As we venture forward into 2022 you may not be fully recovered from indulging over the festive period. If you’re feeling a bit slow in getting back to your routine it's most likely too much Christmas and new year celebrations have taken their toll on your body and mind. Consuming lots of rich, fatty, sugary [...]
Gift Ideas at Clayfield Yoga Studio This Christmas Clayfield Yoga Studio is supporting the Brisbane local community with a few suggestions that are locally homemade unique creations. #1. Yoga Class Pass + Yoga Mat + Handmade Yoga Bag... bundles starting from $165 When I met seamstress Kate I was instantly excited to grab some of [...]
Free Yoga in the Park, 30th May This is a general class open to everybody The Yoga Partnership has joined up with MS Qld to host yoga classes all across Queensland on Sunday May 30 - World MS Awareness Day. This is a free general yoga class and everyone is invited to celebrate and raise [...]
Yoga’s benefits affect each person perfectly and beautifully in very unique and different ways. Many are drawn because it helps them to relax; others find themselves enjoying feeling healthier and more energetic. Personally, I am forever grateful for what Yoga has given me and I know it will continue to have a positive influence on [...]
Some changes we are making at Clayfield Yoga Studio. I hope this find you well despite the growing concerns you may be feeling around the uncertainty of the COVID-19. We are doing our best to allow the studio to remain as a place of practice, self care and calm. Obviously your wellbeing is our priority, [...]
Today is a new day, a new year, a new decade...This morning's class at Clayfield was pretty much a full house which makes me wonder if you are feeling like you need to up the ante with your New Years' resolution? Personally I stop myself in class from saying the usual ‘let go of the [...]
Add more life to the way you flow Do you know that there are many ways to practice? In a general to intermediate level class you may move through a series of postures called Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar). There are some yoga classes that just do a few rounds of Sun Salutes to warm up [...]
Pratyahara: The Art of Sense Withdrawal Tired of having a distracted mind? Learn to rein it in through the pivotal practices of pratyahara (sense withdrawal), which help you unplug, replenish, and move forward. Pratyahara practices lead to a profound state of relaxation, expanded self-awareness, and inner stability. They help us master both the body and [...]
How do you know if you are progressing in your yoga practice? It could be that you finally got your heels on the ground in down dog. Your plank is stronger. Your now standing on your head, you see the students behind you when you twist... but physical successes will only take you so far. [...]
I am changing my perspective on how I look at playing and creativity. We are all well educated on the importance of how eating right, taking vitamins, exercise etc is good for your health, have you ever noticed the effects playing and being creative? Take Mary Lou Cook quote “Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking [...]
Post all this rain has been perfect timing for me to get out into nature. The colours of spring are rich and vibrant, a welcomed delight for my eyes. The whole sensory experience of being in natures penetrates right through to my heart making me feel happy and playful. There are many things like nature [...]
Surya Namaskar is one of the most important yoga practices. It is these of yoga poses which can be performed while listening or chanting along to mantras. Mantras help to focus the mind and add a profound spiritual element to the practice. Surya means "sun" and namaskar means "salutations." Sometimes translated as "eternal salutations to the sun." Surya Namaskar [...]
