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So much gratitude for these dedicated souls, thank you to everybody for coming together to co-create some springtime magic. Phoebe and I would love to extend special thanks to Honey-eater ridge for hosting us, The Juicist and Guilt Free Foods for nourishing us and to Matt Hatch and Cam Watkins for delighting our ears. We can't wait till next time! 

It’s no secret that I have an intense love affair going on with India and anyone that will sit and talk to me about the craziness, the sacredness the synchronicities, the ridiculousness and near death experiences that come with any pilgrimage to the Motherland of Yoga. Now I'm on my fifth journey to study in India, the place that calls you to really practice your yoga in a big way. I'm often asked for advice about travelling to this mysterious and sometimes intimidating land so here are a few things that you might like to pack to make the roller-coaster ride a little smoother. 

The last few weeks I have been sliding rapidly down a slippery slope of too many coffees a day. You know how that can happen?

I had an instant affinity to this teeny boutique cafe from when they first opened last winter. Like, Alchemy, they are in a tiny space, tucked away and simply keen to share what they love with our budding community. And, boy, can you feel the love, Flora & Fauna is all heart, headed up by the gorgeous Allison and Abel, it's clear they adore creating beautiful food, and are smitten with the locals that frequent their sunny shop. 

An ancient way of life that has been around for over 10,000 years, Tantra is the practice of blending sexuality with spirituality.

We made the familiar pilgrimage down to the sacred South West of WA and bunkered down at the gorgeous Honeyeater Ridge for a weekend of movement, meditation, music, inspired conversation, deep listening and creative exploration.

Police know about it. Emergency departments know about it. Dogs and cats know about it. The moon can make us go cookoo, if we are out if sync with the natural cycles, so here is everything you need to know about synching up your body clock to the lunar phases that cycle each month.

The first step to letting go is to STOP and recognise how much is being held. What is holding you back? a belief, a habit, a behaviour, a conditioning, a relationship, a context, a job?

This is  one of  my most favourite interviews yet. This week, I was lucky enough to talk with the wonder-full and wise Linda Coral (who's angel voice graced our ears on our recent Talalla Retreat)  she shares with us the single most liberating experience you can have. 
Sound good? 
Enjoy!

One week on the southern coast of Sri Lanka changed our lives for the good. Once a mind has been stretched by a new experience it can never go back to it's old dimensions. Minds, bodies and hearts expanded at our Talalla Yoga retreat and we certainly emerged replenished, deeply connected and radiant. Huge gratitude to the 27 amazing souls that co-created this experience.

If you are a yogi or a meditator and you think this path is pretty and clean, you ain’t seen nothing yet.

Even in classes when there is no OM-ing to be heard or talk of tradition, this pose always gets its Sanskrit name and it always shows up in one way or another in a vinyasa class. That’s because, It’s one of the most foundational asana that helps us to strengthen both core and upper body, which then goes on to empower all our more advanced asana.

Down dog is probably the most common and frequently practiced poses in a vinyasa class and there are loads of reasons why we visit it time and time again.

This little one has recently become my ultimate chilly morning warm-up, immunity booster, inflammation dissolver and the best part os, its super simple. 

I first met Tess when I was teaching yoga at her workplace many moons ago and I knew right away she just GOT IT. Tess has since fallen in love with yoga herself and is sharing the love with students all over Perth! We are so lucky to have her at alchemy, her smile is the ultimate 'Good Morning' or mid-day pick me up! 

Many people are unaware of the specialty area within Chinese medicine known as 'Dit Da' medicine. This translates literally as 'Hit-Fall' medicine and is a field of practice that developed alongside the Chinese martial arts. 'Dit Da' medicine was initially aimed at dealing with the types of musculoskeletal injuries that occured as a result of martial arts training - bruises, contusions, strains, sprains, cracked ribs, dislocations, bleeding and so on - at all stages of their presentation. 

It’s no secret I love to travel, with my eyes wide, ears and heart open I feel alive. According to resident yoga teachers that I spoke to in Japan, yoga is well loved but not always prioritized in Tokyo. Eating healthy and finding enough space to roll out a yoga mat can be tricky so here are a few gems that can keep you in the flow while roaming TYO.

This is has been one of the most harrowing weeks of my life.  

I experienced acute anxiety where I learned the meaning of feeling like your stomach is in knots.

On Sunday morning, after a peaceful night camping in the bush, we turned on our mobile phones and discovered that there had been a huge earthquake in Nepal. My youngest brother is currently in Nepal, on day 7/20 hiking in the remote Himalayas. The same trek I had also done about 4 years ago.

What are you currently exploring or experimenting with in your practice? 

Meditation. I feel like its going back to the very beginning to lay the foundations of my whole practice.