For instance, by honoring our body’s need to be in a more relaxed state for proper function, and the need for our body to be in a parasympathetic state for recovery, we begin to become aware of the importance for reducing stress.

Because stress comes in many forms, and understanding that holding on greatly affects your body’s ability to heal. It is vital in your healing journey to learn appropriate methods for stress reduction. 

Thats why, being stressed out can be a huge factor in weakening your energy and overall health.

In any case, being aware and living a more mindful lifestyle will increase your energy levels flowing through your body.

For this reason, when you honor your body’s need to be in a more relaxed state of being it is possible to achieve good health.

That is, by acknowledging the source of stress, and making small changes you will begin to see improvements. 

Yoga, meditation, mindfulness, exercise, clean living, healing, and spending time in nature all play a big role in living a more healthy and peaceful life.

Basically, the more time we spend in the parasympathetic nervous system, the healthier we are. We repair damage, gain strength and bounce back faster.

Repairing our muscles, make hormones, our heart rate slows down and our breathing calms, blood reaches our organs, and we can digest food.

Acute stress and post traumatic stress disorder (PTS) can crop up in anyone’s life. 

This can include, psychological or physical stress which can lead to muscular problems such as, back pain, tension headaches, pulled muscles and tendon and ligament problems.

And emotional distress, like anxiety, panic attacks, OCD’s, irritability, tense, worry, depression, insomnia, stomach, gut and bowel problems.

Or, transient over arousal which can lead to symptoms like high blood pressure, migraines, dizziness, shortness of breath, and chest pains. 

By introducing yoga and meditation into your life, you will actually help to decrease the sympathetic nervous system activation when you are stressed.

Thereby, practicing self love, living with more presence and a deeper level of awareness, you will indeed, help in the journey of nourishing your body back into balance.

Whats more, yoga also helps to free up and move stuck energy, by releasing knots of stress that we hold on to. As you begin to tune in to the flow of subtle energies in and around your body, you may begin to notice the subtle energy shifts happening.

The physical benefits of yoga are a given, but the magic of yoga is when you can truly let go.

When you begin to witness yourselves through yoga and meditation, and start the journey of self reflection, you will notice quite quickly how yoga supports you.

When you step away from the busy mind and all emotional and mental turbulence, you allow room to embrace the power of silence. A place that is pure awareness.

When thoughts are beneficial, the mind is content and at peace.

By renewing the body, mind, and subtle energies you start to unravel the unconscious mind. An awareness that is free of self-centeredness

In fact, it’s our dark repressed memories, negative thought patterns and shadows that we try and hide from the world, that cause us to continually sabotage our best efforts.

Yoga helps with the acknowledgment and re-direction of our conditioning. The unconscious mind in yoga is called the Vijnanamaya Kosha, (the wisdom body) and is made of transcendent thoughts.

From here, you make the unconscious mind become conscious!

By delving into the unconscious mind and moving your energy away from a heavier depressed state, you will begin to discover the wisdom, guidance, clarity and clear vision of the higher level of your psyche.

From this place you will understand yourself better, and will live a more contented, spiritual life.

As a yoga teacher, Claire is passionate about what she does, and strives towards creating a space that is truly for everyone.

Undoubtedly, Claire is devoted to giving you a positive experience. Her classes are friendly and intimate, thereby you will receive loving attention and all the positive effects of yoga. 

She invites you to join her in a safe and friendly space where like minded people can come together, breathe deeply, move freely and enjoy the essence of yoga. 

If you’re after a little retail therapy after your therapy session, you can grab some yoga goodies in the yoga shop, or get your yoga product delivered nation wide.

We sell Manduka yoga equipment including beautiful Eco friendly yoga mats and an assortment of yoga props such as blocks, towels, bolsters, straps and books!

Claire also encourages a friendly, non competitive environment and promises to make you feel welcome.

Above all, she wants to help you improve your health, happiness and mind set, because she believes a regular yoga practice will be good medicine for anyone looking to live a more vibrant, balanced lifestyle.

So you’re considering beginning a yoga practice but not sure where to start or what to expect? 

A good beginners class is our beginners ashtanga inspired (Modified Primary Series) classes, which run every week. 

Or alternatively, come along and try our mixed level class. These yoga classes are accessible to all levels and abilities, including those at the beginning of their yoga journey.

Maybe,you would you prefer a nice restorative gentle practice to help calm a busy life?

Then a Yin Yoga session may suit you! It’s perfect for rejuvenation, increased somatic awareness and flexibility – emotionally, mentally and physically. 

The truth is. It really doesn’t matter what style you choose, what matters is you listen to your body and give it what it needs.

Because the highest benefits of a yoga practice come only through sensitive and intuitive practice. it is important to listen to the body otherwise it yields only superficial results.

Really it is about deeply connecting the heart, mind and soul. So you can, open up and let every class be a transformative journey towards stillness.

Our yoga membership allows you the freedom to mix up your classes to suit you! 

We’ve made it easy for you, that is, to arrange and manage your own yoga schedule, with our on-line booking system.

If you’re looking to drop in and pay per class, don’t worry we do have something for you too. You’re very welcome to join our Monday 10am or Thursday 6.30pm class.

 Yoga teaches that the essence of consciousness is joy (ananda in Sanskrit)

After all, ‘ananda’ is a state of complete bliss. Given that, we can all use yoga poses as a simple tool to help us strengthen and open our bodies, find a deep connection with our breath, increase our concentration, and free our mind.

All of which, will lead us to feel good, raise your vibration and find a similar joy as the blissed out yogis.

Yes, yoga is so much more than a simple yoga class. It’s an art, a spiritual practice, a science, philosophy.

It’s a lifestyle, a discipline, and its highest purpose is attaining true, lasting happiness.

But sometimes, simply not taking ourselves too seriously is all we need. In fact, joy is our natural state of being.

Life will of course throw us challenges, and at some point have us all on our knees. But, with gratitude, a good sense of humor, an open heart and our yoga practice, we will always find our way back home.