Warrior Heart Yoga

Warrior Heart Yoga �Knoff Yoga Teacher
� Yin Yoga Teacher
� Sacred Chocolate Facilitator
� Sound Healing - Crys

Sacred Chocolate Edition 🍫2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣9️⃣– Easter Sunday I sat in my first ever cacao ceremony with Em from  while hubby to...
01/09/2024

Sacred Chocolate Edition 🍫

2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣9️⃣– Easter Sunday I sat in my first ever cacao ceremony with Em from while hubby took the wall and ceiling out (combination of ongoing reno and flood damage rectification). I was guided to take a break from coffee and find a practice with Cacao, divinely ordering some from . I discovered that was Em’s teacher and signed up for the Sacred Chocolate Cacao Facilitation “training” immediately with perfect timing as I would already be down South.

2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣0️⃣ – Epic in person initiation into something much deeper than I imagined. Got home, saw a fatal accident and resigned from my corporate job.

2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ - 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ – Honoured to serve this medicine with deep reverence through collaborations, invitations, retreats, individual ceremonies, speaking events, in studio, online while deepening my own practices through more apprenticeships with Jem and Puma. I explored further connection to mine and other Native American culture (Monacan proud).

2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ – I closed the studio space and am taking a break from teaching and facilitation to nurture myself through what has arisen for healing, transitioning to broader interpretations of service and creating a fulfilling, aligned life with Dave. We locked in our rescheduled trip to Peru in 2025 and I am sinking into Wilka Suyu - current version of the Sacred Chocolate training.

It’s such a privilege to be initiated into this lineage and the effect it has had on my life and therefore what I have been able to share. I’m in a season of deep healing and connection but I wanted to share a snippet of how profound this journey has been and thank everyone who has been involved in some part; in both teaching, guiding and holding me and in allowing me to do so for you. It’s not time yet, but I know so deeply that this evolution is creating an even more powerful, potent version of the way I serve and “my” medicine.

We were too far north to see any action from Aurora Australis, but being outside of the lights from Mareeba we looked at...
12/05/2024

We were too far north to see any action from Aurora Australis, but being outside of the lights from Mareeba we looked at a beautiful clear sky and our phones picked up faint hints of the geomagnetic energy encompassing earth.

I know there are many reasons technology and social media can be something that contributes to poorer health but this morning I am celebrating it. This powerful “sun storm” (I know that’s not the correct term) that has the potential to interfere with our systems, has been the catalyst to use them to connect to nature and to each other.

Everyone is looking up. Our feeds and messages are flooded with stunning images and awe. Even though it appears differently we are on the same earth, looking at the same sky and the dancing colours and light are from the same star. Images and stories that without technology could not be shared, done so in real time.

It is Mother’s Day here and Pachamama/Cosmic Mother/Mother Earth/Gaia/all the names my mind isn’t aware of but are in our hearts is powerful. With the energy from Taita Inti/Cosmic Father/Father Sun, she has created this incredible field enveloping us in beauty and connection. She does this always but right now this experience is more palpable in our physical existence.

I am not an astronomer, astrologist or specialist in any cosmic system but I use my humanity and intuition laced with the philosophy I have been imbued through my ancestral connections, yogic studies and initiation into Andean cosmology as the lens to view experiences, lessons and wisdom.

For me, when I allow this contemplation to be integrated it is a remembering to allow ourselves to be wrapped up in the arms of this energy. The purest of unconditional love - Munay. The depth of healing that occurs when there are no judgements or expectations that dictate your worthiness to be loved and to love. A simple concept fraught with complexity, resistance and nuance when considered with our absolute, reductionist minds.

Perhaps beginning in allowing that moment of “wow” to linger. It may not be the Auroras (but if I was into betting, I reckon the odds would be pretty low for those who don’t experience that sensation). When nothing else matters. Some people refer to it as a glimmer. To give the mind a moment and consciously connect with your body and breath noticing what you experience. Sensation not story. A great gift to receive. And to share. Not necessarily by attempting to recreate that for anyone, but to acknowledge we can all experience this and the Saminchay (energy of pure consciousness) we carry with us by doing so becomes a reflection and reminder to others.

