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25.01.2022 Today's class is a great practice to kick start your day. It is a class that is often used as a morning practice as it effectively works the whole body. We will do the same meditation together at the end for personal and universal healing (so beautiful to share this with your children at bed time). A small $5-$10 donation would be appreciated if you enjoy the class, however if you are experiencing financial strain please come for free Donations can be made by PayPal [email protected] or msg for my bank details.

25.01.2022 I am sure you have gathered, we need to pause our in-person classes for the time being. I will offer some online pop-ups over the coming weeks and hopefully, for those interested, I am filming a morning practice for you if you are inclined. A 30-minute class that you can do at your own specified time, ideally first thing in the morning. This can be a wonderful anchor in such turbulent times. I know through the last lockdown I found this immensely grounding and nourishing ...for myself. Take care, be kind and see you on the mat sometime soon. Much love Rachael

25.01.2022 Going live with a beautiful practice in 5 Mins, hope to see you on the virtual mat!x

25.01.2022 Sunday morning sensibility

24.01.2022 Good morning - I am looking forward to sharing this class together. Class duration will be 90mins. Drop in and out as you need

24.01.2022 This comes out today, can't wait

24.01.2022 This practice tonight is to alter your state of mind to reduce paranoia. If you have been consumed by excessive worry, anxiety or fear this class is medicine to bring you back into balance. Class will be 1.5 hours, there will be some beautuful mantras to soothe your soul as well. Come in your PJs if you fancy

24.01.2022 Tomorrow 12.45pm for us in Oz

23.01.2022 Flexibility and the spine is our theme this morning. Let us together move stagnicity from our bodies. We will also include mantras to help with our unconscious habits and a beautiful one to end for LOVE & COMPASSION, for self first then for the greater collective.

23.01.2022 Let's meet on the virtual mat at 8pm tonight. Class will be 90mins (ish). If you enjoy the class a $5 or $10 donation would be awesome into my PayPal account [email protected] We will be actively working on our brain neuro pathways in the meditations for tonight's class. We will dive deep into one of the simplest mantra's; Sa Ta Na Ma (representing birth, life, death, infinity) from the Kundalini Yoga tradition and explore the effects it has on our entire bodies.... Our exercise set is for the liver, colon & stomach. Great for moving energy if you have been feeling sluggish or overindulging of late. This is a popular class that I do often. At the end of the class we need to sing for 4 minutes. The song I have chosen for tonight is by the incredible artist Jaya Lakshmi who I have been lucky to share a couple of retreats with. She has just released her latest album "Servants of Love". So this is our song if you fancy listening to today so you can belt it out later on. Thank you for this beautiful album Jaya Lakshmi The track is called "This is the day" by Jaya Lakshmi and here is the spotify link - https://open.spotify.com/track/5o5jeMB3peiXJrDZc9sHEU Regarding the timetable, I am going to just offer these Wednesday night classes for the time being and not the Sunday morning ones.

23.01.2022 Looking forward to practicing with you tonight. You have the option of finishing laying with your legs up the wall so have a clear space ready if you are inclined. The class will go for 90 minutes. Let us know you are here and I would love you to share with your friends and family if you think some KY could be of benefit to them. $5-$10 contribution would be wonderful to PayPal [email protected]

23.01.2022 This weekend Pamm who is a regular at our Friday classes is hosting a winter solstice ceremony in central Woodend. We need as a collective to attune to our earth's rhythms more than ever, what a beautiful way for us to participate and experience this. Here are the details if you are interested in joining in on Sunday. Please contact Pamm direct for information or bookings. - CEREMONIAL CIRCLE - Reconnect with you inner rhythms and the cycles of natur...e Come and celebrate the WINTER SOLSTICE! A time to celebrate the shortest day and the longest night A time of release and renewal around the fire There is also a New Moon in Cancer (and an Eclipse) on this day, so we will have the added bonus to make some New Moon Wishes to take us through to the next new moon in July WHEN: 2.30 4pm Sunday, 21 June 2020 WHERE: Woodend (on property 2-3 kms out of town) COST: $25 full/$20conc (includes ceremony, candle and chai tea) Note: This is an outdoor event so please wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Please feel free to bring an object of relevance to you for the celebration e.g. crystal, flowers, momento, photo etc. Please bring a pen and paper for your new moon wish list Facilitated by/enquiries/bookings to Pamm (cash or b/transfer) 0405 715 645 or [email protected] (Max. 10 people - social distancing noted...) About Pamm: Pamm has undertaken ceremonial work within Australia, the US and the UK over many years and brings together a mix of this work to celebrate sacred time using the 4 directions of East (Air); North (Fire); West (Water) and South (Earth), as holding points. We will circle on this day by entering via the east and move in an anti-clockwise direction for the S. Hemisphere. For both old and new to sacred space, an outline of the ceremony will be given, however, it is hoped that through the physical experience of being in circle with others you will uptake the energy and experience as is appropriate for you. There will be a 'talking stick' available at the end for any questions. Come and enjoy!.....

