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The styles of classes include:

General Yoga – suitable for beginners to advanced students
Restorative Yoga – a class of gentle movement and restorative poses
Flow – a dynamic and more challenging class for experienced students
Meditation – a variety of meditations to help quiet the mind

Not sure what you are looking for? Send me an email at angelique@peaceittogether.com.au with your preference for class focus and I will recommend classes to suit your needs!

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A Different PerspectiveWhen we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change. Invite this practice to change your perspective, to shift challenge into opportunity as we explore the lateral body and expand into a sense of spaciousness. In times of change we can often contract, limiting our perspective and reducing possibilities of growth. Lengthen, strengthen and mobilise with this asymmetrical flow.

All Weather WarriorBuilding resilience in our practice can be a fun challenge. Transferring that resilience to our everyday lives can be a little more of a "battle". Become an All Weather Warrior, steadfast in the storm and in stillness, as we explore the core Virabhadrasana series, Warrior I, Warrior II and Warrior III.

Appreciate your AdrenalsAppreciating and nourishing our adrenals are an essential part of maintaining our overall health and vitality. During times of stress, uncertainty and major life events our adrenal glands can become overworked and depleted, functioning less efficiently. We take our time throughout this mindful practice to appreciate the adrenals and aid their functioning with gentle movement and restorative poses.

Block PartyI'm inviting you to join my block party! In this class we will rock our blocks as we incorporate them into our sequence. Grasp and lift to mobilise the shoulders, pass the block in Utkatasana and Virabhadrasana 1 for a bit of focus and fun and balance your block in a playful supported side plank. Working creatively we will awaken the abdominal muscles to bring a sense of support to the lumbar spine before exploring bridge pose. We'll finish with a moving meditation to ficus the mind and calm the body.

Blooming in the face of changeIt was Dr Wayne Dyer who said "When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change". How open can we be to change, both on and off the mat? Can we observe the subtle shifts in body, mind and energy when things do not meet our expectations? Join me on this journey of deeper discovery as we put a new spin on traditional poses and encourage ourselves to take a step back and see things from a different view.

Celebration of CoordinationWhen we consciously work with the opposite sides of the body, incorporating movement across the mid line, we have the opportunity to create a connection between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. This is essential for healthy development and maintenance of physical coordination and mental cognition. Join me as we explore the body mind connection in a lateral salute, challenge the coordination in a cross over downward dog sequence and build our balancing skills in eagle pose. We wrap up with a Nadi Shodana practice of alternate nostril breathing, balancing the more active energy of the sympathetic nervous system with the calming energy of the parasympathetic nervous system before we ease into our Savasana.

Compassionate HeartIn Patanjali's yoga sutras, we are guided toward a happy & peaceful attitude when confronted by different kinds of people. Compassion for other begins with kindness to ourselves. Ignite your compassionate heart with this gentle practice, moving mindfully through a standing heart flow, opening the body, mind and heart to new possibilities. Finish with an expansive meditation practice in Savasana as we project love and compassion to all beings everywhere.

Contentment & Ease - SantoshaIn this practice we create an intention to cultivate a feeling of contentment and ease. Move through Warrior 2, Trikonasana and supported side plank to discover a stillness and ease, even while challenged on our mat. Feel grounded and supported in Half Moon Pose, taking support from your props, the wall and your state of mind. Finally, release into a deep sense of contentment as we finish our practice with Viparita Karani, legs up the wall pose.

Cultivating Tranquillity - The 3 GunasDo you feel a little dull? Or perhaps you feel a little over-stimulated? Understanding these qualities through the yogic lens can help us develop a deeper awareness of our innate tendencies to consciously cultivate a tranquil state of being. Moving through the foundational poses of Warrior 2, Reverse Warrior and Side Angle pose, we will develop a deeper awareness of the qualities of Rajas, Tamas and Sattva to find the perfect place of peace in our pose.

Decompress for Quality RestRelease yourself from the binds of busyness that occupy the mind and ease the tension in the tissues as move through this feel-good sequence. Find natural traction for the spine in uttanasana, mobility in the upper body in our standing sequence - to then turn inward and cultivate calm in supported shoulder stand. We finish our practice with gentle pranayama and simple mantra anchoring into relaxation with peace, ease, restfulness and calm.

Defining Downward Facing DogDownward Facing Dog, or Adho Mukha Svanasana as it is known in Sanskrit, is one of the most recognisable poses of western style yoga that we incorporate into many of our classes. It's a key part of our practice that provides a solid foundation from which we launch many poses and flowing sequences. Let's explore some of the key elements of this foundational pose and learn how to express it with more comfort, ease and understanding in your body.

Ease Your Way into Your DayGently remove morning stiffness in the body with fluid movement and mindful breath. Open and lengthen the spine, side body, hamstrings and hips as well as soften yet strengthen arms, legs and core as we ease our way into our day.

Embrace Your BodyYoga provides us with the perfect practice to ponder our predispositions and develop a deeper understanding of our natural tendencies and deep seated habits. We begin this class with an awareness scan to feel into the body and get to know its default preferences. Then, moving through a gentle flow, we open up to the patterns of movement in our bodies and set a new course of appreciation for this amazing vehicle.

Embrace Your BreathIn our previous class, Embrace Your Body, we began our journey of exploration into the natural tendencies and habits of our body movement and muscle patterns, noticing the preferences and default patterns within ourselves. In this class, we begin to explore the breath and its relationship to prana (energy) and how the breath moves prana throughout the body.

Embrace Your MindWe continue our yoga journey of the self, through the self, to the self as we move our attention to a deeper understanding and mastery of the mind. According to Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, yoga is stilling the fluctuations of the mind. In this class we become mindful of the natural tendencies of the mind to wander, paying attention to the fluctuations and steering it steadily toward calm and clarity rather than indulging the busy, monkey mind.

Fantastic ThoracicDiscover a deeper sense of mobility and ease as we  gently mobilise the thoracic spine. When we mobilise the spine, we find a sense of fluidity and movement that cascades into the body's systems and tissues, creating a tone of ease and release. Focusing on the area of the upper back, we tune into the graceful flow of the shoulder blades as they glide through a full range of movement from humble warrior to eagle arms. Take a different perspective on the traditional cat/cow tilts as we come down onto the forearms and undulate gracefully through striking cobra as we deeper the experience of spaciousness and ease.

Fearlessness (Abhaya)Chapter 16 of the Bhagavad Gita begins with the sloka 'Be free from fear. Be fearless and have faith in the Divine'. Learn to traverse a life of surprises and impermanence as we build courage and strength to cultivate the quality of fearlessness. Adopting Abhaya mudra, our gesture of fearlessness, throughout this practice, we acknowledge and dispel our fears while grounding building strength in our Warrior poses. We anchor into our heart space of acceptance and love, finishing with a short breath practice and meditation. 

Flow with Anjali MudraFlow with me through a kneeling and a standing sequence as we incorporate the mudra of reverence, Anjali mudra. Familiar to most as the gesture with which we greet and farewell our class, Anjali mudra also represents respect, humbling oneself and surrendering to the greater guidance of the divine. When coupled with the word Namaste it acknowledges the Divine light within. Let's honour ourselves, our teachers and each other as we connect with the Divine light of our soul throughout this practice.

Four Phases of the BreathComing back to the basics of the breath, we become more aware of the four phases of the breath - the inhale, the pause at the top of the breath, the exhale and the natural pause at the bottom of the breath. As we tune into the four phases of the breath, we can begin to move more mindfully in our practice. Explore the traditional poses of Warrior 1, Warrior 2 and Trikonasana as we flow mindfully with the breath. We finish our practice with a pranayama technique called square breathing before spending a few moment s melting into Savasana for our deep relaxation

GraceTaking these qualities into our awareness and senses we flow through a variation of gate pose to open, lengthen and strengthen before coming to our standing sequence. Warrior 1 forms the foundation for our Joy, Peace and Love flow as we cultivate these qualities within and without. We finish our practice anchoring these qualities into our heart space to then rest in Loving Kindness during Savasana.

GroundedThe feet play an important role in helping us establish a solid foundation in our practice. So we begin our class with awareness in our feet and a deeper exploration of Tadasana, Mountain pose. When we have a solid foundation in our practice, as in life, we are stable, steady, grounded. Throughout this practice you will discover the foundation of each pose can shift depending on what is in contact with the floor such as hands in Downdog, feet in Tadasana, belly in Cobra, buttocks in our seated poses or the back as we explore Bridge and Happy Baby. Each time you arrive in your pose, find the earth beneath you and ground yourself with awareness. We finish our practice with a grounding visualisation meditation.

Halasana (Plow pose)Halasana is a lovely pose to stretch out a weary back, to guide the energy back towards the heart and help us feel more grounded. To achieve this pose we move mindfully through some floor based poses to open the upper back and shoulders, we enliven the core with some yogic bicycles before moving into a hamstring opening series to lengthen the back of the thighs. Flowing through a Dancing Warrior variation, we shift forward to a standing splits before elevating our body and spirit in a standing balance flow. Variations of Halasana are offered in this class to allow you to sculpt your practice to suit your needs.

Ham it Up - Opening the HamstringsWhen we become more supple in the tissues of the body, mind and heart we cultivate a broader interpretation of mobility and flexibility that moves beyond our physical being. We are better able to adapt to change amid the fluctuating circumstances of everyday life and be more accepting of things beyond our control. This class encourages progressively deeper opening of the hamstring muscles through a series of forward folds, lunges and an dynamic balance sequence. Open hamstrings increase flexibility, decrease lower back pain, improve posture, reduce leg cramping and help to reduce injuries.

Happy Healthy HamstringsIn many of us, our hamstring muscles can be very tight which can make them susceptible to injury so it is very important that we keep the muscles supple yet strong. The hamstrings are made up of 3 different muscles in the back of the thigh that run from hip to knee that help us in our everyday activities like walking, running and perhaps even dancing and jumping. Releasing the muscle as well as strengthening the hamstring will help us:
 
* reduce injury, strain or tear to the muscle or tendon as muscle fibres more malleable
* prevent low back pain as we increase the mobility of the pelvis which reduces pressure on the lower back and provides support for both the pelvis and back
* Increase mobility and range of movement in hip which is necessary n supporting everyday activities
* improves posture as tight hamstrings tend to rotate the pelvis backward, flattening the natural curve in the back, resulting in poor posture"

Helping HandsOur hands are an amazing part of our anatomy. They help us interact with our environment and care for ourselves and others. They gift us with the sense of touch, the ability to communicate, to love, to hold, to connect, to create.
 