So this Mother’s Day I honour all mothers, and the feminine capacity to hold each other in a dance through darkness, light and colour.

As the final classes at the studio roll through this week, I have added a bonus class 😊.  When I started practicing almo...
29/04/2024

As the final classes at the studio roll through this week, I have added a bonus class 😊. When I started practicing almost 11 years ago, it was my Saturday morning ritual. Everyone in my life knew unless it was a special occasion I wouldn’t miss it. Sometimes it would be an earlier class, but mostly late morning and I would dream of a yummy lunch in savasana. So in that spirit, I am teaching as the last class, a special one at 10.45 am Saturday 4th May - which will be my 11 year yogaversary! This class will be 1.5 hours to make the most of practice. It will be a Knoff based practice, with space for pranayama, a juicy savasana and time for contemplation. The way I started and continue to come back to in some version regardless of all the other styles and rituals I have learnt and practice. It’s free for WHY students but numbers are limited to ensure we have space in the studio – book through Mindbody.
Afterwards I’m going to make cacao to share and you are welcome to pop in for a chat and/or a hug . Feel free to bring or grab coffee and goodies (don’t forget Noddy’s are right down the street). I have invited all the teachers, but we will confirm closer to the weekend. If you are a regular – check in class. There is no structure or expectation, just connection.
May the fourth be with you (IYKYK).
Namaste, Jade

Since I shared the initial news that I will be stepping away from the studio I have received so much compassion, love an...
07/04/2024

Since I shared the initial news that I will be stepping away from the studio I have received so much compassion, love and gratitude for which I am extremely grateful. I’ve had the opportunity to discuss yoga, the studio, ceremony and life with the teachers and others reaching out to see if there is a place in their life for WHY (in another chapter).
Unfortunately, despite this, we have not found a way to transition. This means it’s time to let it go. As much as I had hoped I could continue for the students and teachers to find the person whose alignment offered the continuation of the space to practice and grow, my recent health issues kicking up a notch has confirmed I cannot.
The May Day weekend will be the last classes before the doors close. At this stage, the plan is for all classes currently on the schedule to continue until that date, however, should the teachers be unable to do so (including myself) any updates will be made through Mindbody. I have changed the purchasing options so only casual passes can be purchased (if you are a regular and the other passes are still appropriate, chat to me or your teacher).
All the teachers and I hope to see as many of you as we can on the mat before that date. If the teachers find themselves able to share their magic anywhere else I will absolutely let you know. If anyone has any questions, please reach out.
Namaste, Jade

And in Rumi’s wisdom, I am here to let you all know that I am letting the studio go.As always, I will try to find the ba...
05/03/2024

