Fi McKenzie Yoga

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Teacher Training — YogaHara For me, yoga teacher training should be a slow burn. A real opportunity to more deeply understand these ancient teachings and then to share these teachings with others in a way that is authentic, that honours the teachings and is accordance with Patanjali’s 8 Limbs of Yoga.

Yup, nailed it

I'm looking for two lucky students to receive three one-on-one yoga sessions for my yoga therapy training. Reply in comments!

Thinking of all the people today who are celebrating Mother’s Day, and also those for whom this might be a very difficult day. Take care.

This! Chuck the scales, love yourself ❤

Happy International No Diet Day everyone! Today is not just the only day not to diet (that's everyday!!) but an annual celebration of body acceptance, including fat acceptance and body shape diversity. It's also a day to build awareness around the harms of dieting, pursuit of weight loss, and weight stigma.

This isn't a new celebration, it's origins go way back into the 1970's when the first activists started speaking out about the harms of dieting alongside promoting body acceptance, for ALL bodies not just *some* bodies. We stand on the shoulders of giants, and pay due respect to the many, many people who have done the labour to make our work possible today, including YOU (thankyou!)

Each day this week, in celebrating of No Diet Day, I'll be posting ways in which you can step away from diet mentality and back into an unapologetic life where you have fully-informed choice over how you feed, move and treat your body.

If you're looking for some support (we know it's hard in this culture!!), you can find a Non Diet Dietitian (and from there, other professionals) here:
http://bodypositiveaustralia.com.au/find-a-dietitian/

How might you step way from diet culture today and treat your body with a little more kindness?

-Fi

Yes yes yes. Enjoy yourself

You never, ever have to "make up" for food that you've eaten. You are allowed to enjoy foods, and eating occasions without getting sucked down the drain of guilt and shame. Giving yourself permission to eat from a place of attunement (which means paying attention to the comfort level of your body) you'll be in a much better position to move from one meal to the next more calmly. It's doesn't mean we won't all over-do it or totally lose our s**t at times (and that's fine too), but one of the most common behaviours people get drawn into this time of year is turning themselves into stressed-out human calculators.

You are not a calculator. You are a human (just a reminder!)

-Fi

When our yoga practice connects movement, breath, sound and meditation in practices, we can effectively create the conditions for moving into a state of focused awareness.

Why we need to put the breath first in yoga Perfecting yoga poses is fun, but that's not the point of yoga. Learn how to put the breath at the heart of yoga and you'll experience a transformation in your practice.

Namaste

This is my approach at Fi McKenzie Yoga. As the breath is the bridge between the body and the mind, notice your breath and let it teach you.
"Always when you practice ask yourself "can I breathe fully and freely in this pose? Is my breath dominating?"

The breath is boss, the breath is yoga – Ekhart Yoga Nichi Green on how giving yourself over to your breath will change your experience of yoga... 

Yep. Well, there you go. (Duh, says everyone who's been to yoga :)

It's Official: Yoga Helps Depression It may even help people who haven't responded to drugs.

Why mindfulness is the new black.

What's the deal with mindfulness anyways? Mindfulness seems to be everywhere these days. And with good reason! There has been A LOT of scientific research into the effectiveness of the technique and the results are incredible. But what is it...

New class! North Ringwood Term 3
Monday 11.45am
Meditation and Mindfulness. No experience necessary. Suits all mobility levels

Join me for an hour meditation class which will include body and breath preparation practices, mindful awareness, discussion and learning and experiencing various meditation techniques. $110 per term.

http://www.nrch.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017_Brochure_T3.pdf

www.nrch.org.au

This is fascinating, and certainly something we experience when we practice mindfulness- based yoga, meditation or as mindful moments in life. Feeling sad or angry or flat is just as it is, it does not need to be judged or changed. Happiness is not some end-goal.

The Higher Purpose of Negative Emotions Studies show sadness can actually serve us, if we let it.

Fi McKenzie Yoga updated their website address.

