group classes - embodied movement
not-exactly-yoga
a yoga-like practice that isn’t quite yoga anymore
it’s all about you, your body, the way you move, the way you feel
~ Online & In person | booking essential ~
** The Palms (Gympie) + Online classes**
WEDNESDAY night
6.30-8pm Wednesday
| 6week blocks - $120 |
next block: from 30 October 2024
online or in person -
BOOKING REQUIRED
[ class recordings provided ]
** class blocks are 6 weeks **
missed classes can be made up on the alternate day
when available &/or via recording **
Want to pay a different way - cash, bank transfer - no problem!
missed the start of the block but don’t want to wait?? also no problem :)
EMAIL me and we will get you sorted!
[ get a feel for the spirit of our classes,
starting with a class email, HERE ]
Join us for a light hearted yet deep & unique blend of embodied movement (yoga like, but not limited to yoga either), breath & awareness (meditation) practices to support you in being more in your body, more connected to your Self, and more grounded in your world.
If you aren’t in your body, where are you?
These classes are designed to support you in being more at home in your body, with your feelings, and with yourself.
We don’t do a lot of pretzel bending or even typical yoga.
We do give time to feel our body, to adjust to what is available in our body in the moment, and to explore what that is.
Rather than focussing on twisting your body into a prescribed shape, you will be invited into the essence of different movements and experiences to capture the heart of what it is to be You, in each changing moment .
This cultivates safety and connection with our own personal in-body experience - which is embodiment. It is unique for each of us on any given breath. This can help us to deepen our experience of life, integrate our past and be more present in the moment.
We give time throughout our practice to connect with our bodies, what we are feeling and what we are experiencing - to know experientially where we are.
This gently expands our range of comfort, supporting our natural capacity for resilience so we are better equipped to maintain a sense of being grounded and connected within ourselves when life gets busy, stressful, or overwhelming.
Otherwise, we generally find ourselves disconnecting from our physical experience as we go into stress, overwhelm, denial or dissociation - all common ways we attempt to handle overwhelming and challenging life situations.
They aer effective coping mechanisms in the right context, but can become our default and create a very limited movement & life experience.
This can create a cascade of health depleting conditions in our body (inflammation, reduced immunity, hormonal imbalances to name a few), even more so over time.
With resilience and awareness, these same states that can be so debilitating, can become rich arenas for our exploration and growth.
Connecting with what we are feeling in our bodies and honouring that, although it can be challenging, helps us to cultivate the sense of being safe in our bodies and in the moment - even if the world/your world seems to be going crazy or falling apart, and supports our body in health and wellbeing.
These classes feature physical practices - movement, breath, asana/posture, mudra - to help soothe, strengthen and balance your nervous system so that you can better cope with change and uncertainty in life.
They support your body to better move and be in the moment, with greater ease, strength and flexibility, better able to enjoy freedom and thriving in life without needing to shy or run away from the tough stuff either.
Add to that a nice juicy savasana/ deep relaxation and accessible meditative practices, and you’ve got the time and space to restore you to You.
This time is essential in supporting yourself to process and integrate the shifts you have created, and gives you a practice that soothes and revitalises in body and soul.
You will learn things you can use outside of our time together to help you move through every day with more ease and connection. The most important being the experience of deeper self awareness and connection.
So,
If you are ready for a movement & stillness practice [yoga that’s not really yoga any more] that is different, that is
more than just a ‘good stretch’
more than a fancy pose, tighter tights or ‘insta-ready’
with a dash of transformation (aka shifting your status quo)
that is about You & Your body in each moment,
never about imposing another set of rules or
that helps you meet the moment, be present to yourself, navigate the current times and be able to feel very good indeed….
Then you are in the right place.
Look forward to feeling and ‘being’ better…
We do things differently in these classes because we are looking for different results - more satisfying, bringing a deeper sense and experience of health, balance and well being to your body, mind & life - in every moment.
WEDNESDAY night
6.30-8pm Wednesday
| 6week blocks - $120 |
next block: from 30 Oct
online or in person -
BOOKING REQUIRED
[ class recordings provided ]
want to pay a different way - cash, bank transfer - no problem!
missed the start of the block but don’t want to wait?? also no problem :)
EMAIL me and we will get you sorted!