23.01.2022 My next online class is 9.30am Sunday Melbourne time. Tomorrow's class is 'Cleanse the Body & Disease prevention' This class balances the hormones, wards off menstrual problems, breast cancer and extreme emotionality. Great for heart and lungs (Oooh la la yes please I hear you say). If you invite a friend/share or recommend this page the class cost is only $5pp. Otherwise $5-$10 donations are warmly received via PayPal at [email protected] or pm for my bank details.... Happy Easter - it is surely one we will remember in 2020 Oh the happy memories of this pic, practicing together in January this year

22.01.2022 Thank you @Madelene Browne for sharing this with me today. Just stunning, may it bring beams of love into your home. https://www.youtube.com/watch

22.01.2022 YAY, we can connect and share a class in person again soon. I have just confirmed the dates for Kundalini Yoga to commence at Norma Richardson Hall in Woodend. They will follow the state school term timetable and commence at the start of term 3. The times will be ... * Tuesday evenings at 7pm * Friday mornings at 9.30am Online classes will no longer be offered but an occasional pop up one may find its way to you if the demand is there. See you next month Much love Rachael

22.01.2022 Alicia Keyes is such a powerhouse amazing human, she loves Kundalini Yoga. Here is what she describes about it. This yoga practice is so transformative. Our Friday yoga community left our first class today on an absolute high to be practicing together again. I received this text today from a mum who came to class with her son this week. "Hi Rachael Thanks for starting yoga again. As we left J (8 yrs) came out with saying that he felt so free and happy. So did I! The nex...t day I had so much energy and was the most continuously motivated Ive been for a long time. I can't wait to do it again next week. R, WOODEND If you need a swagger reboot, check out this Alicia Keyes performance at NPR (I only found out about NPR tiny desk last night, an awesome rabbit hole to go down). A place that artists come to intimately share their stories and songs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwUt1fVLb3E

21.01.2022 Happy Easter. Let's practice together this Easter Sunday morning. The class I have chosen today is for cleansing the body and disease prevention. Say hello and let us know you are practicing with us maybe even send a selfie if you are inclined and PJs are very acceptable as always. I'm still being semi professional but look out I can feel I'll be joining you in my PJs soon enough

21.01.2022 I just love the wisdom from Guru Singh that arrives in my inbox each morning. This is a fab one about what we consider our history to be

21.01.2022 I have mentioned all ready that this term our focus will continue to be on our sovereignty. Our ability to step fully into our true authentic self and move through our world deeply connected within ourself. The technology that is Kundalini Yoga is one such vehicle that assists us to CLAIM, LIVE & BE our sovereign self. What better time on planet earth to put this wise technology into practice than right now. Friday's class will be really focusing on our energy field. Clea...nsing it, strengthening it and setting our energetic boundaries. Of course, our breath will be the central focus to guide through as always. See you 9.30am Friday morning Norma Richardson Hall Woodend. In honour of listening to beautiful music every day, here is the beautiful music we are using for our meditation component this month. I just LOVE watching these two make music and sound magical. Sam Garrett has a great playlist on Spotify as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX-qCbfP2TY

21.01.2022 We are doing an immune system 101 class tonight. As winter is upon us this is timely. Class will be 90 minutes, with some lovely luxurious quiet times so don't be scared off by the timeframe. A $5-$10 contribution is appreciated via PayPal to [email protected]. Enjoy your class.

