Samastah Yoga

31/05/2026

So Simply stated - together creating an inner harmony. Both cultivating and containing chi.

30/05/2026

A Winter Cocoon of Stillness & Flow

There is something deeply healing about slowing down with the season.
As Winter gently draws us inward, nature invites us to soften our pace, conserve our energy, and return to the quiet spaces within ourselves.

Join me for a deeply nourishing afternoon of Yin Yoga and Qigong — two ancient practices steeped in the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, intertwining and harmonising in a way that feels both grounding and profoundly restorative.

Together we will move through the seasonal energies of the five elements — Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal — awakening the meridian pathways, cultivating healthy qi flow, and creating space for the body to release what it no longer needs to hold.

Our shared practice will include:
✨ Conscious breath and elemental awareness
✨ Slow flowing Qigong to awaken and circulate chi
✨ Deeply grounding Yin yoga to soften fascia and meridian lines
✨ Meditation and stillness for integration
✨ Healing sound and vibration to restore the nervous system on a deeper level

Winter is the season of preservation.
In TCM, this is the season connected to the Kidneys and our Jing — our precious life-force essence. Through intentional practices such as Yin, Qigong, breath, rest and ritual, we learn to protect and replenish that energy, rather than constantly depleting it.

This immersion is an invitation to cocoon.
To pause.
To soften your edges.
To reconnect with yourself beneath the noise of everyday life.

A slow Sunday afternoon devoted entirely to your own wellbeing.
You’ll leave feeling clearer, lighter, grounded and deeply restored.

I would absolutely love to share this practice with you 🤍

29/05/2026

VATA BALANCING BLISS BALLS

Our delicious Vata balancing, nourishing Bliss balls made with love on our retreat last Sunday,

Ingredients
1 cup almonds (soaked overnight and peeled)
5-6 Medjool dates (soaked in warm water for 1 hour and peeled)
2 tbsp ghee
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 tsp cinnamon powder
1/2 tsp ginger powder
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
2 tbsp Goji berries (soaked)
A pinch of saffron threads (optional)
A pinch of salt

Method:
Prepare the nuts and dates
Soak the almonds overnight, then drain and peel them to reduce digestion issues.
Soak the Medjool dates in warm water for 1 hour to soften them, then peel for a smoother texture that’s easier on digestion.

Toast the coconut and sesame seeds
In a small pan, warm 1 tablespoon of ghee over medium heat. Add shredded coconut and toast until golden and aromatic. Set aside.
In the same pan, lightly toast sesame seeds until they become golden and start to pop. Set aside.

Blend the ingredients:
In a food processor, pulse the soaked almonds until you get a coarse mixture.
Add soaked, peeled dates and blend until the mixture is sticky and holds together when pressed.
Melt the remaining ghee in a small pan, stir in cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg powders, and cook until the spices release their fragrance.
Pour the spiced ghee into the nut and date mixture in the food processor. Add the toasted coconut, sesame seeds, saffron, Goji berries (if using), and a pinch of salt. Pulse until everything is well combined.

Roll the snack balls:
Scoop small portions of the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls with your hands.
Optionally, roll the balls in any remaining toasted coconut or sesame seeds for added texture

Store:
Place the snack balls on a plate or tray and let them chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes to firm up.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. These snack bites will keep for up to a week.

28/05/2026

Mantra carries sound and vibration; it creates an internal shift within.
Each and every mantra, has its own essence and heart, it awakens something deep inside.

On Sunday at our retreat, I shared this beautiful Mantra.

Prāṇa vāyur anugacchatu

There is a beautiful softness within the mantra:

Prāṇa vāyur anugacchatu
May the life force move freely within me.
Let the vital energy move forward.

In yogic philosophy, Prāṇa is more than the breath alone — it is the subtle life force that animates us, nourishes us, and carries awareness through the body.

Vāyu refers to the movement of this energy — like the wind moving through trees, rivers flowing toward the ocean, or the gentle rhythm of breath moving through the lungs.

And Anugacchatu is an offering of permission…
May it flow.
May it move with ease.
May nothing within us remain stagnant, contracted, or held too tightly.

Enjoy x

27/05/2026

🍂Last Sunday’s Day retreat at the picturesque and tranquil Temple Retreat in Pullenvale, felt like a deep exhale — a soft returning home to self. Just what I'd hoped for, as I'd carefully and intentionally paced our day and time together, as a slowing down.

As we gathered together within the gentle embrace of Autumn, we explored the subtle dance of Vata Dosha — the energy of air and ether that moves through both nature and ourselves during this season of transition.

Together we reflected on how easily the winds of Autumn can scatter us…
the busy mind, the restless energy, the feeling of being pulled in too many directions at once.

And yet, beneath all of that movement, there is also beauty.

