Yoga with Jo

25/08/2025

~Breathe in calm
Breathe out tension~

In our loud, busy and often stressful lives,
it's such bliss to take a moment out of your day💚

Our class this week is all about PEACE- reconnecting to that sense of calm and inner stillness 💛
Come and reset, refresh and rejuvenate!

See you Wednesday

Jo
xx
😘

11/08/2025

We will be practicing some sweet backbends this week, including the LOCUST pose (pictured) with the option of the stronger BOW pose. These amazing asanas are energizing and helps to reduce tiredness, stress and anxiety!

These poses help to improve our posture and promotes better alignment. They also engage the abdominal muscles, helping to build core strength and spinal support while opening the chest and shoulders. By opening the chest and deepening the breath, it can help activate the parasympathetic nervous system.

*PLEASE NOTE- we are back in the hall this week*

See you Wednesday
Jo
xx
🥰

29/07/2025

Breathe in
'hello moment'

Breathe out
'I am here'

See you tomorrow on the mat for some mindfulness at 9am🥰
Namaste
Jo
x

18/07/2025

Greetings from Central Australia !
I’ve loved spending time with family and friends back in the beautiful desert country.
While visiting I also enjoyed some glorious yoga classes, reminding me again why I love this practice so deeply🧡 I hope my classes allow you to leave feeling the same connection 🙏

Yoga starts THIS Wednesday, 23rd July for 10 weeks!
(*please note that for the first few weeks we are unable to use the hall due to the kitchen renovations. We are blessed to have been offered another sacred space to practice in so please use the front door of the church- you will see my sign on the door)

I’m looking forward to seeing you all and please reach out for any further information if you’re interested in starting/ returning 🥰

Much love and light
Jo
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28/06/2025

Last week during my celebration of my 10 years teaching journey, I was so humbled and grateful💛

THANK YOU to my wonderful friend Nicky who made it possible for us to hold this yoga session in the most beautiful, peaceful place. Thanks also to Kylie from Little KaPut candles for your help with the delightful fragrant, handcrafted yoga gifts💛

But mostly I wanted to say thank you to YOU-
YOU who has come to one class or fifty
YOU who has been with me from the start or has just recently joined the journey
YOU who continues to support my love of yoga and wellbeing
🙏thank YOU from the bottom of my heart!

If by chance I have allowed you to find a snippet of peace; a release, a connection, an escape for just a moment, or if during our yoga sessions you have allowed yourself to tap into some stillness and you have left feeling lighter, better…

Then my job is done.

My cup is full.

I am truly, deeply blessed.
💛
Om Shanti
Namaste
Jo
x
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22/06/2025

16/06/2025

**Only 3 spots left for the 10 Year Celebration at Halycon (please message me to secure your spot for Sunday!)

This week will be our last yoga session for this term🙏

We will be revisiting the mighty Warrior, Downward Facing Dog (or for modification- CAT asana) and Bridge poses. You will then be introduced to a fabulous new variation of COBRA (always with modifications to suit everyBODY)!

This pose has many physical benefits:
~Opens the shoulder blades, neck, and collar bones
~Improves spinal posture, flexibility, and alignment
~Reduces back pain
~Improves circulation
~Opens the lungs
~Stimulates the abdominal and digestive organs, improving digestion
~Massages and regulates the adrenal and thyroid glands

As well as its physical benefits, the Cobra Pose helps calm the nervous system, supporting emotional balance, mental clarity, and a deeper sense of focus🙏

See you on the mat Wednesday!
Namaste
Jo
xx
♥️

13/06/2025

WINTER SOLSTICE YOGA
10-11.30am Sunday June 22nd
The Stables at Halcyon, Sandilands
Cost $30
(light refreshments included afterwards with the option to purchase a barista-made coffee!)
*Halcyon is a beautiful sanctuary and its name embodies peace, tranquility, and happiness — and I guarantee you'll leave feeling exactly that!

I am SO excited to share a very special upcoming yoga session in honour of a journey that began 10 years ago!

Whether you have practiced with me since the beginning or have just joined the path, this session will be a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has been a part of my journey💛

Expect to move with connection, breathe with intention, and ground into stillness during this winter warmer session suited to all levels and everyBODY💛

Hope to see you there!

Much love, light and gratitude,
Jo
xx

*Availability for this session will be strictly limited so please message for payment details to secure your place.

09/06/2025

I am looking forward to sharing a Wintery Warmer Yoga This Week! ❄️🧘‍♀️

As the temperatures drop, we’re turning up the inner warmth with a cozy, grounding practice on Wednesday...

🧘‍♀️Introducing "The Beam" (Gate Pose) – a beautiful side stretch to open up space and energy through the body.
🧘‍♀️Cat Posture Variations – a few different plays on our restorative cat pose to awaken and mobilize the spine.
🧘‍♀️Mini Moon Sequence – a gentle, flowing sequence to tap into calm, lunar energy (yes, I've gone rogue again😂 and 'invented' my own simple mini moon sequence) based on Vinyasa Flow
🧘‍♀️Sama Vritti (Equal Breathing) – we’ll finish with this calming pranayama to leave you centered and steady.

Wrap up warm, bring your layers and let's flow with the season💛

(*For newbies wanting to join, remember that the first class is free!)

See you on the mat!

Namaste,

♥️

Jo

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02/06/2025

Practicing yoga during winter...
💛 invites a sense of PEACE
💛 invites us to turn inwards, to rest,
to nurture ourselves...

Yoga during the winter months helps keep us from feeling stiff and sluggish. It helps boost our energy and also our immune system through exercising regularly💛

~ Yoga opens our heart and keeps us balanced and grounded~
EXTENDED LATERAL TRIANGLE this week plus introducing Self-Assisted Shoulder Stretches💛 yummy!

See you lovelies on the mat tomorrow!
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Jo
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05/05/2025

Happy Mother's Day for Sunday to all the wonderful women out there who inspire and motivate us, who love us and support us🩷

As women, we all need time for deep rest in order to renew. As we support our yoga poses, our bodies begin to release, our breath deepens, and our minds begin to quiet. This internal focus deeply
nourishes our energy and connects us with the earth🩷

Come restore and replenish with mindful movement and poses at yoga this Wednesday and find stillness on the mat!🩷

See you at 9am

MAMA-ste!🙏
Jo

24/04/2025

This month marks TEN YEARS since I started teaching yoga in Maitland!

As a few of you may know, I started teaching yoga in our lovely 'Yoga Room' next to our home. This dear old room became a little too small with growing numbers (remember🤪?!) so we moved to the Uniting Church Hall a few years ago where classes are currently held.

My mission is to continue to share the wonderful benefits of yoga in a lovely, inclusive space to enhance overall health & wellbeing❤️

I love my yoga & I love my beautiful yoga community so thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to share with you. I would not be still sharing yoga if it wasn't for you all.❤️

Classes start back next Wednesday (30th April) for an 8 week block. The last class for the term will be on June 18th, with a little 10 year Anniversary celebration, so save the date!❤️

If you would like to join my Instagram page, please click on link to be added♥️
https://www.instagram.com/_yoga_with_jo/

See you on Wednesday,

9am Uniting Church Hall (Maitland)

💛

Much love and light to you all,