20.01.2022 This is from my daughter Hannah who is looking for work after returning from overseas a month ago. Are you looking for a reliable honest babysitter? My name is Hannah and I’m 19 years old. I have recently returned back from England where I was working as a Nanny for the past three months. I have a wealth of experience with children and I'm able to provide multiple references to support this. I’m trustworthy, responsible and I absolutely adore kids. If you're busy working from home and homeschooling, I’m happy to support your family through this. By overseeing school work, taking them out on nature walks, playing games and anything that may assist your children. My number is 0459679329 if you're interested.

19.01.2022 See you 9.30am Friday morning. No need to book. All welcome. Only 2 classes remaining for this term before the break. A beautiful class has been chosen for tomorrow. See you on the mat sometime soon. Much love Rachael

19.01.2022 Pop up class 7pm Tuesday night (18th August). Many of us usually get to be together at this time of the week. Come and join me from your space and let us practice together. It will be via Fb live on this page. I will let you know the class I have chosen on Tuesday morning. These classes are especially accessible if you have not previously done much yoga, so don't be nervous to dip your toe in if you have been observing from the sidelines. Much love Rachael

18.01.2022 Kundalini Yoga Norma Richardson Hall Friday 9.30am See you then Kundalini Yoga Norma Richardson Hall Friday 9.30am See you then

17.01.2022 Tonight's online pop-up class at 7.30pm has been chosen to give us a little more space around our being. Cleansing and Creating your Circle and Boundaries is the class title - just creating a little more distance between ourselves and the outer world. These practices have been my medicine throughout the intensity of this time and I look forward to sharing this one with you. ... See you on the mat at 7.30pm if you are inclined. You will find it via this page as a new post using fb live. The cost is $10 via Paypal to [email protected].

17.01.2022 This arrived in my inbox from a friend today. Love when research backs up what we know from our practice https://www.abc.net.au//chanting-practice-reduce/12046736

17.01.2022 Classes this week are all about the immune system. We will work our lungs, our chests and our backs. We will concentrate deeply on our inhalation and exhalation. We will practice radical self-love and we will nourish ourselves from the inside out. 7pm Tuesday (tonight) 9.30am Friday Norma Richardson Hall Woodend... Please text or message me in advance if you are planning to attend. Of course, all covid safe procedures are in place and the hall is professionally cleaned early each morning. See you on the mat sometime soon. Much love Rachael Fancy a delicious wheat free bread to make to go with your winter soups and stews, this has become a weekly staple in our house over the last few months. From the cookbook WHOLE by Natural Harry.

16.01.2022 Missing you all already Here is some music inspiration for your Tuesday. Thank you Ananda Yogiji-Musician, Yoga Teacher, Cacao Ceremony Facilitator for the lyrics Turn it up loud, may be go listen outside. Calling us home Ananda Yogiji https://open.spotify.com/track/0oaPb0aivupXSfi6iJtJQe I am inspired by listening to my friend Melina Ferguson being interviewed with Todd Medina from Soulogy on the weekend about the energetics of life right now. They discussed, what if... each of us around the world went outside and raised our arms to the universe? How that would look across the globe? In doing so we are saying we are committed to love, peace, equality, truth, awakening. Shall we make it a 40 day practice, 3 mins a day our arms open outside, saying YES to all that we stand for? Starting tomorrow? Not interested in 40 day practice, just do it when you fancy, see how it feels. If you get to the 40 days, your reward is a free class if you can come in person. However, as we know, the medicine is in the 40 day practice itself. Let me know if you're in, as it will feel especially powerful that our community although is being forced to be apart but in spirit we can still alter our own individual and the collective consciousness. It will be awesome to know that we are doing it together. And send me a pic sometime this first week Sat Nam Heart of the Horse

15.01.2022 This Sunday the Australian Kundalini Yoga Festival is being held online. You can purchase a full day, morning or afternoon pass. Some studios are hosting for an in person experience as well. In Vic Sadhana Studios in St Kilda still has some tickets to attend. I am thinking to do a 1/2 day, so may see you in zoom land. Great opportunity to dive deep with some of the best KY teachers in Oz.

