Antoinette Elizabeth

03/01/2026

Today reminded me why I do this work.

I had the absolute pleasure of connecting with a beautiful wāhine who was visiting from Canada - a kōrero that unfolded with ease, depth, and that quiet feeling of this is meant to be happening.

Unbeknownst to me at the time, she is the author of Choose Love! - a book centred on choosing love as the guiding force of one’s life.

And as it turns out…

Love is also one of my deepest personal purposes - to share it, emit it, and create spaces where it can be felt.

After choosing her taonga, she paused, smiled, and said..

“You need a book.”

She told me she had brought one with her all the way from Canada, without knowing why.

Only in that moment did it become clear to her - she had brought it to give to me.

She and her friend (who was also called to choose a taonga of her own) went back to where they were staying, retrieved the book, and returned - simply to gift it.

No agenda.
No expectation.
Just heart.

These are the moments that remind me that taonga are not just chosen - they are part of a conversation.

Between people.
Between timing.
Between something greater than us.

Thank you, Jackie Truscott, for such a heartfelt connection and for the gift you placed in my hands.

It was a joy to meet you, and I look forward to hearing how your taonga journeys with you from here.

With aroha, always 🌈

03/01/2026

Perhaps this speaks to you or someone you know?

We’re growing - and we’re calling in the right person to grow with us.

Your PRANA Mineral Gallery has reached a point of expansion where care, integrity, and presence matter more than ever.

This is not a casual retail role.
This is an invitation into taonga, people, storytelling, learning, and sales done with heart.

We’re opening space for one exceptional human to step into an Apprentice & Sales role - someone who feels grounded around pounamu and minerals, loves connecting with people, and wants to develop real skill, confidence, and responsibility.

If this stirs something in you, trust that.

💬 DM me “APPRENTICE” and I’ll send you the details

Or visit our website → Story tab → Join Our Team

We’re expanding - thoughtfully, intentionally, and with aroha ❤️

01/01/2026

When was the last time you truly stopped… and smelt the flowers?

Today, I did it again.
Jasmine - my favourite.

I slowed my pace, leaned in close, and let myself play with the dewdrops still resting on the petals.

Tiny moments of awe.
Softness.
Wonder.

The kind that tells your nervous system it’s safe to exhale.

There’s something quietly powerful about choosing presence in a world that rushes.

About letting your inner child - and your inner best friend - have a moment of curiosity, joy, and lightness.

If you find jasmine nearby, linger with it.
If not, roses will happily hold you.
Sunflowers bring their own bright abundance.

And truthfully - any flower will do.

Because it’s not about the bloom...

It’s about the pause.
The noticing.
The decision to be here.

These small, sacred moments are not indulgent.

They’re regulating.
They’re grounding.
They’re how we return to ourselves ✨

If you feel the gentle pull to slow down, soften, and reconnect - honour it.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to slow down, soften, and reconnect - without losing momentum - let this be your reminder: presence is part of the work.

01/01/2026

Yep. I’m that woman.
Gym on Jan 1st. Not to punish myself - to come home to myself.

And then? Plot twist.
I ate a home-baked cookie with pavlova + cream, like a grown woman who understands balance 😌

Because here’s the truth I teach my clients:
Health isn’t “clean” or “cheat.”
It’s capacity.

It’s the ability to enjoy life without spiralling into three days of “Stuff it, I’ll start Monday.”

If you’re a high-achiever who swings between:
All in → then all out
“Perfect” → then “Blow it”
Hard discipline → then resentment…

Try this 3-Part Balance Check today:

Body: Did I move in a way that creates energy?

Nourishment: Did I eat in a way that supports me overall?

Nervous system: Did I choose peace over punishment?

That’s balance.

Not restriction. Not chaos... Relationship 🙏🏽

Your turn - what does balance look like for you today Movement, food, rest, work boundaries?

And if you want my eyes on your pattern, DM “BALANCE” and I’ll tell you what’s really going on.

29/12/2025

2025 asked for more than comfort ever could.

It demanded presence. Integrity. Responsibility.

What it gave in return was exponential growth.

I choose expansion over ease - every time.

If you’re feeling the quiet pull to recalibrate how you lead, work, and live as the year turns, listen closely.

Clarity always arrives before change.

29/12/2025

This is what a real reset looks like.
Not a plan. Not a podcast. Not a performance 🌿

Early morning.
Bush track.
Birds, river, leaves underfoot.

No AirPods today - even though they’re in my pocket.

Just space to let my nervous system breathe after the fullness of Christmas.

So many high-performing women I work with are carrying December in their bodies right now -
full houses, full inboxes, full mental load.