What if I can’t make class? Don’t worry - I record all classes and send you a private link afterwards, you can download or stream it and enjoy the class at a time that works for you, as many times as you like. You can also join the alternate class time for the week when available, if you aren’t already in that class.
I really want to join, but I cant make those times, what can I do? You can join the class and receive the recording link to practice at a time that suits you, you can also contact me to talk about private lessons (online or in person).
~ embodied movement
to move you
the way love moves you ~
Tell me more about this class, what will we do and why?:
Breathing aka Breathwork or Pranayama - invite a natural breath ( rarely any counting or tricky techniques, from my deeper learning that just means fancy bad breathing), something most of us have been missing throughout our lives (complicated patterns on top don’t help the matter!). Healthy natural breathing impacts mind/state of mind, emotions and energy levels, supporting health + vitality, and helps resolve unhealthy patterns over time.
Fluid, embodied yoga-like practices - move your body in ways to support being in your body more comfortable. Don’t expect extreme yoga poses, or precise alignment cues. Be ready to explore the power of subtle, experience how YOUR body is and works, and to FEEL your body.
Embodied Awareness [meditation as it can be] - even if you think you can’t. There are many (infinite) ways to experience inner stillness, without needing to be stock-still. They can bring you into your own experience of clarity of mind, without needing to empty it out/ stop thinking, or in anyway actually ’correct’ ourselves.
Why would we need to torture ourselves to feel good about ourselves??
Why would we need to disconnect to feel happier about who we are??
How can you get ‘you’ wrong?!? It’s a funny idea if you think about it….
Getting to know ourselves, self awareness and growth shouldn’t be torture or a war with ourselves - and how can we change or perfect something that we have never experienced?? Why would we want to??
This is a journey that is your life, whether you engage with it or not.
If you would like to better get to know the territory and magnificent wonder that you are, then joining us is a great place to Be.
Get curious, explore your bodies potential - get to know more of 'who' and 'how' you are.
With well over 20 years of yoga practice under my ‘belt’, I have explored the practices of yoga and meditation from many angles, through various lineages, and through many of my own life changes.
I am always bringing my teaching into increasing relevance and adapting to apply the practice to the current times - this world is not what it was, and nor are you.
These Breath & Movement [ yoga-ish ] classes are what is evolving as a result of this work, and what I share to better support you - because getting your foot behind your head is not likely to help you in many life situations, while a healthy nervous system, calmer mind, clarity, self acceptance and healthier joints will.
And if we can feel, we can heal. If you are in your body, you are in the present moment. I firmly believe these are things that count.
“Each class is a whole new experience, integrating a mix of asana, breathing exercises, meditation, philosophy and music to focus on something. It’s always different. And it always seems about right to what is going on for me.
Whether it be I am so wrapped up in my thoughts, or I am angry and frustrated, or straight out overwhelmed with the state of the world, I always leave class different from when I walked in. Sometimes it sneaks up on me, and I don’t even realise how much I am getting from a posture or a mantra, and then it settles and it just feels plain good.”
These classes are perfect for those that like some playful exploration and deep invocation while they breathe, move and dwell in self acceptance, self love.
“Brie has the ability to discover within us all that unique ability to move a little deeper, or stay a little longer - and still be true to your needs, your body’s needs and value the individual person on the mat.
There is the combination of yoga and breath work, but also a touch of shamanic healing, a pinch of humour, and a subtleness that has one unlocking an emotion, or moving an energetic blockage so we discover our uniqueness and we move from our darkness to our light.”
Join us, and enjoy more life
Practical things:
Give yourself time to find a park if you are attending in person, or time to set up your practice space +mat and settle other beings before class if you are on zoom. Aim to be ready 5 minutes or so before class.
Wear clothes that are easy to move and breathe in.
No fancy gear required, and if you love your lycra, go for it. If you are practising on Zoom, PJ’s might be your thing!be ready to attend to your bodies needs, even before we start, and also watch out for ways you might distract yourself while you are practising
no experience necessary - you will be practising with YOUR body, as it is on the day, with curiosity and sensitivity
you don't need to be flexible or strong - the purpose of these classes is to create balance and ease, building strength and flexibility - this is why we do it!
let me know if you have any medical or physical issues before class