15.01.2022 Let's meet on the virtual mat at 8pm tonight. We will be actively working on our brain neuro pathways in the meditations for tonight's class. We will dive deep into one of the simplest mantra's; Sa Ta Na Ma (representing birth, life, death, infinity) from the Kundalini Yoga tradition and explore the effects it has on our entire bodies. Our exercise set is for the liver, colon & stomach. Great for moving energy if you have been feeling sluggish or overindulging of late. T...his is a popular class that I do often. At the end of the class we need to sing for 4 minutes. The song I have chosen for tonight is by the incredible artist Jaya Lakshmi who I have been lucky to share a couple of retreats with. She has just released her latest album "Servants of Love". So this is our song if you fancy listening to today so you can belt it out later on. Thank you for this beautiful album Jaya Lakshmi The track is called "This is the day" by Jaya Lakshmi and here is the spotify link - https://open.spotify.com/track/5o5jeMB3peiXJrDZc9sHEU Regarding the timetable, I am going to just offer these Wednesday night classes for the time being and not the Sunday morning ones.

14.01.2022 Morning All, I have been very quiet of late not participating in social media and taking the opportunity to step away for awhile during the pause that we have been on. Since we have last met I moved out of Woodend (25 mins) and I am considering how best to navigate resuming Kundalini Yoga classes in the region. My work in equine assisted learning (working with horses to help people heal) has increased dramatically, so I am just pondering how to structure my diary to reincor...porate Kundalini Yoga back into my offerings. I am touching to base to see what THIS COMMUNITY would like in regard to commencing Kundalini Yoga classes in Woodend at the Norma Richardson Hall. So I have some questions I would love you to let me know your thoughts. It can be in the comments or a private message if you would prefer. I am personally leaning towards commencing again after the Christmas holidays but I will be guided by your responses. So my questions are - Would you like classes to commence mid November? Would you prefer to recommence or start after the Christmas Holidays? Would you attend a 9.30am Friday morning class? Would you attend a 7pm Tuesday night class? Can you imagine attending classes in the weeks leading up to Christmas? Much love Rachael

14.01.2022 Yoga at Norma Richardson Hall POSTPONED indefinitely. Hello my lovely yoga community. I was informed last night by the hall management that yoga classes now need to have masks. I am sorry I will never offer a yoga class with a mask on. I am lucky yoga is only one offering I have to be of service in the world so I am in the position to say no, that will not be something I agree to. Is anyone looking at the evidence of how exercising and breathing in stale air is detrimenta...l to our health? Apparently, not. However, these changing times need creative solutions. So while the weather is warm and agreeable I will host yoga outside in Drummond North. I will update this page each week and of course it will be weather dependable. The mega additional perk is that we will do it in the presence of horses. We will be under glorious gum trees in the shade, overlooking rolling hills and the horses in the area alongside us. If you have never felt their magnified healing presence you are in for a TREAT. So tomorrows class will be setting our state of mind. As well as continually cultivating our sovereignty which is the focus of our term 1 together. 9.30am start 1.5 hour class $25 (you can use your passes towards this and pay the difference). Pm or msg me for your attendance and address details if needed. I will need 5 people to confirm to make it a definite go ahead, which I will advise on this post before 5pm today. If you are a regular can you shoot me a message to let me know that you have received this is information to not go to the hall in the morning. I will have some gear as usual, but love if you could bring your own if you have it. Making lemonade with lemons!

13.01.2022 This is such a beautiful way to spend 30 minutes. It reminds us of the connectivity of our human experience. Highlighting, we mostly all want the same thing. Anand Mehrotra is one of the wisest people I have met so far on planet earth. All of those speaking of this video have done their Yoga Teacher training with him at Sattva Yoga Academy in Rishikesh, India. So much wisdom in the yoga communities around the world right now. Make sure you go hang out (virtually) with any that you are drawn to as you will be well rewarded. https://m.youtube.com/watch

12.01.2022 See you on the virtual mat at 8pm tonight. This is new class that we have not done before. It is called the 'Kriya for Elevation' It is relatively gentle and simple so perfect for an evening practice.... The mantras we will be doing are Sohung - by Jai Jagdeesh for personal and universal healing (you will know this one as it is a fave and one we do often) https://open.spotify.com/track/5WAiMUHVHpwaUUM1LsOILg We will finish our class with a meditation for the heart with the track Sat Narayan by Ajeet Kaur. We did this as part of the Sunday morning class. This is for prosperity and abundance and to rejuvenate you if you are feeling depleted. https://open.spotify.com/track/1r75WJX3tRxK99MbLoqEeq I am pretty sure there will be NO class on Sunday morning as I am working but just waiting to see what the weather does, so I will confirm a couple of days before. Much love Rachael

