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An introduction to rhythms and cycles around sleep

By Alexandra Plane and Donna Nolan.

In our prior blog Do you have difficulty with sleep? we shared the WHY as to falling asleep or staying asleep can be difficult – the fact that the way we live throughout our day, i.e all the choices we make, has a direct relationship on the quality of sleep we get at night -, and discussed how this can be addressed with some simple and playful tips.

In this blog we are introducing the notions of “rhythms” and “cycles” around sleep and discuss how our “daily evening rhythms” can prepare us for a quality of sleep that is both deeply rejuvenating and healing.

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The Role of the Connective Tissue in our Yoga Classes

By Alexandra Plane and Donna Nolan.

At the physical level, our yoga classes focus on moving, stretching and strengthening all the body parts in a way that considers and nurtures the whole of our body – our body being energy well before it is function. In our yoga classes we also focus on re-developing conscious presence (mind and body in union/aligned together), as well as re-learning to feel the flow of energy in our body, which can only be done with a true honouring and consideration of our connective tissue.

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Do you have difficulty with sleep?

By Donna Nolan and Alexandra Plane.

We come across many clients in our clinics and at our yoga classes who have difficulty sleeping, insomnia being the most common form of sleep disorder complaint. They may find it hard to know how to get to sleep, or they may be able to get to sleep however then wake up in the middle of the night and not be able to fall back asleep.

Good quality sleep is super important for our overall health and wellbeing. 

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How to Meditate

To practise meditation, you don’t need to sit for hours a day. It really can be as simple as setting aside 5 – 15 minutes a day.

Choose a time of the day when you can sit or lie comfortably without being disrupted. Begin with bringing your awareness to your breath. Start to focus on feeling your breath through your nostrils.

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What is Meditation?

Meditation and mindfulness are certainly buzz words at the moment and when we hear them we may quietly say to ourselves “yes I must do that, supposedly it’s good for me”. But do you know what the purpose of meditation is and why would we put effort into learning how to do this?

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Yoga for Breast Cancer

By Donna Nolan.

Yoga is the practice of connecting to the innate preciousness, tenderness, beauty and stillness that we already are and resides within us all.

Yoga for breast cancer is about re learning as a woman how to connect to our inner beauty and stillness – to live a life of true joy and harmony.

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The Mind Body Spirit Festival – Esoteric Healing

Last week, Yoga & Healing participated in the Esoteric Therapies stand at the Mind Body Spirit Festival in Sydney.  Over the 4 days, we offered as a group of Esoteric Practitioners 400 complimentary Esoteric Healing sessions. What an amazing experience this was.

The word ‘esoteric’ refers to our inner-most or inner-heart, a place within that when re-connected to naturally unfolds us back towards a way of life that is based on love and harmony with all.

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My reflections – 5 years on from breast cancer

It has been five years since I underwent treatment for breast cancer. At the age of 33 I was diagnosed with a grade three tumour that had spread to my lymph nodes. At the time I was teaching yoga, meditating and eating what I thought was an all round healthy diet. I also thought I had a full and happy life. I now have five years perspective.

Many who have been through a serious illness or life event, will often say that it is life changing.

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