Body Positive Australia in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Counsellor

Body Positive Australia

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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23.01.2022 Check out Fiona Sutherland chatting to the ABC! Sarah xxx

23.01.2022 Let's MAKE SPACE for our bodies, we don't deserve to shrink, we deserve to take up the space we need, especially while moving or exercising or even moving through a cafe (well not this month, but you know what I mean!) Love, Sarah

23.01.2022 Oooo....a special event is coming. Register on our mailing list to be first in. Only 14 spaces. Byron update! 3 spaces left. Sarah xxx

23.01.2022 This is the second shot that I picked from the Yarra Trail range, a bit more wintry - don't be fooled, it was a VERY hot day when we shot at the gorgeous Tarrawarra Art Gallery & Winery This is a stunning really dusty pink jumper with spot (they are a thing this year lovelies) and some uber comfy pants. Stay tuned for the next one! Love, Sarah x #bodypositive #allbodiesareworthy #morethanmybody #bodyacceptance #yarratrail #australianfashion #winterfashion #winterwear #outfitoftheday #australianstyle #winter20 #weekendlife #plussizefashion #curvywomen #curvyfashion #australianplussize Kinc Agency

22.01.2022 This shoot was FREEZING! Thanks Lucia Ondrusova for taking me out of my comfort zone! Pants Active Truth Happy Sunday Sarah x

21.01.2022 Let's celebrate our country. Just not on this day of trauma for so many. Sarah x

20.01.2022 New @thisgirlcan UK ad. Love it. So proud to be a @vichealth @thisgirlcanvic ambassador xxx

19.01.2022 Thank you Ashlee Bennett The Body Image Therapist for this. It's so important x

19.01.2022 Going live with Curvesomeyoga on Instagram in 10 Mins!!!!! Join me @bodypositiveyogaGoing live with Curvesomeyoga on Instagram in 10 Mins!!!!! Join me @bodypositiveyoga

18.01.2022 An amazing place to retreat

18.01.2022 This was my response when a journalist asked me if I was comfortable "glorifying o**** bodies" I said I was! Sarah x

17.01.2022 No diet day (yesterday! Ops!) Is vitally important to our community. Rejecting what we now know is a dangerous practice of rebound weight gain and profit (for the seller) is a pathway to body peace. Sarah xx

16.01.2022 I am compiling an Australia wide list of accessible, fat positive, inclusive, trauma aware teachers or groups have who are really body positive! I am constantly asked for referrals. Please don't apply if you truly don't understand any what is needed. Please email: [email protected] or tag someone you know is great. I need your name, studio name, contact details and a line about your accessibility. Thank you! Sarah

16.01.2022 Anyone else feel like 2019 can go away now? Sarah xxx

15.01.2022 Fascinating commentary by Russell Brand about Adel. No diet mentions, more about the media. Very insightful! Sarah x

14.01.2022 Gold. Poor man. S xx

14.01.2022 MEDIA CALL FROM ABC. Hi all, here is a message I'm passing on from this journalist. Please contact him if you would like to be in the story! Sarah x . . . Im a journalist at ABC working on a story about physical activity and how that might have been disrupted by COVID-19. A group of researchers with La Trobe, Auckland and Notre Dame universities have a survey out as part of a study into how coronavirus has disrupted Australian and New Zealanders exercise or physical activit...y. I have a woman already who has Type-1 Diabetes and had a very consistent physical activity routine before COVID, and has struggled to keep it going. Im looking for someone that didnt necessarily have a routine / or is looking at starting to exercise that wants to take part in the story. The story is for radio and online so will involve a pre-recorded interview and I will need a photo sent through. My contact details are listed below. ABC Tyrone Dalton (03) 5440 1730 M 0438 434 396

13.01.2022 I cannot recommend these two yoga teachers more highly Suze Tea and Hannah Mae Cartmel have come together to offer body positive and inclusive classes via www.bodypositiveyogamelbourne.com.au ..... check it out! Sarah x

13.01.2022 Definitely recommend Victoria Arklie and Reconnect YOGA - looks like a great online offering - Sarah xx

12.01.2022 This says it all. Written by one of the best mothers I have ever met @eatlovelive. Sarah x

12.01.2022 All bodies are worthy. All bodies are not necessarily feel good to their owners and this statement stings. Sometimes your body is not working how you'd like, unwell, in pain or a struggle in some way. You may not in fact have a good body. Mine isn't. But it's still worthy. So think about your hashtags and catch phrases. Sometimes....a little more is required! Love, Sarah xx

11.01.2022 Hi All, To make the new free yoga video practices more accessible I have added them to my Vimeo page, just press www.vimeo/bodypositiveau and you will see what I have you can make it full screen and see on laptop, might make it more accessible. One later today (they take ages to process) Sarah xx

11.01.2022 This is a fantastic initiative which one of my friends Sarah McPherson is involved with. Love Sarah xxx

10.01.2022 We love running this incredible treatment group. It's a 14 week program with a psychotherapist, dietitian and recovered mentor. We focus on clinical self-compasssion, intuitive eating, ACT, Mindfulness, Somatic work and we are trauma aware and size inclusive. All are welcome. Email [email protected] for more info xxxxx