12.01.2022 Plant a seed for self care today - I would LOVE to see you on the virtual mat at 8pm tonightPlant a seed for self care today - I would LOVE to see you on the virtual mat at 8pm tonight

11.01.2022 I hit my mat this morning feeling sluggish and a bit blah, none of my practices were calling me. Gifted myself a 45 min dance session to some cool Kundalini beats. I followed with some chanting and my 11 minute meditation that I am doing for a 40 day practice. I am now set for the day - high vibed! Remember to add some dance into your lockdown coping toolkit - it totally works to shift your state. Here is one of my faves that you may enjoy on this Monday morning. ... https://open.spotify.com/track/7egVCYDBCXM0NdENRLmTR3

11.01.2022 It's a rainy winter night and we don't need to leave the house - yay. Our class will be 90mins with plenty of beautiful nourishing moments. A $5 or $10 donation is much appreciated via PayPal [email protected] or msg me for bank details. No class this Sunday as I am working.

11.01.2022 Our practice tonight will be approx 90 minutes. I'm looking forward to practicing with you. We will be sharing some new mantras that we haven't done since going online. The regulars from Woodend will know them If you enjoy the class a small $5-$10 donation is much appreciated via PayPal [email protected] or msg me for my bank details.

11.01.2022 8pm Tonight (Wednesday) let's meet on our virtual mats. I have chosen a class where we will start sweet and gentle with a beautiful mantra to help us overcome our unconscious habits. Perhaps they are surfacing at this time for you - I have noticed a few myself!! We will then pick up the pace and create some heat in our bodies. Our set will nourish the lungs and heart and repair the nervous system. We will end with a beautiful healing meditation as always.... Be well Rachael

11.01.2022 Good morning, I am just planting a seed if your yoga practice has gone onto the backburner in your life or you are looking to commence a practice to enhance your wellbeing. Kundalini Yoga resumes one week from now. Next Tuesday night (14th July) will be our first in-person class since March. I am looking forward to sharing, co-creating and connecting with you all soon. I have already chosen a beautiful class to share. If you need a jumpstart of why to get back to class h...ere could be the top 10 benefits of practicing Kundalini Yoga Develop inner guidance Increased vitality and wellbeing Deep connection Live mindfully Increased positive energy Control your thoughts and emotions Control and reduce stress Kundalini yoga is perfect for the modern day person Connect with like-minded people Strengthening the whole self - body, mind and spirit There are some housekeeping details that are a little different going forward, as there are a few precautions and conditions we need to adhere to, with regard to Covid-19. * Of course, it is hardly needed to be said I am sure, however, please stay away if you are feeling unwell or have cold symptoms. * Sanitise on arrival and departure from class * We love to hug!! But let us just take a pause and use our eyes to share our connection. Or the beautiful gesture of hands to the heart and with a smile and the greeting Namaste could be our new norm. It has been used for 1000's of years in India, pretty clever really and certainly one we can easily adopt in downtown Woodend. * I now am required to remove all yoga gear from the hall each class, so to make set up easier please message / text / messenger me to reserve a place if you are coming. This will be helpful to know how much gear to bring in and it will help me manage numbers as well for social distancing. * The hall now requires professional cleaning each morning to be thorough regarding public safety. As hirers, we are charged a $25 fee for that on top of the venue hire each session. So a temporary measure is, in addition to your class fee a gold coin donation is required to go towards the cleaning fee. * I will not be providing the eye pillows in the short term so bring something to cover your eyes for your luxurious shavasana time. If you have your own mat, blankets etc you may like to utilise your own gear. If you use my mats they will be cleaned between each class. * Going into term 3, I will run the same class for both sessions each week, so if you loved it Tuesday night there is an opportunity to do the same class again within the week. Much love See you soon Rachael

11.01.2022 Are you needing to cultivate some peace of mind? Perhaps you fancy an opportunity to move heaviness or stagnicity from your body? Tomorrow's class (Sunday morning) at 9.30am will do just that. We will work on our core, assisting us with strength as well as aiding any digestion issues. I have done this class a bit this week and it definitely shifts your state of being if you are requiring an energetic tune-up. There will be a beautiful mantra for love & compassion to begin... and we will end with a new meditation we have not done during an online class before. It is for inner peace, helping to increase self-love and it replenishes you when you are feeling depleted. Here are the links if you would like to use them at home. Guru Ram Das Chant - by Jai Jagdeesh for love and compassion https://open.spotify.com/track/4qC3XqgJ7GCYwdnEiN3gF0 Sat Narayan - by Ajeet Kaur for inner peace https://open.spotify.com/track/1r75WJX3tRxK99MbLoqEeq Say hello if you come along. A small donation of $5-$10 is much appreciated by Paypal to [email protected] or msg me for my bank details.

