Listen to the podcast episode Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Our nervous system has two main branches: the parasympathetic and the sympathetic. The parasympathetic branch is associated with relaxation and calm, while the sympathetic branch triggers the fight or flight response when it perceives a threat or danger. [...]
Join our East Brisbane Yoga studio START YOGA WITH US Listen to the podcast episode Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Have you ever set goals but found yourself repeatedly falling into patterns of resistance, procrastination, and self-sabotage? If that sounds familiar, this episode is [...]
Listen to the podcast episode Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Yin yoga is a deeply relaxing and calming style of yoga that has loads of benefits for everyone, from beginners to elite athletes. Today I’m going deeper into the principles of yin yoga to explore why it’s [...]
Practical Anxiety Relief with Monica Rottmann Sunday 20 July 10.30am-1pm Anxiety isn't a thinking problem; it's a nervous system response, and this workshop will help you see anxiety in a new light and give you the practical tools to manage it. + Beginner-friendly yoga poses + Breathwork + Guided relaxation + Meditation You can expect [...]
Unwind the Psoas with Monica Rottmann Labor Day Public Holiday Monday 4 May 2pm-4.30pm $110 full price $88 for Direct Debit members (email us for your discount code) $55 for VIP Annual Members Unwind Your Psoas: The Key to Deep Calm Discover the missing link between tension and true relaxation. The psoas is more [...]
ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT Summer Bliss Half-Day Retreat with Monica Rottmann Australia Day Public Holiday Thursday 26 January 2pm - 5.30pm $30 for VIP Annual Members (email for the code) $96 for Direct Debit + 3/6 month members (email for the code) $120 full price Join Monica for an afternoon of Summer Bliss. > [...]
Practical Anxiety Relief with Monica Rottmann Saturday 22 January 10am - 11.30am In this 90 min online workshop with Monica you will learn practical tools to manage stress and anxiety. Featuring gentle + beginner-friendly yoga poses Breathwork Guided relaxation Meditation You can expect to transition from tense, wound up and stressed to feeling calm [...]
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 [...]
Most of us are familiar with the adage: prevention is better than cure. It's easier, cheaper, and less time consuming to stop something happening in the first place than to repair the damage after it has happened. We know that eating well can help reduce our risk of illness. We know that brushing our teeth [...]
Ever been told to calm down when you're stressed? Or don't sweat the small stuff when you're clearly sweating the small stuff? These well-intended statements often have the opposite effect. Not only are they unhelpful in the moment, but they also make us feel bad for reacting the way we do. [...]