And in Rumi’s wisdom, I am here to let you all know that I am letting the studio go.
As always, I will try to find the balance of being honest without using this space for my own processes. I hope the connection created when we share allows someone else to understand something in their life and perhaps feel supported and seen. *Trigger warning – discussing traumatic themes including sexual assault and mental health conditions.
WHY? Succinctly – ongoing health conditions and commitment to our family business.
Detailed - before I took over the studio, I had taken a break from working full time in a corporate role after years of chronic migraines. Once I started to feel better, I committed to things that fed my soul including taking over the studio. But since early 2022, I have experienced a sexual harassment/attempted assault incident which unveiled another level to my C-PTSD from prior assaults and I am continuing to work through that healing. I had long COVID which manifested as a form of CFS, but at the same time I pushed through a YTT. The course was awesome, but the commitment and travel contributed to burnout. I deepened my relationship with the Andean Cosmology I have been studying, initiated and share through a plant medicine journey which was powerful and important, but I needed time to integrate. In the journey of starting to work with a counsellor specialising in the traumas I have experienced; I was referred to a psychiatrist and diagnosed as neurodivergent with a comorbid, hereditary mental health condition. I started my integration and medication journey.
Outside of the studio, we renovate houses, and I do the bookkeeping etc for our business WAVE Electrical QLD. The last renovation was much bigger than I expected and towards the end it was essentially a full time job for me. Our renovation is next and bigger again (but 12 years in the making so I’m very excited!). Dave started the electrical business as an apprentice, with his tradesman 13 years ago. It grew from a random weekend gig with a small profit to almost working full time while he was meant to be on long service leave. And since taking the leap to go out on their own in 2021, has continued to grow to the point we have multiple employees and contractors (and are desperate for more tradespeople so if you know anyone great send them our way). My role has gone from a quick business schedule once a year to a point where I need to be full time to complete the bookkeeping, other admin and help build and manage a cost/project management information system (for those that don’t know I am a CPA, so this is my jam).
I believed I could balance this life. But the depth of what I have moved through has prevented me from having the energy, time and being well enough to give the best I can to any of these commitments. And they all deserve it. And I deserve to be well, abundant, fulfilled and nourished both in what I do in service in this lifetime and how I look after myself. After much consideration of the alignment with our intentions of what we are co-creating in our lives, and a deep grieving process, I am letting go of the studio. I am not quitting teaching or facilitating. But I am taking a break until I integrate the next phase of life and understand how I can weave it back in to best serve everyone. I don’t need to formally teach to be a yoga teacher and I don’t need to partake in elaborate ceremony to be a guide. This happens as a natural extension of how I move through the world.
So what does that mean for the studio? Well – it depends. I am offering the opportunity for some form of continuity for the students, teachers and the space. This could look like many things, but it will not be Warrior Heart Yoga. After an amount of time, if I have not made a connection, the doors will close. If you or anyone you know may be interested, please reach out. There is no definitive plan on how the transition would look, it depends on the best way for our circumstances. In the meantime, there are some classes that have been taken off the timetable and as always Mindbody is the place to check and book. I will start to update pricing options as I have a clearer indication of the direction we are headed. But in class, we are still committed to sharing yoga and supporting you as much as we can.
Namaste,
Jade

Update to classes based on the power situation and wellbeing of the WHY team.Saturday 9am - cancelled Sunday 9am - on if...
26/01/2024

Update to classes based on the power situation and wellbeing of the WHY team.
Saturday 9am - cancelled
Sunday 9am - on if there is power

I will update mindbody and socials. Whilst we all understand how beneficial it would be for us to have classes on and we would love to support you we are monitoring what is appropriate based on each situation.

We are sending absolute meta to everyone in our region. Be safe, be kind, be patient. We are all navigating our own experiences.

Beautiful visitor 💙💚.

Miranda is teaching Thursday Yin tonight so I can prep for an exciting, special gig.I’m joining my dear friend  on .1fm ...
31/08/2023

Miranda is teaching Thursday Yin tonight so I can prep for an exciting, special gig.
I’m joining my dear friend on .1fm for a show live tonight at 6pm. It’s called “Music is the Language of Us All”. We will discuss some of the moments in the soundtrack to my life between playing a variety of those tunes. We are bound to get sidetracked and honest. Just like the parties where you pass around control, I have that honour for a couple hours tonight from an extra special location.
If you would like to listen you can stream it live on 4K1G https://www.4k1g.org/listen-live-4k1g/, on the wireless 107.1FM or wait for the recording to be uploaded to Podbean (I’ll share the link when done).
Tonight is going to be special 😍🌕🎶🎤🏝️

Firstly Hi, just a little check in to say I'm here.  I'm still working through the processes of finding stability in my ...
25/07/2023

