https://www.flyingyogi.com.au/blog daily 0.75 2021-10-03 https://www.flyingyogi.com.au/blog/essential-oils-for-self-care monthly 0.5 2021-08-20 https://www.flyingyogi.com.au/blog/oils-for-smooth-hair-and-glowing-skin monthly 0.5 2021-08-30 https://www.flyingyogi.com.au/blog/eating-organic monthly 0.5 2021-10-03 https://www.flyingyogi.com.au/about daily 0.75 2021-10-03 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/610a0c77d5518549b58ce4cd/t/611e0428f701833e8cfac164/1631443048804/YOH03235.JPG About I started yoga for the same reason many people do - I wanted yoga to make me better at something else! For me it was running. I had heard that yoga could help me get stronger and recover from injuries faster so I gave it a try. I noticed that I was more focused during long training runs and I felt more fluid and comfortable over longer distances. So there I was at age 35 feeling fit, healthy, and happy - and smashing my training goals. When I was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer, it turned my world upside down. Over 10 months I had 2 major surgeries and 6 rounds of chemotherapy. My prognosis was good but that was hard to remember when I was barely able to walk. I was scared and rehab was slow. Fortunately as an athlete and a financial planner I knew how to set goals and take small steps. I focused on the finish line and did everything I could to get there. Outwardly I stayed positive but inside I was always anxious - even if I could beat cancer, what would life look like after? My body was slowly healing but my mind was constantly racing... Searching for relief, I discovered a book that described how meditation could reduce my anxiety and help me cope with my pain. I began a regular meditation practice and felt a bit calmer. Though my future was still uncertain, I started to feel more hopeful. A year and many treatments later, I was a cancer survivor! To celebrate, I wanted to run, to swim, to move with that old sense of ease and grace. But I knew I needed to take it slow so I started with Restorative yoga. Because I was very young to be diagnosed with Ovarian cancer doctors I recommended I test for the BRAC gene. Just as I was finding my feet, I got another shock. Tests revealed a gene mutation which meant I had a much higher risk of developing breast cancer. I had just survived one cancer and now I was faced with a choice - risk another cancer or have a double mastectomy. I felt a lot of pressure to make a quick decision. But my yoga and meditation practice helped me slow down and process the information and options. Eventually I decided on the surgery. The mastectomy and reconstruction were painful and my recovery was slow. I had always felt so at home in my body. Now I was starting to lose confidence. If I wasn’t the strong woman I had always been, who was I? https://static1.squarespace.com/static/610a0c77d5518549b58ce4cd/t/610b68d700467a4aa5459eca/1631443048811/Inverted+Buddha.JPG About On my path to recovery from the mastectomy I discovered aerial yoga. The silks are strong but very flexible. They moved and moulded to my body, giving me support and the confidence to explore. As time passed, I began to reach, rotate, bend, and twist my way into some gravity-defying tricks. Hovering over the ground below, I felt like I was taking flight. When I needed to ground and restore, I could wrap myself in a peaceful silk cocoon for nourishing restorative postures. Gradually, I began to trust my body again. I remember feeling a sense of physical freedom as the muscles across my chest stretched. But I felt something more than just the spread of my muscles. As I flew in the silks, I was opening up again to the full experience of my own body and breath... The process hasn’t been quick or easy and the journey continues. But everything I have learned so far, I’d love to share with you. https://www.flyingyogi.com.au/home daily 1.0 2021-09-22 https://www.flyingyogi.com.au/classes daily 0.75 2021-10-03 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/610a0c77d5518549b58ce4cd/t/612c31d51a5b9a2014b34908/1630286378570/IMG_5267.jpg Classes - Join Me for a Personalised Class My offering is a private, one-on-one yoga class that is personalised, safe & tailored to your needs. I have created a relaxed environment in my studio where you will be looked after and feel comfortable. All classes include the use of essential oils, chosen to nourish and support you. You will leave class feeling refreshed and restored. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/610a0c77d5518549b58ce4cd/t/612c3369cf94384695afe190/1630286896971/IMG_5253.jpg Classes - How Do We Get Started? We will start with an initial chat so I can learn about what you would like to achieve and understand any injuries or conditions you might have. Together we will set some intentions for your yoga practice. You may want to get stronger or more flexible, enjoy some play time, or simply relax and unwind. Based on what is important to you, I will create a customised sequence that can include aerial yoga, mat-based yoga, breathing practices, and meditation. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/610a0c77d5518549b58ce4cd/t/614a9b88d11eaf5cda970eb8/1632279457170/IMG_5395.jpeg Classes - You are in Good Hands I have been practicing yoga for over 15 years and practicing aerial yoga for 7. In 2017 I completed my foundational 200 hour yoga teacher and in 2018 I completed a 50 hour aerial yoga certification. I have also completed short courses in Restorative Yoga and Yin Yoga. While I enjoy some of the gravity-defying poses of aerial yoga, my focus is on using the silks to help people like me recover from injuries or health challenges and navigate through stress, anxiety, and chronic illness or pain. https://www.flyingyogi.com.au/book-a-class daily 0.75 2021-08-30 https://www.flyingyogi.com.au/about-1 daily 0.75 2021-09-12 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/610a0c77d5518549b58ce4cd/t/613dd868f314225d63a3dff5/1630279824059/YOH03235.JPG About (Copy) I started yoga for the same reason many people do - I wanted yoga to make me better at something else! For me, it was running. I had heard that yoga could help me get stronger and recover from injuries faster so I gave it a try. I noticed that I was more focused during long training runs and I felt more fluid and comfortable over longer distances. So there I was at age 35 feeling fit, healthy, and happy and smashing my training goals. When I was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer, it turned my world upside down. Over 10 months, I had 2 major surgeries and 6 rounds of chemotherapy. My prognosis was good but that was hard to remember when I was barely able to walk. I was scared and rehab was slow but as an athlete and a financial planner, I knew how to set goals and take small steps. I focused on the finish line and did everything I could to get there. Outwardly I stayed positive but inside I was always anxious - Even if I could beat cancer, what would life look like after? My body was slowly healing but my mind was constantly racing... Searching for relief, I discovered a book that described how meditation could reduce my anxiety and help me cope with my pain. I began a regular meditation practice and felt a bit calmer. Though my future was still uncertain, I started to feel more hopeful. A year and many treatments later, I was a cancer survivor! To celebrate, I wanted to run, to swim, to move with that old sense of ease and grace. But I knew I needed to take it slow so I started with Restorative yoga. Because I was very young for Ovarian cancer, doctors I recommended I test for the BRAC gene as a precaution. Just as I was finding my feet, I got another shock. Tests revealed a gene mutation which meant I had a much higher risk of developing breast cancer. I had just survived one cancer and now I was faced with a choice - risk another cancer or have a double mastectomy. I felt a lot of pressure to make a quick decision. But my yoga and meditation practice helped me slow down and process the information and options. Eventually I decided on the surgery. The mastectomy and reconstruction were painful and my recovery was slow. I had always felt so at home in my body. Now I was starting to lose confidence. If I wasn’t the strong woman I had always been, who was I? https://static1.squarespace.com/static/610a0c77d5518549b58ce4cd/t/613dd868f314225d63a3dffb/1628137723969/Inverted+Buddha.JPG About (Copy) On my path to recovery from the mastectomy I discovered aerial yoga. The silks are strong but very flexible. They moved and moulded to my body, giving me support and the confidence to explore. As time passed, I began to reach, rotate, bend, and twist my way into some gravity-defying tricks. Hovering over the ground below, I felt like I was taking flight. When I needed to ground and restore, I could wrap myself in a peaceful silk cocoon for nourishing restorative postures. Gradually, I began to trust my body again. I remember feeling a sense of physical freedom as the muscles across my chest stretched. But I felt something more than just the spread of my muscles. As I flew in the silks, I was opening up again to the full experience of my own body and breath... The process hasn’t been quick or easy and the journey continues. But everything I have learned so far, I’d love to share with you.