Haven Wellness in Summer Hill, New South Wales | Gym/Physical fitness centre

Haven Wellness

Locality: Summer Hill, New South Wales

Phone: +61 435 800 709

Address: 72 Carlton Cresent 2130 Summer Hill, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.havenwellness.com.au

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25.01.2022 Our Great Yellow Chair Comp has locked off!! Heres a creative entry from our fabulous dear client Julie . ***How to enter*** Everyone seems to just love our yellow chair, so weve decided to have a competition with it!... Were welcoming Spring with The Great Yellow Chair Comp throughout the month of September! Have fun with our fabulous yellow chair and win some fabulous prizes: 1. Snap a pic with The Great Yellow Chair that aligns with our body positive, size-inclusive approach to movement or represents your Haven experience or even share your Haven story! 2. Share to instagram tagging @havenwellnessstudio with the hashtag #havenyellowchaircomp. 3. Invite your friends, family and colleagues to like and comment. --> Be as creative as you like, use equipment, your friends or yourself! --> Adding caption super welcome --> Adding text / filters / borders / effects welcome! Or, keep it simple and let the pic do the talking ;-) Each week the pic with the most likes & comments is chosen for display at the studio. The 4 finalists over the month will be voted on by our community for a super cool prize pack including products & services from Haven, The Perfect Pear Earring Co, our local business buddies including Access Hair AND MORE!! If you havent yet met us, come and book your free class and Cuppa+Consult and check out the yellow chair!! #havenyellowchaircomp #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #antidiet

25.01.2022 Our @theperfectpearearringco earrings are hot sellers! #showusyourperfectpear @littlered_jess @jgooseberrye @the_body_kindness_project #antidiet #effdietculture #chooseyourownbeautyideals #dietculturesucks

24.01.2022 #havenyellowchair hangs pre-Superhero class with @mieeemm Come and meet us soon! #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #innerwestwomen #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #antidiet

24.01.2022 Were welcoming back our #havenQ&A s! Today were sharing our chat with our non-diet nutritionist @healthyhappeningswithnina answering the following member question: "Help on how to best approach this uneasy feeling - Im noticing certain foods (particularly sweet things) dont make me feel very good after I eat them at the moment, but I am still drawn to eating sweets in a regular, normal way. This is conflicting to me, as it seems logical to just stop eating the things th...at make me feel crappy, yet I dont want to feel restricted if I avoid all sweet things totally. Help!" Check out the full vid on our Facebook page! If you love Ninas suggestions, she offers free 15 minute consults and you can visit her at Haven on Thursdays: https://www.havenwellness.com.au/practitioners. Or, join our fortnightly Support Group - its FREE if youre a Haven member, or just a small fee if not! Bookings essential - see our website/schedule/courses. Next one is 14th Sept 7pm. Come and meet us soon! #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight

22.01.2022 We are stoked to be welcoming Hannah and Rachel Roberts to Haven with their 'Body Love Club' series, kicking off 20th Sept! Join us for a monthly evening of creativity and conversation, led by a Sydney-based artist who'll share a story about their relationship with their body.

22.01.2022 Exactly. #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #antidiet #haes #bodypositive

22.01.2022 It's #Q & A time again! I had the pleasure of catching up with our lovely nutritionist Nina Kingsford-Smith last week chatting about a member's concerns around keto and being triggered by diet talk. The question is a pretty juicy one: "I work around a bunch of females who are often talking about their bodies... ... You can read the full question and listen to Nina’s great supportive advice here: https://youtu.be/Fymzj2DY9ns #bodyinclusivefitness #intuitiveeating #dangersofketo #ketoschmeto #intuitivemovement #diettalkisboring #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #bodypositivefitnesscommunity #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #compassionatemovement #womensgymsydney

22.01.2022 It's Q & A time again! I had the pleasure of catching up with our lovely nutritionist Nina Kingsford-Smith last week chatting about a member's concerns around keto and being triggered by diet talk. The question is a pretty juicy one: "I work around a bunch of females who are often talking about their bodies and dieting. There is one woman in particular who is on keto, who I'm friends with. She knows a little of my history with disordered eating and keto and that I'm working ...with a psychologist to let go of dieting, so I can't help but feel triggered. She is not saying anything directly to offend me about it, but the other ladies often ask questions and then it turns into conversations about foods and how to control it and it is really triggering (and quite boring). She lost a lot of weight from keto in lockdown so since we returned to work everyone has been commenting on her body and telling her how great she looks (I actually thought she was seriously unwell when I saw her again - I don't think it's her body's natural place to be). I came out of lockdown heavier which I think is partly lockdown and partly recovery. I'm battling with some serious bad body feelings, and I'm scared of slipping back into my old habits/mindset when around these people daily. I kind of also feel like shouting out the dangers of diets like keto - from my experience it's a slippery slope to disorder - but as this woman hasn't had any negative food / body experiences like I have, maybe it's not bad for someone like her? She says she is doing it for health but I wonder if underlying this it is about controlling her body size. But she feels 'naughty' when she lets herself have something sweet for a special occasion and seems to worry about hidden sugars in things. I let go of all this nonsense! I've worked so hard to get to where I am mentally and I feel like I'm moving backwards when food and bodies are commented on by those around me. I find it hard to bow out of the room or conversation without being emotional or seeming weird. Help!" I found this super helpful and I hope you all will too! Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fymzj2DY9ns&t=1s Resources we spoke about: - Blog about responding to diet talk https://alissarumsey.com/intui/how-to-respond-to-diet-talk/ - Love Food podcast ep https://podcasts.apple.com//the-love-food-po/id1076673018 If you loved hearing Nina's suggestions and are looking for some support around your relationship with body, come and say hi to Nina at Haven on Thursdays! She offers a complimentary 15-minute consult: http://www.ninakingsfordsmith.com.au/ Watch out for more great support chatting through the same topic with our counsellors Liz Kirby and Rachel Roberts later in the week! Do you have something challenging you're working with and would love to hear our professionals's thoughts and help with? Ask us anonymously here! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ST5WPT9