And here’s the truth most won’t tell you:

You don’t reset by doing more.
You reset by returning to yourself.

This is the work I hold space for - helping women lead, build, and scale without burning themselves out in the process.

As the year gently closes, consider this:

How do you want to enter 2026 - rushed, or resourced?

If you’re ready to reset your energy, your pace, and your direction - not just your goals - you know where to find me.

Presence first.
Power follows ✨

23/12/2025

As this year gently comes to a close, I want to pause… and simply say thank you ❤️

From myself and the team here at Your PRANA, thank you for walking alongside us this year - for your trust, your support, your kōrero, and for choosing meaning, intention, and beauty in a world that so often rushes past it.

As the festive season unfolds, I hope the days ahead gift you what you truly need:

✨ Rest - without guilt
✨ Laughter that fills the room
✨ Quiet moments of grounding and peace
✨ Time in nature, with whānau, and with yourself

This is your reminder to slow down.

To breathe.

To unplug.

To let your nervous system soften.

And when the noise settles… I invite you to dream.

As you move through this festive pause, take a moment to reflect on what you truly want to call in next.

Set intentions that feel expansive.
Let yourself aim bigger than feels comfortable.
Your future deserves clarity, courage, and belief.

As you rest, reflect, and dream - I’d love to know:

✨ What are you calling in for 2026?

Share below, or simply hold it close ❤️

I'm so excited for what 2026 is already shaping into, and I we are deeply grateful to be part of your journey.

I wish you a beautiful, restorative break and a year ahead filled with purpose, abundance, and joy.

Meri Kirihimete ki a koutou me ō koutou whānau 🎄
(Merry Christmas to you and your families)

With so much aroha,

Antoinette & the team at Your PRANA 🙏🏽

21/12/2025

Last-minute gifting doesn’t have to feel rushed. It can feel calm, considered, and completely taken care of.

If Christmas has crept up on you and you’re still searching for a gift that actually means something, this is your reminder - you don’t have to do it alone.

✨ Our final event before Christmas is on the 24th in Paihia.

Between now and then, if you’re needing a last-minute gift - for a loved one, a partner, whānau, or even yourself - we’ve got you covered.

Here’s how it works:

You tell us who the gift is for and what you’d love them to feel.

We can jump on a quick video call from the workshop - via WhatsApp or social messaging - walk you through what’s available, and help you choose with confidence.

We’ll take care of the details - selection, intention, packaging, and presentation - so the person receiving it feels deeply seen, held, and honoured.

This is for the women juggling everything - we see you ❤️

You want to give something meaningful, without the stress, the running around, or the second-guessing.

✨ If you need support, reach out now so we can organise everything with ease.

DM us or use the link in bio - and we’ll take care of the rest 🎁

Antoinette & the Your PRANA team 😊

31/10/2025

The Soup That Brings You Back to Yourself 🌿

She’s been holding everything together - the business, the kids, the house, the expectations. And in between all that holding… she forgot how to be held.

This bowl isn’t just food.
It’s a pause. A breath. A reminder that your body doesn’t need more pushing - it needs presence.

The world told you that success means doing more.
But real power? It starts here - in the quiet moments where you feed your body with intention.

Because when you nourish yourself first, everything you touch - your family, your business, your energy - rises with you.

✨ You don’t need another plan. You need a rhythm that actually honours you.

If you’re ready to rebuild that - this is where we begin.

31/10/2025

Saturday reminder, my loves - You weren’t born to blend in with the average. You were born to rise, to realign, to radiate! 🌞

Every morning, every choice, every breath is an opportunity to recalibrate your frequency and choose alignment over autopilot.

Today, I’m choosing sun, gratitude, and clarity - because the woman I’m becoming deserves that energy 💫

✨ Be greater than average.
✨ Be aligned.
✨ Be magnetic.

30/10/2025

A little snapshot of some of our recent creations - each piece crafted with intention, devotion, and meaning ✨

From pounamu taonga carved from the heart of Aotearoa, to timeless gemstone jewellery designed to celebrate love, legacy, and strength - every creation holds its own story.

💫 Screenshot the one that calls your heart and send it to us - we’ll share it's journey, story and symbolism with you 🙏🏽

22/10/2025

There’s something special about this stage in the carving process - when the form reveals itself, but the purpose hasn’t yet spoken.

I’ve just finished this piece and I’m sitting with it… feeling into what it might want to become.

Could it be a taonga to wear close to the heart?

An earring - something elegant and light?

Or perhaps a ring, grounding and strong?

Sometimes the art is in the waiting - in giving the stone time to tell its story.