Susan Deakin - Unity Yoga Ayurveda

16/01/2026

There was a time when what I wanted felt physical ,connection, presence, closeness.

Not wrong.
Just incomplete.

Then something shifted.

This morning I didn’t wake with longing.
I woke with clarity.

No ache.
No pulling.
No needing to process or resolve another human being.

Just a quiet knowing that two clear souls can be drawn to each other without losing themselves.

In next week's episode of the Sovereign Woman Podcast is about what happens when desire matures ,not into detachment, but into truth.

If you’re navigating relationships, attraction, or emotional change, here are a few reflections to sit with:

• Notice whether desire feels urgent or grounded
• Ask if you’re drawn by longing or inner coherence
• Let clarity lead before chemistry
• Trust the calm that replaces needing
• Allow connection without entanglement

This isn’t about becoming less open.
It’s about becoming more honest.

▫️Listen Sovereign Woman on Spotify and Youtube
▫️ Share this with someone learning to trust what’s unfolding
▫️Comment below — does desire feel different for you now than it once did?

When desire evolves from longing to clarity,
love stops feeling confusing and starts feeling clean.

16/01/2026

You don’t need to be flexible to begin.

Many people who explore a 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training don’t start feeling confident , they start feeling curious… and a little unsure.

They worry they’re too stiff.
They worry about injury.
They worry they’ll feel out of place or not “good enough.”

And beneath all of that is often a quiet question of self worth.

At Unity Yoga Ayurveda, our latest blog breaks down what a 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training really is beyond poses, beyond performance and why so many people choose Yoga Teacher Training in Mackay as a path to confidence, clarity, and grounded strength (even if they never plan to teach).

If you’re curious but hesitant, here’s a simple guide:

You don’t need to be flexible , awareness matters more

Injuries are respected, not pushed through

Beginners are welcome (most people start this way)

Confidence grows during the training, not before

Yoga is as much about self worth as it is about movement

If this resonates, I invite you to read the full blog and see if something in it speaks to you.

👉 Read the blog on our website : https://unityyogaayurveda.com.au/what-is-a-200-hour-yoga-teacher-training/

💬 Or comment below with “curious” and I’ll point you in the right direction.

You’re not behind. You’re right on time.

Not everyone begins yoga teacher training feeling ready and many start simply feeling curious. If you’re exploring whether a 200-hour yoga teacher training in Mackay is right for you, this grounded guide shares what the journey truly offers beyond poses and certificates, supporting confidence, cla...

16/01/2026

Yoga has always been more than a personal practice for me.
It’s something that unfolds in community — through shared breath, quiet presence, and the simple act of showing up

Here in Mackay, I see it every week. Students arriving as they are, bodies softening and confidence slowly returning.

At Unity Yoga Ayurveda in Mackay Queensland, yoga is offered as a lived practice, one that supports the nervous system, honours individual bodies, and reminds us that we don’t have to carry everything alone.

Whether you’re joining a class, exploring Ayurveda for beginners, or quietly feeling curious about yoga teacher training in Mackay, you’re welcome exactly as you are.

Learn more here and book a gentle discovery call today to see if we’re the right fit for your journey : 🙏
https://unityyogaayurveda.com.au/best-200-hour-yoga-teacher-training/

15/01/2026

Most people come to yoga for flexibility.
They stay because of how it makes them feel.

Here are a few gentle truths about what yoga actually does for the body, beyond the poses.

Our Yoga Teacher Training Mackay programs are now open for 2026 — offered in person at our Mackay yoga studio or through our Online YTT Australia pathway.

What’s included:
✅ 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification
✅ Ayurveda & Conscious Living modules
✅ Intimate, small-group mentorship (Max 10 people)
✅ Flexible payment options
✅160 hours of online learning - study at your own pace, in your own rhythm
✅7-day in-person immersion | 12–19 July 2025 in Mackay
✅Weekly live calls & personal mentorship, guidance, integration, and real support
✅Yoga Alliance Certification - Recognized worldwide
What You’ll Learn
• Functional alignment for safe, intelligent movement
• Anatomy applied to real bodies
• Ayurveda for modern wellbeing
• Teaching skills, philosophy & sequencing
• Supportive mentoring throughout your journey
Led by Senior Teacher & Ayurvedic Practitioner, Susan Deakin (E-RYT 500)
Over a decade of teaching, mentoring, and lived wisdom.
📍 Where: Unity Yoga Ayurveda – Mackay Yoga Studio
💻 Or join us online: Flexible pathways for students across Australia
Ready to begin? Book your Free 14-Day Trial in seconds.
Simply choose your time on Calendly and you’ll receive instant access to the trial platform plus your welcome call with Susan.

https://calendly.com/unityyogaayurveda/pre-process-plan-with-susan

14/01/2026

Start your Yoga Journey- January Intake

Not everyone who comes to yoga wants to teach.
And that’s something worth saying out loud.

For many, yoga becomes a way of living , a way of meeting life with more steadiness, awareness, and compassion.
Not a career move.
Not a performance.
Just a deeper relationship with self.

Over the years of teaching yoga in Mackay, I’ve watched students arrive for many reasons. Clarity, healing, curiosity, or simply a quiet inner nudge. What unfolds is rarely about the certificate. It’s about how life begins to feel more meaningful, more honest, more grounded.

This is the heart of our Yoga Teacher Training at Unity Yoga Ayurveda.
A space where no one is rushed, no one is left behind, and learning is woven into real life, relationships, boundaries, breath, and presence.

