Free2beme Yoga & Wellbeing, Tamworth (2025)

19/09/2025

You've probably guessed by now that I am an animal lover. You may not know that I've grown up on farms and own a small acreage.

My dream was to be self sufficient. However that is hard work and a full time job in itself! I compromise by having quite the menagerie, I've recently added some poddy calves to the mix.

I often say my grandkids live closest to a 70s life as can be. They help grow & pick vegetables & fruit, they collect eggs, have watched chickens hatch, play in mud, climb trees and have seen the full life cycle when an animal passes, and they sometimes have to walk the 2km home from the school bus (all be it grumbling the whole way!)

What are your childhood memories?

Oh in case you're wondering about the chook photo. I'm in the pen they're outside wondering what I'm doing, hence the rooster's name "Curious George".

This is the last week for Yin and 45min yoga at Kootingal, as we go into school holidays. We will resume in term 4.

Tuesday:
Chair yoga: 10am Tamworth Gardens
11.30am Oaktree Retirement Village
Yin yoga 5.30pm Pause Allied Health

Thursday:
9.30am Park yoga
5.45pm 45min Yoga at Kootingal Gym

11/09/2025

Who saw the Blood Moon on Monday morning?

Yes I did get up at 4am to take these photos! It was pretty impressive.

Who feels different around the full moon? And I'm not talking about werewolf shifts, just different.

Although scientists debunk the theory, anyone who works emergency services will tell you things are definitely hectic around a full moon.

And surely if the moon affects tides why can't it impact us?

Interestingly there is research indicating a possible correlation between lunar cycles and sleep patterns.

This is me!

I generally sleep quite well, especially given the impact of menopause and longterm shiftwork on my body.

However once a month (generally around the full moon) I have a crappy sleep and this week was extra crappy.

I woke at 12.30 with a bit of a headache so I took a couple of panadol and got back into bed, still hopeful of returning to sleep.

For the next 3 hours or so I tossed and turned, blankets on blankets off (not sure if it was hot flushes or temperature changes).

I listened to the radio, I watched YouTube (yes I know you shouldn't but weirdly it often sends me to sleep).

I fixated on random thoughts; lamented the mysterious disappearance of one of my chooks, debated whether I should get some poddy calves, mulled over past events long since resolved, the list goes on.

I listened to a guided meditation, relaxing music and went through breathing techniques. I threw all my tools at getting to sleep. And usually they work.

I think I did drift off only to wake myself up by getting excited that I was going to sleep! Yep!

All the while the underlying panic that my alarm was going to go off at 5.30am. Of course I was on a dayshift🙄

I finally drifted off to sleep at around 4am.

Yes it was a rough shift. I did fall back on caffeine, sugar and fresh air to get through the 12hours.

P.S I've rambled on a bit & I have run out of space for next weeks classes so they are in the comments😁

05/09/2025

Spring is in the air.

Spring weather is a little topsy turvey the nights are cool, the days are getting warmer.

There is that subtle feeling of energy lifting.

Aussies start warily eyeing off previously friendly Magpies.

And don't get me started on hayfever! My hayfever sisters & brothers I feel your pain! Who else suffers? Every year I vow I'm going to start meds early to get ahead of the symptoms & every year I don't 🙄

Anyway Anzac Park is looking fabulous so join us for Park Yoga Thursday at 9.30am.

Yoga this week:

Tuesday:
Chair yoga: 10am Tamworth Gardens
11.30am Oaktree Retirement Village
Yin yoga 5.30pm Pause Allied Health

Thursday:
9.30am Park yoga
5.45pm 45min Yoga at Kootingal Gym

29/08/2025

Maybe you've heard me going on about a little thing called Mundi Mundi?

A 3 day music festival on the Mundi Mundi plains west of Silverton NSW.

This year over 16,000 people visited this pop up town in the Australian outback.

This was my 2nd year presenting yoga to between 3-400 people. Quite the change from my intimate local classes but rewarding and fabulous just the same, and I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to share my love of yoga in this fantastic location 😍

I suggested the addition of 2 1 hr classes to the program and just like that an area was graded and prepped!

