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How do we respond to big social issues - as yogis?

How’re you feeling yogis? I know, it feels like the s**t show will never end. The overturning of Roe v Wade in the US is impacting millions of people. Those of us not living in the US watch on with horror, empathy and fear as it dawns on all of us...

The women in yoga I'm celebrating on International Women's Day

Who are the women that inspire you most in the yoga world? I'm dedicating my International Women's Day celebrations to the women in yoga who are making an extraordinary difference. I want to share their work, amplify their voices and inspire you...

THE JOY OF CONNECTION

Have you been thinking about what direction to take in 2022? I’m finding it really hard to think about making plans for the coming year. In 2021, I lost out on a family holiday (twice) and a training I really wanted to do was cancelled at the...

5 Ways to teach yoga from the heart

I recently ran into Joanne, an old friend and an experienced yoga teacher. She wasn’t feeling very yogic. “Why can’t yoga teachers just teach from what they know?” she said, exasperated. “If one more teacher quotes Rumi at me, I’ll scream!” Now,...

Yoga and the body beautiful

*The yoga world lost a shining star last week. Sarah Harry was an extraordinary yogi, activist and pioneer in yoga and body image. She was the first Australian plus-size woman to appear on the cover of a yoga magazine. Sarah passed away far too...

What's getting in the way of your happiness?

Have you been thinking about how to be happier this year? There’s a whole industry dedicated to helping you be happy. From vision boards to positive affirmations, there’s one message that all the self-help techniques have in common: ‘Have, do and be...

How to teach chanting

You love chanting in a group. You're curious about the benefits of chanting. You'd love to share the joy of chanting with your students. You just don't feel very confident or knowledgable. If the statements above sound familiar to you, you're...

Black lives matter - Yoga and justice

I know you’ve been thinking about your response to the deaths of 432 Aboriginal Australians in custody, the death of George Floyd in the US and the issues of racial justice that have been spotlighted by these tragic events. I’ve been thinking...

COVID-19 and your un-yogic thoughts

Has COVID-19 brought up strong and unpleasant feelings for you? Here are some things I've heard from yoga teachers recently: "I'm so stressed about money because I've lost so many of my classes in recent months. It feels really un-yogic to think...

Grounding Yoga for Difficult Days

These are difficult days. Our lives, work, relationships and environments are shifting radically and many of us are struggling to stay positive. This is when we need yoga most. The first step is to get grounded. That's a real challenge when...