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Teacher of the Month: Hollie Bradley

On January 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Be the change, Essence of Living, Healthly tips and tricks, Inspiration, Teacher of the Month

 

Name: Hollie Bradley

Hometown: Auckland NZ

Favourite Books: I love history and a bit of magic too so my fav all time book is W Smith’s River God

Favourite Movies: A good old kiwi film called Whale Rider rates as no.1 feel good movie

Favourite Foods: One dish I cant get enough of [...]

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Kimberley: Essence’s Flower Lady

On December 21, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Essence of Living, Inspiration, Uncategorized

Introducing Kimberley, Essence’s latest edition.  Noticed the gorgeous bouquets blooming through the Studio over the last month?  We have the gorgeous & vivacious Kimberley bringing the “Bloom” into our studio space.  The Motto & Mantra of Essence of Living is Breath ~ Bend ~ Blossom & we’re constantly on the path to enriching the [...]

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Student of the Week: Colleen Brown

On December 14, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Essence of Living, Inspiration, Student of the week

Name: Colleen Brown

Age: 29 years

Why I come to Essence of Living: Basically the authenticity of the studio is what attracted me there in the first place and after a few classes I was hooked. All the girls add their own special little touch to their classes and I just feel really lucky to practice yoga [...]

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Student Of The Week: Charles Mansfield

On November 30, 2011 · 5 Comments · In Essence of Living, Inspiration, Student of the week

 

Name: Charles Mansfield

Age: 92 years

Why I come to Essence of Living: All health prescriptions contain the need for exercise and I happen to agree that this does not need jogging, aerobics or raising a sweat by extreme physical effort. Yoga fits as an exercise of body and mind. By enquiry I [...]

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The Life Path Number

On December 13, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Inspiration

Recently I was introduced to the astrology Life Path number which is based on the sum of your birth date. This number represents who you are at birth and the native traits that you will carry with you through life. It’s really interesting both Clare and I got a lot out of it. I [...]

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Yoga Inspiration

On June 23, 2010 · 90 Comments · In Inspiration

Often aspiring yoga students ask me what recommended reading I could suggest on or about yoga. So I thought I would post a list of all my favorite must have books, documentaries, DVDs & CDs that have had a significant impact teaching, directing and inspiring me on the journey I am traveling today. Some are [...]

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Goddess of Good Luck

On May 10, 2010 · 12 Comments · In Inspiration

Does one believe in good luck? That good fortune is simply something that happens by accident with no real reason? I have been pondering and discussing this topic with much enthusiasm and believe that the Goddess of Good Luck presents herself to all of us in one way or another yet some of us don’t [...]

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Yoga flow – Bali

On May 4, 2010 · 4 Comments · In Inspiration

Yoga Flow – Bali

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Change is inevitable

On April 26, 2010 · 4 Comments · In Inspiration

Life keeps on twisting and turning and it amazes me just how far we can travel internally yet still appear the same externally. I spent sometime reflecting on my personal growth and journey over the last 12 months and acknowledged just how much I had accomplished and learnt in such a small amount of time.

I am [...]

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Bali Spirit Festival: Day 1

On April 1, 2010 · 1 Comment · In Inspiration

Words can’t possibly give justice to the feeling you get here at the Bali Spirit Festival. The four day festival is filled with yoga, dance, music and healing from every corner of the world, all whilst listening to the natural sounds of the environment and soaking up the hot tropical heat!

The setting is unbelievable, [...]

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