Twists are AWESOME on the physical, emotional and mental levels! They are wonderful for digestion, and for moving lymph and blood through the body, improving elimination and circulation. They’re also great for spinal health, and practising twists regularly will relieve back and neck pain.. it has worked for me! Finally they stretch and free up [...]

Is it skill, experience, compassion, attitude, or something else? I’ve always found the best yoga teachers are the ones who make me want to give them a big hug after the class ends! In my short time as a yoga teacher I’ve come across many different teachers, some incredibly humble and gifted and others the [...]

Do I need to take multivitamins, protein powders, or include superfoods in my diet? If you’re eating a well-rounded diet with plenty of fresh (preferably organic) fruits and veggies, and you juice greens on a near-daily basis, you are getting all of nature’s essential elements and don’t need to concern yourself with extra vitamins or formulas. If you’re not, read on… these tips can save you money and worry!

QUESTION about the 14-Day GSY Challenge: “I wanted to ask your nutrition advice… besides the green smoothies what do you suggest to eat for the 14 days detox? I am vegetarian.” ANSWER: 14 Days of Green Smoothie Yoga can be a good opportunity for you to “detox” if you so choose! Every day I will [...]

This goes out to all you triathletes/runners/weekend warriors out there! But you don’t have to be a pro athlete to benefit from this sequence, anyone who enjoys a casual jog or bike ride will feel relief and openness after a few of these stretches as a cool down. This little yoga session targets the large [...]

I challenge you to practise Green Smoothie Yoga for 14 days straight and feel more alive than you’ve felt in ages! Let me be your personal yoga teacher and nutritionist for the next 2 weeks and together we’ll uncover a more vibrant, healthier you. Today is Day 1 of the challenge and I will guide you through a few variations on the sun salutation, the foundation of vinyasa or flow yoga. Then we’ll get into the kitchen and I’ll show you how to make a basic green smoothie in under 5 minutes!

Be inspired every day of the year! Talented yogini and photographer Janna Malikova has created a beautiful yoga 2011 calendar. Only $25 for the huge A3 colourful calendar featuring local yoga teachers… I’m Miss August! Check out this link to view the full calendar before you order. Part of the funds go towards MS Australia. Let [...]

Happy New YOU! Kickstart to Vibrant Nutrition @ Essence of Living Yoga & Pilates Studio, 2 Peerless Av, Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast. Saturday 8 January 2011, 11:30am – 2:00pm, $30 pp. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a strict vegan or eat meat, whether you’re a fastidious juicer or order takeout every night. This workshop is for everyone and you will walk away with new ideas, inspiration and fresh approaches you can integrate into your diet IMMEDIATELY.

This Sunday afternoon, the 3rd of October, from 3:00PM onwards in Burleigh Heads park there will be a celebration of YOGA and all things groovy, including a free, chilled out yoga class, food, slackline, acrobatic yoga, thai massage, surfing and depending on who rocks up, twirling and maybe some capoeira and dancing! All FREE, naturally

So today I got hit by a car. Long story short, I was riding my bike home from teaching this morning’s yoga class when a car heading in the opposite direction turned right onto a street and hit me, sending my bike flying in one direction and my butt in another. Along surfer’s paradise esplanade [...]