Chi Spirit

04/09/2023

This client testimonial 🙌

I love working with and supporting women and mothers through the work that I do. It’s an absolute honour and privilege.

And I have the best clients 🥰

If you are an expecting mother, feel free to reach out to enquire about my pre and post natal massages.

This particular mother had just had a fall a few days prior at 39 weeks and had injured her tailbone.

Once she had the medical authority for a massage, I worked gently and intuitively to ensure her ultimate comfort and safety, and included reiki to invite some pain relief. Then bubs arrived healthy and well, the very next morning 🥰 Just amazing ✨

22/04/2023

Djeran 🍂 Autumn🍂
My favourite season in Perth. Fresh bookends of the day. Cooler temps. Mostly sunny. Sometimes raining. Beautiful colours. And no swooping Coolbardies (magpies).

08/08/2022

I love these gorgeous captures by 💙
My two littles 🥰

Today, I’m identifying with Scooby in the photo … I’m on the edge … cautiously about to brave the boundary of my comfort zone.

I’m choosing to get a little controversial on here (Insta) and share my opinion in my stories on a political topic that I’m deeply passionate about - women’s rights, reproductive rights and pregnant people’s rights.

I’ve never been political in this space so I’m fully aware this has the potential to be divisive. However, I feel too strongly not to share, so as always, if it’s not resonating, feel free to skip, swipe or unfollow. No hard feelings.

If you’re intrigued, stay tuned for my Insta stories later today. My hope is to raise awareness on reproductive rights here in WA.

Thanks for reading 🙏

28/07/2022

28/07/2022

Reflection.

At this mid-part of the year, I’ve been in deep reflection.

Reflecting on the fact that we’re over half way through this year. How is that even possible??

Also reflecting on where I am now. My identity, how that relates to the roles I’m currently in, both within motherhood and outside of it; my journey through matresence, secondary infertility and now at this point in my life where I find myself at a bit of an unexpected crossroad.

In addition to my self reflection, I’ve had so many of you recently reach out and ask about my teachings and my work. Thank you for that! In my role as a full time mum, my work and creativity have taken a bit of a back seat so it was so lovely to reconnect with you and a timely reminder of who I am outside of being “mum”🙏

And so I’ve been reflecting on how I can teach and work in a way that aligns with my family’s values (and our still sleep deprived and FIFO timetable).

I’m still figuring that out and am looking forward to sharing more of what that looks like with you very soon.

In the meantime, I’ll be sharing more of my own learnings from these last few years, particularly those relating to life’s major transitions, mental health, identity, values, matresence, infertility, pregnancy loss, and trauma-informed practices to support all of the above and more.

You may find that what I’m sharing and posting is no longer relevant or resonating with you.

If that’s the case, please feel free to unfollow at any time, no hard feelings, and I thank you for your support so far.

If you’re happy to continue following along, please reach out if you’ve been wondering about my yoga teaching - your interest will help shape my plans. And if you would like to be the first to know about my yoga classes and other offerings, please follow the link in bio.

Namaste
Chi 🙏

📸 the ever talented 🤍

19/12/2021

A gentle reminder to self and anyone else who needs it this week x

03/12/2021

I’m so excited to get these in the post today. Thank you Caitlin . Love love love them! And your branding and packaging 👌

Happy Christmas to me ☺️

I’m also soooo proud of my sister who has just launched her new business Shop Small Collective] (which is where I bought these beauties from!)

I know how long and hard she has worked on this (all whilst mumming to my two gorgeous nephews!) and I’m thrilled to be her first customer 🥰

If you love quality, eco-friendly products that are made right here in Australia and you’re passionate about supporting small business, please check out Shop Small Collective]

My sister has created a unique and exciting online shopping experience, bringing so many incredible, eco-conscious, Australian brands onto one platform.

Congratulations Elese!! Love you xx👏🍾😘

03/12/2021

No truer word said Katherine Graham (American publisher and who presided over The Washington Post as it reported on the Watergate scandal).

20/11/2021

Take me back!!

Thank you to my ladies and for treating me to such a decadent pamper, lunch and drinks last Saturday 🥂 💆‍♀️

It was perfection 🥰 👌🙏 Now, can we please do it all again?!

22/03/2021

Quality control at its most relaxing 💆😂
My lil guy ensuring the serenity is on point over here 🥰

A HUGE thank you to all of you that have so kindly supported me in my first week back in my official relaxation room 🙏

I am deeply humbled by your loyalty and grateful that you chose me to

I’m fully booked this week but if you (or someone you know) would like to make a booking please follow the link in bio ☝️

As you can see it gets the ever-active toddler tick of approval ✅ a moment of quiet down time, even if it was fleeting.

Have a great week!
X

22/03/2021

I unrolled my yoga mat in class this morning and was invited to set an intention by my teacher.

This is what came to mind:

“This is my practice.
What unfolds is my practice”.

The meaning behind my intention was Aparigraha ~ detachment.

Aparigraha is the fifth Yama which is the first limb of the 8 Limbed Path of Yoga.

The Yamas are often referred to as moral disciplines or the restraints we can apply to our life. I also like to consider both the Yamas and the Niyamas (the second limb) as values.

Yoga is so much more than a physical discipline and each of the 8 limbs offers wisdom and insight to life.

The Yamas can be practiced both on and off the mat and can relate to every aspect of life: work, play, your emotions, thoughts.

Aparigraha is the last of the five Yamas.
Quite simply, it refers to detachment.

When my intention naturally came to mind whilst on my mat this morning, it was a simple reminder to myself that I would not put any pretence or expectation on my practice. I affirmed that however I and whatever did show up for me this morning was how it was meant to be. That I would let it go and practice detachment.

I let go of the comparisons my mind often makes: “you used to be able to do this pose” or “why can’t I do this anymore” or “ouch, why can’t I reach there at the moment”. Rather than criticising my physical abilities which my mind often wants to do, I set the intention, gently, and found that I was able to practice free from my internal stories narrated by my inner critic.

There were times in this morning’s yoga where my critic would begin, but I was able to very gently and nonchalantly notice and let go, rather than pay attention to and attach.

Do you have a strong inner critic at times?

How or when does it show up in your yoga? And/or your life?

And do you find setting an intention (Sankalpa) helpful when you practice?

Namaste
🤍

11/03/2021

Happy 8th birthday to this cheeky Mexican 🐶

I’ll never forget that rainy May day, six years ago, where we travelled all over Perth just to find you, our friends too

You’ll always be our first baby and we just love your (very hairy) cuddles, your tough guy attitude, your circle of trust, how gentle you are with kids and watching you and Harrison together 🥰

Despite the amount of hair your tiny frame sheds, you terrorising the neighbourhood, taking on dogs quadruple your size, chewing on ALL the toys and occasionally soiling in unexpected places 🤦‍♀️ we couldn’t imagine life without you Scoobz!

📸 🙏😘