20.01.2022 We're welcoming back our member Q & As at Haven Wellness! This week's question is first answered by one of our non-diet, HAES-informed counsellors Liz (https://lifeunfiltered.coach/): "Help on how to best approach this uneasy feeling - Im noticing certain foods (particularly sweet things) dont make me feel very good after I eat them at the moment, but I am still drawn to eating sweets in a regular, normal way. This is conflicting to me, as it seems logical to just stop eat...ing the things that make me feel crappy, yet I dont want to feel restricted if I avoid all sweet things totally. Help!" If you love Liz's advice, you can visit her at Haven on Wednesday evenings: https://www.havenwellness.com.au/practitioners. Or, join our fortnightly Support Group starting Monday 31st Aug - it's FREE of you're a Haven member, or just a small fee if not! Bookings essential: https://app.glofox.com/portal/ Do you have a pressing question related to your food/body relationship that you'd like answered by our team of praccies? Share anonymously with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ST5WPT9

20.01.2022 Re-reading Anti-Diet by @chr1styharrison. What a FANTASTIC book! This one is on the #havenbookclub list. Havenites, its available in our #havenlibrary if youd like to borrow - free for our members. What other books would you like to see available in our library? #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney... #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #antidiet See more

20.01.2022 Another fabulous #havenyellowchaircomp entry! We love having you boogieing youre way round the studio... Thank you Amila for your super fun entry and inspiring words. Our Great Yellow Chair Comp is in full swing! ***How to enter***... Everyone seems to just love our yellow chair, so weve decided to have a competition with it...were welcoming Spring with The Great Yellow Chair Comp throughout the month of September! Have fun with our fabulous yellow chair and win some great prizes: 1. Snap a pic with The Great Yellow Chair that aligns with our body positive, size-inclusive approach to movement or represents your Haven experience or even share your Haven story! 2. Share to instagram tagging @havenwellnessstudio with the hashtag #havenyellowchaircomp. 3. Invite your friends, family and colleagues to like and comment. --> Be as creative as you like, use equipment, your friends or yourself! --> Adding caption super welcome --> Adding text / filters / borders / effects welcome! Or, keep it simple and let the pic do the talking ;-) Each week the pic with the most likes & comments is chosen for display at the studio. The 4 finalists over the month will be voted on by our community for a super cool prize pack including products & services from Haven, The Perfect Pear Earring Co, our local business buddies including Access Hair AND MORE!! If you havent yet met us, come and book your free class and Cuppa+Consult and check out the yellow chair!! #havenyellowchaircomp #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #antidiet #womensgymsydney #effyourbeautyideals #chooseyourownbeautyideals

18.01.2022 #whatsonathaven We know that navigating out of diet culture, tough conversations with family & friends around diet/bodies/health, and advocating for yourself in a weight-centric world can be challenging. Thats why were bringing together our team of non-diet, HAES-informed praccies to welcome you to our casual support groups! Explore your own experiences and beliefs through a different topic each week in a safe environment with like-minded folx. Gain new perspectives and le...arn practical tips from us, whove been there. Next session on Mon 14th Sept 7pm topic we explore handling conversations around health, weight and diet culture with family, friends & community. FREE for Haven members $10 non-members Wed LOVE to see you there. Bookings essential, go to our website / schedule / courses. Come and meet us soon! #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #sizediversity #bodyimagesupport #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #nondietapproach #haes #edrecovery #edrecoverywarrior

18.01.2022 Haven is all about creating a welcoming and safe ‘Haven’ for our womxn to explore movement and have fun in our community. Often our clients express they feel intimidated by traditional gyms or just don’t want to be surrounded by mirrors, protein shakes and diet talk! They just want to move their bodies but without judgement or expectations around weight loss or any weight stigma. Lovely to hear words such as these from a new member this week