These amazing helping hands are the strength and foundation for many of our yoga poses, they guide our movement, stabilise our focus and even help us tune into and regulate the breath. This class will focus on our amazing helping hands as they guide us through our practice."

Hip Strength & Stability for Power & MobilityHip mobility is essential to the proper functioning of the hip joint. The hip is a complex joint that needs strength, stability and mobility to operate at its fullest and ensure peak performance and to prevent injury. In this class we will strengthen and stabilise both the inner and outer hip in Tadasana and Utkatasana as well as take the hip through its full range of motion in our standing sequence. We'll release the hip as we move toward the floor and soften completely with supported Supta Baddha Konasana.

Hips Ahoy!We begin by settling into an easeful breath as we practice Samavritti, even ration breathing, to settle the mind and calm the body. Then let's shift our attention to the hips, gently mobilising the hip joint with some mindful floor work. Deepen the opening into the hip with Lizard Drinking pose and winding down with Baddha Konasana and a lovely variation of Gomukhasana, cowface pose. We finish with a Vipassana meditation, considered a mindfulness practice from the Buddhist tradition.

Immune SupportYoga is one of our greatest tools in supporting a strong immune system and staying healthy. By cultivating balance within the body and its systems we invite a deeper state of well being. This class introduces us to movements and postures designed to support and stimulate the immune system, flowing into a gentle sequence as we encourage the lymph to move efficiently through the body. Finishing with a grounding meditation practice, we connect with the five elements of nature - earth, water, fire, air and space.

Journey Through the KoshasFor many of us our initial introduction to yoga is through practicing the Asana, the physical postures. Before long we begin to appreciate that there is more to our practice thansimply moving the body. The Ancient Yogi's believed we have 5 bodies or Koshas - the physical body (Anamayakosha), the energetic body (Pranamayakosha), the mental body (Manomayakosha), the wisdom body (Vijnanamayakosha) and the bliss body (Anandamayakosha). Visualised like the layers of an onion, these bodies or sheaths become more subtle as we journey inward. Join me in this practice as we journey through the layers of our being to access the divine essence at the very centre of ourselves.

Kind to the Knees classKnees are one of the most complicated joints in the body which absorb a lot of shock on a daily basis. A mindful yoga practice can help keep them healthy and functional. Using the guidance of a block, we work with poses such as Tadasana, Urdhva Hastasana and Utkatasana to bring awareness and strength to the knee and surrounding muscles that support and stabilise the knee. If your knees are a little sensitive, this class may be ideal as there are no kneeling poses in this sequence.

Love, Joy, Peace"As we navigate our way into the Christmas season it's a perfect time to open our hearts and cultivate joy, peace and love. Let's begin by releasing three things from 2020 that no longer serve our best needs. This will provide some space for joy, peace and love to flow in throughout our practice.

Taking these qualities into our awareness and senses we flow through a variation of gate pose to open, lengthen and strengthen before coming to our standing sequence. Warrior 1 forms the foundation for our Joy, Peace and Love flow as we cultivate these qualities within and without. We finish our practice anchoring these qualities into our heart space to then rest in Loving Kindness during Savasana. 

Wherever you are this Christmas, whoever you are with, in body or in heart, may your joy be boundless, your peace come without attachment and may loving kindness be your currency.
 
Merry Christmas everyone x"

Lower Body Grounding FlowSettle the body and mind in this grounding lower body flow. Our focus will be on engaging the vastus medialis, the innermost muscle of the quadriceps which helps to stabilise the knee. When the knee is stable, the legs are strong, encouraging a deeper grounding experience in our standing poses to bring us back to earth and settle the mind.

Luxurious Lateral LengtheningDecompress the spine and luxuriate in the lengthening of the lateral body as we open to a deeper sense of spaciousness and ease. Lengthening the side body promotes a deeper and fuller breath as the intercostal muscles along the ribs release and expand. Notice the release of habitual tightness and tension through the sacrum and lower back as we move mindfully through this sequence.We finish with breath awareness and meditation to ponder the limitless possibilities that lie within.

Movement for ImprovementMindful movement can be very beneficial to warm the tissues of the body, improve circulation, focus and invite positive change. Finding an easeful and consistent pace we begin with alternate leg crossing. Deepening our practice of releasing through hips, quads, hamstrings and glutes we glide through a modified salutation. Movement of the mind begins when movement of the body stills so we centre the mind on gentle movement and breath in a moving meditation practice to improve our concentration or Dhāraṇā.

OMvemberTo honour the annual tradition of OMvember at Living Peace Yoga, this class is dedicated to the sacred sound of OM. Its presence in our practice is a constant reminder of connecting with the divine within as well as providing a pathway toward spiritual enlightenment. Let's explore this sacred sound as we move with a mindful presence, allowing the echo of the mantra to deliver us toward a deeper sense steadiness (Sthira), ease (Sukha) and balance (Sattva).

Peaceful Practice for Sensitive ShouldersIn many yoga classes we spend a lot of time on our hands which can become a problem if there is any sensitivity in the wrists or shoulders. This practice will bring peace to sensitive shoulders in particular as we limit weight bearing and arm raising poses to nurture the shoulder joint.

Pancha Maha Bhutas - The 5 Great ElementsYoga recognises the 5 great elements represented by Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space. The building blocks of all material existence, as they exist within nature, they exist within us. Move through the 5 elements in this practice as we recognise their representation within ourselves and deepen our connection with the greater universe. We are one.

Prana Vayu – The energy windThe Paranamaya Kosha or energy body consists of 5 Vayus or vital winds. These are integral to our health, vitality, and wellbeing and when in balance can lead us toward a deeper spiritual awakening. When there is an imbalance in any of the vital winds, it can create disharmony throughout our entire system. In this class we focus on the Prana Vayu, one of the most important within our being. We begin with some gentle pranayama (yogic breathing techniques) to vitalise the lungs and bring our awareness to the chest region which the Prana Vayu governs. As Prana Vayu is an upward and forward movement of energy we incorporate arm movements throughout our practice as well as opening of the front body with back bending poses. The class concludes with a Prana Vayu meditation introducing us to the mantra and mudra related to this vital wind.

Recruit Your GlutesThis sequence will help us focus on the glutes and become familiar with the sensation of activation of the muscles in this area for greater lower back stability. Discover strength through variations of traditional poses like locust, down dog and side plank that focus on activation, external rotation and a deeper awareness.

Relaxation on ExhalationWherever you are this Christmas, whoever you are with, in body or in heart, may your joy be boundless, your peace come without attachment and may loving kindness be your currency.

Release to the ease of your breathHands are an amazing part of our anatomy. They help us interact with our environment, care for ourselves and others, they gift us with the sense of touch, the ability to communicate, to love, to hold, to connect, to create. These hands are the strength and foundation for many of our yoga poses, they help guide our movement, stabilize our focus with mudras and help us to tune into and even regulate our breath. This class will focus on our amazing helping hands as they guide us through our practice

Rising & FallingEverything in life tends to move to its own natural rhythm. The ebb and flow of the tide, the rise and set of the sun, the cycles of the moon. Everything coming and going in its own time. Dive deeply into this practice as we synchronise movement to breath, tuning into the natural rhythms that occur within body, energy, heart and mind. How present can we be in each moment, in the comings and goings of life? Allow all that arises to do so without resistance and fall away without attachment.

ShoulderstandJoin me in this alignment based class as we explore shoulder stand. This pose has often presented a challenge for me due to inflexibility and restriction through the thoracic spine, the upper back. This area of the back is the most immobile in most people due to the ribs acting as scaffolding and support, protecting the organs beneath. Cultivating Sthira and Sukha, strength and mobility we will warm up the body to mobilise the shoulders and hips allowing us a deeper sense of comfort, strength and support in your version of shoulder stand. There are always modfications to be enjoyed, so if full shoulderstand is not part of your practice today then take support with your block or bolster at the sacrum as you easefully lift your legs into the air. We finish our practice in meditation bringing the body systems back to balance.

Smile, breathe, Go GentlyA smile has many benefits and can boost our mood, reduce stress and even lower our blood pressure. Join me in this practice as we cultivate an inner smile while opening gently through the hamstrings, hips and upper back. Feel the whole body 'smile' as we move through a flow incorporating Warrior 2, High lunge and Tree pose to land gently in a pigeon variation. We finish with a moving meditation as we smile, breathe and go gently, from our practice on the mat back into the world.

Stabilising the Lower BackThe lower back can often be an area that experiences instability for many of us. Extended periods of sitting and some of our lifestyle choices can place a large demand on this part of our anatomy. This class will focus on stabilising the lower back, incorporating some key asanas such as Utkatasana (chair pose) and Salabasana (locust pose) to strengthen and support the spine.

Stepping Stones of KindnessAccording to legend Buddha's first steps made lotus flowers wherever he stepped. Can we move mindfully through our practice to achieve the same? Join me in this practice to challenge your ability to be kind and compassionate both on and off your mat. Just as the lotus flower rises from the mud, we rise from low lunge to high lunge, pivoting to Warrior 2 with kindness and compassion to self. We finish our practice with a mantra meditation, reciting Om Mani Padme Hum as we turn our attention to the scared spirit of the lotus within.

Supple ShouldersThe elegance of this unique part of our anatomy allows a greater range of motion than any other joint in our body. With this being the case, it is important to ensure the shoulder girdle remains supple and open allowing us to enjoy a full range of movement and interact with our environment freely. Join me in this class as we progressively mobilise the shoulder, releasing any accumulated tension through the neck, upper back and entire shoulder region.

The Power of the PauseThe "Power of the Pause" helps to reveal a deeper connection to our body, our energy patterns, our mental and emotional processes and a more meaningful connection with those around us. In yoga, we are not just creating shapes in body, we are tuning in and shaping our frequency, and pausing can provide that transformation.

The Water ElementThe water element or Jala as it is known in yoga, is located in the region of the pelvis. Water is an essential element that nourishes the body and connecting with it in our practice allows us to flow with ease, as we build strength and stability in the hips, finding a deeper sense of flexibility and fluidity in body, mind and heart.

Therapeutic TwistsTwists can be very therapeutic in our yoga practice as they help to restore the natural range of movement of the spine, stimulate circulation, increase digestion and have a pleasant cleansing effect on the organs and glands of the torso. Ironically, the more we twist our bodies, the more easily we unwind accumulated physical and emotional tension from the tissues. This class will lead you through a progressive deepening of twisting poses as we ease and release the muscles. We finish with a calming meditation to help us navigate the twist and turns of life.