11.01.2022 Sorry folks no Yoga tonight...reason just not feeling it! See ya next Wednesday 8pm.Sorry folks no Yoga tonight...reason just not feeling it! See ya next Wednesday 8pm.

10.01.2022 See you on the virtual mat at 8pm tonight. We will be doing a new class working on strengthening our immune systems. With a few new actions, that we haven't done before. I am working with the hall to work out dates we can recommence our "in-person" class timetable so I will be in touch when that is finalised.... I have opened up my treatment room on Thursdays and Fridays at the moment, so if anyone is in need of some TLC or re balancing coming out of isolation let me know. A couple of spots are free this week if needed. My in-room sessions are tailored to what you need but can include reflexology, reiki, energy balancing or ear candling. Of course, as many of you know I am passionate about working with horses to help people navigate their lives so if you are drawn to healing with horses perhaps check out my fb page Heart of the Horse or my website www.heartofthehorse.com.au Much love Rachael

10.01.2022 Anyone having trouble sleeping? Come join me tonight for a class designed to conquer sleep. See you at 8pm on the virtual mat.

09.01.2022 9.30am Tomorrow (Friday) morning Last class for term 1 See you on the mat9.30am Tomorrow (Friday) morning Last class for term 1 See you on the mat

09.01.2022 See you at 8pm tonight if you are inclined. We are cultivating a strong energy field around our bodies tonight. We are cleansing and creating our circle of power. This helps us hold our own anchor in these potentially bumpy times. Remember you don't need to be in good headspace to turn up, just arrive and let the practice work it's magic. It probably won't be long to our physical classes commence and these online ones will cease. If there is any demand for an occasional o...nline one let me know and I will consider my options regarding classes in June. See you on the virtual mat sometime soon

09.01.2022 Friday morning classes commence tomorrow at 9.30am tomorrow. Our theme this week is HOPE & EXPANSION. It is quite a journey this class takes you on. This beautiful message has just come through from a regular who enjoyed Tuesday night's class - Hi Rach, ... I just want to let you know what a difference Tuesday has made to my mindset and body, I feel like I’m walking on air with incredible clarity! I feel inspired and like all of the colours around me are just that little bit brighter. Thankyou for sharing this incredible practice with me and the community x B I love hearing what people experience as a result of their practice. I get so many messages of the changes people experience within themselves and their lives. It makes my heart sing to share these incredible teachings and see the results. See you on the mat hopefully very soon

08.01.2022 Shervin has a song nominated for the global peace song of the year. We all know first hand how medicinal his music is from our experience with him in January. Doesn't that feel like an ETERNITY ago or maybe even on another parallel timeline from this NOW point!! How wonderful will it be when we can gather like that again. We will have to get him to come back...soon!! He would love your vote. Nice to put our names to something POSITIVE at this time.

08.01.2022 Hello to the much-missed Kundalini Yoga community. I hope you are travelling ok. I have created, after some nudging of some of my fab attendees, to load something online that people can do on their own timing schedule. So I have filmed a morning practice for you to do at home which is 30 minutes. It is a great way to set your state for the day ahead. You may do it whenever you fancy, a few times a week or if you are struggling right now I highly recommend it as a 40-day... practice. Right NOW, as I am sure you will all agree is the time where we need to take 100% responsibility for our own energy field to keep ourselves in balance. To purchase the class it is a one off $10 and includes the 30 minute class, morning practice helpful tips pdf as well as a short video about creating your sacred space. It can be downloaded here https://kundaliniyogawithrachael.thinkific.com/ If anyone is fancying a pop-up class let me know and if there are more than 5 requests I will do one again soon. Much love Rachael

07.01.2022 For the Kundalini Yoga lovers that have recently enjoyed some classes out with the herd, you may love this offering next Sunday 14th March.

