Spring is a time of growth, It’s a kind of coming out of the hibernation of winter into the growing and blooming time of Spring. 💚 Nature becomes very active , flowers bloom, animals get ready to have their babies, the world becomes alive with movement and growth.
The energy of spring moves through us Gently lighting up our energy pathways. We feel like moving more as the weather becomes warmer and growth is all around us . The universe gently encourages us to look into our health and our well-being.

So I encourage you to move a little bit more into a more energetic Yoga flow becoming stronger and ready for more action in your everyday life therefore awakening our minds out of the sleepiness of winter.

There Are lots of different versions of the Sun salute, this can be a very warming and active flow.this can be a very warming and active flow.

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Most sun salutes incorporate the seven movements of the spine making it a terrific spring Yoga practice.

Practising a few rounds of sun salute each morning or evening creates a toned and strong body helping the mind to stay strong in each moment that we face through to the end of another year.

So I encourage you to join us in our yoga classes here at Yoga at Alex or do both some of your own practice and 1 class here with us. Good Luckkon your Spring journey.

What do I think of when Winter Hits💨, cool winds and a chill in the air.
I want cosiness , I want warm soups and a little more heat or spice to my yoga practice 🔥

I always say life requires a little more effort in Winter.
We have to wear more clothes, so it takes longer to get ready.
More cooked foods , so it takes longer to prepare our meals.
Less hours in the day to get our daily dose of vitamin D from the suns energy.
But !! …… here in Queensland, Winter means the most beautiful coloured sunrises and sunsets.
Chrisp air produces clear colourful skies and good clean swell in the ocean 🏄.
My yoga practice helps keep my body moving even in the coolest of days and for that I am most grateful 🧡

Giving your Time and Energy to others is a wonderful thing! But we should replenish our stores by giving back to ourselves. How do we do this you ask🤷‍♀️

Grounding Yoga and Breath is a great combination.
Holding in half bridge lock your Bandhas ( both Jalandhara and Mula . )and Breathe your Ujjayi Breath.
This will increase the energy along the spine and pelvis.
Then rest and visualise Peace washing over you as you Breathe slow and with a long exhale.
Namaste!

Peace and Love 🧡

When we look at Nature, we notice Spring 🌼 is a time where colour starts to pop around our garden. Flowers and New foliage burst forth, giving humans a feeling of freshness and vitality. We emerge from Winters coziness to lighter and longer days giving an increased energy to move to your own groove.
In my opinion , what lightens your step or resets your body and mind for each day is making time to watch as many sunrises and sunsets as you can. Nature provides these reminders each day that we need to restore and reset each day. Always remember as humans we need to let go of a days energy to feel the energy of a new day. Follow Springs examples and find a moment each day to reset and this last quarter of 2023 will allow you to remain Spring fresh and Groovy !!!

Winter is not really a time to grow food but I had a yearning to grow some ginger and turmeric 🫚🍃.
They like sun ☀️ just like us and what is more glorious than the Winter Sun in Queensland.
Im turning 60 this year, and I need even more ginger and turmeric, to heat and soothe my aging body.
My yoga practice is needing some heat too, helping to keep the blood flowing.
Maybe this is not only a remedy for 60 year old me but for everyone in Winter.
Go with your Intuition, go with your gut, bring in the everyday nourishment that your body and mind yearn for. After all it’s YOUR life journey make it a good one , you certainly deserve it. 🌻🌻

The crescent Moon 🌙 always reminds me to look to the world with fresh eyes. Don’t let your mind replace new experiences with stale old memories that can sometimes distort and ruin a present gift of being beautiful affected by the moment right Now!!🙌🏾🌱🌙