Yogabuds

31/01/2021

Tune in, bliss out! Small group yoga classes ~ 5 people max. Flow Thursday 2-3pm Restorative Friday 2-3pm (during school terms). 96 Brighton Street Richmond (opp Richmond Primary). $20 casual or $15 paid 4 weeks in advance. All mats & props provided or BYO.
Bookings SMS Lou 0400 817 007 💚

31/01/2021

Tune in, bliss out! Small group yoga classes ~ 5 people max.
Flow Thursday 2-3pm Restorative Friday 2-3pm (during school terms).
96 Brighton Street Richmond (opp Richmond Primary). $20 casual or $15 paid 4 weeks in advance. All mats & props provided or BYO.
Bookings SMS Lou 0400 817 007

19/03/2020

Stay calm and breeeathe...
Yesterday we did a yoga class in the open air, birds were chirping, sun shining... almost felt like we were on a tropical island...

We were focusing on nasal breathing so here are some ideas that might interests you to help reduce stress...

Benefits of NASAL breathing over MOUTH breathing:
• Slows the breath down relaxing body & mind... (calms nervous system, less fight & flight mode, more rest & digest mode... makes for calm clearer thinking and body function)
• Filters incoming breath (tiny nostril hairs & nasal mucus help restrict external bacteria and pathogens entering the body)

But did you know it can also...
• Encourage air to reach the lower lobes of the lungs for a more complete exchange of blood gases
• Improve blood flow by combining fresh oxygen with Nitric Oxide (a powerful vaso-dilator for good health)
• Encourage balanced activity of both sides of the brain (cerebro-hemispheric activity... a little yin, a little yang thinking!!)

A few suggestions of different breathing patterns for nasal breathing to start your breathing practice...

Sit in a supported position with a long spine so you don’t slump (eg, against a wall or bed) or lie on the floor on your back. Start with a few minutes and continue to extend time as you feel comfortable.
1. Extend Exhale: Deepen inhale and extend exhale 1 count longer than inhale
2. Square Breathing: Equal inhale/exhale and introduce a slight pause, first at top of breath (between inhale and exhale) then if comfortable at bottom of breath also... before next inhale, but not too long to cause gasping for next breath)
3. Bunny Breathing: Best practiced seated not lying down. Deep long inhale, 5 short snuffs to exhale like a bunny through the nose. Can add hands like paws infront of chest for extra bunny effect 🐰

Any conscious calm breathing is good practice in times of stress, particularly focusing on exhale. If any of these suggestions create dizziness or anxiety of breath please return to normal breath immediately.

I will finish my regular classes (Wed 9.15am and Thurs 2pm) after next week with the school term but if opportunities to do any classes over the holidays come up I'll let you know. I aim to resume with school next Term.

Take care everyone. Get outside and exercise as much as possible, stay hydrated and well nourished and be particularly kind to yourself and the people around you... 💚 Much love, Lou

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27/12/2018

7 reasons to come along to Warrior Kids Yoga Tues January 22nd 10-11am at Humble Warrior, 11 Acacia Place Abbotsford. Book now at www.trybooking.com/ZUNN

It's hard to be a kid today. Children deal with many distractions, temptations, overstimulation and peer pressure. Schools are challenged to do more with less and be creative in how they reach even the most isolated child.

15/11/2018

As I was explaining how to elegantly change the cross of legs in sukasana today from your comfortable cross to your uncomfortable cross the only cue that came to mind was 'Kenny Everett style'. So for those too young to understand this is what I meant...🤣💚

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11/10/2018

breathe...
Some quick breathing exercises to do in car if you’re stuck in traffic and getting bit frustrated or just when you need to calm a little. We did them this week in my classes to help reconnect after school holidays.

Sit upright with head, neck & spine in straight line. Loosely close mouth and take breath through the nose if nasal passages are clear.

Triangulate the breath:
Inhale (eg for 3 counts), pause (eg for 1 count), exhale (eg for 4 counts). Experiment increasing the counts and then varying the length of pause when you have your comfortable inhale/exhale. Then see how you feel if you move the pause after exhale instead. Repeat preferred cycle at least 10 times or as many as comfortable.

Square breathing:
Try introducing a pause at the top and bottom of breath. eg Inhale, pause, exhale, pause. If hands are free (so not driving😉) draw a square with your finger to help visualise, the pauses being the horizontal sides of your square. Repeat at least 10 cycles or as many as comfortable.

Focus:
Having trouble focusing on your breath? Try saying a simple mantra in your head. Say these words with your breath... soooo... the sound of the internal inhale... hummmm... the sound of the internal exhale. It might just help to keep your mind off other distractions for a while.

Be mindful you’re not gasping at next breath. Keep it smooooth and if any discomfort or dizziness occurs return to normal breath. Breath retention (long pause) is not recommended for anyone suffering high anxiety, severe headache, asthma or bronchil infection.

Stay smooooth yogis 💚

30/09/2018

Make the most of your kids in the holidays. Best foot massage is a walk on the squeaky soft sand of your favourite beach. Best lower back release... child's pose with your child sitting on your lower back... or even better lying on you! Best end to the day... legs up the wall with the kids for a download chat of the days highlights (5mins) 💚

28/09/2018

Heaps of fun filming kids yoga with Elanation... wearable device sports program launching soon. Cam and Ingrid turned on their yogi super powers... so proud!!💚

28/09/2018

13/09/2018

Blissful day hanging out with my buds! yogabuds.net.au
kids. adults. corporate. private classes... get some friends together and I'll come to you... 💚