Smile Within Yoga

19/10/2025

Dear Selina,

So I’m at another threshold,
of birth,
celebration,
and death.

This season has been a quiet quickening,
a deepening,
as I arrive at the ripened age of 47.

I often pause
as I don’t recognise myself
and yet I see myself in others.

I never truly knew I could have a life like this.
And even though it’s real,
it still feels unreal at times.

If I hold too tightly
to the things I embodied,
that I call my own ~
the love, the people, the places, the feelings
that give me a sense of security

will they fuse into something fixed?

Or
if I soften my grip,
breathe a longer exhale,
will I discover they were never mine to keep?

Here, in this stage of life,
I’m learning to hold both.

To feel what is real
and be both deliriously grateful
as painful the reshaping.

Finding a softer,
more spacious place ~
something less tangible,
but deeply reliable.

As you learn
you have unlearned,
because where you are going
you cannot take it with you.

Your desires are a coming home,
silky skin,
curvy edges,
all bodily, godly, and or****ic.

Your soul is calling ~
dearest body
scream, cry, laugh
be all in and of this
your process
of a different kind of traction.

☀️

12/10/2025

Lately I’ve been thinking about what I want to normalise in my relationships. These are reminders to myself and maybe they’ll resonate with others.
In my intimate relationships I want to normalise~
• honest conversations about our personal needs
• alone time that’s about spaciousness, not disconnection
• intentional moments of togetherness, presence, and quality time
• pausing before trying to fix things ~ reflecting on my own actions, learning, and growing
• doing things that might not come naturally to me, but that matter to the person I love
• working together, not against each other, to create meaningful change
For a long time, my attachment patterns leaned toward avoidance ~ creating space felt safer than closeness. Distance was how I protected myself.
But over time, and through personal work, I’ve practiced and leaned into a feeling of safety that can be redefined.
Now, it looks like choosing to stay.
To be with the discomfort rather than run from it.
To trust that closeness doesn’t mean losing myself.
Practice of Staying.
This is the heart of what I practice and what I share in my work. Attachment isn’t fixed. We can learn new ways of relating.
We can create safety not just in relationships, but through them.

1:1 sessions Family Constellations, Breathwork journey, Parts Work & Trauma informed Movement movement (for more details message or link in bio) 🫶

05/10/2025

Wide Knee Child’s Pose with Thread the Needle

Thread the Needle is a gentle posture that many people find supportive for the back, shoulders, and neck. It can be adapted in different ways so you can choose what feels best for you.

How to Explore
•Begin on hands and knees (Table Pose).
•Slide your right arm underneath your left, palm facing up.
•Rest your shoulder and head down in a way that feels comfortable.
•You’re welcome to stay for a few breaths or longer.
•When ready, press through your left hand to come back up, and explore the other side.

Options
•Place a blanket under your knees for comfort.
•Try forearms on the floor if wrists are tender.
•Use a bolster or pillow under your head and arm for more support.
•If floor practice doesn’t feel right, this pose can also be done standing at a wall.
•You might also explore the pose from Child’s Pose with knees wide and hips back toward heels.

Supportive Tips
•Move slowly and breathe steadily.
•Choose where your gaze rests ~ soft, to the side, or eyes closed.
•Stay for as short or long as feels supportive.

This pose can be a lovely way to release tension at the end of the day or as part of your regular practice. Enjoy 🫶

Weekly Therapeutic Movement Sessions
Monday
9:30am Joint Mobility & 5:30pm Hatha Yoga

Wednesday
5:30pm Yin

Thursday
6:30am Joint Mobility
9:30am Yoga in the Park proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Council’s Healthy Sunshine Coast program.
Where: Martin Rungert Park Mooloolah/If raining in the studio.

1:1 sessions Family Constellations, Breathwork journey, Parts Work(for more details message or link in bio) 🫶

21/09/2025

The basic human need for safety. This is something every person longs for and a foundation we can’t thrive without. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs shows us just how vital safety is: in our families, our communities, our cultures, our homes, and within ourselves.

Safety is at the heart of how we belong, connect, relate, and ultimately how we grow as a species. And yet, so many right now have been stripped of this need. They cannot feel safety in their own bodies because of horrific, external circumstances beyond their control.

