Inner West Yoga

After 5+ years, Inner West Yoga is closed. Many thanks to the amazing community who have supported our classes and events and retreats over the years. It’s been an absolute pleasure serving you through the awesome practice of yoga. Many joys and hardships have been experienced for each of us since we kicked off our first class on Monday 6 February 2017, not least of which a global pandemic.

On a personal note, thank you for your grace and kindness as you participated in this little passion project which has nourished and taught me so much. I’m grateful for your support and friendship. It has meant the world to me!

Namaste 🙏🏼 🧘🏻‍♂️

When I reflect back on 2022, I notice there are things I've welcomed into my world and things I've had to let go of. It's the natural order of things whether we notice it or not, and I'm reminded to approach it all with a sense of curiosity rather than one of attachment. When unsure, Rumi says "let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you love. It will not lead you astray". Have an amazing 2023. Wishing you all the peace and joy and love for the new year. Classes start again on January 30.

It’s World Mental Health Day and The Yoga Foundation are running an online auction to raise funds for their yoga programs for vulnerable communities. Some cool items on offer, check it out here https://app.bidbeacon.com/ #/auction/TQCGPG/browse

I do love a library. It’s where we are practicing tonight as the kids do their concert in the hall.

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Made it to Darwin where it is warm and sunny (sorry Sydney!). Also found a yoga studio right near where I am staying, and this morning managed a beautiful 6:30am flow practice in their gorgeous space. I’m often anxious at the start of my travels, even when everything is going right, so finding a local studio to practice can be very grounding thing.

That’s a wrap for Term 2 folks. Hope you have a good break. Many of you are off or will soon be off, for what feels like the first time in forever! Enjoy yourselves and stay safe. I’m off to Darwin hoping to soak up some rays and that magical NT vibe I’ve heard so much about (please hit me up with any hot tips for yoga in the area!). Look forward to seeing you on the other side. We’re back on Monday 18 July.

'It pulled me out of such a bad place.' How yoga saved Chris' life Trauma-aware yoga – a yoga class without potentially triggering stimuli – supports people in their recovery from trauma and PTSD.

Reminder that Yin yoga + Live Cello is on for the winter solstice next week, Tuesday 21 June at 7pm. It’s also International Yoga Day. We’re raising funds for mental health programs targeted at vulnerable youth. $35 in person, $20 online. Book here https://events.humanitix.com/winter-solstice-yin-yoga-live-cello-fundraiser
The Yoga Foundation

Happy long weekend! Hope you have something nice planned. Just a reminder there is no class on Monday as it’s Queen’s birthday public holiday. You might want to check out Vivid if you haven’t already! It’s on until June 18.

Happy to report feeling alive again after a Covid experience that I would not say was mild. Met my old friend yoga for a morning practice, it was so lovely to be reacquainted. I’m grateful for healing and look forward to reconnecting with you in class from Saturday (in person or online). Hope you are doing ok.