True Essence Yoga

🏮 **A little gratitude, a little celebration… and a BIG smile!** 🌱☀️

What a beautiful weekend at True Essence Yoga!

Yesterday, Felicity from *Aligned Awakenings* and I held a little Yin & Meditation fundraiser, and I'm very happy to say we raised **$263 for mental health**. 💛

We didn't have a packed room — but you know what? That meant we had plenty of space to stretch out! 😂

We began with a simple Qigong sequence to loosen up and arrive in our bodies, followed by an hour of Yin. Felicity then guided us through a beautiful body scan and relaxation meditation, inviting us to tune inwards and notice that **little light flickering in our heart centre.** 🏮

And then came my favourite part…

Tea, a few light snacks, lots of chatting and plenty of smiles and giggles.

It was relaxed, warm and just lovely.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped us raise money for such an important cause. ❤️

And while I'm feeling grateful for yesterday, I'm also feeling incredibly grateful for my regular yogis.

You know who you are. 🧡

You show up week after week. You move, breathe, laugh, wobble, sigh (sometimes VERY loudly 😂), and share this little space with me.

And I think something rather special is happening.

On Thursday night, a few of you commented on how **alive and beautiful the energy in the room felt**. YES. I felt it too!!!

As we settled into our practice, I invited everyone to take three deep breaths… and release each one with an audible sigh.

Well…

**WOW.**

Usually there are a few very polite, restrained little sighs. 😂

Not this time.

There was a room FULL of people who were quite clearly ready to **let go**.

And I couldn't help but smile.

Because perhaps this is one of the beautiful things about regular practice.

We become more comfortable in our bodies.

We become more aware of what we're carrying.

We learn to soften.

We learn to breathe.

And maybe, just maybe, we become a little more willing to let that breath — and everything we don't need to hold onto — leave the room with a big old **AHHHHHHH.** 😂

So thank you, my beautiful yogis, for continuing to show up and for helping to create this little community.

It might be a small studio…

but there is some **BIG energy** in that room. ✨

And with spring definitely making her presence known, I'm feeling pretty excited about what's ahead.

Feeling grateful.

Feeling energised.

Feeling VERY smiley.

🌿 **Still time to join us this afternoon** 🌿

If you've been thinking about joining us for our gentle afternoon of **Yin Yoga & Deep Relaxation**, there is still time to reserve your spot. 🧡

Today | **2:00–4:00pm**
True Essence Yoga

Donna will guide you through a gentle Yin practice, followed by a **30-minute guided body relaxation meditation** with Felicity from *Aligned Awakenings*.

There is **no set cost** — we're simply asking for a donation, with all proceeds going to a mental health organisation. 💛

Come along, slow down, breathe, soften and take a little time for yourself… while supporting a wonderful cause.

**Everyone is welcome.** 🌿

Message me if you'd like to reserve your place.

We'd love to see you there. 🏮

🌿 **An Afternoon of Yin & Deep Relaxation** 🌿

Tomorrow, I'm very excited to be joining forces with my beautiful cousin, **Felicity**, from *Aligned Awakenings*, for a special session at True Essence Yoga.

We'll begin with **45–60 minutes of Yin Yoga**, creating space to slow down, soften and turn our attention inward.

Felicity will then guide us through a **30-minute body relaxation meditation**, offering an opportunity to become completely still, release tension and simply receive.

This session is a little different from our usual sessions.

✨ **There is no set cost — we are simply asking for a donation.**
All donations will be given to a mental health organisation close to our hearts.

No experience with Yin or meditation is necessary.
Just come as you are.

A chance to pause.
To breathe.
To soften.
To reconnect.

And perhaps, to leave feeling a little lighter than when you arrived. 💛

**Saturday | True Essence Yoga**

🌿Time 2 00 - 4 00
🌿 45–60 min Yin Yoga
🌿 30 min Guided Body Relaxation Meditation
🌿 Donation-based

Spaces are limited, so if you'd like to join us, please send me a message to reserve your place.

