Aisha Flow is a one-person (me, Bronnie) home-based studio focusing on playful mobility and community wellbeing. I welcome all for group classes aimed at improving your mobility and mental health by focusing on strength, balance, flexibility, and mindset through joyous playful flowing movements. My classes are a mix of story, philosophy, tai chi, breathwork, primal movement, yoga, ball play and mo
re..... and we have been known to hang out after for a cuppa as well :)
I ran as a pure yoga studio for 12 years but am now transitioning to a more play based story and movement class rather than traditional yoga (though of course I will incorporate aspects still). Class times are dependent on my family commitments so check page for current days and times (usually pinned at the top or in the page information)
ALL TAKINGS ARE DONATED TO CHARITY
I believe strongly in giving back and so currently donate all takings to support local charity Tots2Teens, Special Children's annual Christmas Party and animal rescue organisations. In the last 12 years I have donated over $65 000 including Soccer Kits for under-priveleged children, massages for cancer patients, fundraising for local families in need, Baby Loss groups, Christmas presents for children in need, many animal rescue organisations, Emergency Relief, Foodbanks, Volunteer Rescue Servies, Beyond Blue, Hospital fund raisers and more
MY QUALIFICATIONS / LIFE EXPERIENCE
I trained and worked as a part time personal trainer and fitness instructor for over 18 years while at the same time working full time as an Environmental Officer for State government. During this time I was also a Lifeline counsellor and grievance officer. I left government work to open my own yoga studio in 2013 and have the following current qualifications:
* Diploma in Natural Health and Hygiene with Honours (focus on vegan and vegetarian living)
* Certificate in Life Coaching and NLP Practitioner
* Certified Level 1 teacher training (350 hour Yoga Australia approved training)
* Certified Kids Yoga Teacher Training with YogaKids Training Academy - Level 1 and 2
* Certified Level 1 MovNat Instructor (training real world physical capabilities)
* Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga (120 hours) with Simon Borg-Olivier and Bianca Machliss from 'Yoga Synergy' in Sydney.
* Working with Children Check WWC2046698E
I also continue to expand my knowledge with daily reading and reflection, attending workshops and learning from others in the field. This is reflected in my themed classes which merge life coaching, philosophy and movement fusion. Don’t get hung up on how you look. Everyone else in class is focusing on their playful practice. They don’t care how you look. Let this be your first lesson in ego management.
2. Everyone gets the left and right sides mixed up sometimes. Don’t be embarrassed when this happens – we all do it.
3. The first time I fell on my face while attempting an arm balance, I was mortified (no you don’t have to arm balance). It’s how you learn. Laugh at yourself and move on!
4. Start where you are and be open to playing. No one cares if you can do a handstand in the middle of the room or if can’t touch your toes. Just start where you are, and your practice will build over time. You’ve got the rest of your life to master anything — for now, just breathe.
5. Ask for help. No one understands the temptation to hide in the back row and pretend to be invisible more than I do. But believe me I LOVE to answer your questions. So if you don’t understand what’s going on, ask!
6. Keep coming back. When you’re new to anything there will be moments of frustration and discomfort. Despite what you might see on instagram or youtube you don’t have to get into any crazy shapes to improve your mobility and sense of wellbeing. Breathe into whatever you are feeling, stay for the journey and come back tomorrow. You’ll be glad you did
