Spring is a time of renewal, regeneration & revival. After the reflection & stillness of Winter comes the warmer weather bringing fresh, crisp winds, budding greenery & the promise of opportunity & change…
Every now and then, we meet someone that inspires us. We have a conversation that speaks to our intellect, our heart or even more exceptionally our soul… we connect with someone in a way that seems profound, sacred and even life-changing…
The Green Yogis from Issue 2, Australian Yoga Journal, 2010: Read article Yogamama from November 2007, Notebook Magazine : Read extract Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
This mysterious gland is small, doughnut shaped and situated at the base of the bladder. It causes more grief for men than just about any other part of their bodies.
When I step off my mat, where do I go?
I still remember my first yoga class many enlightening moons ago. Having come from an aerobic mindset and used to pumping my body into shape regardless of how it was feeling at the time, I was both excited and mildly amused to find myself laying of the floor of a tranquil yoga studio, covered with [...]
Join Swami Govindananda for a 3 hour workshop located at the beautiful Breathing Space Yoga studio in Avalon.
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Let’s be honest, most of us don’t like it when Summer starts to fade.
As the days get cooler and the breeze shifts from balmy to blistery, our first reaction can often be one of denial… “If I just keep wearing my thongs then the beach gods will see and grant us another sun shiny day!” We resent having to say goodbye to the warm sand and salty sunsets we have enjoyed over the festive season because it means putting on the woollies and letting go of all the celebration, excitement and passion that IS Summer.
Everything in life however, is cyclic. Change is the only constant, what goes up must come down, all good things must come to an end, we all know the cliches. Whether we acknowledge these truths or not, by continuing to resist the natural flow of life, we remain enslaved to old habits and thought patterns that hinder our natural instinct to grow and evolve.
Most styles of yoga offer classes for all levels of ability (beginner, beginner-general, general, intermediate and advanced are the main categories) and at Breathing Space all our teachers have trained extensively for many years. They are adept at supporting absolute beginners to the most experienced yogis, with many local teachers often coming to their classes [...]
It’s best to wear clothing that is comfortable and doesn’t restrict movement. Garments that ‘breathe’ so your body heat can regulate easily during practice such as loose pants, tights, specialist yoga gear and layers, work well. You can then remove and add as you need. Please be mindful of others and avoid wearing revealing or [...]