18.01.2022 We're welcoming back our #havenQ&A s! This week's question is first answered by one of our non-diet, HAES-informed counsellors Liz @lifeunfilteredcoaching "Help on how to best approach this uneasy feeling - Im noticing certain foods (particularly sweet things) dont make me feel very good after I eat them at the moment, but I am still drawn to eating sweets in a regular, normal way. This is conflicting to me, as it seems logical to just stop eating the things that make me... feel crappy, yet I dont want to feel restricted if I avoid all sweet things totally. Help!" Check out the full vid on our Facebook page! If you love Liz's advice, you can visit her at Haven on Wednesday evenings: https://www.havenwellness.com.au/practitioners. Or, join our fortnightly Support Group starting Monday 31st Aug - it's FREE of you're a Haven member, or just a small fee if not! Bookings essential. Come and meet us soon! #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight

17.01.2022 #havenlibrary Another one for the library! This one just arrived, right after I had a beautiful session with @the_body_kindness_project! We always have lovely soulful chats about all things body kindness, anti-diet, therapy ... @rebeccascritchfield #bodykindness

17.01.2022 We are thankful to have lovely people like Pip in our community that we get to hang with! Makes coming to pro such a pleasure! #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #antidiet #womensgymsydney #effyourbeautyideals #chooseyourownbeautyideals

17.01.2022 You dont even need to be of human variety to find value in our body positive size inclusive vibe! Thank you @asti_eyre and your big girl Daisy for such a cool entry into our Great Yellow Chair Competition! #biggirlsrock #havenyellowchaircomp ***How to enter*** Everyone seems to just love our yellow chair, so weve decided to have a competition with it...were welcoming Spring with The Great Yellow Chair Comp throughout the month of September! ... Have fun with our fabulous yellow chair and win some great prizes: 1. Snap a pic with The Great Yellow Chair that aligns with our body positive, size-inclusive approach to movement or represents your Haven experience or even share your Haven story! 2. Share to instagram tagging @havenwellnessstudio with the hashtag #havenyellowchaircomp. 3. Invite your friends, family and colleagues to like and comment. --> Be as creative as you like, use equipment, your friends or yourself! --> Adding caption super welcome --> Adding text / filters / borders / effects welcome! Or, keep it simple and let the pic do the talking ;-) Each week the pic with the most likes & comments is chosen for display at the studio. The 4 finalists over the month will be voted on by our community for a super cool prize pack including products & services from Haven, @theperfectpearearringco , our local business buddies including @accesshair AND MORE!! If you havent yet met us, come and book your free class and Cuppa+Consult and check out the yellow chair!! #havenyellowchaircomp #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #antidiet #womensgymsydney #effyourbeautyideals #chooseyourownbeautyideals

16.01.2022 Society might tell us otherwise, but we agree with fabulous @fierce.fatty and encourage choosing your own beauty ideals, that feel right to YOU! And that goes for health ideals too...we know that health can look different at different times of your life and its not an obligation to pursue health #chooseyourownbeautyideals #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #antidiet #womensgymsydney #effyourbeautyideals

16.01.2022 Were welcoming back our #havenQ&A s! This weeks question is first answered by one of our non-diet, HAES-informed counsellors Liz @lifeunfilteredcoaching "Help on how to best approach this uneasy feeling - Im noticing certain foods (particularly sweet things) dont make me feel very good after I eat them at the moment, but I am still drawn to eating sweets in a regular, normal way. This is conflicting to me, as it seems logical to just stop eating the things that make me... feel crappy, yet I dont want to feel restricted if I avoid all sweet things totally. Help!" Check out the full vid on our Facebook page! If you love Lizs advice, you can visit her at Haven on Wednesday evenings: https://www.havenwellness.com.au/practitioners. Or, join our fortnightly Support Group starting Monday 31st Aug - its FREE of youre a Haven member, or just a small fee if not! Bookings essential. Come and meet us soon! #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight

14.01.2022 We’re so excited for Rachel Roberts’ session of The Body Love Club this Sunday at Haven Wellness! Aaaand...we sold out! So Hannah EG has added a few extra tickets - register through Eventbrite (it's free, and we're Auslan interpreted too!)

14.01.2022 Im so proud of my fellow HAES & body-inclusive trainer buddy Shreen featuring in this short doco about a body positive approach to movement! Shreen gets vulnerable and honest here sharing her history with an eating disorder and relationship with food and exercise and her powerful message https://iview.abc.net.au//in-/series/0/video/NN2026H006S00

