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Exploring Equanimity

The Power of Your Breath

Your breath is powerful, there is nothing more essential to our health than breathing, taking in air. Breathing is an autonomic process and is controlled by the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS has two parts: the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic system increases your breathing rate, while the parasympathetic system slows it down. Breathing changes based on your activity level and the air quality. For example, you breathe faster during physical activity. You can sometimes control your breathing pattern, like when you hold your breath or sing. I have just gifted myself a Native American Flute and I am learning more about the importance of patience, practice and my breath.

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Moving With The Seasons

There is a wonderful little Dru Yoga book called “Dru Yoga For All Seasons” that is now out of print and I have been trying to obtain it for a while now. A secondhand copy popped up on a website so I purchased it a while back and it finally arrived from the UK in this time between Christmas and New Year. Perfect timing as I contemplate and plan a theme for yoga classes in 2025. So I had a thought, why not make the whole year a theme of moving with the seasons!

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Living With Grace

At the beginning of 2024 I chose ‘grace’ to be my word of the year. It is a word I had not really considered before as for me it has associations with religion and I am not a religious person. However after reading Julia Baird’s book ‘Bright Shining. How Grace Changes Everything’ I realised there is much more to the word.

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What Do We Want? Equanimity!

So I have made the decision to get off social media for at least a while for my mental health and well being. Have a read to find out more if you are interested why. Otherwise know that going to the website is the best source of current information about classes and events.

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Cultivating Equanimity

“Let the wave of memory, the storm of desire, the fire of emotion pass through without affecting your equanimity.” Sathya […]

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The Season of Balance

It is already the season of spring and the Noongar season of Djilba represented by the colour pink and growth […]

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The Art of Relaxation

In a culture that celebrates being busy taking time out for deep relaxation may feel indulgent or at least maybe […]

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Prana Vayus

If you came along to my yoga classes this week you would have experienced Energy Block Release (Awaken the Heart) in a whole new way! Adding in an awareness of the Prana Vayus. Prana fills the body, it brings life to the body and is the life course flowing through our bodies. Pra = first or innate and Ana = tiniest/indivisible. Vayu = that which flows. The 5 Prana Vayus are sub doshas of Vata (air/space) dosha and influence not only physical health but also mental health and emotional well-being.

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Speak Your Truth, Listen to Your Body.

Over the first seven weeks of Dru Yoga classes we have been journeying through the chakras or energy centres. This week we arrive at the throat chakra or Vishuddha. This chakra is all about communication and self-expression but it is not just all about speaking, the first step is listening.

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This week back to basics as we practice the Dru Yo This week back to basics as we practice the Dru Yoga Energy Block Release 2, also known as "Be Here Now".
Join Nicky in March 2026 for a yoga in nature retr Join Nicky in March 2026 for a yoga in nature retreat!

The moon phase for this retreat will be a waning crescent moon perfect to resting and recuperating. Surrender to the universe and use this time to heal and relax.

A time to prepare for a new cycle! Nurturing your mind and body before the the next cycle begins. It marks the transition towards the new moon, a fresh start and a time for planting seeds of intention.

It should also be a perfect time for mindfulness meditation under the stars, opening up to the cosmos. The best time to go stargazing is the days before, during and soon after each new moon, when there is no moon in the sky. During these times, there is no bright moon to wash out the light from fainter stars.
Explore Chi, Qi or Prana with a Chi Ball class thi Explore Chi, Qi or Prana with a Chi Ball class this week incorporating practices inspired by Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Yoga and Pilates!
How has the full moon impacted week? Need to end t How has the full moon impacted week? Need to end the week calm? Join me at 9.30am Friday to practice Chandra Namaskar or Salutation to the Moon.
Join me on @insighttimer at 6.30pm Tuesday for a c Join me on @insighttimer at 6.30pm Tuesday for a calming and balancing practice focusing on the water element.
Feel into and unwind your fascia with this weeks y Feel into and unwind your fascia with this weeks yoga classes! The fascial system, a network of connective tissue throughout the body, is believed to store emotional experiences, including trauma and stress, in a way that can manifest physically. This happens as the fascia tightens and becomes restricted in response to emotional or stressful events, potentially leading to pain, stiffness, and limited movement. Subtle and repetitive yoga practices can help ease the tension.
Today is Earth Day - get outside barefoot on the e Today is Earth Day - get outside barefoot on the earth to feel grounded, safe and stable. Send your gratitude to Mother Earth and ask yourself what could I do next that will make a positive difference to the earth and all beings.
Loving my new gong! Loving my new gong!
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