Breathwork is gaining popularity as a way to bio-hack our nervous system. But, not all breathwork is suitable for people with trauma. What is trauma? Trauma is any event that overwhelmed our nervous system and our capacity to cope. What distinguishes trauma from stress is that when we're faced with a stressful situation, we go [...]
Hi Friend, Since you're here, I'm going to assume that you want support for managing stress and anxiety. There is so much going on in our world right now and if you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. With so much turbulence and uncertainty in our world, things can feel out of control. And feeling [...]
There's something about a new year ticking over that inspires us to make changes and improvements to the way we live our lives. This post isn't about goal setting or manifesting. It's much more concrete. It identifies the main thing that gets in the way of our success, and if we can overcome it, will [...]
Calm Mind - 5 Day Meditation Challenge with Monica Rottmann FREE and ONLINE Monday 10 January - Friday 14 January 6.30am - 7am every morning on zoom This is a live event to teach you to meditate, practice in a group and build a habit with support and accountability. BONUS - if you attend [...]
This September, I'm celebrating the studio's 8th birthday. I never celebrated milestones or important occasions, but I'm a firm believer that gratitude brings us more things to be grateful for. How it started Before I opened the studio, I was teaching yoga classes in Norman Park. I hired a couple of local halls and [...]
The trapezius is one of the muscles of the upper back. It runs between the shoulder blades and runs from the base of the skull to the middle back. If we hunch over a desk all day this muscle will become tired and sore. Image by Fitness Stack Exchange Chronic neck, [...]
Tense, tight, and elevated shoulders are an epidemic. This tension is caused by stress and poor posture. The levator scapula is one of the muscles that elevate our shoulders. It's difficult to stretch but we can release it with a ball. Image by Birch Tree Wellness Learning to relax and manage stress [...]
The sub-occipital muscles are located at the base of the skull. These muscles can get really tight due to poor posture and a forward head position. When these muscles are tight they can lead to tension headaches and chronic neck pain. Image by Ken Hub Chronic neck, back and shoulder tension [...]
This is the relaxation exercise we do at our Relax and Meditate classes. It will help your body and mind relax. This audio is best listened to with headphones as it contains a background sound which is designed to stimulate Alpha Brainwaves, a relaxed mental state where the thoughts slow down. Do [...]
Whenever we make progress in one area of our life, it's really common to experience a step backwards. This might look like getting that promotion at work only to be overcome by imposter syndrome getting out of debt and building up our savings only to be hit by a big, unexpected bill Or finally deciding [...]