I cannot encourage people enough to explore the "heart of Australia ", the outback and if enjoying music and entertainment in the company of likeminded people in a unique environment is your thing buy your ticket for 2026, on sale in October.

All classes are back to normal:

Tuesday:
Chair yoga: 10am Tamworth Gardens
                      11.30am Oaktree Retirement Village
Yin yoga 5.30pm Pause Allied Health

Wednesday: Kootingal gym from 7.30am one on one sessions available
9am Seniors fitness

Thursday:
                      9.30am Park yoga
                      5.45pm 45min Yoga at Kootingal Gym

There are still places available at the Bendemeer retreat on Saturday evening or Sunday morning.

And the newsletter is on the way! Don't forget to sign up for all the goss.
https://www.free2beme.com.au

22/08/2025

Just a few shots of Mundi Mundi, full wrap up to come.

Huge response to the yoga. It really is a privilege to share my love of yoga in this unique setting.

Our trip hasn't been without dramas...in case you missed my last story.

And in case you're wondering how I'm posting our awesome neighbours (from Inverell) have starlink.

The people make this event as much as the music 😍

Don't forget to book into the overnight retreat at Bendemeer and classes are back to normal next week.

Can't wait to see you all😘

07/08/2025

I've had a crappy week.

Recovering from an ear infection, my cat was injured (she's sore & sorry for herself but will be fine) and I had to euthanise my old cow.

So many people I've spoken to are facing challenges at the moment.

Is there something in the water? Mercury in retrograde? Some cosmic reason? Or is it "that s**t happens".

Whatever the reason, do you find when one thing goes wrong it seems to snowball and everything goes wrong! Or at least it feels like it. And that I suppose is the point of this post, we start to see and react negatively to everything. And that's understandable and normal, take the time to be angry, to grieve, to feel hard done by, but at some stage we need to change how we react.

There's a saying "the only thing we can control in life is how we react". Not easy but worth remembering 🥰

Anyway after all that heaviness, don't forget to book your spot on the Mini retreat at Bendemeer at the end of the month. This is a great way to dip your toes into a yoga retreat without breaking the bank.

Next week is the last chance to practise before I travel to Mundi Mundi.

Tuesday:
Chair yoga: 10am Tamworth Gardens
11.30am Oaktree Retirement Village
Yin yoga 5.30pm Pause Allied Health

Thursday:
9.30am Park yoga
5.45pm 45min Yoga at Kootingal Gym

P.S remember be kind to yourself❣️

01/08/2025

Who remembers Red Nose Day? Even cars sported a big red nose.

Whilst the day itself has slipped a little from everyone's minds the research into sudden infant deaths and supporting families continues.

Yesterday, kicked off the charity fundraiser where I will walk or run 3km every day of August.

If you'd like to join me feel free to sign up.
What better way to kick off getting fit for Summer.
Whilst I know times are tough and there are so many worthy causes please consider donating.
https://www.rednoseday.org.au/login/event

Who received their newsletter? I had an oops last month🙄. Don't forget to check spam.

Yoga this week:

Tuesday:
Chair yoga: 10am Tamworth Gardens
                      11.30am Oaktree Retirement Village
Yin yoga 5.30pm Pause Allied Health
*limited spots please book in*

Wednesday:
7.30 am PTs
9am Seniors fitness

Thursday:
                      9.30am Park yoga
                      5.45pm 45min Yoga at Kootingal Gym

P.S sorry this is late! I had it ready to go & hit the wrong button & lost it all! So I chucked a tantrum & went to bed.😆 Social media/technology & I are not friends, if anyone wants a job (unpaid 😄) submit your resume.

25/07/2025

The first Tuesday evening Yin class started this week.

This is a lovely intimate space, so if feeling anonymous in a big group doesn't suit you feel free to join us.

Please book in to secure your spot as numbers are capped.

Don't forget to check your inbox for the latest newsletter landing early next week.

