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🧘‍♀️ Evidence-informed yoga supporting mental & physical wellbeing
🌿 Online and In person Yoga classes for healthy ageing
🎓 Yoga Teacher & Exercise Physiologist | 30+ years of practice
💛 Guided by kindness, consistency & commitment

21/09/2026

WHY MOVEMENT MATTERS

Movement is so much more than exercise.

Our bodies are designed to move - and regular movement supports us in ways that go far beyond strength and fitness.

Movement keeps our joints moving
Gentle, regular movement helps maintain mobility and range of motion and reminds our bodies that they are capable of moving in different ways.

Movement supports our muscles and bones
We need our muscles to stay strong and our bones to experience load. This becomes increasingly important as we age.

Movement supports our nervous system
Walking, stretching, yoga, dancing, swimming — movement can help shift us out of prolonged stillness and give our nervous system a change of state.

Movement can support our mental wellbeing
Physical activity is associated with better mood and reduced symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. Sometimes the first step is simply getting up and moving.

Movement supports balance and confidence
Practising different movements challenges coordination, balance, strength and proprioception - helping us feel more capable in our bodies.

Movement helps us stay connected to our bodies
When life gets busy, we can spend hours living from the neck up. Movement gives us an opportunity to notice: How am I feeling today? What does my body need?

And perhaps most importantly… Movement doesn't have to look like exercise.

It doesn't have to be intense. It doesn't have to hurt. It doesn't have to happen in a gym.
And it certainly doesn't have to be perfect. A walk around the block. A few stretches while the kettle boils. Dancing in the kitchen. Gardening. Playing with the kids. A yoga practice. Getting up from your desk and moving your body. It all counts.

Think movement, not punishment.
Movement, not perfection.
Movement as something you get to do - rather than something you have to do.

Your body doesn't need you to punish it. It needs you to use it, care for it and keep moving it in ways that feel good and meaningful to you.

What movement does your body need today?

Kym ###

Sparkling Soul Yoga

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20/09/2026

Reset & Rise - a little reflection

Yesterday, 13 beautiful people joined me at Stretch Yoga Holland Park for two hours of slowing down, recalibrating and simply being.

And honestly, this is exactly why I created Reset & Rise.

For two hours, there was nowhere else to be.

No rushing.
No achieving.
No doing more.

Just movement, breath, rest, stillness and space to reconnect with ourselves.

One of my favourite moments came right at the beginning, when I said: “All you have to do is lie down.”

And I heard little sighs of relief around the room. 

Because sometimes that's what we need to hear.

You don't have to fix everything.
You don't have to be productive.
You don't have to hold everything together.

Sometimes you just need permission to stop.

And then, at the end, came some beautiful words that I will carry with me:

“Thank you so much, I needed that.”

“Absolutely loved the session today. Very special to be able to spend it with my daughter.”

And simply:

“Today was really good.”

There is value in creating space to pause.

Thank you to every single person who trusted me with those two hours yesterday. Thank you for showing up, for slowing down, for resting and for allowing yourselves to simply be.

And thank you to Stretch Yoga Holland Park for giving us such a beautiful space to do it.

I created Reset & Rise because I know how easy it is to spend our lives carrying everything and everyone else.

Yesterday was a reminder that we deserve to put some of that down too.

Perhaps that's your reminder today.

Pause.
Breathe.
Let go.
You don't have to carry it all at once. 🌿

Kym ###

Sparkling Soul Yoga

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Fancy a little Sunday escape from Brisbane? I’ve been quietly creating something a little different - and I’d love to in...
20/09/2026

Fancy a little Sunday escape from Brisbane?

I’ve been quietly creating something a little different - and I’d love to invite you to be part of the very first Yoga in the Vines.

On Sunday 1 November, we’re heading to the beautiful Rosalie House Winery & Vineyard in the Toowoomba region for a morning of yoga, nature, connection and brunch.

And this isn’t just another yoga class.

It’s an opportunity to get out of Brisbane, slow down and experience the Darling Downs from a different perspective.

Imagine...

🌿 Rolling out your mat amongst the vines
🧘‍♀️ Moving through a 60-minute yoga practice
🍇 Taking in the fresh country air
🍽️ Sitting down for a delicious brunch afterwards
💛 Connecting with some beautiful people
✨ And giving yourself a Sunday morning that feels a little different

You don't need to be an experienced yogi either. The practice will be welcoming and accessible, with options and modifications throughout.

This is the pilot Yoga in the Vines experience - the very first one - and I've created it because I wanted to bring together some of the things I love most about yoga: movement, nature, connection, good food and the opportunity to simply pause.

📅 Sunday 1 November 2026
📍 Rosalie House Winery & Vineyard
🧘‍♀️ 60-minute yoga + brunch
👥 Limited to 20 people

If you've been craving a little change of scenery, this could be your Sunday.