07.01.2022 Reminder - no class tomorrow (Sunday) morning. See you Wednesday 8pm on our virtual matReminder - no class tomorrow (Sunday) morning. See you Wednesday 8pm on our virtual mat

06.01.2022 Thank you @melanie gleeson for this share this morning. I happen to be re-reading Eckhart Tolle A New Earth right now, so this resonates beautifully.

06.01.2022 See you on the virtual mat 9.30am tomorrow.

05.01.2022 The weather is 22 degrees on Friday so the class will be outside once again in Drummond North, until Norma Richardson Hall lifts the mask restriction indoors. This is rather a large location shift but there is a perk - you get to practice in the presence of horses. Let me say the herd were quite curious to say the least of some of our dynamic breathing practices last week!! Please confirm attendance in advance and minimum 5 to proceed. Once it is definite I will confirm on... this page. See you on the mat or grass sometime soon. Much love Rachael

05.01.2022 Friday morning we will gather back at the Norma Richardson Hall at 9.30am. We will tune into the energy of autumn and begin to really prepare our immune system for the cooler months coming up. In Chinese Medicine autumn is the time we build and strengthen our immunity for the winter ahead. Our class this week will be actively moving the lymph through our body, helping alleviate congestion and stagnicity. We will start a new meditation practice for the month of March. It wi...ll be using the often referred to Magic Mantra. Amazingly, this will be the first time we will have experienced this mantra together. This week we watched "The Shift" on YouTube, where Wayne Dyer played himself and explores the spiritual journey in the second half of life, when we long to find the purpose that is our unique contribution to the world. The powerful shift from the ego constructs we are taught early in life by parents and societywhich promote an emphasis on achievement and accumulationis shown in contrast to a life of meaning, focused on serving and giving back. So many teachings woven into the fictional story. It is a nice inspirational movie reminding us of what is important in life Even a guest appearance by Louise Hay, the creator of Hay House. Hay House is a publisher founded in 1984 by author Louise Hay, who is known for her books on New Thought. Hay House describes itself as a "mind-body-spirit and transformational enterprise". Both Louise Hay & Wayne Dyer have now passed however, they have both have been such leaders and teachers in the personal development field for decades. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEM0SF04Rw4

05.01.2022 See you on the online mat 9.30am Sunday morning. Fb live via this page. Let's practice together, take responsibility for our energy fields and strengthen ourselves to navigate these times. Kundalini Yoga works from the inside out, so turn up however you feel and find out how transformative these practices can be

05.01.2022 Sorry folks, there will be no mid-week Yoga this week, next live class 9.30am Sunday morningSorry folks, there will be no mid-week Yoga this week, next live class 9.30am Sunday morning

04.01.2022 Yoga re-commencing at Norma Richardson Hall Friday 9.30amYoga re-commencing at Norma Richardson Hall Friday 9.30am

04.01.2022 Good morning, Are you in need of some peace? Gift yourself 20mins (or take as long as you need). Maybe include it in your homeschooling if you are Melbourne based. I found this sequence in the magazine Australian Yoga Life March issue. 10 yin poses for inner peace by Sarah Powers. Breathe deep, release, allow what comes. Pop on this album in the background and enjoy. Artist - Ashana The Embrace... https://open.spotify.com/track/3JQaDnn7sdtInlniHQAIWV A couple of follow ups from our recent classes - Our new prayer that we end the class with is from a very amazing teacher of mine Tommy Rosen. He is a champion in the world of addiction recovery and his business Recovery 2.0 Global Community is one of the first resouces I share for people navigating addiction of any type - alcohol, food, prescription drugs, drugs, drama. The prayer is simple and perfect. We will say it together to end our classes and you may like it to use at home to start your day. 'Universe put me in the places you want me to be, With the people you want me to be with, Doing the things you want me to do I thank you for the joys and challenges of my life Sat Nam Amen Be kind, stay kind, come back to love - it's our only way forward