Win one of two Eye Pillows! Two of my lucky followers will win a handcrafted Eye Pillow. Just follow my page and like this post to be in the running ❤ Comp ends 15 July. Note: Postage only in Australia. One winner will be from my current student list only ☺

Like my Eye Pillows? PM me for details on how to purchase:
$15 plus postage for combined insert and cover.
$10 per cover only (available in a great range of fabrics, perfect for yoga teachers and studios).

For those prenatal among us 🐇

P R E N A T A L Y O G A
Saturday 27 May 10.45am to 12.45pm

Seed Yoga + Wellness is so excited to offer a nourishing and supportive space for pregnant women to come together and share in the magic of Prenatal Yoga.

On the fourth Saturday of every month a specially crafted two hour workshop will be offered to give pregnant women the opportunity to explore the power of breath, relaxation techniques, an empowering asana practice and time to connect and share experiences with one another over a herbal tea.

These sessions will be led by Seed Yoga's highly qualified and experienced prenatal yoga teacher and mumma, Sarah Jury.

Our first monthly session will be held:
When: Saturday 27th May
Time: 10.45am to 12.45pm
Cost: $40
Places are limited so please visit our 'Events' page on our website https://www.seedyogawellness.com.au/events/

I'm now officially a Level 2 Yoga Australia member and registered Children's Yoga teacher.
It's funny what you admin you can achieve when you stop procrastinating and JUST DO IT!

Um yeah. This.

Yep, imagine what we'd be like without yoga 😳 so, who's with me tonight, my nutty friends 😍

Class added! Join me for Tuesday night Yoga at North Ringwood Community House: 7pm or 8.05pm http://www.nrch.org.au/course/hatha-yoga/

Hatha Yoga - North Ringwood Community House Our yoga classes are a gentle flow of poses with synchronised breath, calming and … Continue reading →

Friday inspiration (pun intended)! Just breathe.
Sit (on chair, floor, against wall). Lift up through your torso but find softness too.
Notice your breath as it flows in and out of your nose.

Know any seniors who'd love to yoga? Maybe sometimes we feel we don't want to do something like yoga because it's for younger bodies, so this class is the answer! You do deserve to move, breathe fully and unwind.

Yoga for Fabulous OAP's Glen Park Community Centre offers a friendly, supportive and welcoming environment for all people in our community.

Thur night 🌃 preparations for Yoga at Bayswater (Glen Park community house). Working with grounding energy and awareness on aligning in pelvis and shoulders (base, sacral and heart Chakra. Such a great energy in class. Join us in Term 2 by enrolling here http://www.glenparkcc.com.au/index.php/courses/product/128-yoga

Yes, this 👍. Body positivity is yoga! Being Body Positive is about accepting yourself, not needing to prove or change yourself. Weight loss does not equal greater self esteem or worthiness. You are already worthy of self love and being loved by others. Some TV shows would have you believe you need to be 'bikini ready' or a certain weight to look beautiful in a wedding dress. You already are! It's BS! B.S.

Was very lucky to attend a workshop on irest meditation today with Leigh blashki and make some new friends. Yogi workshops are always refreshing and nourishing for the mind, soul and body. Although I was so 'nourished' I feel asleep. Ahem

Tonight's class, first of the new term at Glen Park community house! Hatha, slow vinyasa, relaxation and meditation.
Today has been a day for new beginnings for my family, and setting and affirming sankalpa or intention helps to focus our practice and commitment. Make space in your life for setting an intention ❤

Come and revel in your imperfections at yoga in 2017. No level of fitness, flexibility or strength required just willingness to be and breathe at Glen Park Bayswater North
Term 1 7.30pm Thur General class
Term 1 2.30pm Tue for Older Aged People (http://www.glenparkcc.com.au/index.php/courses/product/128-yoga

Tonight, I was fortunate to practice vinyasa yoga 'in the vines' with Ginger Ki Yoga in Bright again. Followed by wine, cheese and a beautiful sangha. How lucky is that? Oh, and sunset. Yeah, pretty awesome.