Blog
All about Pilates
Pilates is a low-impact exercise method that emphasizes core strength, flexibility, and body awareness. It was developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates, a German physical trainer who originally created it as a rehabilitation program for injured soldiers...
7 Days of Rumi
Jalaleddin Rumi was the greatest Sufi mystic and poet in the Persian language , famous for his lyrics and wisdom. He was born in 1207in present day Afghanistan to a family of learned theologians. Day 1: Introduction to Rumi and Yoga"The wound is the place where the...
Patanjali’s Pranayama: The Practise of Breathing
The fourth of Patanjali’s 8 limbs of Yoga after the Yamas, Niyamas and Asana & is derived from two Sanskrit words: "Prana," meaning life force or vital energy, and "Ayama," meaning extension or expansion. It involves various breathing techniques aimed at...
Longevity and the Role of Yoga in Enhancing It
Longevity Yoga, length of our lives, is influenced by factors including genetics, lifestyle, diet, and environment. Among lifestyle choices, regular physical activity, stress management, and mental well-being play significant roles. Yoga, a practice that combines...
Patanjali’s Asana: practice of physical postures.
Let’s get into our bodies!! Patanjali’s third limb is ‘Asana’ means "seat" or "posture." Asanas/postures have their foundation in the philosophy of ‘sukham and sthira’, finding ease and steadiness in our bodies; originally so we could sit in comfortable meditation on...
Patanjali’s Niyama: help us build our character.
Where the Yamas tend to be moral disciplines, the Niyamas are more personal observances. Yamas might be considered restraints, Niyamas are postive personal duties or habits to construct. Have you ever thought of living your life with purity? Patanjali's first Niyama,...
Patanjali’s Yamas: ways of living with Grace
The Yamas are the first limb of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and often considered the foundation of Yoga practise. And living an authentic life. The 5 Yamas serve as guiding principles for ethical conduct and self-discipline, providing a framework for leading a more conscious and compassionate life both on and off the Yoga mat. By incorporating these principles into their practice, Yogis aim to cultivate a deeper sense of inner peace, harmony, and connection with themselves and the world around them.
Let’s Hydrate our bodies
"Hydration Happiness" is a holistic approach to well-being that recognizes the harmony of physical and mental health with optimal hydration. It's HOT and we need to drink a little more. Homeostasis & drinking often and mindfully will reward us with improved...
Centenary Yoga Balance through standing postures
Two footed Standing postures are great to practise
Retreat! Centenary Yoga Retreats Brisbane & Gold Coast at Springbrook
Slow down and Retreat into Nature and Yourself. Centanry Yoga Springbrook Retreats offer exceptional food and experiences to practise, meditate and simply unplug.
Beginners’ Mind
Connect with Balance, Wonder and Joy
‘And by taking this approach… you’ll start observing yourself and your life in a diffent manner, much like a primary school student with a project. You have a project. And you’re it.'( a quote from my book,The Real Me).
Winter Balance
Winter Balance!Last month we considered how choosing discomfort can assist our quest for Balance. Winter can be uncomfortable! Finding Balance in Winter: Nurturing Mind and Body Brisbane Winter has arrived in force and, it's essential to pay attention to our...
Anjali Mudra for Balance
Some of you may be familiar with Anjali Mudra (palms together in
front of your chest) as prayer pose or Namaste pose. Anjali mudra
is a powerful gesture of wholeness, peace and respect.
This mudra is found in the practice of many religions and
represents devotion to a Higher Power, deep listening within,
behaving with sincerity & respect.
On a physical level, Anjali mudra unites the left and right sides
of the brain and body.
2023 Focus – Balance
'Mentally and emotionally, working on our balance helps us develop a keener focus as well as the ability to keep an even keel despite the inevitable wobbles that arise in life.' (Rachel Land) Centenary Yoga's theme for 2023 is Balance and through our...
The movement Imperative
Sarah Mills 25 May 2022 We live: we move. Movement is so simple, yet vital for life. Our bodies are designed to move so without movement we cannot live our vital, interactive and best life! Movement gives us great circulation, mental wellbeing and coordination, whilst...
Zoom Yoga at Centenary
Online Yoga Etiquette and How to: Yoga Classes and Meditation...
A Healthy Approach to Life – Saucha
The first Niyama, Saucha, translates as “purity”. This can be a scary thought – who amongst can claim to be pure? Would we even want to? Where’s the fun in being “pure”? Worse yet, incredibly horrible acts have been committed in efforts to...
Fall in Love with Life – Santosha
Where does happiness come from? The answer can be found in Santosha. Patanjali provides
Be the best you that you can be – with Tapas
Tapas is the passion that drives us to succeed. The most common translation of Tapas is “austerity” or “discipline”. This refers to the commitment needed to achieve any goal that requires a sustained effort. Most worthwhile pursuits, such as the...
Know Thyself – Svadhyaya
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought “who is that person”? Beyond the name and job title, when we look deep below the surface, right into the soul, who are we really? This is what Svadhyaya is all about. It is the study of our self. Do you find...
The Benefits of Regular Yoga Practice
Possibly the most misunderstood aspect of yoga is its benefits. People generally think of yoga as an exercise system that aims to improve our flexibility. Yes, yoga will help with flexibility, but that is only the tip of the iceberg. There is so much...
Overcoming ego in a competitive world – Isvara Pranidhana
Society is competitive. We compete with one another for jobs. We compete with one another for social status. This is the way the world works. Coping with competition can be a problem. We see people we feel to be less deserving get better jobs...
Surrender to Love – Isvara Pranidhana
When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace. (Dalai Lama) The last of the ten Yamas and Niyamas is Isvara Pranidhana. This is the culmination of a...
Dancing in the Rain
Australia has voted to retain its conservative government. For some this is good news, for others, bad. Regardless of where you stand, there will always be winners and losers in every election. Indeed, we experience the ups and downs of winning and losing throughout...