Natural Balance Yoga

01/08/2025

Practising yoga can be a valuable tool for managing osteoarthritis, especially when done slowly and mindfully. Unlike more intense forms of exercise, gentle yoga can feel less intimidating. The key is to be consistent. Slow, mindful movement helps us develop a deeper awareness of our bodies, care for our joints more intentionally, and reduce discomfort over time.
Join us this month as we focus on improving joint mobility and promoting a sense of well-being through mindful yoga 🧘‍♀️

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30/06/2025

As cold and flu viruses become more prevalent in the winter months, we're reminded just how important a strong immune system is.
Yoga offers powerful support for immune health in several ways. The movement of muscles in yoga postures helps circulate lymph, a vital fluid in the body’s defence system. At the same time, the wave-like motion of the diaphragm during mindful breathing gently massages the internal organs and the fascial matrix - both key players in maintaining a healthy immune response.
Join us this month as we use yoga to support and strengthen our body’s natural defences. Let's stretch, breathe, and move toward better health - together.

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01/06/2025

For many people, physical balance becomes more challenging with age. Developing and maintaining good balance is essential—not only to prevent falls and injuries, but also to preserve strength and mobility over time.
Balance also plays a key role in psychological well-being. A steady body often supports a steady mind, contributing to overall health and confidence in daily life.
This month, we’ll explore the various factors that support good balance, as well as those that can hinder it 🧘‍♀️⚖️

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05/05/2025

This week is Australia's national heart health awareness week, and for the month of May, we will be exploring how we can support heart health through yoga. We will look at ways we could improve the function of the cardiovascular system and reduce the wear & tear of chronic stress.
The heart is our centre - physically, emotionally & spiritually - working our entire life without rest. So let's find ways of making life a little more restful! 💖

16/04/2025

31/03/2025

There are many different styles of meditation, from many different traditions. These days, meditation can be as easy as opening an app and choosing from the myriad of guided practices on offer. As a yoga teacher, I generally teach meditation from a yogic perspective. This month we focus on how we approach meditation in this way as well as how it connects to Patanjali's eight limbs of yoga 🧘‍♀️ૐ
(N.B. we will be doing plenty of asana & breathwork too!)

16/03/2025

Spaces are currently available on Monday evenings & Wednesday mornings.
Message me for more info 🧘‍♀️

03/03/2025

Low back care is a popular topic that I'm frequently asked about as most people are aware that yoga can be a great way to stretch & strengthen this area. This month we are not so much dealing with the subtle, therapeutic ways of healing low back pain as how we can use yoga to keep the lower back healthy. Come and join us for some truly nurturing low back care 🧘‍♀️

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01/02/2025

Last month, we looked at how we can promote greater resilience in the nervous system with yoga. This month, we are focusing specifically on stress and how yoga practice interacts with the stress response. If this sounds interesting, contact me to book your place in class: 0459 556411 🧘‍♀️ૐ

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08/01/2025

Many people know that yoga makes us feel calm and relaxed, but why DO we feel so much better after a class?
Yes, yoga can improve flexibility, increase muscle tone and benefit bone and joint health. But what distinguishes yoga from other forms of exercise?
Through the use of breathing practices, slow, mindful movement and meditation, yoga helps to regulate the nervous system, fostering greater resilience to withstand the challenges of life.
At Natural Balance Yoga, we work with simple, but varied techniques to bring your whole system back into balance. No previous yoga experience is necessary and no extreme yoga poses are expected!
I look forward to seeing you soon 🧘‍♀️💖

21/12/2024

30/11/2024

We all know how busy December normally is, but this year many of us are actually exhausted. It's not that surprising given everything that's been going on - economically, environmentally and politically. Rest is precious and healing, but often very hard to come by. The summer heat saps our energy, yet we're rushing around thanks to the seasonal acceleration that kicks off with all the cyber sales.
So how to let go of some of the Christmas crazy and allow ourselves time and space to rest? Yoga can help, but you have to make time for it. Join us this December as we use easeful movement, restorative poses and deep relaxation to feel more nurtured by rest 🧘‍♀️💗

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