Tiny Drops of StillnessIn Indigenous Australian culture there is a practice, a tradition of calm contemplation called 'dadirri' which means, inner deep listening and quiet, still awareness. In this practice, slow, undulating movement in forward folds, Warrior poses and revolved triangle pose will invite you to slow down, giving you permission to be fully present and available for this easeful experience, incorporating gentle affirmations.

TripodOur regular and consistent return to our mat helps us to see things in a different way, to turn things around and appreciate all that is with a certain understanding, equanimity, acceptance and perhaps even gratitude. And what better way to turn things around than to turn ourselves upside down? Today's class is preparation and investigation into inversions - with little tinkering with tripod. With a sense of fun and curiosity lets explore poses like plank and dolphin to build strength and confidence, increasing our skill and stability as we go. So let's go!

Turn Your Gaze InwardMuch of the sensory data we receive is delivered through the eyes which often leads to our attention being focused on our external environment. In this class, we will adopt Umpada Drishti - an internal gaze by closing our eyes throughout portions of our practice to notice, to listen, to be fully present and trust the process of where we are going and who we are. Experience the sensations of Downward Dog with the eyes closed, appreciate the spiralling of the arms moving through space as we flow between Trikonasana and Reverse Warrior. Can you find balance, placing trust in the foundation of your pose in Ardha Chandrasana? We finish the class with some gentle hip opening and a modified seated twist before resting in meditation focusing on our inner gaze.

Unmasking the Grasping MindWhen we begin to notice the tendency for us to grasp onto things, we learn to be aware of this aspect of our nature without getting too caught up in it. Join me in this practice as we let go of grasping tendencies and find an openness, moving from closed poses to open, from grasping to release finding spaciousness as we let go of the things that bind us.

Viloma BreathViloma Pranayama is a yogic breath practice we use to consciously change the natural pattern of the breath. Viloma translates to mean against the grain or against the natural flow of things. The concept of Viloma can also help us shift the limiting way we may look at something that is familiar to see it in a new perspective. Let go of that which ways you down and join me in this easeful practice as we breathe our way toward a a peaceful constitution.

What Spring BringsIn Eastern philosophy the lotus flower represents purity, divinity, rebirth, spirituality, self-realisation and compassion. The imagery of the lotus flower blooming from the depths of muddy waters symbolises overcoming adversity and characterises growth as we rise to greater heights through our regular yoga practice, ascending toward our highest potential. Incorporating Padma (Lotus) mudra throughout this practice to guide focus and energy, we rise into Utkatasana, Prayer Lunge and Fallen Triangle pose. We finish this class with a musical moment in Savasana, as I share my poem, What Spring Brings in song. 

Your Perfect Place of PeaceLetting go of our attachment to alignment in this particular practice, let's move with fluidity to then settle into our perfect place of peace within our pose. Like slipping into your favourite pair of jeans, ease yourself into your asana with presence and peace.

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A Different Perspective	When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change. Invite this practice to change your perspective, to shift challenge into opportunity as we explore the lateral body and expand into a sense of spaciousness. In times of change we can often contract, limiting our perspective and reducing possibilities of growth. Lengthen, strengthen and mobilise with this asymmetrical flow.

All Weather Warrior	Building resilience in our practice can be a fun challenge. Transferring that resilience to our everyday lives can be a little more of a "battle". Become an All Weather Warrior, steadfast in the storm and in stillness, as we explore the core Virabhadrasana series, Warrior I, Warrior II and Warrior III.

Appreciate your Adrenals	Appreciating and nourishing our adrenals are an essential part of maintaining our overall health and vitality. During times of stress, uncertainty and major life events our adrenal glands can become overworked and depleted, functioning less efficiently. We take our time throughout this mindful practice to appreciate the adrenals and aid their functioning with gentle movement and restorative poses.

Block Party	I'm inviting you to join my block party! In this class we will rock our blocks as we incorporate them into our sequence. Grasp and lift to mobilise the shoulders, pass the block in Utkatasana and Virabhadrasana 1 for a bit of focus and fun and balance your block in a playful supported side plank. Working creatively we will awaken the abdominal muscles to bring a sense of support to the lumbar spine before exploring bridge pose. We'll finish with a moving meditation to ficus the mind and calm the body.

Blooming in the face of change	It was Dr Wayne Dyer who said "When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change". How open can we be to change, both on and off the mat? Can we observe the subtle shifts in body, mind and energy when things do not meet our expectations? Join me on this journey of deeper discovery as we put a new spin on traditional poses and encourage ourselves to take a step back and see things from a different view.

Celebration of Coordination	When we consciously work with the opposite sides of the body, incorporating movement across the mid line, we have the opportunity to create a connection between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. This is essential for healthy development and maintenance of physical coordination and mental cognition. Join me as we explore the body mind connection in a lateral salute, challenge the coordination in a cross over downward dog sequence and build our balancing skills in eagle pose. We wrap up with a Nadi Shodana practice of alternate nostril breathing, balancing the more active energy of the sympathetic nervous system with the calming energy of the parasympathetic nervous system before we ease into our Savasana.

Compassionate Heart	In Patanjali's yoga sutras, we are guided toward a happy & peaceful attitude when confronted by different kinds of people. Compassion for other begins with kindness to ourselves. Ignite your compassionate heart with this gentle practice, moving mindfully through a standing heart flow, opening the body, mind and heart to new possibilities. Finish with an expansive meditation practice in Savasana as we project love and compassion to all beings everywhere.

Contentment & Ease - Santosha	In this practice we create an intention to cultivate a feeling of contentment and ease. Move through Warrior 2, Trikonasana and supported side plank to discover a stillness and ease, even while challenged on our mat. Feel grounded and supported in Half Moon Pose, taking support from your props, the wall and your state of mind. Finally, release into a deep sense of contentment as we finish our practice with Viparita Karani, legs up the wall pose.

Cultivating Tranquillity - The 3 Gunas	Do you feel a little dull? Or perhaps you feel a little over-stimulated? Understanding these qualities through the yogic lens can help us develop a deeper awareness of our innate tendencies to consciously cultivate a tranquil state of being. Moving through the foundational poses of Warrior 2, Reverse Warrior and Side Angle pose, we will develop a deeper awareness of the qualities of Rajas, Tamas and Sattva to find the perfect place of peace in our pose.

Decompress for Quality Rest	Release yourself from the binds of busyness that occupy the mind and ease the tension in the tissues as move through this feel-good sequence. Find natural traction for the spine in uttanasana, mobility in the upper body in our standing sequence - to then turn inward and cultivate calm in supported shoulder stand. We finish our practice with gentle pranayama and simple mantra anchoring into relaxation with peace, ease, restfulness and calm.
Defining Downward Facing Dog	Downward Facing Dog, or Adho Mukha Svanasana as it is known in Sanskrit, is one of the most recognisable poses of western style yoga that we incorporate into many of our classes. It's a key part of our practice that provides a solid foundation from which we launch many poses and flowing sequences. Let's explore some of the key elements of this foundational pose and learn how to express it with more comfort, ease and understanding in your body.

Ease Your Way into Your Day	Gently remove morning stiffness in the body with fluid movement and mindful breath. Open and lengthen the spine, side body, hamstrings and hips as well as soften yet strengthen arms, legs and core as we ease our way into our day.

Embrace Your Body	Yoga provides us with the perfect practice to ponder our predispositions and develop a deeper understanding of our natural tendencies and deep seated habits. We begin this class with an awareness scan to feel into the body and get to know its default preferences. Then, moving through a gentle flow, we open up to the patterns of movement in our bodies and set a new course of appreciation for this amazing vehicle.

Embrace Your Breath	In our previous class, Embrace Your Body, we began our journey of exploration into the natural tendencies and habits of our body movement and muscle patterns, noticing the preferences and default patterns within ourselves. In this class, we begin to explore the breath and its relationship to prana (energy) and how the breath moves prana throughout the body.

Embrace Your Mind	We continue our yoga journey of the self, through the self, to the self as we move our attention to a deeper understanding and mastery of the mind. According to Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, yoga is stilling the fluctuations of the mind. In this class we become mindful of the natural tendencies of the mind to wander, paying attention to the fluctuations and steering it steadily toward calm and clarity rather than indulging the busy, monkey mind.

Fantastic Thoracic	Discover a deeper sense of mobility and ease as we gently mobilise the thoracic spine. When we mobilise the spine, we find a sense of fluidity and movement that cascades into the body's systems and tissues, creating a tone of ease and release. Focusing on the area of the upper back, we tune into the graceful flow of the shoulder blades as they glide through a full range of movement from humble warrior to eagle arms. Take a different perspective on the traditional cat/cow tilts as we come down onto the forearms and undulate gracefully through striking cobra as we deeper the experience of spaciousness and ease.
Fearlessness (Abhaya)	Chapter 16 of the Bhagavad Gita begins with the sloka 'Be free from fear. Be fearless and have faith in the Divine'. Learn to traverse a life of surprises and impermanence as we build courage and strength to cultivate the quality of fearlessness. Adopting Abhaya mudra, our gesture of fearlessness, throughout this practice, we acknowledge and dispel our fears while grounding building strength in our Warrior poses. We anchor into our heart space of acceptance and love, finishing with a short breath practice and meditation.

Flow with Anjali Mudra	Flow with me through a kneeling and a standing sequence as we incorporate the mudra of reverence, Anjali mudra. Familiar to most as the gesture with which we greet and farewell our class, Anjali mudra also represents respect, humbling oneself and surrendering to the greater guidance of the divine. When coupled with the word Namaste it acknowledges the Divine light within. Let's honour ourselves, our teachers and each other as we connect with the Divine light of our soul throughout this practice.

Four Phases of the Breath	Coming back to the basics of the breath, we become more aware of the four phases of the breath - the inhale, the pause at the top of the breath, the exhale and the natural pause at the bottom of the breath. As we tune into the four phases of the breath, we can begin to move more mindfully in our practice. Explore the traditional poses of Warrior 1, Warrior 2 and Trikonasana as we flow mindfully with the breath. We finish our practice with a pranayama technique called square breathing before spending a few moment s melting into Savasana for our deep relaxation

Grace	Taking these qualities into our awareness and senses we flow through a variation of gate pose to open, lengthen and strengthen before coming to our standing sequence. Warrior 1 forms the foundation for our Joy, Peace and Love flow as we cultivate these qualities within and without. We finish our practice anchoring these qualities into our heart space to then rest in Loving Kindness during Savasana.

