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I am now up to my very last weekend of yoga and am very excited to be finished and beginning my Pilates Level 1 Teacher Training Course.
Yoga has changed my life in a huge way. For this I am incredibly grateful to Michelle and all the girls in the office for how they have [...]
Essence of Living extends the opportunity for you to WIN an unlimited monthly pass to our studio. Follow the instructions below to enter:
Choose a graphic embodying “What is the Essence of Living to you?” Post/submit the graphic onto our Facebook page www.facebook.com/essenceofliving Share your picture around because the person with the [...]
Yoga & Intuitive Eating
Dr. Casey Conroy, Integrative & Holistic Dietitian & Yoga Teacher
Intuitive Eating – the perfect diet
In an ideal world, there would be no need for someone to tell us what and how to eat. Like animals in the wild, prehistoric humans, and some modern yogis, dancers and athletes [...]
Age: 32 years old
Why I come to Essence of Living: Because from the minute a friend showed me the website online from Red Hill, Victoria, I knew in my gut it was where was suppose to go next. I moved to Australia from Los Angeles, CA on the 28th of July [...]
Yoga and running seem to sit at the opposite ends of the exercise spectrum. I’ve often heard my clients say ‘yoga is so good for my running, but running is not helping my yoga practice!’.
If you are a runner you will know it’s highly repetitious and high impact. We are on the count [...]
Originating in the South Pacific as a Rite of Passage, Ka Huna bodywork is a transformational massage and healing technique. Known in Hawaii as “loving hands massage”, this technique was first only practiced by mysterious South Sea Island kahunas or priests.
This incredible form of bodywork provides a holistic approach to healing by harmonising the [...]
Name: Grant Spedding
Age: 55
Why I come to Essence of Living: I initially came because I was recuperating from shoulder surgery & the Dr. suggested that Yoga would help. However I quickly became addicted to the classes & the ambience. The studio is an oasis of calm & serenity in what is sometimes otherwise [...]
For those that don’t know I’m a vegan so therefore my meals consists of lots of vegetables and very often! One of my favourite dishes is Gado Gado a simple mixed vegetable dish with peanut sauce (no egg) from Bali. I’m often disappointed when I buy peanut sauces from the supermarket to recreate my favourite [...]
Name: Emma Boucher
Age: 36
Occupation: Psychologist
Why do you come to Essence of Living: I love the atmosphere of the studio and every single one of the instructors ooze inspiration – they are like Zen on legs. I love the community feel of the studio and the wide range of classes and [...]
This book is a must read for all current and prospective small business owners who want to know why most small businesses don’t work and what to do about it. Voted as the No.1 business book by Inc. 500 CEOs it’s a classic, originally published in 1986 with timeless processes and steps that will work [...]
About Michelle
This is my life in a nutshell. I am the owner and operator of Essence of Living on the beautiful Gold Coast, Australia. I live and breathe my vocation as it resonates with every cell of my body. I truly love what I do and do what I love. I want to share my passion with the world around me and hope to create a happier, healthier world with those willing to change and grow with me.
