A conversation about the art of touch and consent
There have been several articles written of late asking students if they ever have experienced touch that felt inappropriate in yoga. Other professionals whose work can involve touching people are usually regulated by the government but yoga teachers are not, so how can we as a community make sure that students feel respected and safe under our guidance? Recently I watched ...
An “un-Yogi” Yoga teacher
What does it mean to be a yogi? To become a yogi? What does a yogi wear? Who is a true yogi? What are the gods of yoga? Do I need to wear yoga beads? Does chanting in yoga make you a real yogi? Does yoga make you poop? The questions could go on and on… and on. Yes, a yogi...
Shaping awareness: on and off the yoga mat
As a teacher of physical disciplines for 20 years, I have come to a clear understanding about what I am teaching and how I am teaching it. I’m not talking about just moving the body and getting a sweat on, although that is a small part of it. I am teaching awareness on a deep fundamental level. I am teaching...
What’s happening?
My thoughts this week have contemplated ways that we can leak our energy, we all do it from time to time, and I find its often occurring through where we place our attention. I see it constantly on the yoga mat, we can easily get distracted by people or situations around us. Then off the mat, traffic, public transport and living in a...
Upcoming Yoga Retreat – Austinmere
Ive announced my next local retreat only 1 hour away from Sydney! The first weekend almost sold out straight away, so I am running 2 weekends in a row now as its only a small retreat. The second one is filling up as well. I wanted to keep it fairly intimate with only 12 spots. If you went which weekend suites...