“An ambient sonic experience, designed to bathe you in sound & awaken your senses.” I wanted to share with you a wonderful experience I discovered a few weeks ago. I recently attended my first sound bath or sound immersion with a like minded yogi friend and what a beautiful experience it was. The best way … More Bathed in Sound
Waiohine Gorge Road, Wairarapa Friday 28th- Sunday 30th January 2022 “Why just survive when you can thrive!” I am pleased to announce we are returning to the wonderful Thrive venue for summertime fun and immersion in nature for January 2022. Whether you are a returning guest or trying something new, this retreat is sure to … More Summertime Thrive Retreat
December 3rd-5th 2021 Near Martinborough Reserve your place now on this luxurious yoga retreat 3rd-5th December 2021. Places are strictly limited to a maximum of 14 guests. Yoga and meditation sessions are suitable for all levels of experience, including complete beginners right through to advanced yogis. Located in the rural paradise of Longbush, only a … More Luxury Yoga Retreat
I just wanted to share a few photos from the beautiful weekend I spent at Thrive in Waiohine Gorge, Carterton. The setting was the heart of rural Wairarapa and despite being mid-winter, we couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather. Yes it was cold but the sun was shining and we were able to get … More A beautiful winter weekend – Waiohine Gorge
The weekend that was ‘Nourish’. Spending time with these wonderful women and working alongside the fabulous Art Therapist Pat Hay was an absolute honour. So heart warming to see connections and friendships made on this retreat whilst women take time out to nourish themselves. Nourishment was found through; connection with others, expression through art, yoga … More Feeling Nourished
The weekend that was, hosting the first Yoga@Thrive retreat for me. A blissfully relaxing time was experienced by all. Highlights of the weekend included; walks in nature (yes the weather held up for us), horse trekking for those that chose to get really adventurous, good food, great company and the best ever log burner keeping … More Thrive Retreat – May 2021
In my last blog post I reflected on what I had learned with Angela Baker during the Yin Module of the yoga teacher training. There was a lot to learn and so here are my reflections, part two. I have made use of the cues taught on the Yin module – Functional approach, such as … More Reflections on yoga teacher training yin module – Part Two
I recently wrote my reflections on The Yin Module I attended recently, led by Angela Baker. I thought I would share my thoughts here for anyone who may be interested. The training influenced my teaching significantly but my life and yoga practices in general. Often I think the two; yoga teaching and life approach are … More Reflections on YTT , Yin Module – part one
Sometimes I wonder if I will run out of ideas to ‘blog’ about. However, the ideas, thoughts and inspiration just seem to keep coming. Long may beautiful inspiration continue! Viva la inspiración! I often wonder that the more we are open to the beauty and positivity of life, the more it seems to continue to … More Beautiful Chorus
Taking time to notice what’s going on, allowing for the pause between action and response can be beneficial both on and off the mat. In yoga asana practise, the rebound time between postures is a good place to pause and notice what is going on in the body. How often do we really pay attention … More Allow for the Pause