Firstly Hi, just a little check in to say I'm here. I'm still working through the processes of finding stability in my medication and practices to support the best Jade for me, my family, loved ones and the WHY community.
As some of you may know, I serve cacao as a Wilka Suyu Shamanic Ceremonialist and as an extension of that reverence, my Monacan heritage and a personal preference I use aromatics - plants as sacred smoke, utilising essential oils and flower essences. I am picky from where and whom I source these as I wish to support small business providing high quality, ensure there is alignment in the ethical considerations, sustainability, reverence, knowledge and understanding of responsibility. The majority of what I use is from Anna
To support me through this season of change she created this epic array of personalised remedies after a lengthy, detailed consult including the use of tarot. This included detailed intentions of each blend, of the essences on their own and together. I got all the extras because I'm holistic and maybe a little extra sometimes (Yappa! - "more" in Quechua).
Something fundamental in yoga and ceremony is that life is the ultimate ceremony/practice. That it is what we take outside of those specific spaces and how we move in the world. A sense of how and who you are, a state of being which supports the doing.
I don't always share my processes, especially in a public space as I they are special to me, I am present, I have the utmost respect for how I share the knowledge I have been blessed to receive, I'm exploring them, everyone has to find their own version and I'm trauma informed. I am missing sharing the teachings and can't wait to be ready again whenever that may be. But I did feel called to share this.
When I received the package, I sat it on my altar with my mesa, like another mesa until I had time to be present with it. I offered sacred smoke in all of the directions of the Chakana, I connected with Maestra cacao, my Mesa and allies, I sat with it sensing the smells lingering in the packaging and the energy before mindfully opening each item. I read each part of widsom and set the program through inkarri prayer like we do with cacao and khuyas (the crystals, stones etc in our Mesa) before connecting with each medicine and the co-creation as a whole. I called in and thanked the spirit of each plant essence (the Nuestas), the ancestors of the lands from where they are sourced, all the souls who help it get to us and of course Pachamama. When I use them, I will remind myself of these intentions. Not through the same process but a quick moment to say thank you for supporting me and choosing when and how to use them.
This may not be your thing. That's ok. We can start simple, deepen, sometimes with more detail but usually with more repetition and consistency to enable the simple to be deeper. But maybe you can take a moment to be more intentional. With what you are putting on or in your body. As you are moving your body, what you are experiencing? How is your breath? Awareness of your senses. Awareness of where you are here and now.
If we can support you through yoga we would love to see you on the mat.
Sending all the Sami (highest frequency of love and light), Jade

Updated timetable 💚.Hope to see you on the mat soon. If you have any questions, queries or comments send me a DM or emai...
01/07/2023

Updated timetable 💚.
Hope to see you on the mat soon. If you have any questions, queries or comments send me a DM or email jade@warriorheartyoga.com.au.

Slight change in schedule.Tomorrow’s 9am Meditation/Restorative with Miranda is on as usual.As always book through Mindb...
01/07/2023

Slight change in schedule.
Tomorrow’s 9am Meditation/Restorative with Miranda is on as usual.
As always book through Mindbody app.
Enjoy your long weekend, Jade

As most of our students know, I’ve been experiencing some long term health issues over the last 18 months. We don’t have...
20/06/2023

As most of our students know, I’ve been experiencing some long term health issues over the last 18 months. We don’t have all the answers, but I do have more information and I have started my medication journey.
As is the case with these treatments, there are side effects and it can take time to adjust. As such there will be a change to the timetable, I will be stepping my teaching back for a while (I teach classes outside of the timetable) and there may be some substitutions for my classes more often. I will also be facilitating ceremony less for a while.
I am ok, I am relieved, hopeful and supported by an epic team of health professionals and teachers, my hubby, family, community, friends and a pesky pup. And I know in the long term this will be better for everyone.
Wednesday 5.45am will now be Restorative Yoga with Miranda. She utilises a broad spectrum of yogic practices in a therapeutic manner. She has lots of experience and loves nothing more than adaptable and accessible practices. Mindbody has been updated and I will do the socials and website shortly.
Thank you so much to our awesome students and community. I appreciate you all endlessly. WHY really is my why, even though it’s not yet everything I dream it to be, it is one of the biggest things in my life that has kept me connected to a purpose 🙏.

Namaste, Jade

We’ve pushed the start time out to 7.30am for Winter. When the ☀️ is up, hanging out on a board being cradled by the oce...
26/05/2023

We’ve pushed the start time out to 7.30am for Winter. When the ☀️ is up, hanging out on a board being cradled by the ocean, moving and breathing is bliss. The forecast is 👌.
There are spots left for Sunday, if you’re keen you can book your spot by contacting Marvin from by emailing marvin@intheloopkiteboarding.com or texting 0415837484.

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