Come for the yoga.
Stay for the brunch.
Enjoy the vines.
And leave feeling a little more connected.

✨ Yoga in the Vines - your Sunday escape from Brisbane.

Find all the details & book your place

Who would you bring with you? Tag your yoga buddy, partner, friend or someone who simply deserves a beautiful Sunday morning.

Kym ###
Sparkling Soul Yoga

www.sparklingsoulyoga.com.au/yoga-in-the-vines

Your invitation to move, breathe & reconnect this week Life can get busy. Sometimes the best thing we can do is pause fo...
20/09/2026

Your invitation to move, breathe & reconnect this week

Life can get busy. Sometimes the best thing we can do is pause for a little while, roll out the mat and give ourselves some space to breathe.

Here’s where you can join me with Sparkling Soul Yoga this week:

Wednesday 5:45am - Zoom Yoga
Start your day with movement, breath and a little time for you - from wherever you are.
Friday 6:00am - Outdoor Yoga
Welcome the morning at Hardcastle Park with a gentle, grounding flow beside the Brisbane River.
Saturday 7:00am - Outdoor Yoga
A beautiful way to move into your weekend with strength, mobility and mindful movement.
Saturday 8:00am - Outdoor Yoga
Another opportunity to slow down, move well and start your weekend feeling good.

Whether you're a regular, haven't been for a while, or you're completely new to Sparkling Soul Yoga - you are always welcome.

No need to be flexible. No need to be experienced. Just bring yourself and meet your body where it is today.

Which class are you joining this week?
I’d love to see you on the mat.
Kym ###
Sparkling Soul Yoga

www.sparklingsoulyoga.com.au/outdooryogabrisbane

We spend so much energy trying to control things that were never ours to control.Other people’s reactions.The past.Unexp...
16/09/2026

We spend so much energy trying to control things that were never ours to control.

Other people’s reactions.
The past.
Unexpected changes.
What someone thinks of us.

But there is also so much within our influence.

Our breath.
Our boundaries.
Our choices.
When we rest.
How we respond.
Where we put our energy.

Sometimes the practice is simply learning to recognise the difference — and gently bringing our energy back to what we can influence. ✨

Kym,
Sparkling Soul Yoga xx

15/09/2026

My intentions are always good. But sometimes… I get in my own way.

Sometimes I accidentally send an email with spelling mistakes.

Sometimes I send a text that was copied to my clipboard - only to realise it was definitely not the message I meant to send. 

Sometimes I see your message on Facebook, think “I’ll come back to that”… and then, for the life of me, I can’t find it again. 

Sometimes I forget something that was meaningful to you.

Sometimes I miss your birthday. And if I have, I’m sorry.

It’s never because I don’t care. You are in my thoughts.

I think about the stories you’ve shared with me.

The doctor’s appointment you were nervous about.

Your family. Something you told me about your life.

A conversation we had after yoga. A laugh we shared.

A moment on the mat. And sometimes I wonder about the people I’ve met through yoga who I haven’t seen for a while.

Maybe life got busy.

Maybe things changed.

Maybe yoga wasn’t what you needed at that moment. Maybe you just needed a break.

And that’s okay too. Unfortunately, I’m not always going to remember everything.

My brain occasionally has other ideas. And as a recovering perfectionist, that’s a tough pill to swallow.

I want to remember the birthday. I want to reply to every message. I want to get every email right. I want to show up for everyone in all the ways I think I should. But I’m learning that being human means I won’t always get it right. Is it menopause? Is it age? Is it life?

Honestly, I’m not sure. But I do know this:

Just because I don’t always reach out, doesn’t mean I don’t think about you.

I may not always say it. I may not always remember to send the message.

But please know that I do think about you. And if it’s been a while since we’ve connected, I’d love to know how you are. 

How are you? 

And if I owe you a reply, a birthday message, an email, or perhaps just a better attempt at remembering what my brain was doing five minutes ago…Please reach out again.

Sparkling Soul Yoga is here whenever you’re ready and able - in person, online, on YouTube, or simply through a message.

Kym ###
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15/09/2026

From disconnection to connection. 

Yesterday was one of those days.

I was busy. Lots of running around. Lots to do. My stress levels were higher than normal.

I ate breakfast at 8am… and didn’t eat again until 4pm.

Interestingly, I wasn't hungry. But I noticed something else. My tolerance was lower. I felt irritable. My body just felt… off. And it wasn't only about food.

It felt like my body was saying, “Hey… I need some care too.”

More nourishment. More support. More attention. More kindness.

And you know what made me really proud? I noticed.

For someone who has spent years disconnected from my body - ignoring fatigue, pushing through pain, overriding hunger and struggling with disordered eating - this is huge.

Because this kind of connection doesn't happen overnight.

It has been built slowly, through a daily practice of yoga. Not just the physical practice.

The noticing. The pausing. The breathing. The learning to listen without judgement.

