Tapas: An Eternal Flame
Associated with heat or fire, TAPAS is said to burn away our impurities so, through a sustained practice of discipline, we purify our bodies and more importantly, our minds. Discipline and discomfort typically go hand in hand, especially when we are looking to instigate change or do something differently, there is always an element of discomfort as we navigate the new. Tapas asks us to use the practices of yoga: to serve, to be kind, to step into our truth, and to commit to regular asana and meditation; our sadhana.
Golden Mylk Smoothie
During the colder months of the year, I live for Golden Mylk aka a Turmeric Latte just before bed - it’s a soothing way to wind down! Although I love a good smoothie - it’s actually never occurred to me to consider a summer version! Until now! In the hopes of some warmer weather, I’ve been experimenting with turmeric smoothies using golden paste and this one is my favourite so far! Behold the banana + turmeric smoothie - perfect for breakfast or as a mid-afternoon pick me up!
Practical yoga postures to turn a breech baby
Prenatal yoga postures can help to create more space and ease during your pregnancy. Some yoga postures will encourage an ‘optimal’ position for your baby. From 30 weeks onwards, you’ll want to be proactive and spend at least 30 minutes a day with your belly facing the ground, this can help modern mothers to avoid a breech baby or posterior positioning in your womb. Yoga asana and movements such as Cat/Cow, rocking, circles, or swaying on all fours are all recommended in addition to downward facing dog and baddha konasana.
Yin Yoga Sequence for Spring
Every year when spring rolls around, I have to admit it feels pretty cheesy to make reference to BLOOM and all things spring! I was drawn to Bloom was because it represents rebirth and new beginnings - and that no matter who we are, each of us has the capacity to start where we are: to begin from within, and sometimes we have to go back to the beginning to start again! And again!
So while it's spring outside, is spring in your yoga practice?
Spring is a time of renewal, transformation, and letting go of the old to make room for the new. The spring energy might lead us towards a more fiery yoga practice, however in times of transition, less can actually provide us so much more.
To help you harness the spirit of spring in your yoga practice, I've put together a short Yin yoga sequence for Spring
Kali Mudra
Kali is often depicted with a necklace of skulls and a belt made of arms - representing all the evil she has slayed! She destroys the old to make space for the new. While she may be depicted as scary, her intentions come from a place of fierce love. 🖤
Yin, Yoga Nidra + the Subtle Body
Yoga asana provides the gateway to our body through various shapes, transitions and movements - but beyond the asana we can start to peel away the layers to access the subtle body through yin, yoga nidra, pranayama and meditation practices.
An introduction to Ayurveda
By knowing and understanding your dosha, this provides valuable insight and information on how to live a more balanced lifestyle. Not only will you discover the optimal foods to nourish, but you’ll also learn which styles of yoga are best suited to your body type and what time of day is the best time to do your practice!
Roll + Release Yoga
Do you have a literal pain in the arse or the neck?
By using a combination of diaphragmatic breathing, your own body weight and our soft yoga therapy balls you can discover how self-massage or myofascial release, breaks up trigger points, and soothes tight fascia. This can not only relieve pain but also increase blood flow and circulation to the soft tissues. Together with conscious breath, it helps to relieve pain, tightness and STRESS caused by modern day living!
Oh and afterwards you’ll feel AHHHHMAZING!
Soup for the Soul
Ayurveda tells us that in order to gain the greatest amount of prana from our food, we should eat fresh, seasonal produce. So one of the best ways to do this in winter is with SOUP! Not only is it quick and easy to make, these soups in particular are packed full of bitter foods such as kale as well as root vegetables - both of which are ideal ways to pacify KAPHA DOSHA - our tendency to become sluggish according to Ayurveda during the colder months of the year. Soups are both nourishing and they warm the soul!
Is one yoga class enough? Yoga is a lifelong practice - are you ready to commit?
Consistent practice over time with commitment is a daunting concept, in today’s world we value flexibility as the ultimate freedom. TAPAS is the practice of discipline, outlined in the Yoga Sutras is one of the five Niyamas designed to build character and help us commit to our practice with a ‘burning’ enthusiasm.
Flow Your Own Way
There is more than one way to flow, both students and teachers at Bloom Yoga offer their own unique style and we encourage you to flow your own way!
Yoga for Mums + Bubs
Mum + Baby Yoga classes provide a gentle invigorating practice of nurturing sequences for mum while at the same time playing and bonding with your baby. Whether you're an absolute beginner or you practiced yoga before the birth of your baby; post-natal yoga provides new mums time for self-care, connection and community in a safe welcoming space.
Learning to Love…Dolphin
Learning to Love Dolphin Pose - this challenging posture is great for opening the upper back and building much needed strength in the shoulders and upper body BUT it can be alot to get our head around…literally! As with any challenge - we can use this asana to learn about ourselves from the inside out.
Pregnant in Perth? Here’s why you need a Pregnancy Yoga Class!
Attending specially designed prenatal yoga classes is not just about accommodating your growing belly, it’s also about expanding your mind, exploring your options for birth and joining together as a collective community as you begin your journey into motherhood. Pregnancy yoga offers a depth and a warmth beyond the yoga postures themselves, and like everything in life, some teachers will resonate more than others, so seek out a class (and a suitably trained teacher) that suits – you’ll know your community when you find it!
Cultivate Calm with the power of Sound Healing + Restorative Yoga
Sound Therapy is not new, it has often been used within yogic practices such as mantra and chanting.
An acoustic sound healing journey in the form of a SOUND BATH relaxes the body, calms the mind, activated the body’s natural healing processes while also clearing the subconscious.
Lost In Translation
Using SANSKRIT names to refer to asanas in our yoga classes recognises that yoga postures are so much more than names, they are a representation of the richness and depth that our yoga practice can offer us in our daily lives. Often we lose the meaning, the purpose or even the story behind the asana when we anglicise it. So it's why we learn it as part of our 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training Program.
5 Yoga Poses to Ease Back Pain during Pregnancy
Here are 5 yoga poses to help you stretch to alleviate piriformis / sciatic pain during pregnancy - please note that some of these yoga postures will need to be modified or are not suitable if you have pelvic girdle pain, low lying placenta or a breech baby - if you're unsure please seek the advice of a specially trained Prenatal Yoga Teacher who can provide safe alternatives using props in a Pregnancy specific yoga class.
Golden Goodness
Hatha Yoga is the practice of bringing the mind and the body into balance, but it's far more than just postures and yoga pants! Extend your yoga practice beyond the yoga mat; apply Ayurvedic principles to keep your body nourished and your mind clear. Extend your yoga practice beyond the mat; apply Ayurvedic principles to keep your body nourished and your mind clear.
A leap of faith
Each month we plan our classes at the studio so that we progressively build on the same vinyasa flow sequence over a 4 - 5 week period. This model of learning is not only empowering but through repetition students deepen their yoga practice, learn variations and build confidence.
Why we love Hanuman
It’s entirely possible you’ve practised Hanuman’s pose numerous times, but perhaps have no idea about who is he or what this pose HANUMANASANA is. Hanuman is the great monkey God; the archetype of devotion, strength, and courage.