Vida Yoga

Why yoga some might ask? There are so many ways we can move our bodies but yoga is different. 

Yes yoga is amazing for keeping your joints mobile, muscles flexible and strong but it has so much more to offer. 

Slow mindful yoga provides nervous system regulation, opportunities for self reflection and connection to something greater which can be healing and supportive for your body and mind.

If this is something you would like to experience then please join our welcoming classes on Monday or Thursdays evening 7:15-8:15pm in Seacliff.

You can hop on now (link in bio) and secure your place for Term 2. Classes are held in a spacious heated hall with low lighting and you can come as you are in comfortable clothing (ugg boots welcome ;)).

Below are Term  2 Dates:

💙 Term 2: Monday 27 April - Thursday 2 July

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I popped this one in today’s Sunday soul mail and thought it needed to be shared here too.

Love to you all 💛

Is your body calling for movement and your mind needing some space?

You’re warmly invited to welcoming yoga classes on Monday and Thursday evenings in Seacliff.

Slow mindful yoga and relaxation for a greater sense of calm and wellbeing. Led by experienced teacher Kristy Manuel with over 20 years sharing yoga with the community 💙.

Term 2 begins Monday 27 April. More details and join via link in Term 2 Mindful Yoga in Seacliff 🙏🏼.

Why Vida Yoga? 🙏🏼💙🙏🏼

You may be wondering why 💙 Vida Yoga 💙 is the name of my little yoga business.

The name came to me as a culmination of a few things. One being that in Spanish “Vida” means “life” and as I have spent a lot of time in Spain and am influenced by the culture (including flamenco) it made sense to let these two passions come together in the name.

Yoga for Life (Vida) is what you will experience in our sessions together. They are slow, mindful and allow you to choose what is most supportive for you in your current season of life. You don’t have to stop doing yoga when your body changes, rather we adapt the poses and movements to honour our unique bodies.

That is one of the reason for the name Vida Yoga.

The other is that one of the meanings of the word “Vida” in Sanskrit (the ancient language of yoga) means knowledge, discovery or understanding.

When our practice deepens the teachings of yoga become quite enlightening both on and off our mats. Knowledge and discovery of self and understanding of others help guide us to live more harmonious lives and remind us that it is a life long practice to understand ourselves and others.

I hope you find this interesting and look forward to sharing yoga for life, discovery and understanding with you this year.

Goolwa never disappoints 🌊☀️🙏🏼

Enjoying a few days away together as a family before re-connecting with you all on the mat soon!

Monday class almost booked out for term 1 but several places still available in the Thursday evening class 7:15-8:15pm.

💙 Join and more info via link in Term 1 Mindful Yoga in Seacliff.

📷 Taken by Alo today in my Goolwa opp shop find Ganesha 🐘 top.

Wishing you a balanced year ahead with many peaceful moments 💙🙏🏼💙

As a way of showing my gratitude for another wonderful year of yoga together I have just sent to our community a FREE 40 Minute Christmas Yoga Practice video 🌟🙏🏼🌟.

If you would like access to this slow mindful practice to enjoy at home anytime please simply send me a PM 💙.

Is your body is calling for more ease of movement?

Is your mind seeking moments for calm and reflection?

Then you are invited to join Slow, Mindful Yoga in Term 4 in Seacliff.

Commencing next week on Monday and Thursday evenings 7:15-8:15pm you will enjoy practices in a low lit space with time for centering yourself, breathing practices and breath-infused yoga postures. Each session ends with a relaxation to absorb the benefits of the physical practices.

There are still places for the upcoming term simply join via the link in first comment 🙏🏼💙🙏🏼.

Little stretch just now at the airport before our flights home from Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵

Looking forward to seeing you all in Term 4 💙🙏🏼💙

Today I was fortunate to experience a beautiful mindful tea ceremony in Kyoto, Japan 🍵

The host lead us in a wonderful quiet ceremony allowing us to appreciate the little things like the steam, the old tea bowls and tune into our senses.

As he spoke it reminded me of our yoga practice and space. He spoke of the significance of low lighting and having the time and space from everyday life.

I came away calm, refreshed and with a grateful heart.

I look forward to connecting with you on our mats in the coming term as we create this similar time and space from busy life to appreciate ourselves (perfectly imperfect) and others.

Details and to join in first comment 🙏🏼🕯️💟.