Niso Fitness & Nutrition

26/05/2026

"By controlling our breath, we can wilfully influence the brain and the autonomic nervous system and literally change our mind-body state."
- Dan Brulé

🧘‍♂️ Deeply grateful and blessed. ✨
From the bottom of my heart, a massive thank you to everyone who stepped onto the mat for our “Reflect and Rest” Quarterly Wellness Workshop. Together, we explored the sacred interconnectedness of breath through Yin Yoga, Meditation, and Breathwork. Your beautiful energy, vulnerability, and open hearts made our session incredibly special.
It was a profound honour to hold space for you all to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your inner light. 🌿

Let us take a pause to remember this universal truth: an imbalance in our energy body will eventually filter down to a disturbance in the physical body. With collective intention, we grounded ourselves for 90 minutes to achieve true homeostasis. We hold the power to soothe and heal our ailments when we address them where they begin - filtering from the spiritual into the mental, emotional, and energy bodies, before ever manifesting physically. 🦋

Missed out or yearning to experience this journey again? Watch this sacred space! Details for our next workshop are aligning and will be flowing your way very soon. 🙏👁️

Much Love, Gratitude and Living ❤️🙌💫

© 2026 Niso Fitness and Nutrition

23/05/2026

It’s been a joy introducing Yin Yoga and Mat Pilates classes sprinkled with Meditation to Gympie ARC. Moving to local acreage has finally allowed me to share my passion for accessible wellness with our community.

Unlike active ‘Yang’ workouts, Yin Yoga targets deep connective tissues - fascia, ligaments and joints. By holding passive poses for 1 - 10 minutes, we:
⭐️ Restore Mobility: Stretch and remodel fascia for lasting flexibility.
⭐️ Calm the Mind: Switch the body into ‘rest-and-digest’ mode to lower stress.
⭐️ Support Joint Health: Rehydrate tissues and improve circulation.
⭐️ Enhance Energetic Flow: Reduce inflammation and amplify overall energy circulation.

We appreciate our client Rachel who shared her ‘magical release’ experience:
“I recently tried a Yin Yoga class with Sofija at Gympie Aquatic Recreation Centre, and it was incredible. As someone who usually struggles to switch off at night, this was a complete game changer.
After the class, I had a warm shower, crawled into bed, and experienced one of the deepest sleeps I’ve had in ages. I woke the following morning feeling refreshed – and the energy I had in the days that followed was remarkable.
Absolute bliss. Highly recommend for anyone needing to reset, slow down, and truly rest.”

Yin Yoga is the perfect mindful counter-practice to a busy life. Join us to find your edge and hold space for stillness.

Much Love, Gratitude and Living ❤️🙌💫xx

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12/05/2026

Thich Nhat Hanh sums up the interconnectedness of our breath awareness and experience of life: “Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts.”

Is your “busy” feeling a little too heavy lately? One thing I keep protected since my skin cancer recovery journey is the sacredness of Sundays, a blend of rest, solitude in nature, and the nourishing vibes of connecting with friends and like-minded souls in our wellness community…🌿

Sunday is for slowing down, but we often spend it prep-working for Monday. Let’s change that.

Join me, your accredited guide Sofija Vracar, for our quarterly Wellness Workshop - 90 minutes of pure, uninterrupted space for your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.

Whether you need to:
✨ Release deep-seated tension with Yin Yoga
✨ Ground your thoughts with Mindful Meditation
✨ Find total clarity through Hawaiian-Inspired Breathwork

Sofija brings 20+ years of clinical, corporate and retreat expertise to create a truly healing environment. You’ll leave feeling lighter, clearer, and ready for the week ahead.

🗓 Sunday 24 May 2026
🕑 2:00pm - 3:30pm
📍 Cedar Pocket Hall

Spaces are limited to keep the session intimate. 🧘‍♀️✨

👉 Save your spot via link in bio.

I am grateful to be back to my full teaching and coaching schedule in-person and online; to be in a space to return to facilitating wellness workshops; as well as thriving in my personal strength and mind-body training. I am living this truth: Health is Wealth.