We would absolutely love to share this beautiful session with you.

Donna & Felicity
**True Essence Yoga × Aligned Awakenings** 🧡

🏮 **3 spaces left for yoga tonight** 🏮

Our final winter yoga session for 2026 is tonight. 🌿

As we begin to turn towards a new season, we'll take some time to slow down, tune in and notice the quiet light within us that has been there all along.

If you'd like to join us, I have **3 spaces available**. ✨

No experience necessary — just bring yourself, your breath and a little willingness to pause.

**Tonight | 6:00pm | True Essence Yoga**

Message me to reserve your space. and for studio address. 💛

✨ Yoga tonight at True Essence Yoga ✨

A few spaces have opened up for tonight’s gentle yoga session. 🧘‍♀️

If you’ve been thinking about coming along, perhaps tonight is your night. ❤️

No matter whether you’re new to yoga or have been away from your practice for a while, you’re very welcome.

6:00pm start | $15
Eaglehawk — studio address shared by private message.

Come breathe, move, soften and reconnect with your True Essence. 🌿✨

Send me a message if you’d like to join us. 💕

💚 **Move Together. Breathe Together. Support Together.** 💚

Sometimes the most meaningful way to help is simply by coming together.

Join us for a **Wellness Day** at the **Bendigo Regional Tennis Centre** and enjoy a day of movement, laughter and connection, all while supporting our neighbours in the Harcourt community following the devastating 2026 bushfires.

📅 **Sunday 5th July**
🕙 **10:00 am – 2:00 pm**
💛 **Gold Coin Donation**

Enjoy a variety of activities throughout the day, including:

🧘 Yoga
🌿 Qi Gong
🎾 Hot Shots Tennis Competition
🏅 Fun games and competitions

Whether you'd like to stretch, move, play, cheer others on, or simply enjoy being part of a caring community, everyone is welcome.

Every donation, no matter how small, will help support the people of Harcourt as they continue their recovery.

We hope you'll join us for a day filled with kindness, connection and community spirit.

Together, we are stronger. 💚

❄️ Winter Yoga Tonight ❄️

I have 2 spots available for tonight's winter-inspired yoga session at True Essence Yoga, Eaglehawk.

🕕 6:00pm start (arrive from 5:55pm)
💰 $15

Whether you're completely new to yoga or it's been a while since you've practised, you're very welcome.

Studio address will be provided via private message.

Come and enjoy some gentle movement, warmth, and time to reconnect this winter evening. ✨🙏

Yep! Know the feelin!!! 😆

Tree pose: bringing strangers together through shared instability. 😂

🌿 Term Two Begins at True Essence Yoga 🌿

After a gentle two-week pause, we return…

As the days grow shorter and the air turns cooler, this new term invites you into a practice of **steady strength and balance** — both on and off the mat.

We’ll be moving through a grounding warrior-inspired flow, building strength, resilience, and stability, while softly reconnecting with ourselves.

This is your space to slow down, find your footing, and return to what feels steady within 🤍

🗓 Commencing Thursday 23rd April
🕕 Time: 5:55pm for a 6:00pm start
💫 Cost: $15
📍 Location: True Essence Yoga (address provided via private message)

All levels welcome, including beginners 🌙

Come as you are… I’d love to have you there ✨

🌿 This Thursday at True Essence Yoga 🌿

Join us for our final session of the term — a beautiful opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and honour the space you’ve created for yourself over these past weeks 🤍

As we begin to shift toward the cooler months, this practice will gently ground and prepare the body and mind, inviting warmth, strength, and ease within.

✨ We’ll be back on April 23rd with a new sequence focused on building strength and flexibility, while continuing to tune in and connect more deeply with ourselves.

So if you’ve been meaning to come along — or would love one more session this term — this is your moment 💫

🕕 Time: 5:55pm for a 6:00pm start
💫 Cost: $15
📍 Location: True Essence Yoga (address provided via private message)

Everyone is welcome. I’d love to see you there 🌙