Christmas and the time of giving is almost here.  As students of yoga we all value our classes and the opportunity to learn, study and practice Yoga.  Undoubtedly it is a commitment to come to class each week - I am not arguing against that one!   We often feel tired, stressed or don't actually feel we have any time in your week to get to class BUT making the effort to show up each week in class presents its own gifts.  Turning up each week gives us the time to recalibrate or re-set and to continue with our busy lives feeling more cantered and grounded.   Aside from building strength, stamina and fitness, Yoga teaches us think of how we act in the world, noticing if we are present and mindful in our thoughts and actions.  It teaches us how to interact with others and ourselves.  

A weekly class, or classes, carves out time to learn these skills in a space that is nonjudgmental.  Consider giving the gift of Yoga this year to someone who might appreciate a few classes, or even a term of yoga, so they too can receive the gift that Yoga offers us.

I am happy to write a gift voucher for any amount so that a friend or family member can experience the benefits yoga has to offer, and make their life a little more peaceful and grounded.

Yoga Kits

I have also put together some yoga kits that would make a cracker Christmas present for someone special, or yourself!  The kits will be available on Thursday 28  November.

Order by contacting me or let your teacher know.

Basic Yoga Kit

1 mat

1 belt

1 block

Cost:  $49.00

Home Practice Kit

1 mat

1 belt

2 blocks

2 blankets

1 book – How to Use Yoga

Cost:  $135.00

Deluxe Yoga Kit  (The Big Christmas Kahuna)

1 mat

1 belt

1 bolster

2 blocks

2 shoulderstand supports

1 eye pillow

2 blankets

Cost:  $270.00

Massage

Over the past few years I have been training in RDT (Raindrop Technique), which is a very relaxing and therapeutic form of massage using Essential Oils.  It is a combination of Reflexology, Native American Indian massage techniques and Western Massage.  It uses 9 therapeutic grade Essential Oils to realign the body, release tension and create a sense of deep relaxation.  If you would like to give a massage to someone, or receive one yourself, I would love to arrange a voucher for you.  Massages will be available from February 2020.

A yoga practice is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach.  As practitioners we need to adjust our yoga practice to support ourselves during times when the body, mind and emotions are moving through transitions.  Knowing the asanas to practice around those times of flux when the body is energetically different has a profound impact on the way we move through this stage.  Taking time to learn and accommodate the body’s responses to these transitions is an essential part of every woman’s practice.  

The workshop focusses on the asanas that give energy when needed, or calm the nervous system and adrenals to find balance during this transition.  This is a really important workshop for all women approaching menopause or making the transition.  Just as important are the asanas to practice post menopause when hormones have settled and the change upon the body needs to be managed to take us into a healthy third stage of our lives.

Cost:  $45 each which includes notes.