31/08/2026
The Yamas and Niyamas are ten simple principles from yoga philosophy that quietly shape how we move through everyday life, on the mat and off it.
The Yamas guide how we treat others: truthfulness, non-violence, moderation, integrity and non-attachment. Small shifts that bring more grace and compassion into our relationships and actions.
The Niyamas guide how we treat ourselves: cleanliness, contentment, self-discipline, self-study and surrender. Gentle practices that nurture self-awareness, self-care and steady growth from within.
Together, they're less about rules and more an invitation to move through your days with a little more clarity.
If you want to learn how to make yoga and meditation part of you life in a simple way, join us for "Meditate For Life", our 5 week online course running this October.
🗓️ Thursdays, 7:15pm to 8:45pm AEST
October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
💛 Link in below to save your spot.
https://inyoga.com.au/event/meditate-for-life-learn-to-meditate-effortlessly
25/08/2026
Been dreaming of a lighter, stronger Boat Pose? Start here. 🚤
Teachers, here's how to cue Navasana so your students not only get the shape right, but the why too.
1️⃣ Shoulder blades back
Form: draw the shoulder blades down and together, chest lifted and open
Function: keeps the chest from collapsing so the spine can stay long and the core strong
Feeling: expansive and open through the heart
2️⃣ Lift through the chest
Form: rise up through the sternum, front body long
Function: creates space for the breath and supports the spine
Feeling: light, uplifted, breathing with ease
3️⃣ Press through the base of the toes
Form: energy extends out through the balls of the feet, legs active
Function: keeps the legs engaged and builds strenght
Feeling: energised, alive through the whole body
4️⃣ Arms reaching forward
Form: arms extend parallel to the ground, shoulders stay soft
Function: balances the body's weight without gripping in the neck or shoulders
Feeling: steady, unforced, at ease in effort
5️⃣ Engage quads & hip flexors, hug inner thighs in
Form: thighs draw toward each other
Function: stabilises the legs and takes pressure off the low back
Feeling: centred, held, supported from within
6️⃣ Core engaged
Form: belly stays strong but without restricting the breath
Function: supports the lower back and holds the balance point
Feeling: grounded, strong, rooted to the centre
7️⃣ Straight spine
Form: lift tall from the base of the spine through the crown
Function: keeps the chest open and the breath free
Feeling: tall, light.
💛 Save this for your next practice or the next time you're cueing this pose in class.
15/08/2026
If you're seeking a deeper understanding of the changes happening (or that will happen!) to your body now and in the years ahead?
If you're up for some real talk about perimenopause and menopause: busting myths, breaking stigma, and learning how to work with your body instead of against it?
If you want to upgrade your daily routine, diet, and movement so you can feel strong, vibrant, and clear-headed?
If you're ready to thrive in your best years yet, surrounded by a strong, positive, compassionate network of women who've got your back?
✨ Then join Nicole for:
🌸 Your Second Spring: A Holistic Approach to Menopause
A 9-week Ayurveda & yoga journey for thriving through perimenopause, menopause and beyond.
📅 6 October – 1 December, 2026
🔗 Link below to learn more + sign up.
https://inyoga.com.au/event/your-second-spring-a-holistic-approach-to-menopause
Because when women come together to support one another, amazing things happen. 🌿
11/08/2026
One small gesture to settle a busy mind.
Thumb to index finger, palms turned up. This is Gyan Mudra, one of the simplest hand positions in yoga and meditation.
The word mudra means seal or gesture. In practice, mudras are subtle tools, small physical cues that help direct energy and settle the mind. Gyan Mudra in particular is used to support focus, calm an overactive mind, and ease you into stillness before you even begin to breathe deeply.
Mudras are just one doorway into meditation. There are many others, breath, movement, sound, attention, and the right one is different for everyone.
If you'd love to learn more about how to use mudras and other techniques to find a meditation practice that actually works for you, join us for Meditate For Life. Five Thursday evenings this October, guided by Nicole and Rod, exploring practices so you can discover what fits your mind and your life.
Link below to book 👇🏻
https://inyoga.com.au/event/meditate-for-life-learn-to-meditate-effortlessly
01/08/2026
The meditation myths keeping you from a practice that could change your life.
We often hear people say that they can't meditate because their mind is too busy. Here's the truth: a busy mind isn't a barrier to meditation; it's exactly where meditation begins.
Let's clear up what meditation actually is:
🧘♀️ It's not about sitting still. If stillness feels hard, walking, lying down or gentle movement are all valid ways in.
🧘♀️ It's not about stopping your thoughts. It's about noticing them without judgment, then gently returning to your breath or point of focus.
🧘♀️ It's not about forcing calm. Stillness arises naturally with practice, even on the busiest days.
🧘♀️ It's not one size fits all. Your practice should be shaped around you, not the other way around.
Meditation gets easier and more rewarding the more you practise it, with the right guidance.
This October, we're running a 5-week online course to help you bring Meditation to your life. Each Thursday evening, we'll explore practices designed to bring more calm, clarity and energy into your everyday, so meditation stops feeling like a task and starts feeling like coming home to yourself.
📅 Thursdays, 7:15–8:45 pm AEST
Link below for all the details 👇️
https://inyoga.com.au/event/meditate-for-life-learn-to-meditate-effortlessly
29/07/2026
Supported camel or full camel? Let your body lead.
Supported camel is perfect early in practice, when you're warming up or want more stability. Hands stay on the lower back, hips stack over the knees, chest lifts first.
Full camel feels natural once your spine is warm and open, usually a few poses into your backbend sequence. Hands reach for the heels, hips press forward, heart leads the way.
Neither is a stepping stone to the other. They're two complete expressions of the same pose.
Students, try both and notice what your body is telling you.
Teachers, use this to guide when and how you sequence camel into your class.
Save this to check in next time 🐫
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