Yoga has helped me become more connected to my body, my mind, my spirit and my needs - and that connection means I can respond rather than simply push through.

Yesterday, I also noticed my stress rising and consciously used my breath when things were outside of my control. I brought myself back to the present moment rather than disappearing into my thoughts.

Was yesterday perfect? Absolutely not. But it was a reminder of how far I've come.

The goal isn't to never feel stressed, tired, irritable or disconnected.

The goal is to notice. To listen. And then, where we can, to choose to support ourselves.

Because sometimes the most powerful thing we can do for our wellbeing isn't to push harder.

It's to pause long enough to hear what our body has been trying to tell us.

That, for me, is one of the quiet miracles of yoga. 

Kym ###

Sparkling Soul Yoga

14/09/2026

How do you know when you need rest? 

This morning I watched a magpie walk across the road instead of flying.

And I thought… Good job, little magpie.

You chose a different path today. You didn't force yourself to fly simply because you could.

Now, I have no idea whether walking was actually easier or more energy-efficient for that particular magpie - but I'm choosing to believe it was.

And it got me thinking about how much better nature is at responding to its own needs than we are.

Animals rest.
They conserve energy.
They slow down.
They retreat when they need to.

We humans?

We're pretty good at ignoring the signals.

We push through the tiredness.
We say yes when we really want to say no.
We keep adding things to an already-full calendar.
We tell ourselves we'll rest when everything is done.

Until eventually the whispers become shouts.

Overwhelmed.
Exhausted.
Irritable.
Anxious.
Sick.
Burnt out.

Sometimes it takes a breakdown, an illness or complete exhaustion before we finally give ourselves permission to stop.

But what if we listened earlier?

What if the tiredness was enough information?

What if saying no to one more thing, going to bed earlier, taking a quiet afternoon or simply doing less today could prevent a much bigger cost later?

Prevention rather than cure.

Rest isn't something we should have to earn once we've completely depleted ourselves.

It's part of caring for our health.

So perhaps today, instead of asking:

“Can I keep going?” Ask: “What is my body asking me for?”

And if the answer is rest…Maybe that's not weakness.

Maybe that's wisdom. 

Kym ###

Sparkling Soul Yoga

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do for our wellbeing is listen before our body has to make the decision for us.

13/09/2026

What does it feel like to truly relax?
Not just sitting down for five minutes.
Not scrolling your phone while telling yourself you're resting.
But genuinely slowing down.

Breathing a little deeper.
Softening the jaw.
Letting the shoulders drop.
Feeling your body supported.
Giving your nervous system permission to pause.

That’s the invitation behind Reset & Rise.

A 2-hour yoga experience created to help you step away from the busyness of everyday life and reconnect with what calm feels like - in your body and in yourself.

Through movement, breath, stillness, yoga nidra and time to simply be, we'll create space to reset, release and reconnect.
You don't need to be flexible.
You don't need to be experienced.
And you don't need to arrive feeling calm.

Just come as you are.

Reset & Rise Yoga Masterclass
Stretch Yoga, Holland Park
Sunday 20 September
11am–1pm
$60

Perhaps it's simply time to remember what it feels like to slow down, soften and breathe.
For your body.
For your mind.
For you.

Kym ###
Sparkling Soul Yoga

www.sparklingsoulyoga.com.au/reset-and-rise-yoga-masterclass

A very special week of yoga with Sparkling Soul Yoga Sometimes you need to get out of the house.Sometimes you need to s...
13/09/2026

A very special week of yoga with Sparkling Soul Yoga

Sometimes you need to get out of the house.
Sometimes you need to stay exactly where you are.
And sometimes… you need to give yourself a little more time to truly slow down.

This week, there are three beautiful ways to practise:

WEDNESDAY | 5:45am | Zoom
Start your day from the comfort of your own home - PJ’s absolutely welcome! No commute, no rushing. Just roll out your mat and take some time for you.

SATURDAY | 7am & 8am | Hardcastle Park, Hawthorne
There is something so special about practising yoga outdoors beside the Brisbane River. The breeze. The birds. The morning light. And the energy of practising alongside a beautiful community.
Come exactly as you are. Move like you.

SUNDAY | Reset & Rise Yoga Masterclass | 11am–1pm
A deeper 2-hour yoga experience designed to help you discover how your body feels when it is relaxed, supported and calm.
An opportunity to step away from the noise, slow down, breathe, move and reconnect with yourself.

Three different practices.
Three different ways to care for yourself.
One beautiful week of yoga.
Whether you're brand new to yoga or you've been practising for years, you are welcome here.

If you'd like any specifics about the classes or Sunday's Reset & Rise experience, send me a message. I'd love to help.

Kym ###
Sparkling Soul Yoga

www.sparklingsoulyoga.com.au

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South Brisbane, QLD
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Friday 6am - 7am
Saturday 7am - 9am
Sunday 8am - 9am

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