Shine Pilates & Yoga

14/11/2025

Some days self-love looks soft and spacious.
Other days it’s choosing the smallest step forward.

We often hear “treat others how you wish to be treated yourself” — but what if we flipped it?
What if the way you speak to yourself, care for yourself, and show up for yourself became the blueprint for how you move through the world?

When you treat yourself with patience, kindness and compassion, everything around you shifts.
Your practice becomes a place to return to, not to perfect — a place where you remember that you are worthy of the same love you so freely give to others.

Move gently.
Love deeply.
And let the way you treat yourself set the tone for everything else. ✨🕊️

03/11/2025

Today was extra special ✨
My beautiful mum joined me in the studio for a couple of classes and my heart is so full. 🫶

Her support throughout my entire teaching journey has been everything. She’s always been there — showing up to as many of my classes as she possibly could, cheering me on, and encouraging me to grow into the teacher I am today. 💛

Yoga has been part of her life for many years — even practicing with her mum — so sharing the practice together feels like such a precious continuation of something deeper than just movement.
I wish we lived closer now (with her still in Vic!) so we could practice side-by-side more often… but I cherish every moment we do. 🥹💕

So much love, gratitude, and admiration for my mum. The most supportive, gentle, inspiring soul. 🌿💗

08/10/2025

🧘‍♀️✨ The Magic of the Eye Pillow: It’s Not Just for Comfort ✨🧘‍♂️
Years ago a friend and I used to joke that when we went to our yoga class that the teacher must have magic eye pillows. Whenever we used them at the end of class it left us feeling so relaxed that we floated out of class on a cloud and had to take a few moments before we could get in the car to safely drive home.
Has this ever happened to you? This maybe why ….

Did you know that gently placing an eye pillow over your eyes during savasana or meditation can literally slow your heart rate? 💓
This calming effect is thanks to something called the Ocular Cardiac Reflex (OCR) — a natural response triggered when gentle pressure is applied to the eyeballs. It signals the vagus nerve to slow down your heart rate, promoting a deeper state of relaxation. 🧠💤
✅ Benefits of Using an Eye Pillow in Yoga:
✔️ Activates the parasympathetic nervous system (your “rest & digest” mode)
✔️ Helps reduce anxiety and stress
✔️ Enhances focus during meditation
✔️ Blocks out light and visual distractions
✔️ Encourages deeper stillness in savasana
So next time you roll out your mat, don’t forget your eye pillow — it’s a small prop with BIG benefits. 🪷

26/11/2024

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25/11/2024

Still living in the afterglow of our amazing last week 🔆🔆🔆 Check out these class pics to bring a lil Sunshine to your day 😁 Xx

24/11/2024

14/10/2024

🔆 Our Term 4 schedule is now live & updated ready for your bookings 💛

🔆 All Reformer classes can now be booked as casual classes at our super special sale price of $25

🔆 You will also be able to use any credits or passes still remaining on your account.

🔆 See our proposed timetable scheduled for the rest of October & November. Please note minimum numbers required for classes to run. *Timetable subject to change.