Always look for the glimmers in every ebb and flow, life is a beautiful tapestry forever unfolding for you to grow. ✨

Much Love, Gratitude and Living ❤️🙌💫xx

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11/05/2026

Is your "busy" feeling a little too heavy lately? 🌿

Sunday is for slowing down, but we often spend it prep-working for Monday. Let’s change that.

Join accredited guide Sofija Vracar for our quarterly Wellness Workshop - 90 minutes of pure, uninterrupted space for your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
Whether you need to:
✨ Release deep-seated tension with Yin Yoga
✨ Ground your thoughts with Mindful Meditation
✨ Find total clarity through Hawaiian-Inspired Breathwork

Sofija brings 20+ years of clinical, corporate and retreat expertise to create a truly healing environment. You’ll leave feeling lighter, clearer, and ready for the week ahead.

🗓 Sunday 24 May 2026
🕑 2:00pm - 3:30pm
📍 Cedar Pocket Hall

Spaces are limited to keep the session intimate. 🧘‍♀️✨

👉 Save your spot here: niso.com.au/quarterly-wellness-workshop/

Thich Nhat Hanh sums up the interconnectedness of our breath awareness and experience of life: "Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts."

Much Love, Gratitude and Living ❤️🙌💫xx

📸 Jenna Fahey-White Photography

© 2026 Niso Fitness and Nutrition

04/05/2026

Psychoeducation in drug and alcohol detox and rehabilitation educates individuals about addiction, breaking down denial and strengthening motivation for recovery. It provides structured knowledge on how substances affect the brain and body, and teaches coping skills, relapse prevention, and emotional regulation.

As a Clinical Yoga and Meditation Facilitator at Hader Clinic Queensland working alongside our qualified health professionals, allied health practitioners, external facilitators and lived experience support staff we support our clients in every step of their recovery. 🫶

Yoga and Meditation sprinkled with Breathwork and Sound Healing are integral to drug and alcohol detox and rehab because they provide a holistic approach to healing, addressing the physical, mental, and emotional damage caused by addiction.

In my weekly Yoga and Meditation workshops all clients experience as a result of these practices:
- Reduced Stress and Cravings via lower cortisol levels and improved emotional regulation, which directly helps manage the stress and anxiety that often trigger relapse.
- Neurobiological Repair to help rewire the brain’s reward pathways and stimulate the prefrontal cortex, enhancing self-control and repairing brain areas damaged by addiction.
- Physical Healing in detox by repairing the body, improving sleep, and reducing physical pain, while offering a healthy way to increase dopamine levels naturally.
- Mind-Body Connection builds self-awareness and mindful coping skills, empowering individuals to recognise and handle negative emotions without resorting to substances.
- Improved Treatment Adherence by calming the mind and reducing anxiety, clients are better equipped to engage with therapy, increasing the effectiveness of traditional treatment programs.

We appreciate this insightful client feedback from Nick:

“Pure bliss!

Sofija is spiritual beyond compare. Her wholehearted yet gentle approach allows one to reach a new level of addiction recovery, alignment and oneness that is just not possible through psychology, western medicine or the 12 step programs alone.

A next level Yoga, Meditation and Breathwork Facilitator that will guide any willing participant at Hader Clinic Queensland into a new version of oneself.”

Recovery is about more than just moving forward; it’s about building a better toolkit for life. 🌱 These practices help us develop healthy new coping mechanisms and deeper self-awareness - two of the most vital ingredients for overcoming addiction and staying strong.

Much Love, Gratitude and Living ❤️🙌💫xx

© 2026 Niso Fitness and Nutrition

23/04/2026

“Pilates teaches you to be in control of your body - not at its mercy."
- Lynda Lippin

Wow, we have added another weekly Mat Pilates class to launch the Winter timetable because smaller muscles need love too.
Look forward to seeing you at our new 9am Fridays Mat Pilates commencing 24 April 2026. 💪🧘‍♀️

Sweat, love, and Pilates hugs is our vibe at Gympie ARC!! ✨

Much Love, Gratitude and Living ❤️🙌💫xx

New Winter Group Exercise Timetable🧘‍♀️We're excited to release a jam-packed schedule to keep you busy during the Winter months. Something for everybody. Starting Mon 20th.