Grounded	The feet play an important role in helping us establish a solid foundation in our practice. So we begin our class with awareness in our feet and a deeper exploration of Tadasana, Mountain pose. When we have a solid foundation in our practice, as in life, we are stable, steady, grounded. Throughout this practice you will discover the foundation of each pose can shift depending on what is in contact with the floor such as hands in Downdog, feet in Tadasana, belly in Cobra, buttocks in our seated poses or the back as we explore Bridge and Happy Baby. Each time you arrive in your pose, find the earth beneath you and ground yourself with awareness. We finish our practice with a grounding visualisation meditation.

Halasana (Plow pose)	Halasana is a lovely pose to stretch out a weary back, to guide the energy back towards the heart and help us feel more grounded. To achieve this pose we move mindfully through some floor based poses to open the upper back and shoulders, we enliven the core with some yogic bicycles before moving into a hamstring opening series to lengthen the back of the thighs. Flowing through a Dancing Warrior variation, we shift forward to a standing splits before elevating our body and spirit in a standing balance flow. Variations of Halasana are offered in this class to allow you to sculpt your practice to suit your needs.

Ham it Up - Opening the Hamstrings	When we become more supple in the tissues of the body, mind and heart we cultivate a broader interpretation of mobility and flexibility that moves beyond our physical being. We are better able to adapt to change amid the fluctuating circumstances of everyday life and be more accepting of things beyond our control. This class encourages progressively deeper opening of the hamstring muscles through a series of forward folds, lunges and an dynamic balance sequence. Open hamstrings increase flexibility, decrease lower back pain, improve posture, reduce leg cramping and help to reduce injuries.

Happy Healthy Hamstrings	In many of us, our hamstring muscles can be very tight which can make them susceptible to injury so it is very important that we keep the muscles supple yet strong. The hamstrings are made up of 3 different muscles in the back of the thigh that run from hip to knee that help us in our everyday activities like walking, running and perhaps even dancing and jumping. Releasing the muscle as well as strengthening the hamstring will help us:

	* reduce injury, strain or tear to the muscle or tendon as muscle fibres more malleable * prevent low back pain as we increase the mobility of the pelvis which reduces pressure on the lower back and provides support for both the pelvis and back * Increase mobility and range of movement in hip which is necessary n supporting everyday activities * improves posture as tight hamstrings tend to rotate the pelvis backward, flattening the natural curve in the back, resulting in poor posture"

Helping Hands	Our hands are an amazing part of our anatomy. They help us interact with our environment and care for ourselves and others. They gift us with the sense of touch, the ability to communicate, to love, to hold, to connect, to create.

	These amazing helping hands are the strength and foundation for many of our yoga poses, they guide our movement, stabilise our focus and even help us tune into and regulate the breath. This class will focus on our amazing helping hands as they guide us through our practice."

Hip Strength & Stability for Power & Mobility	Hip mobility is essential to the proper functioning of the hip joint. The hip is a complex joint that needs strength, stability and mobility to operate at its fullest and ensure peak performance and to prevent injury. In this class we will strengthen and stabilise both the inner and outer hip in Tadasana and Utkatasana as well as take the hip through its full range of motion in our standing sequence. We'll release the hip as we move toward the floor and soften completely with supported Supta Baddha Konasana.

Hips Ahoy!	We begin by settling into an easeful breath as we practice Samavritti, even ration breathing, to settle the mind and calm the body. Then let's shift our attention to the hips, gently mobilising the hip joint with some mindful floor work. Deepen the opening into the hip with Lizard Drinking pose and winding down with Baddha Konasana and a lovely variation of Gomukhasana, cowface pose. We finish with a Vipassana meditation, considered a mindfulness practice from the Buddhist tradition.

Immune Support	Yoga is one of our greatest tools in supporting a strong immune system and staying healthy. By cultivating balance within the body and its systems we invite a deeper state of well being. This class introduces us to movements and postures designed to support and stimulate the immune system, flowing into a gentle sequence as we encourage the lymph to move efficiently through the body. Finishing with a grounding meditation practice, we connect with the five elements of nature - earth, water, fire, air and space.

Journey Through the Koshas	For many of us our initial introduction to yoga is through practicing the Asana, the physical postures. Before long we begin to appreciate that there is more to our practice thansimply moving the body. The Ancient Yogi's believed we have 5 bodies or Koshas - the physical body (Anamayakosha), the energetic body (Pranamayakosha), the mental body (Manomayakosha), the wisdom body (Vijnanamayakosha) and the bliss body (Anandamayakosha). Visualised like the layers of an onion, these bodies or sheaths become more subtle as we journey inward. Join me in this practice as we journey through the layers of our being to access the divine essence at the very centre of ourselves.
Kind to the Knees class	Knees are one of the most complicated joints in the body which absorb a lot of shock on a daily basis. A mindful yoga practice can help keep them healthy and functional. Using the guidance of a block, we work with poses such as Tadasana, Urdhva Hastasana and Utkatasana to bring awareness and strength to the knee and surrounding muscles that support and stabilise the knee. If your knees are a little sensitive, this class may be ideal as there are no kneeling poses in this sequence.

Love, Joy, Peace	"As we navigate our way into the Christmas season it's a perfect time to open our hearts and cultivate joy, peace and love. Let's begin by releasing three things from 2020 that no longer serve our best needs. This will provide some space for joy, peace and love to flow in throughout our practice.

	Taking these qualities into our awareness and senses we flow through a variation of gate pose to open, lengthen and strengthen before coming to our standing sequence. Warrior 1 forms the foundation for our Joy, Peace and Love flow as we cultivate these qualities within and without. We finish our practice anchoring these qualities into our heart space to then rest in Loving Kindness during Savasana.

	Wherever you are this Christmas, whoever you are with, in body or in heart, may your joy be boundless, your peace come without attachment and may loving kindness be your currency.

	Merry Christmas everyone x"

Lower Body Grounding Flow	Settle the body and mind in this grounding lower body flow. Our focus will be on engaging the vastus medialis, the innermost muscle of the quadriceps which helps to stabilise the knee. When the knee is stable, the legs are strong, encouraging a deeper grounding experience in our standing poses to bring us back to earth and settle the mind.

Luxurious Lateral Lengthening	Decompress the spine and luxuriate in the lengthening of the lateral body as we open to a deeper sense of spaciousness and ease. Lengthening the side body promotes a deeper and fuller breath as the intercostal muscles along the ribs release and expand. Notice the release of habitual tightness and tension through the sacrum and lower back as we move mindfully through this sequence.We finish with breath awareness and meditation to ponder the limitless possibilities that lie within.

Movement for Improvement	Mindful movement can be very beneficial to warm the tissues of the body, improve circulation, focus and invite positive change. Finding an easeful and consistent pace we begin with alternate leg crossing. Deepening our practice of releasing through hips, quads, hamstrings and glutes we glide through a modified salutation. Movement of the mind begins when movement of the body stills so we centre the mind on gentle movement and breath in a moving meditation practice to improve our concentration or Dhāraṇā.

OMvember	To honour the annual tradition of OMvember at Living Peace Yoga, this class is dedicated to the sacred sound of OM. Its presence in our practice is a constant reminder of connecting with the divine within as well as providing a pathway toward spiritual enlightenment. Let's explore this sacred sound as we move with a mindful presence, allowing the echo of the mantra to deliver us toward a deeper sense steadiness (Sthira), ease (Sukha) and balance (Sattva).

Peaceful Practice for Sensitive Shoulders	In many yoga classes we spend a lot of time on our hands which can become a problem if there is any sensitivity in the wrists or shoulders. This practice will bring peace to sensitive shoulders in particular as we limit weight bearing and arm raising poses to nurture the shoulder joint.

Pancha Maha Bhutas - The 5 Great Elements	Yoga recognises the 5 great elements represented by Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space. The building blocks of all material existence, as they exist within nature, they exist within us. Move through the 5 elements in this practice as we recognise their representation within ourselves and deepen our connection with the greater universe. We are one.

Prana Vayu – The energy wind	The Paranamaya Kosha or energy body consists of 5 Vayus or vital winds. These are integral to our health, vitality, and wellbeing and when in balance can lead us toward a deeper spiritual awakening. When there is an imbalance in any of the vital winds, it can create disharmony throughout our entire system. In this class we focus on the Prana Vayu, one of the most important within our being. We begin with some gentle pranayama (yogic breathing techniques) to vitalise the lungs and bring our awareness to the chest region which the Prana Vayu governs. As Prana Vayu is an upward and forward movement of energy we incorporate arm movements throughout our practice as well as opening of the front body with back bending poses. The class concludes with a Prana Vayu meditation introducing us to the mantra and mudra related to this vital wind.

Recruit Your Glutes	This sequence will help us focus on the glutes and become familiar with the sensation of activation of the muscles in this area for greater lower back stability. Discover strength through variations of traditional poses like locust, down dog and side plank that focus on activation, external rotation and a deeper awareness.

Relaxation on Exhalation	Wherever you are this Christmas, whoever you are with, in body or in heart, may your joy be boundless, your peace come without attachment and may loving kindness be your currency.

Release to the ease of your breath	Hands are an amazing part of our anatomy. They help us interact with our environment, care for ourselves and others, they gift us with the sense of touch, the ability to communicate, to love, to hold, to connect, to create. These hands are the strength and foundation for many of our yoga poses, they help guide our movement, stabilize our focus with mudras and help us to tune into and even regulate our breath. This class will focus on our amazing helping hands as they guide us through our practice

Rising & Falling	Everything in life tends to move to its own natural rhythm. The ebb and flow of the tide, the rise and set of the sun, the cycles of the moon. Everything coming and going in its own time. Dive deeply into this practice as we synchronise movement to breath, tuning into the natural rhythms that occur within body, energy, heart and mind. How present can we be in each moment, in the comings and goings of life? Allow all that arises to do so without resistance and fall away without attachment.

Shoulderstand	Join me in this alignment based class as we explore shoulder stand. This pose has often presented a challenge for me due to inflexibility and restriction through the thoracic spine, the upper back. This area of the back is the most immobile in most people due to the ribs acting as scaffolding and support, protecting the organs beneath. Cultivating Sthira and Sukha, strength and mobility we will warm up the body to mobilise the shoulders and hips allowing us a deeper sense of comfort, strength and support in your version of shoulder stand. There are always modfications to be enjoyed, so if full shoulderstand is not part of your practice today then take support with your block or bolster at the sacrum as you easefully lift your legs into the air. We finish our practice in meditation bringing the body systems back to balance.

