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A retired 😍 but still passionate yogi and yoga therapist🧘‍♀️inspired to continue sharing the wisdom of yoga for well-being, wholeness, courage and inner peace 🌸 whilst in transition 🫶 A Senior Yoga Teacher and certified Yoga Therapist, previously with a tranquil Studio space, now transitioning beyond teaching to share ALL the practices of yoga.

Your mind is powerful, strong - approach it kindly this week. Set aside a few minutes to simply pause, observe, step ba...
20/07/2025

Your mind is powerful, strong - approach it kindly this week. Set aside a few minutes to simply pause, observe, step back from the stream of thoughts...

I’d say in life, for all of us, one of the most valuable and important skills is to make friends with our own mind. Ski...
17/07/2025

I’d say in life, for all of us, one of the most valuable and important skills is to make friends with our own mind. Skilfully, slowly, patiently....
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However most people approach meditation ONCE hoping that it will be blissful, peaceful, and set themselves and their mind up for BIG disappointment!
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And they say 'I tried meditation and it did not work', so they NEVER come back to practice again...Do you think anyone perfects a skill in one go??!
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You need to remember that the mind is strong. You need to approach gently with the mind, else it will be like a ‘guerrilla‘!
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I'd love to know how you go with the above tips and how your journey is with meditation.

Once a Yoga Therapist always a Therapist! Our stories are often similar and we can forget how therapeutic and healing it...
16/07/2025

Once a Yoga Therapist always a Therapist! Our stories are often similar and we can forget how therapeutic and healing it is to share them 👌 It was SO good to connect here this week!
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Erika and I are both Yoga Therapists from Melbourne. Erika from moved to Brisbane over 3 years ago now and is studying Social Work. This will beautifully complement Yoga Therapy.
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The realities we shared are:
👍 to earn a sustainable income purely as a Yoga Therapist is impossible!
👍 as with our practice we need to constantly bend and be flexible!
👍 the culture of yoga is polluted with asana, which dilutes the true essence of yoga
👍 being of service in the world with our skills looks very different over time.
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I was reminded again how vital it is to make the effort to stay connected with likeminded souls and be honest in our lives.

Can you be a kind 'parent' to your mind this week? 😃 As any parent of a teenager knows, you can’t 'control' them or tell...
13/07/2025

Can you be a kind 'parent' to your mind this week? 😃 As any parent of a teenager knows, you can’t 'control' them or tell them anything, simply observe, let it be, know it’s about the long haul!😃 For me this is my intention in meditation, how I 'watch' my mind, how meditation assists me. What about you?

Continuing to explore creative ideas and outlets now that I'm less in business mode, took us to the today. It was very ...
11/07/2025

Continuing to explore creative ideas and outlets now that I'm less in business mode, took us to the today. It was very different to the Melbourne expo but lots to discover!
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Delighted to stumble cross 'Art in Bark' a Brisbane collective who use natural products to make unique cards and pictures.
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This one will hang in my new yoga space alongside and
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Yes these are not yogi images per se but I'm hoping that their creative energies and passions will fuel and inspire my path forward, wherever that is taking me.

10/07/2025

Today is Guru Poornima, which falls on the day of the full moon in July. It’s an auspicious day when we acknowledge and celebrate all the many saints and sages who honoured and passed down these ancient teachings. Also our teachers/mentors that continue to inspire us through their dedication, wisdom, and way of life.
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Many people believe that a ‘guru’ is someone you worship, bow down to, ‘blindly’ follow. Nothing is further from the truth!
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The essence of the guru lives within each of us and is known as our inner guru. This inner guru is the light/silent witness of your innate goodness, all that you do in your life, quietly guiding you on the path to knowledge of your true Self.
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A ‘true guru’ recognises this light within us and assists us to reveal this innate nature. Here are some visionaries whom have shaped my path:
Swami Asokananda
Swami Ramananda
Rocklyn Yoga Ashram
Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco
Integral Yoga Institute New York City

Thanks Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life for the reminder this week 🐌
06/07/2025

Thanks Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life for the reminder this week 🐌

Has anyone ever told you that meditation and mindfulness practices may not be the right approach for your mental well-be...
04/07/2025

Has anyone ever told you that meditation and mindfulness practices may not be the right approach for your mental well-being? Or are you told that if you encounter any issues to simply keep going and they will subside?
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Research about how to safely practise meditation has only recently begun, which means there isn’t clear advice to give everyone. There is a wider problem in that meditation deals with unusual states of consciousness.
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Since meditation is a practice you can do at home for free, it can sound like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health issues.
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A US study* in 2022 using a sample of 953 people who meditated regularly showed that over 10% of participants experienced adverse effects, which had a significant negative impact on their everyday life.
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The most common adverse effects were anxiety and depression, followed by psychotic or delusional symptoms, dissociation and fear or terror.
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This has been seen as so significant that in a ground-breaking collaboration in 2024, the Contemplative Studies Centre (CSC) at The University of Melbourne joined forces with Cheetah House to introduce a pioneering program aimed at assisting individuals experiencing difficulties in their meditation practice.
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As always my advice to you is always seek professional guidance from a suitably qualified health professional e.g. psychologist or an accredited meditation or yoga teacher.
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*Prevalence of meditation-related adverse effects in a population-based sample in the United States. Simon B Goldberg et el. Psychotherapy Research Journal 2022 Mar;32(3):291-305.

30/06/2025

YOUR CORE on the mat this week 👌 A menopause talk with Petra Coveney from on our recent International Yoga Day was another great reminder that as we age and our oestrogen levels drop, the strength and elasticity of our pelvic floor muscles decline.
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And an important fact is that a strong ‘core cylinder’ needs the ability to relax, because only when a muscle can let go fully, can it contract in an efficient way.
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Also it's important to work against gravity to challenge the core and learn how to support the lower back in more functional day-day positions.
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A few simple but effective practices on the mat to develop and wake up your core, particularly in the morning or before doing back strengthening e.g. at the gym.
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Pelvic tilts – pause on the tilt with an extended exhalation and more deeply ‘lift’ pelvic floor.
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Cat/Cow pose, hands on blocks - to gain height and to more fully lift pelvic floor and engage core muscles.
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Push-up to block under chest – maintain stability as you draw down towards the earth on an exhale.
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A strong, stable core and spine assists you to stay centred not only in body but mind. As you gradually progress you build a strong foundation of resilience, not only on the mat but in life.

I'm slowly finding the vibe and my tribe here on the Sunshine Coast, exploring and discovering local artists and more. D...
27/06/2025

I'm slowly finding the vibe and my tribe here on the Sunshine Coast, exploring and discovering local artists and more. Delighted to spot art by at our local café at Dicky Beach the flags.coffee
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And then to visit to explore Liza’s work more completely. These 2 beauties will adorn the walls of our new home, with other art by and
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After working in solo business you never lose the significance of buying local and supporting the small person, to fuel their ongoing passion.

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Experience Yoga offers traditional yoga practices alongside therapeutic courses and Yoga Therapy consultations, bringing health and well-being to those seeking a more balanced life.

Caroline Giles is certified Yoga Therapist, a registered senior Yoga Teacher, a Relax & Renew® and a Somatic trainer. Caroline has over 30 years’ experience in the healthcare sector and more than 15 years’ teaching yoga.

Caroline offers weekly evening group yoga classes, daytime therapeutic groups and workplace sessions. Caroline tailors her approach to the individual in a calm and evidence-informed way. This includes teaching those coping with injury, illness, stress, emotional or psychological challenges.

Private lessons, therapeutic consultations, corporate classes and meditation courses are an integral part of the service.