We hope that for those of you currently in lockdown that you are faring well with again the changes that are required to be made.
Let’s face it, perhaps we are getting more used to change as everything does seem to constantly be changing. A great learning that we can’t be attached to anything being a certain way.
In this blog we would like to explore a topic that is emerging a lot in our clinics at the moment, and that is people are acknowledging and awakening to their deep sensitivity. That is that they feel so much (and always have), yet often they do not know how to handle what they feel and can become overwhelmed with it all.
Dear everyone
A joy full new year to you all! As we can all sense, the new year marks the beginning of a new cycle and as a result can often be a time of reflection for many.
We have recently completed our 6th Annual Summer Yoga Intensive that consisted of daily morning yoga classes over 5 mornings. This year, the intensive ran via Zoom rather than live due to the current Covid-19 restrictions held on the Northern Beaches.
At the completion of the intensive, one of the participants asked for ‘resetting tips’ to support her connection to her body throughout the day. We therefore felt to take the opportunity to share in this newsletter these with you all.
Over the past couple of weeks Sydney’s Northern Beaches, which is where I live, has once again gone into lockdown.
With the recent outbreak of COVID-19, a cluster of cases being found in the more northern region of the Northern Beaches, the Government has put into place restrictions about what residents can and can’t do. Much to many people’s disappointment, this hasn’t come at the best of times, over the Christmas, New Year and the summer holiday period. However we have an understanding as to the reasoning for why these restrictions have been put in place – in order to contain the number of cases and to keep people safe.
Tis the season to be jolly! So we thought we would offer you a free 20 minute strength exercise class for you to do over the festive season.
For some of us we are in lockdown, so super important we continue to support ourselves with our exercise. We hope that you enjoy this class. You will need hand weight for this class and ensure that you take it at your own pace.
Enjoy the festive season.
As we draw towards the end of 2020, this year for many has been one of change and learning to be adaptable.
On a global scale, we have seen the effects of the pandemic which has had not only economic impacts on a micro and macro level but also mental and emotional impacts as people have had to learn to adapt to changes within their lives such as loss of income, jobs and business closure due to lockdown, for some not being able to see family and friends, home schooling, learning how to deal and operate in a world where we have had social distancing, fear of catching the virus (particularly for those who already have compromised health) to name a few.
To develop a body of love, what is of utmost importance is to look after our vehicle, which is our human body. Not only is building a body of love about the things we do to take care of ourselves, it is very much about the ‘how’ we take care of ourselves, the quality that we can connect to and live by. Donna’s classes focus on connecting to and moving from this quality – her style being gentle and deeply nurturing.
The 5 morning classes will include body awareness meditation, gentle breathing and postures to strengthen and stretch the body in a very loving way.
This 5 day intensive is open to all levels from the complete beginner to the more experienced practitioner.
With safe social distancing there is a limited number of spaces available to attend this event live at the Warriewood Surf Club. We will however, also be offering the intensive for the first time live via Zoom. Book in early to avoid missing out as this is usually a sell out event. Investment $121.
In this article, we continue on from the topic we explored in our last blog on “our thoughts”.
In part 1 which we recently published “Our thoughts – how to change them” we discussed how behind every thought there is an energy first and as such every thought we have comes with a specific quality and affect on our body, health and wellbeing. From there we also revisited how to change the quality of our thoughts or thinking – ultimately we need to change the quality of our movements.
Our topic for discussion today is on our thoughts. We all have them, constantly, and for many they can seemingly unwillingly and uncontrollably occupy our mind with an activity or quality that does not support our health and wellbeing.
As a complementary health practitioner, yoga and meditation instructor Alexandra Plane is known for her gentle nature, love for people and deep integrity. Alexandra’s love and dedication is towards bringing deep care back into people’s life and the community.