What feels important to me is not to rush past this truth, but to really acknowledge it. To sit with the discomfort of knowing that while some of us experience safety every day, others do not. It can feel unsavory, heavy, and unsettling to consider and that’s exactly why we must stay with it.

Because when we allow ourselves to truly imagine life without safety, we not only build compassion, we also open ourselves to the question: What can I do, even in the smallest way, to help others feel what I often take for granted?

Take a moment. Reflect. Feel. Let it stir something in you.

07/09/2025

✨ Did you know your brain protects you every time you move?

The cerebellum/brain – often called your body’s “movement coach” – works with your nervous system to keep you safe. 🧠💪

Here’s how it prevents injury:
⚖️ Balances your body so you don’t topple.
🎯 Coordinates muscles so you move smoothly.
⚡ Activates reflexes before you even think.
📚 Learns from practice so movements become safer over time.

How it communicates with your body:
Your senses (eyes, ears, muscles, joints, skin, even your gut) send signals to the cerebellum. The cerebellum processes this information in real time, then sends rapid feedback to your muscles — like a coach giving instant instructions. This two-way communication loop keeps you steady, precise, and protected in every movement.

When this system is tired, injured, or impaired risks like falls, sprains, and slower reactions increase.

That’s why warm-ups, balance training, and proper recovery are key. You’re not just training muscles… you’re training your brain to protect your body.

Weekly Therapeutic Movement Sessions
Monday
9:30am Joint Mobility & 5:30pm Hatha Yoga

Wednesday
5:30pm Yin

Thursday
6:30am Joint Mobility
9:30am Yoga in the Park proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Council’s Healthy Sunshine Coast program.
Where: Martin Rungert Park Mooloolah/If raining in the studio.

1:1 sessions Family Constellations, Breathwork journey, Parts Work(for more details message or link in bio) 🫶

31/08/2025

🌿 Event Invitation: Father Energy Meditation

I warmly invite anyone who feels called to gather in community this Father’s Day to plant seeds, practice, and collectively share presence.

This is not a guided meditation, but a community offering ~ coming together to meditate and nurture our relationship with father energy and its qualities.

Event Details

Father Energy Meditation (Free)
📅 Sunday, 7th September
🕖 7:00 – 8:00am
📍 Smile Within Yoga
 8 Woodlands Court, Mooloolah Valley (Kabi Kabi Country)
📱 RSVP via text: 0432 104 348
🌐 smilewithinyoga.com.au

What to Expect
• We begin at 7:00am with a gentle grounding walk on the land here in Kabi Kabi / Mooloolah Valley.
• We then gather in the Shala to meditate (seated or lying down—whatever feels comfortable).
• An invitation will be offered to reflect on father energy and qualities such as liveliness, openness, sensitivity, groundedness, protection, wisdom, and courage.
• Whether you connect with universal father energy, self-fathering, or the expression of fatherhood in your life, this meditation can be your own personal space to be relational and present.

Closing
We will finish by sharing warm chai. You are welcome to stay afterwards and connect with others in community.

✨ Please let me know if you are coming, so I can update you if any details change.

With warmth,
Selina



“Join us on Father’s Day for a free morning of meditation, grounding, and connection with the wisdom of father energy.”

24/08/2025

🌬 Our breath is both a survival process and a consciousness practice. It connects us to ourselves, to those around us, and to the environment we live in.
(Bonnie Bainbridge)

Although breathing happens automatically, it is shaped by many factors ~ our posture, our physiology, our emotions, even the air quality and pace of life around us. In return, the way we breathe can influence our nervous system, our movement patterns, our states and how grounded or unsettled we feel.

From an educational perspective, here are a few considerations.
🌬️Nervous system link: Slow, steady breathing tends to activate the parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest), while fast, shallow breathing is often tied to the sympathetic system (fight or flight).
🌬️Movement & posture: The diaphragm is not only a breathing muscle but also a postural stabilizer. How we breathe can affect spinal support, balance, and even how efficiently we move.
🌬️Emotional regulation: Breath mirrors emotion. For example, sighs often release tension, while holding the breath may signal stress or anticipation.
🌬️Mindful observation: Sometimes the most valuable practice is simply noticing, without trying to change the breath becoming aware of what it reveals about our current state.