14.01.2022 The #havenyellowchaircomp entries are rolling in! Our Pip is showing her gains in yellow chair hoist A big thank you to you Pip for being a valued, fun and supportive member of our crew! And Love your pics Our Great Yellow Chair Comp is in full swing! ***How to enter***... Everyone seems to just love our yellow chair, so weve decided to have a competition with it...were welcoming Spring with The Great Yellow Chair Comp throughout the month of September! Have fun with our fabulous yellow chair and win some great prizes: 1. Snap a pic with The Great Yellow Chair that aligns with our body positive, size-inclusive approach to movement or represents your Haven experience or even share your Haven story! 2. Share to instagram tagging @havenwellnessstudio with the hashtag #havenyellowchaircomp. 3. Invite your friends, family and colleagues to like and comment. --> Be as creative as you like, use equipment, your friends or yourself! --> Adding caption super welcome --> Adding text / filters / borders / effects welcome! Or, keep it simple and let the pic do the talking ;-) Each week the pic with the most likes & comments is chosen for display at the studio. The 4 finalists over the month will be voted on by our community for a super cool prize pack including products & services from Haven, The Perfect Pear Earring Co, our local business buddies including Access Hair AND MORE!! If you havent yet met us, come and book your free class and Cuppa+Consult and check out the yellow chair!! #havenyellowchaircomp #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #antidiet #womensgymsydney #effyourbeautyideals #chooseyourownbeautyideals

13.01.2022 One of the inspiring and powerful women in the fat activism world is Jes Baker @themilitantbaker. When a client told me back in the early days of Haven that her book Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls changed her life, it was one of the first that built the Haven library. If youre in a bigger body and havent yet read it, I think its a must-read! And Jes Baker is also kinda famous for this fab shoot. Find her open letter to Mr Abercrombie & Fitch in her website the militan...t baker.com #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #antidiet #womensgymsydney #effyourbeautyideals #chooseyourownbeautyideals

13.01.2022 Looking forward to hosting another support group with @healthyhappeningswithnina @makespacecounselling @lifeunfilteredcoaching this Monday 7pm! Book through our website/schedule/courses. FREE for Haven members / $10 non-members #havenyellowchaircomp #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #antidiet #womensgymsydney #effyourbeautyideals #chooseyourownbeautyideals

13.01.2022 Join our non-diet nutritionist, Nina Kingsford-Smith, for this fortnightly free talk series about key topics important to our members. TALK 1: DEBUNKING NUTRITION MYTHS Tues 20th April 6pm... How many myths like these have you heard before? - Sugar / red meat / gluten / fat / carbs / etc are ‘bad’ - I should eat __ amount of calories a day - I shouldn’t eat carbs at night - I should do a detox - Intermittent fasting / keto / veganism / etc is the best diet - Protein is the most important macro (and carbs and fats are bad) ...The list goes on! There’s so much nutrition advice out there that it can be conflicting, confusing and overwhelming. Through a non-diet approach, Nina will help you navigate common myths surrounding food and gain new understandings (that are flexible, enjoyable and realistic!) ___________________________________________________ TALK 2: EXPLORING BINGE AND EMOTIONAL EATING Tues 4th May 6pm We’re so often taught that emotional eating is bad, should be avoided at all costs, and that we’re failures if we do it. BUT we are emotional beings! It makes complete sense that we use food to help regulate our emotions and self soothe. In this talk with Nina, you’ll explore more about emotional and binge eating, why it isn’t a ‘bad’ thing, and various support mechanisms ___________________________________________________ TALK 3: SUPPORT FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY Tues 18th May 6pm In today’s world, it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t feel stressed or anxious on a pretty regular basis. In this talk, you’ll explore various ways that you can support yourself when feeling stressed or anxious, how to decrease the frequency and intensity these experiences, how stress and anxiety are related to eating and nutrtion, and more. Come along to as many talks as you like, all are free! Places are limited due to Covid restrictions. Book your spot through PT Minder or Nina on 0432 892 012. https://fb.me/e/2d7Xwn6Tb

13.01.2022 Thank you @sunny_adcock for a brilliant #havenyellowchaircomp entry! Your words are super inspiring. Were honoured to help you feel strong and empowered and to find joyful movement! Love having you around the studio Sunny xx ***How to enter*** Everyone seems to just love our yellow chair, so weve decided to have a competition with it...were welcoming Spring with The Great Yellow Chair Comp throughout the month of September! ... Have fun with our fabulous yellow chair and win some great prizes: 1. Snap a pic with The Great Yellow Chair that aligns with our body positive, size-inclusive approach to movement or represents your Haven experience or even share your Haven story! 2. Share to instagram tagging @havenwellnessstudio with the hashtag #havenyellowchaircomp. 3. Invite your friends, family and colleagues to like and comment. --> Be as creative as you like, use equipment, your friends or yourself! --> Adding caption super welcome --> Adding text / filters / borders / effects welcome! Or, keep it simple and let the pic do the talking > Enter as often as you like, but each time must be different pic and different caption! Each week the pic with the most likes & comments is chosen for display at the studio. The 4 finalists over the month will be voted on by our community for a super cool prize pack including products & services from Haven, @theperfectpearearringco , our local business buddies including @accesshair AND MORE!! If you havent yet met us, come and book your free class and Cuppa+Consult and check out the yellow chair!! #havenyellowchaircomp #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #antidiet #womensgymsydney #effyourbeautyideals #chooseyourownbeautyideals