Smile, breathe, Go Gently	A smile has many benefits and can boost our mood, reduce stress and even lower our blood pressure. Join me in this practice as we cultivate an inner smile while opening gently through the hamstrings, hips and upper back. Feel the whole body 'smile' as we move through a flow incorporating Warrior 2, High lunge and Tree pose to land gently in a pigeon variation. We finish with a moving meditation as we smile, breathe and go gently, from our practice on the mat back into the world.

Stabilising the Lower Back	The lower back can often be an area that experiences instability for many of us. Extended periods of sitting and some of our lifestyle choices can place a large demand on this part of our anatomy. This class will focus on stabilising the lower back, incorporating some key asanas such as Utkatasana (chair pose) and Salabasana (locust pose) to strengthen and support the spine.

Stepping Stones of Kindness	According to legend Buddha's first steps made lotus flowers wherever he stepped. Can we move mindfully through our practice to achieve the same? Join me in this practice to challenge your ability to be kind and compassionate both on and off your mat. Just as the lotus flower rises from the mud, we rise from low lunge to high lunge, pivoting to Warrior 2 with kindness and compassion to self. We finish our practice with a mantra meditation, reciting Om Mani Padme Hum as we turn our attention to the scared spirit of the lotus within.

Supple Shoulders	The elegance of this unique part of our anatomy allows a greater range of motion than any other joint in our body. With this being the case, it is important to ensure the shoulder girdle remains supple and open allowing us to enjoy a full range of movement and interact with our environment freely. Join me in this class as we progressively mobilise the shoulder, releasing any accumulated tension through the neck, upper back and entire shoulder region.

The Power of the Pause	The "Power of the Pause" helps to reveal a deeper connection to our body, our energy patterns, our mental and emotional processes and a more meaningful connection with those around us. In yoga, we are not just creating shapes in body, we are tuning in and shaping our frequency, and pausing can provide that transformation.

The Water Element	The water element or Jala as it is known in yoga, is located in the region of the pelvis. Water is an essential element that nourishes the body and connecting with it in our practice allows us to flow with ease, as we build strength and stability in the hips, finding a deeper sense of flexibility and fluidity in body, mind and heart.

Therapeutic Twists	Twists can be very therapeutic in our yoga practice as they help to restore the natural range of movement of the spine, stimulate circulation, increase digestion and have a pleasant cleansing effect on the organs and glands of the torso. Ironically, the more we twist our bodies, the more easily we unwind accumulated physical and emotional tension from the tissues. This class will lead you through a progressive deepening of twisting poses as we ease and release the muscles. We finish with a calming meditation to help us navigate the twist and turns of life.

Tiny Drops of Stillness	In Indigenous Australian culture there is a practice, a tradition of calm contemplation called 'dadirri' which means, inner deep listening and quiet, still awareness. In this practice, slow, undulating movement in forward folds, Warrior poses and revolved triangle pose will invite you to slow down, giving you permission to be fully present and available for this easeful experience, incorporating gentle affirmations.

Tripod	Our regular and consistent return to our mat helps us to see things in a different way, to turn things around and appreciate all that is with a certain understanding, equanimity, acceptance and perhaps even gratitude. And what better way to turn things around than to turn ourselves upside down? Today's class is preparation and investigation into inversions - with little tinkering with tripod. With a sense of fun and curiosity lets explore poses like plank and dolphin to build strength and confidence, increasing our skill and stability as we go. So let's go!

Turn Your Gaze Inward	Much of the sensory data we receive is delivered through the eyes which often leads to our attention being focused on our external environment. In this class, we will adopt Umpada Drishti - an internal gaze by closing our eyes throughout portions of our practice to notice, to listen, to be fully present and trust the process of where we are going and who we are. Experience the sensations of Downward Dog with the eyes closed, appreciate the spiralling of the arms moving through space as we flow between Trikonasana and Reverse Warrior. Can you find balance, placing trust in the foundation of your pose in Ardha Chandrasana? We finish the class with some gentle hip opening and a modified seated twist before resting in meditation focusing on our inner gaze.

Unmasking the Grasping Mind	When we begin to notice the tendency for us to grasp onto things, we learn to be aware of this aspect of our nature without getting too caught up in it. Join me in this practice as we let go of grasping tendencies and find an openness, moving from closed poses to open, from grasping to release finding spaciousness as we let go of the things that bind us.

Viloma Breath	Viloma Pranayama is a yogic breath practice we use to consciously change the natural pattern of the breath. Viloma translates to mean against the grain or against the natural flow of things. The concept of Viloma can also help us shift the limiting way we may look at something that is familiar to see it in a new perspective. Let go of that which ways you down and join me in this easeful practice as we breathe our way toward a a peaceful constitution.
What Spring Brings	In Eastern philosophy the lotus flower represents purity, divinity, rebirth, spirituality, self-realisation and compassion. The imagery of the lotus flower blooming from the depths of muddy waters symbolises overcoming adversity and characterises growth as we rise to greater heights through our regular yoga practice, ascending toward our highest potential. Incorporating Padma (Lotus) mudra throughout this practice to guide focus and energy, we rise into Utkatasana, Prayer Lunge and Fallen Triangle pose. We finish this class with a musical moment in Savasana, as I share my poem, What Spring Brings in song.
Your Perfect Place of Peace	Letting go of our attachment to alignment in this particular practice, let's move with fluidity to then settle into our perfect place of peace within our pose. Like slipping into your favourite pair of jeans, ease yourself into your asana with presence and peace.

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Being Peaceful - ShantiWe gather together today to practice being peaceful. Flow through gentle movement and soft mantra (chanting) to create an intention of peace. Embodying peace invites a deeper sense of connection, as is-ness as we anchor peace as our state of being or bhava. Si that each time we chant Shanti, in our practice or beyond the mat, the body and mind respond, returning to a peaceful state of being.

Connecting with the Water ElementWater nourishes the body and connecting with it in our practice invites us to strengthen and relax our hips, release tension and become more mobile and fluid in our body, mind and attitude. The water element is associated with the second chakra located in the region of the pelvis. When the water element is balanced, we feel content and calm, are more creative and more able to 'go with the flow'. This restorative practice opens the hips through both gentle movement and supportive holds. Connect with a gentle Ujjayi breath to feel into the flow and surrender to a greater sense of stillness.

Embrace our AsymmetriesOur bodies are not symmetrical structures. As we begin to delve into a deeper appreciation of our physical body and it's physiology, we begin to recognise that not all things are equal. We commence this class with a short awareness activity to become familiar with the uniqueness of our form. Delve deeper into the understanding of how our body moves, flows and supports itself through this gentle practice.

Exhalation for RestorationThe respiratory system is one of the only body systems over which we have conscious control. This means that we can shape our breath to bring ease to an overactive nervous system prompting the body's relaxation response to come online. Placing our attention on the exhale, we move through a gentle Warrior 1 sequence, side bend variation and twist before moving to the floor. A gentle Cobra engages the muscles of the lower back while the slow and extended exhale brings ease to the tissues as we release from the pose. Our practice concludes with the awareness returning to the breath in a restorative Savasana

Fearlessness (Abhaya)Chapter 16 of the Bhagavad Gita begins with the sloka 'Be free from fear. Be fearless and have faith in the Divine'. Learn to traverse a life of surprises and impermanence as we build courage and strength to cultivate the quality of fearlessness. Adopting Abhaya mudra, our gesture of fearlessness, throughout this practice, we acknowledge and dispel our fears. We anchor into our heart space of acceptance and love, finishing with a short breath practice and meditation.

Gentle Neck ReleaseThis class will focus on gently releasing the accumulated tension in the neck, shoulder and upper back region. We begin focusing on the four phases of the breath, incorporating this breath flow as we move into some subtle mobilisation to release the neck and shoulders. The key phases through this sequence are to relax and release the neck and shoulders, gently stretch tight muscles, stabilise and strengthen the neck before we move into deep relaxation.

The Gift of PresenceYoga philosophy teaches us, through a dedicated and heartfelt practice we can stop the mind from wandering, become present, still and reduce the fluctuations of the mind. In doing so we find a greater acceptance and understanding of ourselves and the world around us. The gift of presence brings us clarity, contentment and calm.

Go GentlyRestorative yoga is a slow and mindful practice where the body finds support with the use of props, aiding a gentle release of tension from body and mind. As we smoothly shift into this practice, allow habitual muscle tension in the major muscle groups of the back, hips, shoulders and side body to dissolve ease fully with mindful movement and supported holds. We finish with gentle relaxation reminding us to go gently in body, mind and spirit.

GratitudeConsciously taking note of what you are grateful for and going out of your way to thank the people in your life can improve your mental and physical health. In this restorative practice, as we release into gentle movement and supported postures, we reflect on our gratitude and say thank you.

Here Comes The SunThis class is all about connecting with the divine light that dwells within. Playing with the imagery of the sun, we connect with it's warmth, light and prana to rise and shine in our practice as we do in life.

Into the CalmStep into a deeper sense of calm with this restorative practice. We begin and finish this class with a meditation from the Buddhist tradition called Mahasati which means great awareness. As we develop this great awareness, we learn to dial down the distraction from sensory input to dive deeper into the calm within.

The Letting GoWithout awareness, our natural tendencies often lean toward grasping and holding onto things. The letting go teaches us to take only what we need, keep only what serves us in the present moment and to release our grasp when the time is right. Take a step back from Tadasana into Warrior 1 to look at things objectively. Move from Warrior 2 to Archers Pose and release to Peaceful Warrior as you let go of all that no longer serves you. The final letting go in Savasana dissolves any residual tension in the tissues to free a busy or distracted mind.

Loving KindnessThe Buddha said 'unless we treat ourselves with love and compassion, we cannot reflect the same on others.' Once we start experiencing self-love and self-compassion for ourselves, we can show the same to others too. In this gentle practice we invite a deeper reflection on self-compassion, awareness, and opening of our heart space to create a sense of emotional strength and resilience.

Mindful MomentsMindfulness means to be fully present in the moment, to pay attention on purpose to what is happening in the present moment, aware of sensations without judgement or expectation. This class was inspired by two of my favourite teachers, Ginny and Thich Nhat Hahn. It is a deep restorative practice using a simple two prop set up and incorporating a mindful meditation practice. Enjoy!

