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If you are seeking a new way to transform yourself this year then look out for the next Exhale newsletter about our new transformation course – Getting your Life Back. The course is dedicated to a recipe of personal exploration and supporting you in ways that make slow, steady transformational shifts and mindset changes to living a meaningful life. More details to follow.
We hear the word gratitude so much. You may have heard "Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness" or "Gratitude turns what we have into enough"
Have you ever wondered why gratitude is so important? And how do you practice gratitude and even go to the next level of making it part of your daily practice?
Let's first explore what gratitude really means?
Stretch the mindful way
Yin Yoga or Restorative Yoga is an excellent start to learning about stretching your body in a slow-paced style of yoga. Its a style of yoga that supports any person shape and size.
Restorative yoga can be a gateway to filling your mind and body into a relaxed state. This is a powerful way to learn how to become more mindful and reduce stress.
If you are interested in the physical practice of yoga, you will enjoy the gentle way of bringing more flexibility into your body.
You will gain inner peace and revive your spirit.
Come and join us on Monday evenings or Sunday afternoons for a treat.
I want to extend my heartfelt thank you to each of you who have continued to support Exhale Yoga through these trying and difficult times.
Exhale Yoga is a place of wellness, and your health and wellbeing remain paramount, and so is our commitment to COVID safety.
In our world today, we are witnessing high variability of COVID-19. We are committed to meeting the advice and restrictions of our government, both Federal and State, to minimise risks.
As you know, the public health information and industry restrictions are constantly changing across Australia.
We remain vigilant to keep up to date and follow the critical information and requirements to protect ourselves and those around us.
To prepare for your next yoga class, please take some time to familiarise yourself with the changes.
Classes are only open to fully vaccinated participants. If you have an exemption from vaccination, please provide your medical certificate stating exemption from vaccination to your Exhale Yoga teacher.
Please ensure that your Exhale Yoga teacher has sighted your certificate before attending the class. Your teacher will update your information on Mindbody as vaccinated.
Our state government has set space allocation of 1 person per 4 sqm, restricting the number of members allowed in our space. Therefore, our maximum number is nine members indoors.
Capacity limits imposed on our classes Please book online to ensure you can attend the class. The maximum number of participants in each class is ten, including the teacher.
Distance spacing between each person – 1.5 metres between members
Masks are required as you enter the studio. While you are exercising, you may choose to remove your mask. If the mask impedes the delivery of instructions for the teacher, they may remove their mask.
QR code apps – Please scan the code on arrival.
Please use our hand sanitiser on entry to remove bacteria and some viruses from your hands.
We highly recommend that all members bring their props and mats to the class. If you use Exhale Yoga’s props, please disinfect them after the class.
Please bring a towel to each class. If you choose to use the studio bolsters or blankets, you will need to use your towel to place them over the studio bolsters.
Your fitness and health is an essential part of life, and the wellbeing of our customers and staff is always our highest priority.
At Exhale Yoga, we continue to monitor the Coronavirus situation closely and the advice of the World Health Organisation, Centre for Disease Control. The health authorities have advised that Coronavirus is NOT airborne, and there's no need to make any changes to your routine beyond increased hand hygiene.
At Exhale Yoga, we have always kept high cleaning standards, and we're continuing to take all the necessary precautions to protect our customers and staff.
As an extra precaution, we're stepping up our routine cleaning with a safe disinfectant that is approved to clean our yoga mats.To provide you with the confidence you have access to anti-bacterial spray for your yoga mat if you choose to wash your yoga mat before the class. There is also hand disinfectant in the Exhale Yoga office for your use.
What you can do to stay safe - the most crucial thing public health experts have stressed over and over applies to everyone and everywhere, stay home if you're not feeling well. Use hand hygiene frequent and avoid touching your face.Keep well and continue to practice your mindfulness breathing. This will help you to maintain peace during these uncertain times.
Happy February 2020. Hope you are enjoying the Summer and Fringe in Adelaide.
The last newsletter we talked about considering new ways to improve your well-being. That is physically, mentally and emotionally.
I have another question for you to consider. How much does it cost to be healthy? Majority of people think it costs more money to eat wholesome, healthy food; however, in rest studies from Harvard University, it cost about $1.50 per day per person. It’s not much.
So how much does it cost to be physically, mentally and emotionally healthy?
Let’s have a look at some of the costs:
· Doctors consult from $40.00 to $70.00
· Physiotherapist consultation $40.00 to $65.00
· Counseling session $90 to $150 per hour
· Massage session $60.00 to $120.00 per hour
As you can see, the costs associated with treating illness are enormous. There is a startling study published in July 2019 in The Lancet that looked at data from 142 nations about time lost from work, insurance claims, health billing and other costs. The researchers determined that most of the illness was caused by people being sedentary and now suffering from heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, breast cancer or colon cancer.
The most common condition amongst the people was that none of them was doing exercise for their mind or body.
The study concluded that inactivity costs the world economy almost $68 billion annually in medical expenses and lost productivity.
There is an alternative to treating illness. Be active. It can cost as little as $16.00 per session twice a week, and you will improve your well-being - physically, mentally and emotionally.
So my question to you is what are you going to do differently this year?
Let Exhale Yoga help you to keep happy and healthy.
I’ve recorded this video for you to consider the options in how Exhale Yoga can support your well-being.
Happy New Year. Hope your holiday season was relaxing and you’re now on your way back into your groove. So what will your groove be for 2020? Have you set some wellness goals? Well I would like you to consider some ideas about how to improve your mental wellbeing and physical health.
Do you are suffering from physical pain and unable to get good nights sleep?
Do you suffer from no energy? These problems are common for most.
We can suffer from stress and don’t even acknowledge it. It can show up physically, mentally or emotionally.
Also with a sedentary way of living, we find 3 big problem areas which affect our health.
They are:
Stiffness and restricted movement
Short hamstrings will pull on your back and increase back pain
Flexibility
So my question to you is what are you going to do differently this year?
Let Exhale Yoga help you to keep happy and healthy.
I’ve recorded a video here for you to consider your wellbeing. Seriously think about how being more active, taking time out to disconnect from your daily living and learning how to distress and relax. Exhale Yoga can support your wellbeing.
When you’re ready, watch the video.
This is the last video and message for 2019. So wanting to acknowledge you for your kind support and being part of our wonderful Exhale Yoga community. It has been a challenging year with the closure of the road and disruption to all business. It is a big callout to the Exhale Yoga Community and my Exhale Yoga team for your support. If you have not been down the new road you must. It is beautiful.
Now the festive season is quickly approaching us and it can be a wonderful time to connect and reflect over the past year. It can also be challenging time for some of us. Some may not be able to return home to their families to share their Xmas and may feel lonely. It is also understandable that many people may get overwhelmed with the gift buying, food preparation, planning and may just get fed up with the festivities.
Exhale Yoga we have you covered. No need to feel overwhelmed, anxious, sad, lonely – we are here to support you!