19/04/2026

My heart is so full! 🥰 Beautiful 51st Birthday celebrations with Nikki - brilliant day by the seaside, magical sunset, as well as stellar music, songwriters and connection at the Red Hot Summer Tour. ☀️🎈🎶🎉🪩

Thank you to everyone who took the time to send birthday wishes via calls, texts, social media and cards. You all made my day feel extra special and reminded me how blessed I am to have such amazing people in my life. 🫶

One to add to my soul's memory is hearing this verse close the show:
“In my house you’ll dwell forever
You shall not want for care
Surely goodness and mercy will follow you
Come and meet me in the middle of the air
I will meet you in the middle of the air”
- Lyrics by Paul Kelly

Grateful for each and every one of you! 💞✨

Much Love, Gratitude and Living ❤️🙌💫xx

© 2026 Niso Fitness and Nutrition

13/04/2026

“Keep your circle of friends small, tight, and right.”
- Levon Peter Poe

While we all sat back in the glorious Sunday sunshine (after a busy couple of months) enjoying an amazing banquet lunch we shared this same glimmer moment: ‘You glow differently when you have good people with good intentions in your life.’✨

You don’t need too many people to be happy. Just a few real ones who appreciate you for who you are. 💞

Thank you my precious souls Jen and Ricardo for starting my Birthday celebrations six sleeps early. I truly feel with the next half of life I will make a new ritual on the upcoming week of every birthday to reflect - acknowledge, honour and accept the growth and simplicity within the past year. 🎈🎉🎂

Absolutely looking forward to the next few weeks of celebrations - Aries ♈️, Ta**us ♉️ and Gemini ♊️ birthdays, friendships 🫶, as well as real conversations and laughs, and a sprinkle of dancing and live music... 💃🏻🥁🎶

I appreciate this experience of life I am blessed with, the ebb and flow, on the ordinary and the birthday weeks... 🪷🥳☯️

Much Love, Gratitude and Living ❤️🙌💫xx
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05/04/2026

"The very first Easter taught us this: that life never ends and love never dies."
- Katie McGahan

Happy Easter everyone! 🐣💛🫶

Easter Sunday is marked by so many beautiful things: friends, family, autumn weather and reflection. Regardless of how you'll spend the day, take a minute to celebrate all the things the season has to offer.

This photo was captured when home flooded and I was away at Krishna Village to attend Nalu Breathwork Training “International Certified Breathwork Instructor” program… This stunning glimmer moment was one of a few rare moments of sunlight we had over my four-day immersion, and reminds me of the meaning of Easter and this experience of life: hope, faith, kindness, peace, love and joy.

Much Love, Gratitude and Living ❤️🙌💫xx

© 2026 Niso Fitness and Nutrition

📸 Sunset 6 March 2026 Sofija Vracar

16/02/2026

“What a line up!!!”
Absolutely agree with this Leah Groth. 👏🎬

A part of my life ‘Movement and Mindfulness’ has come full circle. I am grateful for the opportunity to be delivering the new strength classes alongside the pilates, yoga and mindfulness classes to a dedicated group of clients who turn up every week for themselves emotionally, mentally and physically, as well as our awesome community of like-minded fitness lovers.

Look forward to coaching my new weekly strength classes at Snap Fitness Gympie:
- Mondays 5:00pm Functional Strength
- Mondays 5:45pm Functional Cardio
commencing 23 February!

See you on the other side for recovery, release and restoration at my Tuesdays 5:00pm Mat Pilates and 6:00pm Yoga and Release, as well as Thursdays 10:00am Mat Pilates.
Louise Lola Hohn Petersen we get to have more fun bringing some new funky music lists to life. 🎶💪💃🏻

Much Love, Gratitude and Living ❤️🙌💫xx

© 2026 Niso Fitness and Nutrition

Did somebody say new timetable? We would like to welcome Sofija to Monday night classes starting from the 23rd. I will be running a learning session where I will teach you all about certain hurdles to get over in your fitness journey. Please feel free to use my learn class to ask about workout tips or nutrition tips.