This community continues to grow and I'm adding on more opportunities to practise, so don't forget to head to my website free2beme.com.au to sign up or share to others.

Yoga this week:

Tuesday:
Chair yoga: 10am Tamworth Gardens
                      11.30am Oaktree Retirement Village
Yin yoga 5.30pm Pause Allied Health

Thursday:
                      9.30am Park yoga
                      5.45pm 45min Yoga at Kootingal Gym

18/07/2025

All ready for 1.5hr Yin special this evening at Kootingal Gym.

Join me from 7.30am this Wednesday morning (check out the sunrise) for pt's / small group sessions and seniors fitness. Sessions are available-contact the gym or send me a message.

Our 45min yoga restarts this Thursday at 5.45pm for 4 weeks.

And of course the new 1 hr Yin starts on Tuesday 5.30pm at Pause Allied. A couple of spots still available, be quick to secure yours.

Yoga this week:

Tuesday:
Chair yoga: 10am Tamworth Gardens
11.30am Oaktree Retirement Village

Yin yoga: 5.30pm Pause Allied Health

Wednesday:
7.30am pt's
9am Seniors fitness class

Thursday:
9.30am Park yoga
5.45pm 45min Yoga at Kootingal Gym

11/07/2025

Spotlight on Yin yoga.

Yin yoga is a yoga practice blending the principles of Chinese medicine with the Hatha yoga style.

Practising postures that stimulate the meridians and nadis, by holding poses for longer in a supported and meditative state.

Yin was started by martial artist Paulie Zink and then adapted by Paul Grilley and Susan Powers into the Yin/Yang version we recognise today.

I studied under Mel McLaughlin a direct student of Paul Grilley.

I love Yin.

It is a journey; holding space and allowing thoughts and emotions to surface. The stretches impact the muscles, tendons and fascia.

As a special event I am holding a 1.5hr Yin on Friday the 18th at Kootingal Gym, there are only 5 places left, secure your spot now.

I am trialling an evening Yin class in Tamworth on the 22nd July at 5.30pm running for 4 weeks. This will continue if there is support and interest. Details are in the poster.

Yoga next week:

Tuesday:
Chair Yoga: 10am Tamworth Gardens
11.30am Oaktree Retirement Village

Thursday:
9.30am Park yoga

Friday: 5.45pm 1.5hr Yin special event at Kootingal Gym

04/07/2025

The very clever and talented .k_kiwigirl kindly crochet this cute little yoga frog 🐸. He may accompany me to yoga to demonstrate poses that allude me.....such as my nemesis Upavistha Konasana, wide legged seated forward fold.

Pop any name suggestions in the comments.

Thursday evening yoga at Kootingal will recommence in the new school terms, but to get your yoga fix join me on the 18th for 1 & 1/2 hours of glorious Yin ☯️ book online or flick me a message.

Yoga for the week:

27/06/2025

Spotlight on Chair Yoga.

You've probably realised by now that I'm passionate about sharing the benefits of yoga to "every body".

Chair yoga is the perfect way to do so.

In my blog https://www.free2beme.com.au/post/chair-yoga I discuss what my chair yoga class looks like, the benefits, including references to peer reviewed studies, as well as feedback from my chair yogis 💖 comments such as:

"I can put my pants on easier"

"Definitely walking better-more smoothly. Don't need the walking stick as much"

"I feel the relaxing exercise very helpful to get off to sleep"

"I enjoy your sessions. You are gentle & mindful of everyone & you give assistance to those who need your advice. Thank you Angela"

I currently present 2 classes on Tuesdays, if you know of an aged care, retirement or lifestyle village that are looking to incorporate gentle exercise to their residents on another day please feel free to pass on my details.

Alternatively "outsiders" are welcome at either venue on Tuesday.

Yoga this week:

Tuesday:
Chair yoga: 10am Tamworth Gardens
                      11.30am Oaktree Retirement Village

Thursday:
                      9.30am Park yoga
                      5.45pm 45min Yoga at Kootingal Gym (last one for this term)

P.S The July newsletter landing in your inbox in the next day or so.

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