Moving into StillnessWhen we release the movement of the body to find stillness, we invite the stillness to transfer to the mind. Combining gentle movement and restorative postures that hold and support us in our practice, we encourage the busyness of the mind to subside to stillness and calm. When we surrender to stillness and deeply relax, we soothe the parasympathetic nervous system, allowing our entire being to come back to balance.

NamasteA Restorative practice incorporating Anjali Mudra to guide us toward connecting with the Divine Light within.

Nan Yar - Who am I?This class will guide you through a self-enquiry practice. Based on the Vedantic self-realisation meditation practice of Nan Yar or Who Am I? we will peel away the layers of who we may believe we are through a series of simple questions. Almost like a moving meditation, this practice will gently guide us back to the basic philosophy taught by the ancient scriptures of India, that our true nature is Divine. Settle into this practice with an open heart and open mind, responding to each question I ask with a silent response in your mind of not this, not this, until the connection with the lower self is weakened allowing you to recognize the Divine within.

Our Issues are in Our TissuesWe hold our issues in our tissues. Learning to listen to your body is one of the most powerful tools we can cultivate. The deeper we tune in , the more we can hear. To encourage physical and emotional healing we need to reduce the stress we expose ourselves to and gently release the tissues. Move mindfully through this gentle practice to mobilise and release, opening thought the shoulders, spine and hips we find length and spaciousness.

Pancha Maha Bhutas - The 5 Great ElementsYoga recognises the 5 great elements represented by Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space. The building blocks of all material existence, as they exist within nature, they exist within us. Move through the 5 elements in this practice as we recognise their representation within ourselves and deepen our connection with the greater universe. We are one.

The Paradoxical CommandmentsThe Final Analysis, a written piece often attributed to Mother Theresa is actually a version of the Paradoxical Commandments written by Dr Kent Keith, where is encourages us to shine in our positive qualities regardless of how we may be treated.

PatiencePatience is quiet hope and faith that things will turn out right. It is the quality of taking our time, to not rush or allow ourselves to be overwhelmed. As some of us return to our practice after a break during lockdown, we extend patience, love and compassion to ourselves as we move gently to reawaken and reenergise. We begin our practice with a gentle pranayama of Viloma breath. To then warm up the body moving mindfully through an Egyptian Sun Salutation, mobilising the spine in each orientation of its range. We continue to open and release through upper body and back, finalising our practice with some restorative hip opening and a twist.

Quiet CentreIn times where there seems to be so much going on within us and all around us, we can find stillness in the quiet centre within. In the quiet pause between poses we shift our awareness toward our quiet centre to let go of the concept of how things should be and simply be with what is. Savasana in this practice includes a guided visualisation to guide us from turbulent to tamed.

Release the Holds that Bind Us Much of the accumulated tension held within the body is found in the neck, shoulders, spine and hips. To cultivate fluidity in the body and ease in the tissues; mobility and a liberated range of movement are essential. Our focus in this class is to lengthen and release the often tight and bound places in our body to decompress and find a sense of freedom in the neck, shoulders, spine and hips. 

Restore Suppleness to ShouldersMove through this restorative sequence to restore a sense of suppleness and ease to the area of the shoulders. A common place for us to accumulate tension in the tissues, we engage gentle movement and sustained holds of these rejuvenating asanas to once again find freedom and ease in body and mind.

Restoring Health to the KneesKnees are one of the most complicated joints in the body which absorb a lot of shock on a daily basis. A mindful yoga practice can help keep them healthy and functional. Using the guidance of a block, we work with poses such as Tadasana, Urdhva Hastasana and Utkatasana to bring awareness and strength to the knee and surrounding muscles that support and stabilise the knee. If your knees are a little sensitive, this class may be ideal as there are no kneeling poses in this sequence. 

Rinse & ReleaseRegular twisting helps to maintain normal length and resilience of the spine's soft tissues and helps the vertebral discs and facet joints retain mobility and health. We will stabilize the pelvis and lengthen the spine with standing twists. Then gently stimulate circulation and digestion as we move into seated twists, rinsing and releasing deep seated tension to soothe the nervous system.

Spinal BreathEkargrata is a Sanskrit term meaning "one-pointed". One pointed attention is an aspect of Dharana, the sixth limb of the eight limb path of yoga. Dharana refers to “immovable concentration of the mind.” The essential idea is to hold the concentration or focus of attention in one direction rather than letting it wander. In this practice our focus lies with the breath as we guide it up and down the spine in harmony with our awareness.

Spinal Breath and Yoga NidraIn this gentle practice we turn our awareness toward the breath, drawing it slowly from the space just beyond the base of the spine to the space above the crown of the head. Appreciate the sense of synchronicity as we flow with the breath and the sense of stability as we rest in the breath. We finish this practice with a Yoga Nidra based on the Satyananda Technique.

Steadiness & EaseA certain steadiness and ease settles into the body as we surrender to the moment to be consciously present. We begin with a gentle pranayama practice lying in Supta Baddha Konasana, encouraging the upper body to be open to a steady breath. Once the breath becomes steady, we settle the body and the mind with gentle asana and recitation of mantra, holding each pose with a conscious connection.

There’s no place like OmChanting the universal sound, Om can be a way that we connect more deeply with our breath and, without too much effort, begin to lengthen the exhale. Move with present mindfulness through this gentle class, visiting some of the classical yoga poses and adding a breathy twist.

What Spring BringsIn Eastern philosophy the lotus flower represents purity, divinity, rebirth, spirituality, self-realisation and compassion. The imagery of the lotus flower blooming from the depths of muddy waters symbolises overcoming adversity and characterises growth as we rise to greater heights through our regular yoga practice, ascending toward our highest potential. Incorporating Lotus mudra through this practice to guide focus and energy, we honour this season of spring and the potential within ourselves to overcome adversity. We finish this class with a musical moment in Savasana, as I share my poem, What Spring Brings in song.

TITLE	DESCRIPTION
Being Peaceful - Shanti	We gather together today to practice being peaceful. Flow through gentle movement and soft mantra (chanting) to create an intention of peace. Embodying peace invites a deeper sense of connection, as is-ness as we anchor peace as our state of being or bhava. Si that each time we chant Shanti, in our practice or beyond the mat, the body and mind respond, returning to a peaceful state of being.
Connecting with the Water Element	Water nourishes the body and connecting with it in our practice invites us to strengthen and relax our hips, release tension and become more mobile and fluid in our body, mind and attitude. The water element is associated with the second chakra located in the region of the pelvis. When the water element is balanced, we feel content and calm, are more creative and more able to 'go with the flow'. This restorative practice opens the hips through both gentle movement and supportive holds. Connect with a gentle Ujjayi breath to feel into the flow and surrender to a greater sense of stillness.
Embrace our Asymmetries	Our bodies are not symmetrical structures. As we begin to delve into a deeper appreciation of our physical body and it's physiology, we begin to recognise that not all things are equal. We commence this class with a short awareness activity to become familiar with the uniqueness of our form. Delve deeper into the understanding of how our body moves, flows and supports itself through this gentle practice.
Exhalation for Restoration	The respiratory system is one of the only body systems over which we have conscious control. This means that we can shape our breath to bring ease to an overactive nervous system prompting the body's relaxation response to come online. Placing our attention on the exhale, we move through a gentle Warrior 1 sequence, side bend variation and twist before moving to the floor. A gentle Cobra engages the muscles of the lower back while the slow and extended exhale brings ease to the tissues as we release from the pose. Our practice concludes with the awareness returning to the breath in a restorative Savasana
Fearlessness (Abhaya)	Chapter 16 of the Bhagavad Gita begins with the sloka 'Be free from fear. Be fearless and have faith in the Divine'. Learn to traverse a life of surprises and impermanence as we build courage and strength to cultivate the quality of fearlessness. Adopting Abhaya mudra, our gesture of fearlessness, throughout this practice, we acknowledge and dispel our fears. We anchor into our heart space of acceptance and love, finishing with a short breath practice and meditation.
Gentle Neck Release	This class will focus on gently releasing the accumulated tension in the neck, shoulder and upper back region. We begin focusing on the four phases of the breath, incorporating this breath flow as we move into some subtle mobilisation to release the neck and shoulders. The key phases through this sequence are to relax and release the neck and shoulders, gently stretch tight muscles, stabilise and strengthen the neck before we move into deep relaxation.
The Gift of Presence	Yoga philosophy teaches us, through a dedicated and heartfelt practice we can stop the mind from wandering, become present, still and reduce the fluctuations of the mind. In doing so we find a greater acceptance and understanding of ourselves and the world around us. The gift of presence brings us clarity, contentment and calm.
Go Gently	Restorative yoga is a slow and mindful practice where the body finds support with the use of props, aiding a gentle release of tension from body and mind. As we smoothly shift into this practice, allow habitual muscle tension in the major muscle groups of the back, hips, shoulders and side body to dissolve ease fully with mindful movement and supported holds. We finish with gentle relaxation reminding us to go gently in body, mind and spirit.
Gratitude	Consciously taking note of what you are grateful for and going out of your way to thank the people in your life can improve your mental and physical health. In this restorative practice, as we release into gentle movement and supported postures, we reflect on our gratitude and say thank you.
Here Comes The Sun	This class is all about connecting with the divine light that dwells within. Playing with the imagery of the sun, we connect with it's warmth, light and prana to rise and shine in our practice as we do in life.
Into the Calm	Step into a deeper sense of calm with this restorative practice. We begin and finish this class with a meditation from the Buddhist tradition called Mahasati which means great awareness. As we develop this great awareness, we learn to dial down the distraction from sensory input to dive deeper into the calm within.
The Letting Go	Without awareness, our natural tendencies often lean toward grasping and holding onto things. The letting go teaches us to take only what we need, keep only what serves us in the present moment and to release our grasp when the time is right. Take a step back from Tadasana into Warrior 1 to look at things objectively. Move from Warrior 2 to Archers Pose and release to Peaceful Warrior as you let go of all that no longer serves you. The final letting go in Savasana dissolves any residual tension in the tissues to free a busy or distracted mind.
Loving Kindness	The Buddha said 'unless we treat ourselves with love and compassion, we cannot reflect the same on others.' Once we start experiencing self-love and self-compassion for ourselves, we can show the same to others too. In this gentle practice we invite a deeper reflection on self-compassion, awareness, and opening of our heart space to create a sense of emotional strength and resilience.
Mindful Moments	Mindfulness means to be fully present in the moment, to pay attention on purpose to what is happening in the present moment, aware of sensations without judgement or expectation. This class was inspired by two of my favourite teachers, Ginny and Thich Nhat Hahn. It is a deep restorative practice using a simple two prop set up and incorporating a mindful meditation practice. Enjoy!
Moving into Stillness	When we release the movement of the body to find stillness, we invite the stillness to transfer to the mind. Combining gentle movement and restorative postures that hold and support us in our practice, we encourage the busyness of the mind to subside to stillness and calm. When we surrender to stillness and deeply relax, we soothe the parasympathetic nervous system, allowing our entire being to come back to balance.
Namaste	A Restorative practice incorporating Anjali Mudra to guide us toward connecting with the Divine Light within.
Nan Yar - Who am I?	This class will guide you through a self-enquiry practice. Based on the Vedantic self-realisation meditation practice of Nan Yar or Who Am I? we will peel away the layers of who we may believe we are through a series of simple questions. Almost like a moving meditation, this practice will gently guide us back to the basic philosophy taught by the ancient scriptures of India, that our true nature is Divine. Settle into this practice with an open heart and open mind, responding to each question I ask with a silent response in your mind of not this, not this, until the connection with the lower self is weakened allowing you to recognize the Divine within.
Our Issues are in Our Tissues	We hold our issues in our tissues. Learning to listen to your body is one of the most powerful tools we can cultivate. The deeper we tune in , the more we can hear. To encourage physical and emotional healing we need to reduce the stress we expose ourselves to and gently release the tissues. Move mindfully through this gentle practice to mobilise and release, opening thought the shoulders, spine and hips we find length and spaciousness.