Yoga invites us into this relationship with breath: not always to control or perfect it, but to witness, explore, and learn from it. In that way, the breath becomes a mirror of what is alive in us in each moment.

Weekly Therapeutic Movement Sessions
Monday
9:30am Joint Mobility & 5:30pm Hatha Yoga

Wednesday
5:30pm Yin

Thursday
6:30am Joint Mobility
9:30am Yoga in the Park proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Council’s Healthy Sunshine Coast program.
Where: Martin Rungert Park Mooloolah/If raining in the studio.

1:1 sessions Family Constellations, Breathwork journey, Parts Work(for more details message or link in bio) 🫶

20/08/2025

17/08/2025

This week we dived into the aspects of discipline.

Discipline has it become a dirty word?

Discipline has been a theme this week, both in classes and within my own practice. It is the ability to act, to motivate my body and self toward something consistent and experiential. Through this, a hands-on, textured, and concrete understanding can emerge. Meaning evolves throughout the process as awareness develops; stimuli and response are constantly adapting, shifting, repeating.

The world we live in presents very real obstacles, as we are constantly contending with external noise. whether through social media platforms, devices, or the endless stream of distraction. The truth is, we don’t always want to show up for our practice. Sometimes the most difficult thing is showing up for ourselves. This is where the commitment to discipline comes into play.

When discipline is cultivated, an individual can begin to see clearly the why behind their participation in a specific practice, ritual, or habit. At the same time, they may also recognize how attachment to outcomes or the grasping for results can strip away the richness of process and presence. This is when we must ask: Who is driving the boat? Who is making the decisions? Because the true origin of practice must be attention not the ideals of the individual that attempt to control or force it.

At first, the “why” may come from an external spark. A seed is planted, and showing up again and again begins to form the discipline. Or perhaps the origin lies in the simple act of returning to oneself, of choosing presence each day. But later, attachment to outcomes can creep in, complicating the road. Practice cannot serve us if boundaries are crossed. Devotion and discipline must honor cycles, seasons, and the need for change. Even though the root of practice may remain steady, the way it is expressed must adapt.

For example: if someone becomes pregnant, the discipline must shift to support the changing body. Or if an accident alters mobility, the practice, while still grounded in its origins must transform in expression. The discipline remains, but the form changes.

So is it the practice that adapts? Or is it the individual? Or is it both? Am I separate from the practice, or am I a living part of its movement?

What happens when you choose to stay with yourself, staying with what’s alive inside, with the sensations, with your thoughts, with the parts of you that show up, the wisdom, the pulse of your soul, and that deeper knowing?
These are the questions worth sitting with: What becomes of me when I practice?
And what becomes of me when I do not?

Weekly Therapeutic Movement Sessions
Monday
9:30am Joint Mobility & 5:30pm Hatha Yoga

Wednesday
5:30pm Yin

Thursday
6:30am Joint Mobility
9:30am Yoga in the Park proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Council’s Healthy Sunshine Coast program.
Where: Martin Rungert Park Mooloolah/If raining in the studio.

1:1 sessions Family Constellations, Breathwork journey, Parts Work(for more details message or link in bio) 🫶

10/08/2025

This Yukti verse from The Radiant Sutra’s really resonates.
It’s almost like it opens up a memory,
It opens up something we already deeply inherently know.

Reflections in nature, in my body, in my sensations & in my attention.

The remembrance of timeless pulsing rhythms.

Weekly Therapeutic Movement Sessions
Monday
9:30am Joint Mobility & 5:30pm Hatha Yoga

Wednesday
5:30pm Yin

Thursday
6:30am Joint Mobility
9:30am Yoga in the Park proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Council’s Healthy Sunshine Coast program.
Where: Martin Rungert Park Mooloolah/If raining in the studio.

1:1 sessions Family Constellations, Breathwork journey, Parts Work(for more details message or link in bio) 🫶

03/08/2025

Some pics of our family NZ trip & some content around us getting very ill 🩵

22/07/2025

Please note that the studio and Selina’s offerings are not available from the 22nd till 30th of July. We - Our family is taking a much needed trip to New Zealand for some fun, connection and sharing. I will be looking forward to sharing some pics when we return as this will be room for some social media detox time. Thank you for your understanding.

Shala and all offerings commence on the 31st July.

See you on the flip side 🙏
💚 Selina