State of Ananda

State of Ananda Creating spaces for you feel relaxed, renewed and aligned through massage and meditation.

This small area at the base of the skull holds more than most people realise….Beneath my fingers are the suboccipital mu...
01/03/2026

This small area at the base of the skull holds more than most people realise….

Beneath my fingers are the suboccipital muscles — tiny muscles that work constantly to stabilise your head and respond to stress.

When we’re overwhelmed, concentrating, emotionally carrying a lot, or living in “go mode,” this area can tighten.

In this stress state
The head subtly shifts forward.
The jaw clenches.
The nervous system stays alert.

Over time, this can contribute to:
• Tension headaches
• Neck stiffness
• Eye strain
• A feeling of being constantly “on”

Gentle, deep sustained work through the occipital area can help:
✨ Encourage parasympathetic (rest & digest) activation
✨ Support nervous system regulation
✨ Ease tension headaches
✨ Invite the body out of hypervigilance

This is often where I see the first signs of softening —
a big sigh, a deep exhale, the stomach gurgle, the whole body melting into the table 🥰

We’re not just releasing muscles here.
We’re signalling safety.

And sometimes, that’s exactly what your nervous system has been waiting for.

To feel safe.

That’s the beginning of healing, and that’s what I’m here to assist you in.

✨

A snippet of Feb’s highlights ☀️🥰👌1 - Run Club ​​sunrise2 - Ace’s first beach experience3 - Solo city date, Arbor Float ...
27/02/2026

A snippet of Feb’s highlights ☀️🥰👌

1 - Run Club ​​sunrise
2 - Ace’s first beach experience
3 - Solo city date, Arbor Float bar with a limencello in hand
4 - The Yarra
5 - Another beautiful sunrise
6 - My cousin photo exhibition opening
7 - Bells Beach looking gorgeous 😍
8 - Take Back The Track run
9 - Sorbet and Sunshine ☀️🍦👌
10 - Post run swims
11 - Solo movie date 🍿
12 - Ace being adorable
13 - Teaching the pup cafe etiquette
14 - Topping up my energy tank

Some beautiful reflections from a client recently 🫶 surfcoastwomeninbusiness
25/02/2026

Some beautiful reflections from a client recently 🫶


surfcoastwomeninbusiness

24/02/2026

Sometimes all we need is to be touched and nurtured without having to give anything in return.

To be given
Space to just breathe.
Space to receive.
Space to let go.

Where no one is demanding our attention or energy, but pouring back into us instead.
Where our nervous system can soften.

To be able to gift this sanctuary and space to women is an honour.

Imagine the world if every woman’s cup was overflowing with life force energy…
If we were nurtured as much as we nurture.

If only in my small part of the world, that is what I am here to create.

A space to exhale.
A space to be held.

My bookings are open if you’re ready to receive ✨

The Way HomeA 3-Hour Mini Retreat with Talitha & Kim We created this space because we know how much women are holding....
24/02/2026

The Way Home

A 3-Hour Mini Retreat with Talitha
& Kim

We created this space because we know how much women are holding.

The mental load. The tension in the body. The constant doing.

The Way Home is a 3-hour mini retreat designed to help you slow down, soften, and truly come back to yourself.

We’ll begin with meditation to gently settle the mind, move the body in a way that feels supportive and intuitive, and then guide you through spinal energetics and reiki to help release stored tension and restore balance.

Nothing forced. Nothing to perform. Just space to let your nervous system unwind and your body feel safe enough to exhale.

This is the kind of afternoon that feels like a big warm hug.
The kind where you walk out lighter.
Clearer. More grounded.
Like the parts of you that have felt stuck, gently feel the freedom to move again.

Afterwards, we’ll share tea and light refreshments, with time to connect or simply sit quietly before heading back into the world — plus a small take-home gift to remind you of our time together, something you can return to whenever you need to feel supported and nurtured.

Come as you are.
We’ll meet you there.

Sat 21st March
2-5pm, Torquay

Early Bird Tickets now available.

Comment HOME for the booking link 🫶

17/02/2026

There are so many options for massage around the Surf Coast now — from day spas to home studios — so what makes State of Ananda massage unique?

If I had to choose just three words, it would be:
✨ Intuitive
✨ Regulating
✨ Deeply Caring

So what do these actually mean?

✨ Intuitive – Whether it’s knowing what muscles to target, where to hold and pause for a few slow, deep breaths, or what to focus on during the opening and closing grounding meditation, I am always reading your body. Noticing when your breath changes, how your body responds to my pressure, and energy that needs to be shifted. We are more than flesh and bones, and I take into account you as a whole woman — yes, your physical body, but also your emotional, mental, energetic, and spiritual self. And especially your nervous system.

✨ Regulating – Through meditation study and learning about the nervous system, my sessions intentionally focus on activating your parasympathetic nervous system, bringing your body into a state of rest and digest. (Yep — the tummy gurgles, nodding off, and big spontaneous sighs are all beautiful signs of this happening.) Sometimes the physical discomfort in our bodies doesn’t have a physical origin. Whether it’s emotional or mental stress, calming the nervous system can be more beneficial than simply pressing firmly into shoulders or neck.

✨ Deeply Caring – My time with you starts even before you arrive. The oils chosen to diffuse, the thought put into your comfort on the table, the elements that help settle your nervous system… it all matters. If you’ve been here before, you’ll probably also notice I often go over time. These are not sessions where you’re rushed out the door for the next client. I’m here for the pre- and post-chat and check-ins, to hear about your last event, interview, or how the kids are going. You are not just another client — you are deeply appreciated and cared for. This creates safety, trust, and space to relax, regulate, and feel seen, heard, and held — something every woman deserves.

In my 16 years of nursing, I rarely had space to provide this depth of care — so I created it. 🥰

How else would you describe a State of Ananda massage?

Hello 👋 It’s been a while since I did a ‘about me’ post for all the beautiful new people here. So take a moment to pause...
10/02/2026

Hello 👋 It’s been a while since I did a ‘about me’ post for all the beautiful new people here.

So take a moment to pause, connect and I’ll share with you a little of what lights up my soul.

But as I don’t want this to just be a one way interaction, I’d love to know -

✨What makes YOU feel most alive?
✨ What makes your whole soul spark
and say “yessss, THIS!!”?

And as always, a huge heartfelt thank-you for choosing to be part of this online space with me.

I appreciate you SO much xx

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