Pancha Maha Bhutas - The 5 Great Elements	Yoga recognises the 5 great elements represented by Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space. The building blocks of all material existence, as they exist within nature, they exist within us. Move through the 5 elements in this practice as we recognise their representation within ourselves and deepen our connection with the greater universe. We are one.
The Paradoxical Commandments	The Final Analysis, a written piece often attributed to Mother Theresa is actually a version of the Paradoxical Commandments written by Dr Kent Keith, where is encourages us to shine in our positive qualities regardless of how we may be treated.
Patience	Patience is quiet hope and faith that things will turn out right. It is the quality of taking our time, to not rush or allow ourselves to be overwhelmed. As some of us return to our practice after a break during lockdown, we extend patience, love and compassion to ourselves as we move gently to reawaken and reenergise. We begin our practice with a gentle pranayama of Viloma breath. To then warm up the body moving mindfully through an Egyptian Sun Salutation, mobilising the spine in each orientation of its range. We continue to open and release through upper body and back, finalising our practice with some restorative hip opening and a twist.
Quiet Centre	In times where there seems to be so much going on within us and all around us, we can find stillness in the quiet centre within. In the quiet pause between poses we shift our awareness toward our quiet centre to let go of the concept of how things should be and simply be with what is. Savasana in this practice includes a guided visualisation to guide us from turbulent to tamed.
Release the Holds that Bind Us	Much of the accumulated tension held within the body is found in the neck, shoulders, spine and hips. To cultivate fluidity in the body and ease in the tissues; mobility and a liberated range of movement are essential. Our focus in this class is to lengthen and release the often tight and bound places in our body to decompress and find a sense of freedom in the neck, shoulders, spine and hips.

Restore Suppleness to Shoulders	Move through this restorative sequence to restore a sense of suppleness and ease to the area of the shoulders. A common place for us to accumulate tension in the tissues, we engage gentle movement and sustained holds of these rejuvenating asanas to once again find freedom and ease in body and mind.
Restoring Health to the Knees	Knees are one of the most complicated joints in the body which absorb a lot of shock on a daily basis. A mindful yoga practice can help keep them healthy and functional. Using the guidance of a block, we work with poses such as Tadasana, Urdhva Hastasana and Utkatasana to bring awareness and strength to the knee and surrounding muscles that support and stabilise the knee. If your knees are a little sensitive, this class may be ideal as there are no kneeling poses in this sequence.
Rinse & Release	Regular twisting helps to maintain normal length and resilience of the spine's soft tissues and helps the vertebral discs and facet joints retain mobility and health. We will stabilize the pelvis and lengthen the spine with standing twists. Then gently stimulate circulation and digestion as we move into seated twists, rinsing and releasing deep seated tension to soothe the nervous system.
Spinal Breath	Ekargrata is a Sanskrit term meaning "one-pointed". One pointed attention is an aspect of Dharana, the sixth limb of the eight limb path of yoga. Dharana refers to “immovable concentration of the mind.” The essential idea is to hold the concentration or focus of attention in one direction rather than letting it wander. In this practice our focus lies with the breath as we guide it up and down the spine in harmony with our awareness.
Spinal Breath and Yoga Nidra	In this gentle practice we turn our awareness toward the breath, drawing it slowly from the space just beyond the base of the spine to the space above the crown of the head. Appreciate the sense of synchronicity as we flow with the breath and the sense of stability as we rest in the breath. We finish this practice with a Yoga Nidra based on the Satyananda Technique.
Steadiness & Ease	A certain steadiness and ease settles into the body as we surrender to the moment to be consciously present. We begin with a gentle pranayama practice lying in Supta Baddha Konasana, encouraging the upper body to be open to a steady breath. Once the breath becomes steady, we settle the body and the mind with gentle asana and recitation of mantra, holding each pose with a conscious connection.
There’s no place like Om	Chanting the universal sound, Om can be a way that we connect more deeply with our breath and, without too much effort, begin to lengthen the exhale. Move with present mindfulness through this gentle class, visiting some of the classical yoga poses and adding a breathy twist.
What Spring Brings	In Eastern philosophy the lotus flower represents purity, divinity, rebirth, spirituality, self-realisation and compassion. The imagery of the lotus flower blooming from the depths of muddy waters symbolises overcoming adversity and characterises growth as we rise to greater heights through our regular yoga practice, ascending toward our highest potential. Incorporating Lotus mudra through this practice to guide focus and energy, we honour this season of spring and the potential within ourselves to overcome adversity. We finish this class with a musical moment in Savasana, as I share my poem, What Spring Brings in song.

Flow

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A Different PerspectiveWhen we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change. Invite this practice to change your perspective, to shift challenge into opportunity as we explore the lateral body and expand into a sense of spaciousness. In times of change we can often contract, limiting our perspective and reducing possibilities of growth. Lengthen, strengthen and mobilise with this asymmetrical flow.

A Plethora of WarriorsThe main three Warrior poses, Warrior I, II and III, are named after Virabhadra, the fierce warrior that's a form of Lord Shiva. The Sanskrit word vira means hero and bhadra means friend. The poses represent the potential power we gain in our practice when doing battle with the limiting tendencies of our minds. Flow through this empowering sequence and begin to cultivate your inner spiritual warrior. The practice is broken into three flows. The first flow embraces Warrior I and Humble Warrior, the second flow we move into Warrior II and Reverse Warrior, the final flow leads us to Warrior III. How do the yoga poses help you to embody the qualities of your spiritual warrior? 

A Twisty FlowUnravel accumulated tension in the spine as we move through this dynamic sequence of twists. Incorporating standing twists, seated twists and twisty variations of camel and pigeon, we gently unwind the body and mind to move toward a quietening sense of calm in Savasana.

Balanced Body & MindIn this class I invite you to reset to a balanced body & mind. Cultivate a sound, strong body and calm focused mind as we flow through a variety of balancing poses.

Decompress for Quality RestRelease the binds of the busyness that occupy the mind and ease the tension in the tissues as we mindfully move through this sequence to decompress the spine, mobilise the upper body and ease the mind. Find natural traction for the spine and neck in Uttanasana, mobility in the upper body in our standing sequence, to then turn inward and cultivate calm in your choice of shoulder stand. We finish our practice with gentle samavritti breath and simple mantra, anchoring into relaxation with peace, ease, restfulness and calm.

Feel Good FlowCall forth your inner wild child as we flow through this invigorating sequence for the entire body. Lengthen, strengthen and open the body while challenging the core with a fun balance in plank pose.

Flow to Let GoJoin me in this class to release tension in the neck, shoulders, spine and hips with a combination of flowing movement and peaceful pauses. BR>
Fly Like an EagleExplore the opposite qualities of feeling  grounded and a sense of lightness as we open the upper back, strengthen the upper body and deepen our focus floating through a funky balance flow featuring Eagle pose.

Get Ready to Flow SteadyAwaken the body with this steady sequence as we build strength in the legs, find length in the spine and fire up the abdominals with an isometric hold. This sequence moves at a moderate pace and offers some modifications on classic poses to draw you deeper into your practice. Wind down with a relaxing savasana to finish.

Go With The FlowThe thoracic spine, shoulders and neck can become tight and restricted when we spend long periods of time sitting or standing in one position. Release accumulated tension and tightness with this simple flow, finding space, mobility and a deeper state of comfort. When we become more fluid in the body we can encourage greater flow in the energy and mind, bringing a sense of freedom and acceptance of all that is.

Hips Hips Hooray!Our hips are the junction point connecting the lower body and the upper body. When the lower body is stable the upper body can move more freely, when the upper body is anchored we find more movement in the lower body. With this in mind, it is essential that we encourage mobility, movement, ease and strength into the region of the hips to provide a stable yet mobile junction for functional movement. Open the hip space with a free flow through low lunges, three legged dog and fallen triangle. Move fluidly into a standing sequence to incorporate our Warriors culminating in half moon balance. Cooling down with a favourite, we move into Pigeon pose and Supta Baddha Konasana with a gentle lift to finish our practice in deep relaxation, Savasana.

Lovin' the LizardLay aside your 'lounge lizard' and getting moving as we flow through some hip opening variations to release and let go of habitual holding patterns in the muscles and tissues of the hips. Explore these variations with a sense of fun, flowing fluidly though lizard pose and a variation of plank pose, finishing in a restful savasana.

Navigating the Twists & Turns of LifeThe twist and turns in life remind us that heading straight to our destination is not our only goal. These unexpected diversions often lead us to wonderful surprises, new opportunities and fun discoveries. Discover some fun and wonder as we wind our way through the twists and turns of this practice, unravelling built up tension in the spine, hips and shoulders to journey easefully toward a restful visualisation in savasana.