When Vata is nourished and supported, it gifts us creativity, intuition, spaciousness, inspiration, and the ability to move gracefully through change.

Throughout our day we softened into practices that grounded the nervous system and replenished Prana — the subtle life-force carried by the breath.
Through gentle movement, breath awareness, stillness, nourishment, ritual, connection, and rest, we explored what it means to move through life with fluidity rather than force.

To breathe instead of brace.
To soften instead of push.
To listen instead of rush.

There is something deeply healing about coming together in shared practice — a room full of people choosing to pause, to regulate, to reconnect, and to honour the quieter rhythms that Autumn invites us into.

My heart is incredibly grateful to everyone who shared this beautiful day with me. Thank you for your openness, your presence, your willingness to slow down and receive.

May the practices continue to support you through this season of transition — grounding the winds, nourishing your Prana, and guiding you gently back toward steadiness, clarity, and inner calm. 🍁✨

P.S We had some fun making Bliss Balls in the Kitchen together. A tasty and nourishing treat to enjoy during the week.

25/05/2026

FIND ME ON THE MAT THIS WEEK
Monday 9:30am - Seniors - Kingsford Tce, Corinda
Monday 6:45pm - Breathwork & Meditation- Jindalee 24/7
Tuesday 8:30am - Mat Pilates - Jindalee 24/7
Tuesday 6:30pm - Hatha - KDK, Kenmore
Wednesday 5:30am - Hatha, Jindalee 24/7
Wednesday 9:30am - Mat Pilates - Jindalee 24/7
Wednesday - 11am - Hatha -Girl Guides, Sherwood
Thursday 1pm - Aqua Yoga, Dunlop Memorial Pool, Corinda
Friday 10am - Aqua Yoga, Bellbowrie pool
Sunday - 8am - Hatha- Girl Guides, Middle Park
Sunday 10am - Hatha - YMCA, Jamboree Heights

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21/05/2026

Today is THE last day of our much-loved Aqua Yoga class, at Dunlop pool, Corinda.

As the pool closes for a few months for maintenance and repair, our new home until September with be Yeronga.

A big thank you to BCC for supporting the transition of our class & keeping our community thriving & continuing.

I will see you all at the same time - Thursday 1pm, as our new temporary home.
55 School Rd, Yeronga.

17/05/2026

17/05/2026

FIND ME ON THE MAT THIS WEEK

Monday 9:30am - Seniors - Kingsford Tce, Corinda
Monday 6:45pm - Breathwork & Meditation- Jindalee 24/7
Tuesday 8:30am - Mat Pilates - Jindalee 24/7
Tuesday 6:30pm - Hatha - KDK, Kenmore
Wednesday 5:30am - Hatha, Jindalee 24/7
Wednesday - 11am - Hatha -Girl Guides, Sherwood
Thursday 9:30am - Hatha, Jindalee 24/7
Thursday 10:40am - Yin, Jindalee 24/7
Thursday 1pm - Aqua Yoga, Dunlop Memorial Pool, Corinda
Friday 10am - Aqua Yoga, Bellbowrie pool
Sunday - 8am - Hatha- Girl Guides, Middle Park
Sunday 10am - Hatha - YMCA, Jamboree Heights
Sunday 9am - 4pm - The Subtle flow of transition - Day Retreat, Temple, Pullenvale

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17/05/2026

🌬️ A 5-Minute Daily Ritual to Build Prāṇa (Life-Force Energy)

If you’ve been feeling a little scattered, tired, or not quite yourself lately…
this is a simple practice you can return to each day. 🍃

Just 5 minutes.
A small pause that gently gathers your energy back to you.

✨ Your Daily Prāṇa Ritual

Find a quiet space.
Sit comfortably or stand with your feet grounded.

1. Arrive (1 minute)
Close the eyes.
Bring one hand to the heart, one to the belly.
Take a slow inhale through the nose… and a soft exhale out.
Let the body begin to settle.

2. Deepen the Breath (2 minutes)
Begin to lengthen your breath slightly.
Inhale for 4…
Exhale for 6…

Allow the exhale to soften the nervous system.
With each breath, imagine you are drawing in fresh, steady energy…
and releasing anything scattered or depleted.

3. Gentle Movement (1 minute)
Slowly begin to roll through the shoulders…
circle the wrists…
soften through the neck.

Nothing forced. Just gentle movement to encourage flow and circulation.

4. Ground + Gather (1 minute)
Bring your awareness to the soles of your feet.
Feel your connection to the earth.

Silently repeat:
✨ “My energy is steady. My breath is calm. I am grounded.”

Stay here for a few quiet breaths.

This is how we begin to build Prāṇa…
not through force, but through small, consistent moments of awareness.

A gentle returning.
A soft gathering of energy.