12.01.2022 #whatsonathaven Super proud to be hosting @thingsworthstoppingfor and @makespacecounselling as part of this special monthly event! ... Join us for a monthly evening of creativity and conversation, led by a Sydney-based artist wholl share a story about their relationship with their body. First Up: Hannah Grant will share her story Tower Living, and talk about her journey in unpicking myths around body size and what she thought she was supposed to look like. When: Sept 20, 5-7pm Where: Haven Wellness, Summer Hill This is the first of 4 monthly events, generously supported by Inner West Council and presented in partnership with Haven Wellness, Summer Hill. Attendance is free, but please register via the Eventbrite link - see @collective_impact_arts ... places are strictly limited! All bodies welcome! Haven is a CovidSafe venue, and a full Covid plan will be shared with attendees before the event. #bodyliberation #bodypositiveartists #bodypositivetheatre #bodyinclusive #effdietculture #letgoofdietculture

11.01.2022 What happened to the #havenyellowchaircomp?? In our excitement & busyness in this mad year we got all excited and announced our fabulous winner in class and all over the studio, had a fun wee announcement here in studio...then a super busy few weeks led to a social media hiatus! (And in a pattern that I’ve found increasing this year, I can tend to start a task but when overwhelm sets in some tasks drop off my radar ...it’s something on self improvement list for 2021!). Anyho...w, we’re so proud to share that our Havenites and community honoured our wonderful @stevyeschmevy with the most votes, who shared her vulnerable, honest and inspiring story about finding more more freedom and peace in her body. Supporting people through a journey like Stevye’s means the world to us, it’s truly what’s at the heart of Haven. Stevye was closely followed by Mama Bear @granjools , @sunny_adcock & @littlered_jess , all who shared such wonderful, thoughtful, empowering and fun entries and were gifted some @bopowomen goodies. Thank you to all who entered and to our Havenites. We love all of you guys! A big thank you to our friends at @accesshair , @urbaneuphoria for contributing to Stevye’s prize pack. (We love collaborating with local business buddies!)

10.01.2022 Wise words from the inspiring and fierce fat activist @bodypositiveyoga

10.01.2022 We’ve just heard devastating news from the body positive community. A dear colleague Sarah Harry (@bodypositiveyoga), author of Fat Yoga and Co-Founder of Body Positive Australia https://www.bodypositiveaustralia.com.au/ has passed away. I never met Sarah in person but connected with her online as HAES aligned professionals in the fat positive space. Her book ‘Fat Yoga’ was one of the first I bought for our library. Sarah’s compassion and kindness has always been apparent and... she has always been so supportive of Haven since our early days. Sarah was the first bigger bodied yogi to appear on the cover of a yoga magazine and she fiercely advocated for diversity and access for all bodies in yoga practice. I was aware she was unwell but still am lost for words and sad that the community has lost such a special person who gave so much to the body positive community and beyond. This post is to honour Sarah and give thanks and gratitude for all she has done for the community Sarah will be missed by so many. Rest In Peace Sarah x

09.01.2022 Were up to week 9 of our #intuitiveeating Work Group and loving all the a-has along the way! Its been a really interesting deeper dive into my relationship with food, and sharing the journey with a bunch of special Havenites who all relate, hanging together chatting every weekend in our safe Haven, has been an absolute blessing! One chapter to go, and well run another one soon so reach out if youd like to be part Come and meet us soon! #intuitiveeatinggroup #intuitivemovement #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #antidiet

09.01.2022 Its Haven Q+A time again! Hear our resident non-diet nutritionist Ninas great suggestions as we chat about our members food/body-related question this week: "Help on how to best approach this uneasy feeling - Im noticing certain foods (particularly sweet things) dont make me feel very good after I eat them at the moment, but I am still drawn to eating sweets in a regular, normal way. This is conflicting to me, as it seems logical to just stop eating the things that make ...me feel crappy, yet I dont want to feel restricted if I avoid all sweet things totally. Help!" Check it out here: https://youtu.be/j2xifxzSyUw Nina offers complimentary 15-minute consults and you can reach her here: https://www.havenwellness.com.au/practitioners Nina Kingsford-Smith

07.01.2022 Beautiful @stevyeschmevy capturing the essence of her Haven experience...a place where she feels safe and non-judged and able to have fun moving and be proud in her amazing body. Stevye says this pic captures the joy I feel coming into Haven every week. I cant tell you how much that means to us! Its the best feeling knowing that our community feel at ease, comfortable, supported and nurtured at Haven Thank you for your fabulous entry Stevye, you are an absolute treasure... to have in our community xxx The Great Yellow Chair Comp ***How to enter*** Everyone seems to just love our yellow chair, so weve decided to have a competition with it...were welcoming Spring with The Great Yellow Chair Comp throughout the month of September! Have fun with our fabulous yellow chair and win some great prizes: 1. Snap a pic with The Great Yellow Chair that aligns with our body positive, size-inclusive approach to movement or represents your Haven experience or even share your Haven story! 2. Share to instagram tagging @havenwellnessstudio with the hashtag #havenyellowchaircomp. 3. Invite your friends, family and colleagues to like and comment. --> Be as creative as you like, use equipment, your friends or yourself! --> Adding caption super welcome --> Adding text / filters / borders / effects welcome! Or, keep it simple and let the pic do the talking ;-) Each week the pic with the most likes & comments is chosen for display at the studio. The 4 finalists over the month will be voted on by our community for a super cool prize pack including products & services from Haven, The Perfect Pear Earring Co, our local business buddies including Access Hair AND MORE!! If you havent yet met us, come and book your free class and Cuppa+Consult and check out the yellow chair!! #havenyellowchaircomp #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #antidiet #womensgymsydney