Slow & SteadyHonour the strength within as you move slowly through this sequence. Changing things up, we walk the hands back to the feet and rise through the strength of the legs, stepping us into skandasana, easy twist and working toward a gentle play with bakasana, crow pose. Find a beautiful balance between strength and ease as we rest in our final pose, savasana.

Upper Body Freedom FlowThis sequence will focus on releasing restrictions in the upper back, shoulders and neck which often accumulate due to repetitive activity or extended periods of sitting. Fine freedom in the upper body as we flow through modifications of traditional poses and flows - undulating our way to greater mobility.

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A Different Perspective	When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change. Invite this practice to change your perspective, to shift challenge into opportunity as we explore the lateral body and expand into a sense of spaciousness. In times of change we can often contract, limiting our perspective and reducing possibilities of growth. Lengthen, strengthen and mobilise with this asymmetrical flow.
A Plethora of Warriors	The main three Warrior poses, Warrior I, II and III, are named after Virabhadra, the fierce warrior that's a form of Lord Shiva. The Sanskrit word vira means hero and bhadra means friend. The poses represent the potential power we gain in our practice when doing battle with the limiting tendencies of our minds. Flow through this empowering sequence and begin to cultivate your inner spiritual warrior. The practice is broken into three flows. The first flow embraces Warrior I and Humble Warrior, the second flow we move into Warrior II and Reverse Warrior, the final flow leads us to Warrior III. How do the yoga poses help you to embody the qualities of your spiritual warrior?
A Twisty Flow	Unravel accumulated tension in the spine as we move through this dynamic sequence of twists. Incorporating standing twists, seated twists and twisty variations of camel and pigeon, we gently unwind the body and mind to move toward a quietening sense of calm in Savasana.
Balanced Body & Mind	In this class I invite you to reset to a balanced body & mind. Cultivate a sound, strong body and calm focused mind as we flow through a variety of balancing poses.
Decompress for Quality Rest	Release the binds of the busyness that occupy the mind and ease the tension in the tissues as we mindfully move through this sequence to decompress the spine, mobilise the upper body and ease the mind. Find natural traction for the spine and neck in Uttanasana, mobility in the upper body in our standing sequence, to then turn inward and cultivate calm in your choice of shoulder stand. We finish our practice with gentle samavritti breath and simple mantra, anchoring into relaxation with peace, ease, restfulness and calm.
Feel Good Flow	Call forth your inner wild child as we flow through this invigorating sequence for the entire body. Lengthen, strengthen and open the body while challenging the core with a fun balance in plank pose.
Flow to Let Go	Join me in this class to release tension in the neck, shoulders, spine and hips with a combination of flowing movement and peaceful pauses. BR>
Fly Like an Eagle	Explore the opposite qualities of feeling grounded and a sense of lightness as we open the upper back, strengthen the upper body and deepen our focus floating through a funky balance flow featuring Eagle pose.
Get Ready to Flow Steady	Awaken the body with this steady sequence as we build strength in the legs, find length in the spine and fire up the abdominals with an isometric hold. This sequence moves at a moderate pace and offers some modifications on classic poses to draw you deeper into your practice. Wind down with a relaxing savasana to finish.
Go With The Flow	The thoracic spine, shoulders and neck can become tight and restricted when we spend long periods of time sitting or standing in one position. Release accumulated tension and tightness with this simple flow, finding space, mobility and a deeper state of comfort. When we become more fluid in the body we can encourage greater flow in the energy and mind, bringing a sense of freedom and acceptance of all that is.
Hips Hips Hooray!	Our hips are the junction point connecting the lower body and the upper body. When the lower body is stable the upper body can move more freely, when the upper body is anchored we find more movement in the lower body. With this in mind, it is essential that we encourage mobility, movement, ease and strength into the region of the hips to provide a stable yet mobile junction for functional movement. Open the hip space with a free flow through low lunges, three legged dog and fallen triangle. Move fluidly into a standing sequence to incorporate our Warriors culminating in half moon balance. Cooling down with a favourite, we move into Pigeon pose and Supta Baddha Konasana with a gentle lift to finish our practice in deep relaxation, Savasana.
Lovin' the Lizard	Lay aside your 'lounge lizard' and getting moving as we flow through some hip opening variations to release and let go of habitual holding patterns in the muscles and tissues of the hips. Explore these variations with a sense of fun, flowing fluidly though lizard pose and a variation of plank pose, finishing in a restful savasana.
Navigating the Twists & Turns of Life	The twist and turns in life remind us that heading straight to our destination is not our only goal. These unexpected diversions often lead us to wonderful surprises, new opportunities and fun discoveries. Discover some fun and wonder as we wind our way through the twists and turns of this practice, unravelling built up tension in the spine, hips and shoulders to journey easefully toward a restful visualisation in savasana.
Slow & Steady	Honour the strength within as you move slowly through this sequence. Changing things up, we walk the hands back to the feet and rise through the strength of the legs, stepping us into skandasana, easy twist and working toward a gentle play with bakasana, crow pose. Find a beautiful balance between strength and ease as we rest in our final pose, savasana.
Upper Body Freedom Flow	This sequence will focus on releasing restrictions in the upper back, shoulders and neck which often accumulate due to repetitive activity or extended periods of sitting. Fine freedom in the upper body as we flow through modifications of traditional poses and flows - undulating our way to greater mobility.

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A Sense of Presence MeditationStay present and connected in this meditation as we tune deeply into the senses. Once learned, this practice can be a beautiful addition to your daily walk.

Calm body, Calm Mind MeditationWhen the body finds a sense of stillness and calm, the mind is more inclined to follow. Influenced by the teachings of Jack Kornfield, an American author and Buddhist practitioner, this meditation practice is based on moving into mindfulness and easing into calm.

Journey Through the KoshasExtracted from the Journey Through the Koshas yoga class, this 18 minute meditation leads you through seated mudra meditation before guiding you through the layers of your body to land at the very centre of your being. For many of us our initial introduction to yoga is through practicing the Asana, the physical postures. Before long we begin to appreciate that there is more to our practice than simply moving the body. The Ancient Yogi's believed we have 5 bodies or Koshas - the physical body (Anamayakosha), the energetic body (Pranamayakosha), the mental body (Manomayakosha), the wisdom body (Vijnanamayakosha) and the bliss body (Anandamayakosha). Visualised like the layers of an onion, these bodies or sheaths become more subtle as we journey inward. Join me in this practice as we journey through the layers of our being to access the divine essence at the very centre of ourselves.

Moving Mudra MeditationThis moving meditation includes simple hand gestures to focus the mind and calm the heart.

Om Mani Padme Hum MeditationOm Mani Padme Hum is a mantra that comes from the Buddhist tradition and translates to mean "The Jewel in the Heart of the Lotus". The Lotus is a sacred flower and represents purity, beauty and perfection. It is also a symbol for compassion, mercy and eternal generation, often associated with the bodhisattva of compassion, Avalokiteshvara. The benefits of chanting this mantra are infinite.

Om Shanti Meditation"Om is the universal sound and Shanti means peace. Om Shanti mantra is the bringer of peace as it is recited as a greeting and also used for removing any distractions while meditating Shanti' has a deep philosophical meaning. It reminds us of the Divine and how we are connected to it. It reminds us that being at peace is our true form and true self. When we chant the mantra thrice - it means we are acknowledging peace in our body, mind and our soul with the uttering of each 'Shanti.' It can be applied to bring peace in any circumstance of your life. By chanting this mantra you are purifying your physical body of any diseases, any negative energy or sufferings. Your body is refreshed. Likewise, it fills your mind and soul with peace and all the sorrow, stress, and negative feelings go away."

Peace Meditation with HarmoniumThe Sanskrit word shanti means peace, rest, calmness, tranquillity, or bliss. Take a moment to disconnect from the busyness of the world and just be, inviting peace and tranquillity into your mind, body and breath. Rest deeply as the soothing tones of the harmonium transport you to a deeper state of shanti, peace.

Reflections MeditationBeginning in a comfortable position, focus on the four phases of the breath and give yourself permission to surrender to a deeper state of peace. Settle into the quietness and reflect on the innate wisdom that dwells within. Finish this practice with a heartfelt chant calling on the informational qualities of Shiva. Om Namah Shivia!

Samavrtti (Even ratio breath)Samavritti translates as equal measures of breath. In this particular practice we will work with all four phases of the breath - inhalation, retention, exhalation and suspension - adding a count to focus the mind and slow the breath..

Settle, Scan, Surrender MeditationInvite your attention to rest easefully on the breath as we begin to let go of daily distractions and settle into the body, breath and mind. Surrender deeply into a state of peace, connecting with your abdominal breath and soothing the nervous system.

Shavayatra – 61 pointsThis meditation practice comes from the Himalayan Tradition and is often incorporated in the Yoga Nidra practice of Swami Rama. As we journey toward deepening our level of concentration, we rotate the awareness to different points within the body. 

Smile, Breathe, Go GentlyWhen the mind is busy it can be challenging to sit in meditation. One of the practices I find most helpful to overcome an agitated mind is a moving meditation. This meditation synchronises gentle movement with the breath to cultivate a natural happiness and inner smile, encouraging us to remember to smile, breathe and go gently.

Stillness MeditationRelease into the gentleness of your breath as you relax the body and still the mind with this simple meditation practice. Connecting with the relaxing imagery of water, we invite stillness and calm into the body and mind.

Vipassana - Mindful practiceVipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for varying ills. It involves observing your thoughts and emotions as they are, without judging or dwelling on them.

Unmasking the Grasping Mind MeditationWhen we begin to notice the tendency for us to grasp onto things, we learn to be aware of this aspect of our nature without getting too caught up in it. Join me (and Clyde the cat) in this meditation practice as we let go of grasping tendencies and find an openness, a willingness to let go of that which no longer serves us.

Yoga NidraYoga Nidra is a technique to develop inner awareness and discover a higher level of consciousness. The word 'Nidra' means sleep, however during this practice, we stay awake and alert as we deepen into a state of body-mind relaxation. It is said that one hour of Yoga Nidra practice is equivalent to four hours of sleep.

Yoga Nidra - Rotation of LightThis Yoga Nidra practice is based on the Satyananda Technique as is said to lead to the state of higher self-awareness and consciousness. The translation of Yoga Nidra is Yoga Sleep, however we do not sleep during this practice, we aim to remain awake and alert while experiencing a deep state of relaxation. The characteristic feature of the Yoga Nidra practice is the body scan where we rotate the awareness throughout the entire body.