What if the heaviest thing you were carrying wasn’t on your hips… but in your head? When your mind feels lighter, your choices become clearer. You eat because you’re hungry, not to cope. You rest because you need to, not because you’re burnt out. So no, yoga won’t tell you what to eat. But it … Read more
Live and Breathe Yoga Townsville Amy’s relationship with yoga began as a teenager, thanks to a GP’s suggestion to help manage her exercise-induced asthma. At the time, her background in dance meant the physical side of yoga came easily but that early introduction didn’t quite stick. “I was the youngest person there, and I found … Read more
Struggling to meditate? It’s not your fault. You’re skipping the most important step If you’ve ever tried to meditate and found your mind bouncing around like an over-caffeinated monkey, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with meditation, believing that their minds are simply “too busy” to sit in stillness. But what if the problem isn’t … Read more
Why Yoga Is Not a Replacement for the Gym: It’s a “Work-In” Yoga is often thought of as physical exercise, but it’s so much more than a replacement for the gym. While gym workouts are excellent for building strength and endurance, yoga offers a unique journey that goes beyond muscles and joints. In yoga, we … Read more
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Go to Yoga: Resilience and Self-Care through Ashtanga yoga When life throws challenges our way, it’s often our routines that provide stability and solace. Ashtanga Yoga, with its structured sequence and disciplined approach, is much more than a workout; it’s an act of self-care through discipline. Through regular … Read more
Yoga isn’t just about postures—it’s about balance. The fire of transformation is powerful, fueling growth, strength, and motivation. But without careful tending, that fire can burn too hot, leaving us feeling exhausted, depleted, and disconnected. In yoga philosophy, Brahmacharya teaches us the art of conserving and directing energy. It reminds us that our energy is … Read more
If You Have to “Protect” Your Peace, Did You Ever Really Have It? We hear it all the time: “Protect your peace.” Block out negativity.Avoid toxic people.Set boundaries like a pro. But here’s the question no one seems to ask: If you have to guard your peace so fiercely, did you ever really have it … Read more
How Yoga Inversions Build Strength, Confidence, and Mental Clarity Have you ever been curious about yoga inversions but felt a little intimidated? You’re not alone! Remember how fun it was to turn upside down when you were a kid? Yes me too! But as an adult it can feel a little scary. Balancing upside down … Read more
Start Your Year with Yoga : celebrate 15 years with us Welcome to the 15-Day Sadhana Experience in Townsville As the new year unfolds, there’s no better time to reset your body and mind. Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the very first time or you’re an experienced yogi looking to deepen your practice, … Read more
How to improve your backbend There’s no hiding it—I love backbends! If you’ve been to any of my classes over the past 20+ years, you’ve probably noticed that backbends make a cameo in almost every single session. Yet, every time I gleefully announce it’s time for backbends, I see a wave of panic, frustration, and … Read more
Late 2022, I was at a crossroads. I had been through quite the journey. I actually despise the word journey so I should probably use the word I actually want to use and say ‘dumpster fire’, I was at the point where if someone had said to me “Allison, that’s it. It’s time to close … Read more
When I first practiced Mysore style yoga it was with David Keil as part of my teacher training back in 2005. I was living in Glasgow and David (our anatomy teacher) was coming over from Miami to take us through the anatomy and physiology of yoga module. He was also taking a week-long Mysore intensive … Read more