07.01.2022 The Great Yellow Chair Comp! Have fun with our fabulous yellow chair - snap a pic representing your Haven experience or share your Haven story or that aligns with our ethos, be as creative as you like, use equipment, your friends or yourself! Share to instagram with the hashtag #havenyellowchaircomp. Each week the pic with the most likes & comments is chosen for display at the studio, then the 4 finalists over the month will be voted on by our community for a super cool prize... pack to be announced soon...includes products & services from Haven, @theperfectpearearringco , our local business buddies including @accesshair AND MORE!! If you havent yet met us, come and book your free class and Cuppa+Consult and check out the yellow chair!! #havenyellowchaircomp #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #antidiet

07.01.2022 Were so proud we can offer our special body-positive community a private, SPACIOUS & Covid-safe place to workout! www.havenwellness.com.au/covid-safety WERE NOT FOR EVERYONE...But, if youre looking for something fresh in fitness & yoga culture...Haven is for you! ... No body transformation pics No selling protein shakes and diet products No tape measure or scales (We think your body is wonderful, we help you celebrate it, care for it and have fun with movement!). Body positive, body-inclusive, fun and supportive community for womxn in the heart of the village One-on-one PT, semi-private PT and small group fitness classes with our team of trainers Yoga and stretch Check out our class timetable: havenwellness.com.au/schedule Nutrition with Nina: http://www.ninakingsfordsmith.com.au Fat-positive Counselling with Rachel: https://makespacecounselling.com Coaching & counselling with Liz: https://lifeunfiltered.coach Beauty & massage therapy with Jeni: https://www.reviveme.com.au Resonate with us? Come and say hi! Meet us over a cuppa and complimentary consult: https://www.havenwellness.com.au/newcomercomplimentary Free first class Hope to meet you soon!

06.01.2022 FREE TALK TONIGHT - TUESDAY 19th JAN 6PM How to Find JOY with Food (and Ditch the New Year Diets) There are only a small handful of spots left for this talk with our resident non-diet nutritionist, Nina Kingsford-Smith, so we recommend booking your spot now via www.havenwellness.com.au/schedule... In this chat, you’ll discover: - Why dieting doesn’t work - How to let go of unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviours around food (that often lead to you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, confused, fearful and guilty) - Practical ways to find happiness, joy and freedom with food including helpful coping mechanisms, activities to reframe certain thoughts and beliefs around food, fun food tips and tricks, and more Nina loves to make things practical and realistic for you so that you can walk away with enjoyable tips that you can apply straight away in your own life, therefore this talk will include some writing activities (pen and paper will be provided). You’re welcome to share as much as you want or nothing at all it’s completely up to you! Places are limited due to COVID restrictions, so please ensure you book your spot as soon as possible by heading here or via the link in our bio www.havenwellness.com.au/schedule See you then! xx

06.01.2022 We are stoked to be welcoming Hannah and Rachel Roberts to Haven with their Body Love Club series, kicking off 20th Sept! Join us for a monthly evening of creativity and conversation, led by a Sydney-based artist wholl share a story about their relationship with their body.

06.01.2022 It's Haven Q+A time again! Hear our resident non-diet nutritionist Nina's great suggestions as we chat about our member's food/body-related question this week: "Help on how to best approach this uneasy feeling - Im noticing certain foods (particularly sweet things) dont make me feel very good after I eat them at the moment, but I am still drawn to eating sweets in a regular, normal way. This is conflicting to me, as it seems logical to just stop eating the things that make ...me feel crappy, yet I dont want to feel restricted if I avoid all sweet things totally. Help!" Check it out here: https://youtu.be/j2xifxzSyUw Nina offers complimentary 15-minute consults and you can reach her here: https://www.havenwellness.com.au/practitioners Nina Kingsford-Smith

