic Psychotherapy sessions (mostly $50 for 50 mins) through the Connection Culture Community Clinic cc_communityclinic . There are many different therapists you can choose from with availability between 14-18 July this month. A space for healing is opened up as we listen deeply, helping you feel supported and more clear about what a way forward may be like, or feel like for you. Or perhaps you would like some help to process emotions in the body, either within or outside of the session. Or to prepare for a difficult conversation, or to respond differently in the face of stress or high emotion in relationships. We are guided by you, what you are looking for and what feels true to you.

We are a collective of heart-based therapists trained by lee_trew of Connection Culture. You can read more about the Community Clinic, the different therapists available and book with any of them here www.hpcommunityclinic.com (see link in my bio). Or, you can book directly with me via the other psychotherapy links in my bio or via my website www.erikasteller.com.au .
To find out more about Lee, this style of Holistic Psychotherapy and Connection Culture see https://www.connectionculture.life/about .

🙏💛🌿 Erika

30/06/2025

Kids. These kids were definitely part of my inspiration for teaching kids yoga and mindfulness when I started 14 years ago. They still are. It’s just a bit different now. Before my own kids, I never thought I’d work with kids… and shhh, before I had my own, I wasn’t really interested in kids and didn’t have a natural affinity with them… That’s something I’ve learned. What I did always have was a sensitivity to needs. To caring for others emotional needs.
I love teaching kids and all the reminders they give me to not take myself so seriously and to have fun and be in the joy and curiosity of life.
If you’re interested in yoga and mindfulness for
-children 4-10 years, Weds 4-5pm, Thirroul
-girls 9-14 years, Fri fortnights 5:15-6:15pm, Woonona, or
-families, on periodic Sundays 10-11:30am, in Wombarra
you can check out www.erikasteller.com.au for general info, or please get in touch so I can let you know when I have booking details ready for Term 3 (will be soon!). I’ll then put you on my interested list and email you all the details.
Also, these photos were taken by jessbeezemphotography of a super cool addition to our garden area by Arthur of slackmateweaves . Thanks so much for our awesome tree net, we’re so happy with it and stoked to be some of the first to have one of these made by you here in the Illawarra . Hours of fun, outdoor play, relaxation and appreciation of our bushy garden 🌳. I highly recommend Arthur.
🙏 Erika

26/06/2025

What girls say... "Thank you so much for teaching us and giving us these skills to help us. We appreciate it so much."
And what parents say about what their girls have told them. "...she wants me to say thank you for the classes, which she always really enjoyed (especially the crystals!)" and
"...the girls love doing your yoga..."
This photo was taken of my girls having a bonding moment at a family yoga session.
This class for girls can work well for friends or sisters to come together, and I'm offering a two for the price of one offer for tomorrows class - Fri 27 June. Message me for the discount code to use when you book. This class is for 9-14 year olds and is now being held in Woonona at the Woonona School of Arts through Entelechy Living . 5:15-6:15pm Friday fortnights - on tomorrow! See my website for bookings (link in bio for IG) or ask me any questions here or by message. Here is the direct booking link (please note: the venue is still showing as Austinmer but I will send you the Woonona address on booking) https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16077518&appointmentType=36394872
❤️ Erika

26/06/2025

Thank you, and a big yes 🩵

16/02/2025

I have a couple of Holistic Psychotherapy sessions available tomorrow via the Connection Culture Community Clinic . You can find the booking links below, or feel free to get in touch with me here, or at erika.steller@gmail.com. Any questions are welcome. Sending very best wishes for this sunny ☀️ Monday morning 🙏🪷🍃✨ Erika

Community Clinic - Holistic Psychotherapy Session Online (Adults) - 60 mins - Feb - $45 https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16077518&appointmentType=53445746

Community Clinic - Holistic Psychotherapy Session Online (Adults) - 60 mins - March - $50 https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16077518&appointmentType=73469119