If you’ve ever felt the pull to go deeper with yoga, not to become someone else, but to return more fully to yourself… this conversation may be for you.

This training isn’t about becoming a yoga teacher.
It’s about deepening your relationship with life.
No rush. No pressure. Just honest practice.

If you’re curious, you’re welcome to explore.

Led by senior teacher & Ayurvedic practitioner Susan Deakin (E-RYT 500)
Over a decade of teaching, mentoring, and lived wisdom.

📍 Mackay, Queensland
🗓 Training begins in 3 weeks
👥 Limited places remaining
👉 Message me directly or apply now
If this is meant for you, you’ll feel it.

https://calendly.com/unityyogaayurveda/pre-process-plan-with-susan

14/01/2026

What we explore in yoga, Ayurveda, philosophy and practice teaching
Investment, payment plans and our 14-day free trial.

If you’ve been feeling that little nudge towards YTT in January 2026, this might help you get some clarity.

Read the Quick Facts here 🧘⬇️

Quick Facts 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training. Small groups, Ayurveda focus, flexible study, and Yoga Alliance certification worldwide.

12/01/2026

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, Mackay

This isn’t for everyone and that’s intentional.

In 3 weeks, a small group of committed students will begin a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Mackay.
Not to become performers.
Not to chase certificates.

But to understand yoga deeply and let it change how they live.

This training is for you if:
• You feel ready to commit, not just attend
• You want yoga to be more than physical practice
• You value depth, integrity, and lived experience
• You’re drawn to learning in a small, grounded group

You don’t need to want to teach straight away.
Many students come to:
• deepen their own practice
• understand philosophy and embodiment
• reconnect with themselves at this stage of life

Led by senior teacher & Ayurvedic practitioner Susan Deakin (E-RYT 500)
Over a decade of teaching, mentoring, and lived wisdom.

📍 Mackay, Queensland
🗓 Training begins in 3 weeks
👥 Limited places remaining

👉 Message me directly or apply now
If this is meant for you, you’ll feel it.

https://unityyogaayurveda.com.au/best-200-hour-yoga-teacher-training/

10/01/2026

Today isn’t a day to push.
It’s a reset day.

A day to let your nervous system settle,
your breath soften,
and your body remember that it’s safe to slow down.

In a world that celebrates doing more,
a rest day is a radical act of self-trust.

10/01/2026

Many students who come to my yoga classes here in Mackay are in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond. They’re not chasing poses. They’re seeking balance, confidence, and a deeper sense of wellbeing.

At Unity Yoga Ayurveda in Mackay, Queensland, I offer:
✔️Beginner-friendly yoga classes
✔️ Pranayama for stress and nervous system support
✔️Ayurveda for beginners, to help you understand your body
✔️A gentle pathway into deeper study, including yoga teacher training in Mackay

Some students simply want to feel better in their bodies.
Others quietly wonder if they might like to explore teaching one day but feel unsure.

You don’t need experience.
You don’t need confidence.
You’re welcome exactly as you are.

Our 200-hour yoga teacher training in Mackay begins soon and is also available as online yoga teacher training Australia, with a supportive 14-day free trial so you can experience the teaching first.

👉 Learn more about yoga teacher training in Mackay or join a free trial yoga class and send me a message anytime.

https://unityyogaayurveda.com.au/best-200-hour-yoga-teacher-training/

10/01/2026

There’s a quiet body of work I’ve been creating over the past months.
Not for noise.
Not for algorithms.
But for truth.

Sovereign Woman Radio is a space for women who’ve done a lot of inner work and are now learning how to live it.

Each episode speaks to things we don’t always say out loud:
• Outgrowing environments
• Releasing self-surveillance
• Love, boundaries, and self-trust
• Letting go of old patterns, gently
• Choosing sovereignty over striving

If you’re in a season of deep listening rather than searching,
these conversations are for you.

A new episodes will be launched every Wednesday evening.
You’re welcome to start wherever you’re drawn.

Link in bio 🎧
And if one episode speaks to you, feel free to share it with someone who might need it too.

09/01/2026

Grateful moments like this remind me why I teach. 🤍
Thank you to everyone who has recently joined me on the mat and carried the practice with you off the mat, into real life.

Each class is more than movement.
It’s a pause.
A breath.
A moment to reconnect with your body and steady your nervous system.

I’m deeply thankful to be sharing yoga here in Mackay with students who show up just as they are, curious, open, and willing to listen inward.

Whether you’re joining my regular yoga classes, exploring Ayurveda, or quietly considering a deeper path like yoga teacher training, please know: you are always welcome here.

Thank you for practicing with me this week, on and off the mat.

Always grateful,
Susan ❤🧘

09/01/2026

If you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, or disconnected, a gentle yoga practice or simple rest can help regulate the nervous system and restore clarity.

Our classes are supportive, beginner-friendly, and guided by both traditional yoga and Ayurvedic wisdom. This isn’t about becoming a yoga teacher. It’s about coming home to yourself.
The 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Unity Yoga Ayurveda in Mackay is for those who feel the quiet nudge to deepen—not rush, not perform, not chase a title.

This training is grounded in traditional yoga philosophy, embodied practice, and Ayurvedic wisdom, offering a slower, more integrated path. You’ll learn how to teach yoga, but more importantly, you’ll learn how to listen to the body, regulate the nervous system, and live the practice on and off the mat.

👉 Learn more about yoga teacher training in Mackay or join a free trial yoga class — send me a message anytime.