06.01.2022 This is a very special #havenyellowchaircomp entry! It takes courage to be vulnerable but it can be a massive, liberating part in healing your relationship with your body, something I am still working on myself...So its a powerful and inspiring message shared here by our dear #havenite Stevye. Hearing stories like this reminds us through this tough year what Havens purpose is all about. Thank you for your openness @stevyeschmevy and for being such an inspiration! ***How... to enter*** Everyone seems to just love our yellow chair, so weve decided to have a competition with it...were welcoming Spring with The Great Yellow Chair Comp throughout the month of September! Have fun with our fabulous yellow chair and win some great prizes: 1. Snap a pic with The Great Yellow Chair that aligns with our body positive, size-inclusive approach to movement or represents your Haven experience or even share your Haven story! 2. Share to instagram tagging @havenwellnessstudio with the hashtag #havenyellowchaircomp. 3. Invite your friends, family and colleagues to like and comment. --> Be as creative as you like, use equipment, your friends or yourself! --> Adding caption super welcome --> Adding text / filters / borders / effects welcome! Or, keep it simple and let the pic do the talking ;-) Each week the pic with the most likes & comments is chosen for display at the studio. The 4 finalists over the month will be voted on by our community for a super cool prize pack including products & services from Haven, The Perfect Pear Earring Co, our local business buddies including Access Hair AND MORE!! If you havent yet met us, come and book your free class and Cuppa+Consult and check out the yellow chair!! #havenyellowchaircomp #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #antidiet #womensgymsydney #effyourbeautyideals #chooseyourownbeautyideals

06.01.2022 FREE TALK THIS TUESDAY 19th JAN 6PM How to Find JOY with Food (and Ditch the New Year Diets) In this free talk with our resident non-diet nutritionist, Nina Kingsford-Smith, you’ll discover: - Why dieting doesn’t work - How to let go of unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviours around food (that often lead to you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, confused, fearful and guilty)... - Practical ways to find happiness, joy and freedom with food including helpful coping mechanisms, activities to reframe certain thoughts and beliefs around food, fun food tips and tricks, and more Nina loves to make things practical and realistic for you so that you can walk away with enjoyable tips that you can apply straight away in your own life, therefore this talk will include some writing activities (pen and paper will be provided). You’re welcome to share as much as you want or nothing at all it’s completely up to you! Places are limited due to COVID restrictions, so please ensure you book your spot as soon as possible by heading here or via the link in our bio www.havenwellness.com.au/schedule

05.01.2022 Isn't Christmas about being a time of joy and connection? Sometimes holidays can lead to feelings of dread, fear and worry when it comes to our relationship with food and bodies. Feelings of loneliness and isolation, experiences of binge eating and emotional eating, events with food and alcohol, diet messaging, struggles with body image can increase. Our body-posi pros Nina Kingsford-Smith Rachel Roberts Liz Kirby are uniting again to bring you their wise words of support a...nd encouragement to help you navigate any of these kind of feelings. Together, we’ll explore: - Navigating diet talk, feelings about food and your body at Christmas parties, family gatherings and other social events - Managing diet messages and their impacts around summer, ‘bikini bodies’ and New Years resolutions - Other topics that pop up on the night for attendees Come and hang over a cuppa next Tuesday evening! FREE! Booking link in bio #havenevents #nondietchristmas #haesfitness #weightneutrality #bodyinclusive #bodypositive

04.01.2022 Were welcoming back our member Q & As at Haven Wellness! This weeks question is first answered by one of our non-diet, HAES-informed counsellors Liz (https://lifeunfiltered.coach/): "Help on how to best approach this uneasy feeling - Im noticing certain foods (particularly sweet things) dont make me feel very good after I eat them at the moment, but I am still drawn to eating sweets in a regular, normal way. This is conflicting to me, as it seems logical to just stop eat...ing the things that make me feel crappy, yet I dont want to feel restricted if I avoid all sweet things totally. Help!" If you love Lizs advice, you can visit her at Haven on Wednesday evenings: https://www.havenwellness.com.au/practitioners. Or, join our fortnightly Support Group starting Monday 31st Aug - its FREE of youre a Haven member, or just a small fee if not! Bookings essential: https://app.glofox.com/portal/ Do you have a pressing question related to your food/body relationship that youd like answered by our team of praccies? Share anonymously with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ST5WPT9

03.01.2022 @littlered_jess s post has brought a big smile@to our faces! Love hearing how the studio has offered a safe #haven to explore movement and peace in body. Thank you for a beautiful post Jess, youve summed up what Haven is all about. And love your super cool guns shot! ***How to enter*** Everyone seems to just love our yellow chair, so weve decided to have a competition with it...were welcoming Spring with The Great Yellow Chair Comp throughout the month of September! ... Have fun with our fabulous yellow chair and win some great prizes: 1. Snap a pic with The Great Yellow Chair that aligns with our body positive, size-inclusive approach to movement or represents your Haven experience or even share your Haven story! 2. Share to instagram tagging @havenwellnessstudio with the hashtag #havenyellowchaircomp. 3. Invite your friends, family and colleagues to like and comment. --> Be as creative as you like, use equipment, your friends or yourself! --> Adding caption super welcome --> Adding text / filters / borders / effects welcome! Or, keep it simple and let the pic do the talking > Enter as often as you like, but each time must be different pic and different caption! Each week the pic with the most likes & comments is chosen for display at the studio. The 4 finalists over the month will be voted on by our community for a super cool prize pack including products & services from Haven, The Perfect Pear Earring Co, our local business buddies including Access Hair AND MORE!! If you havent yet met us, come and book your free class and Cuppa+Consult and check out the yellow chair!! #havenyellowchaircomp #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #antidiet #womensgymsydney #effyourbeautyideals #chooseyourownbeautyideals