10.01.2022 NEW retreat (60% sold out already eek) www.bodypositiveaustralia.com.au/retreats and come to Bali! We will have our own compound with luxury villas, our own chef, security, housekeeper, yoga shala, outdoor bathrooms, air con in every room....its BLISS and run with the incredible Curvesomeyoga Donna Noble Sarah xx

09.01.2022 Note: This is just from Sarah! I just want to thank everyone, especially if you attended the "cut short" Byron Bay retreat for your love, patience and support. I, like everyone face uncertainty, but as we move to telehealth I know you will see that it can be a wonderful way to recieve help. The important points are below, please be patient with the Bali refunds they are complex if you have been making payment plans. But they will come back to you (minus deposit) and my hope..., having lost my very large deposit is that we can transfer to next year and that Continental House in September will go ahead, but I will not open bookings for a little while. Thank you all! Remember I am here if you need me for appointments or I have an idea just to set up a rambling get together every few days online to chat! Lets see! Much love, Sarah x

09.01.2022 Happy International and Inclusive Yoga Day! I'm in this somewhere!! Sarah xx

07.01.2022 This is something I say a lot and have worked on a LOT for myself. I believe in both safe and brave spaces for everyone, but I know as a clinician and a PTSD sufferer that sometimes we can feel unsafe at unexpected times, despite all the best intentions. But I really believe you can come to feel safe and secure in your body. It's hard but it's worth it. Love, Sarah

07.01.2022 Instagram Live! 8pm AEST Join Donna (from the UK) and I chatting all things Body Positive and Yoga and everything in between! Love, Sarah xx

04.01.2022 So, a few weeks ago I ventured into the Yarra Valley with the team from Yarra Trail to shoot some winter weekend casual fashion (my favourite things to wear on the weekend) and then got to choose the pics I wanted to share (wooohoo, I never get to do that!)...but remember this is is with fab hair and make-up and some pretty awesome lighting! I chose 4 photos and this is the first one! The jeans are incredible, you can't pay a girl to say that :) High enough for belly coverag...e, good stretch, good length and my best tip...elastic waisted that don't look elastic waisted (I am never going back)....Love, Sarah xx #bodypositive #allbodiesareworthy #morethanmybody #bodyacceptance #yarratrail #australianfashion #winterfashion #winterwear #outfitoftheday #australianstyle #winter20 #weekendlife #plussizefashion #curvywomen #curvyfashion #australianplussize Kinc Agency

03.01.2022 Wooohooo our September Conti retreat will go ahead. Details to come xx

03.01.2022 These wonderful body positive, Inclusive, fat positive teachers are starting up again. Highly recommended Hannah Mae and Suze Tea xx

02.01.2022 So, this is the final of my 3 part series of pictures I choose of myself from the Yarra Trail photoshoot. It was a very body positive journey for me, I had to look through hundreds of pictures of myself, some good, some erhm...not so good and I think that exposure if pics make you feel not so body pos, is a good thing. . . Anyway, this one looks like "me" I think! I kept the whole outfit as it was comfy and a bit different and loving the spot! ...I did a review of the jeans ...on Facebook yesterday if you want a laugh. Clearly not experienced in getting my whole body in frame, but if you want to see my butt up close, it was a winner! . . I hope everyone is as well as they can be. I am finding a return to a breath and meditation practice really positive so might post later today a practice. Something in this time is making me want to share. Slowing down has been incredible for me personally. . . I am not sure that is the right thing to say, but it was needed even if like everyone, financially and emotionally there are hardships. I do consider myself lucky though as I live with 2 amazing kids, one who loves hugs and one who is a teen, enough said! So I get lots of hugs from they younger one. . . Have a wonderful Saturday. Love, Sarah x Kinc Agency

01.01.2022 A 20 minute practice for a little more heat and movement. Still connected to breath and with more than 1/4 of the time dedicated to centring and meditation, we move into a flowing practice which invites you into your hips. And maybe, a little yoga dance (like no one is watching!) Come on! You know you love it! #accessibleyoga for chairs and standing

01.01.2022 Want to know how to make your own sanitiser and also why my eyes are so sexy?! Sarah xxz

01.01.2022 Hi All, posting this research study for all to consider regarding weight stigma. TW for the fact that the research does ask you to enter your weight. CW also for the fact I have not completed it yet myself, but it is good to get more research in this field. Cheers! Sarah The Body Image, Eating and Weight Clinical Research Team at Australian Catholic University are conducting research developing and evaluating a new weight-stigma measure. Availability of a high-quality measure... of weight stigma will improve understanding and prevention of weight stigma and its effects. Note from researcher: This study is an online self-report questionnaire which will ask you questions about your experiences regarding weight. Adults aged 18-65 of any weight are able to participate in this study. All participants will go into a draw to win an iPad mini. Average completion time has been 20-25 mins. The weight stigma questionnaire study can be accessed by clicking on the following link: https://tinyurl.com/WeightStigmaStudy If you have further queries, please do not hesitate to contact Stephanie Papadopoulos at [email protected]."

01.01.2022 Our beautiful Byron location for retreats. It's a very special place. One place left in Bali and Byron this year and there will be a local one at Continental House Hepburn released in April. Sarah xxx