03.01.2022 We're welcoming back our #havenQ&A s! Today were sharing our chat with our non-diet nutritionist @healthyhappeningswithnina answering the following member question: "Help on how to best approach this uneasy feeling - Im noticing certain foods (particularly sweet things) dont make me feel very good after I eat them at the moment, but I am still drawn to eating sweets in a regular, normal way. This is conflicting to me, as it seems logical to just stop eating the things th...at make me feel crappy, yet I dont want to feel restricted if I avoid all sweet things totally. Help!" Check out the full vid on our Facebook page! If you love Ninas suggestions, she offers free 15 minute consults and you can visit her at Haven on Thursdays: https://www.havenwellness.com.au/practitioners. Or, join our fortnightly Support Group - it's FREE if you're a Haven member, or just a small fee if not! Bookings essential - see our website/schedule/courses. Next one is 14th Sept 7pm. Come and meet us soon! #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight

03.01.2022 We know that navigating out of diet culture, tough conversations with family & friends around diet/bodies/health, and advocating for yourself in a weight-centric world can be challenging. Thats why were bringing together our team of non-diet, HAES-informed praccies to welcome you to our casual support groups. Explore your own experiences and beliefs through a different topic each week in a safe environment with like-minded folx. Gain new perspectives and learn practical tip...s from us, whove been there. 4 fortnightly sessions kicking off 31st August 7pm, where well be exploring the topic How do I know if Im still dieting?. Together well look at what dieting actually is, the ways that diet culture can sneak into daily life (often without us realising), the differences between dieting and food freedom, and more. FREE for Haven members $10 non-members Wed LOVE to see you there. Bookings essential, go to our website / schedule / courses. Come and meet us soon! #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #antidiet #nondietapproach

02.01.2022 Love how you look so relaxed and happy here Lucy, its a great representation of post-yoga hangs over a cuppa! We love cups of tea and chats after classes with our @lucy__cantrill & fellow Havenites Thanks for your cute pics and #havengreatyellowchaircomp entry Lucy ... ***How to enter*** Everyone seems to just love our yellow chair, so weve decided to have a competition with it...were welcoming Spring with The Great Yellow Chair Comp throughout the month of September! Have fun with our fabulous yellow chair and win some great prizes: 1. Snap a pic with The Great Yellow Chair that aligns with our body positive, size-inclusive approach to movement or represents your Haven experience or even share your Haven story! 2. Share to instagram tagging @havenwellnessstudio with the hashtag #havenyellowchaircomp. 3. Invite your friends, family and colleagues to like and comment. --> Be as creative as you like, use equipment, your friends or yourself! --> Adding caption super welcome --> Adding text / filters / borders / effects welcome! Or, keep it simple and let the pic do the talking > Enter as often as you like, but each must be different! Each week the pic with the most likes & comments is chosen for display at the studio. The 4 finalists over the month will be voted on by our community for a super cool prize pack including products & services from Haven, @theperfectpearearringco, our local business buddies including @accesshair AND MORE!!

02.01.2022 We are blessed with very special members! It means sooo much to us that we can offer a support womxn like our Sonia and know that were providing value and a safe space to move their bodies, free of judgement, free of body transformation images & protein shakes, free of diet talk! Thank you @soniboni for being such a valued cherished member of our community and for your unending support. We you!! xxx Come and meet us soon! #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #c...ommunity #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #kindness #compassionatemovement #womensgymsydney See more

01.01.2022 Heres our adorable, wonderful @monica_pye chilling out for our #havenyellowchaircomp !! Its pretty comfy huh?! ***How to enter*** Everyone seems to just love our yellow chair, so weve decided to have a competition with it!... Were welcoming Spring with The Great Yellow Chair Comp throughout the month of September! Have fun with our fabulous yellow chair and win some great prizes: 1. Snap a pic with The Great Yellow Chair that aligns with our body positive, size-inclusive approach to movement or represents your Haven experience or even share your Haven story! 2. Share to instagram tagging @havenwellnessstudio with the hashtag #havenyellowchaircomp. 3. Invite your friends, family and colleagues to like and comment. --> Be as creative as you like, use equipment, your friends or yourself! --> Adding caption super welcome --> Adding text / filters / borders / effects welcome! Or, keep it simple and let the pic do the talking Each week the pic with the most likes & comments is chosen for display at the studio. The 4 finalists over the month will be voted on by our community for a super cool prize pack including products & services from Haven, The Perfect Pear Earring Co, our local business buddies including Access Hair AND MORE!! If you havent yet met us, come and book your free class and Cuppa+Consult and check out the yellow chair!! #havenyellowchaircomp #bodyinclusivefitness #bodypositivegymsydney #community #haespersonaltrainersydney #haespersonaltrainer #bodypositivitymovement #joyfulmovement #bodypositivefitness #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositiveyogasydney #bodypositivefitnesssydney #effdietculture #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #antidiet #womensgymsydney