04.01.2022 Would you like to finish the year on a high together? I have been pondering how to end the year with this beautiful community that hasn't been able to connect for most of the year. The way to do this landed for me this morning. On Monday night 21st December I will host a solstice sunset class at 7pm-9pm on my property in Drummond North. We will gather, chant our hearts out, move our bodies and align with being the best version of ourselves. That is one of the most power...ful things we can do on the solstice for 2020 and very potent for the year that has been. We will share chai or herbal tea to finish and it would be great if you would like to bring a plate to share. Cost is $25 per person and for those of you with passes you can use your pass plus $5. It is a Xmas celebration, solstice celebration and a way to send out the year with some wonderful humans. Please rsvp by Friday 18th December via this page, email or messenger. Spaces limited. An email with logistics will be sent a couple of days before, so please advise your email address when you confirm. Payment will be on arrival. Heart of the Horse

04.01.2022 Sleep medicine for you tonight. A great class if you or your beloved has sleeping issues. Practicing this class regularly is a wonderful tool to have in your sleeping toolbox. I can send you the class to practice as you need. Obviously the more the you do it the better chance the breakthroughs will occur. As you know many factors need to be explored of what is causing the insomnia - emotional disturbance, caffine, alcohol, evening routines ie working late, screen time and... eating too late. See you on the mat, love you to say hi if you are joining in. A small $5-$10 donation is much appreciated to PayPal [email protected] or msg me for bank details.

03.01.2022 We get to gather in person tonight, so looking forward to our class at 7pm (so much love to any Melbourne friends reading this - we feel for you sooo much). Our class we are doing both tonight and Friday morning is a beautiful transformative class that takes us on a journey. It is for HOPE and EXPANSION. There are some housekeeping details that are a little different going forward, as there are a few precautions and conditions we need to adhere to, with regard to Covid-19.... * Of course, it is hardly needed to be said I am sure, however, please stay away if you are feeling unwell or have cold symptoms. * Sanitise on arrival and departure from class * We love to hug!! But let us just take a pause and use our eyes to share our connection. Or the beautiful gesture of hands to the heart and with a smile and the greeting Namaste could be our new norm. It has been used for 1000's of years in India, pretty clever really and certainly one we can easily adopt in downtown Woodend. * I now am required to remove all yoga gear from the hall each class, so to make set up easier please message / text / messenger me to reserve a place if you are coming. This will be helpful to know how much gear to bring in and it will help me manage numbers as well for social distancing. * The hall now requires professional cleaning each morning to be thorough regarding public safety. As hirers, we are charged a $25 fee for that on top of the venue hire each session. So a temporary measure is, in addition to your class fee a gold coin donation is required to go towards the cleaning fee. * I will not be providing the eye pillows in the short term so bring something to cover your eyes for your luxurious shavasana time. If you have your own mat, blankets etc you may like to utilise your own gear. If you use my mats they will be cleaned between each class. * Going into term 3, I will run the same class for both sessions each week, so if you loved it Tuesday night there is an opportunity to do the same class again within the week. Much love See you soon Rachael

03.01.2022 For those who enjoyed the sound healing, that we had with Shervin at the beginning of 2020. Here is his new track to keep us in love and to keep trusting ourselves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2uqTa2SkQU&feature=youtu.be

02.01.2022 We know we are all energy, maybe sometimes we forget. This is a beautiful reminder. Thank you @del jane for sharing the image with me. https://www.facebook.com/Despertandolaconciencia13/videos/309106816844088

02.01.2022 A Kundalini Yoga Class to 'Release & Relax Fear from the Body' There will be a lovely 15 minute healing interval by East Forest after our physical practice and we will conclude with a beautiful mantra meditation for personal and planetary healing. Class will most likely be 90mins - jump in and out as you desire. Any contributions please see previous post with deets. Much love... Rachael See more

02.01.2022 Here is the second track to vote for.

01.01.2022 These quotes I have been using as my post banner are from a wonderful Indian master Anand Mehrotra that Terry and I were blessed to be on retreat with last year. Who would have thought life would look like this one year on. These quotes are from my diary entries from the Satsangs (spiritual teachings) that he gave. Our class this week is one for really working to increase our flexibility and moving energy along our spine. There are many postures that will work their magic th...rough your body. Remember, these classes are designed for you to completely work with your own body, so anyone can come along and participate. 7pm Tuesdays and 9.30am Fridays Norma Richardson Hall It has been amazing being back with the yoga community that we have created. Plenty of new faces as well which is wonderful. Share for the week - This cookie and cream vegan slice is winning lots of votes when being shared around our camp. It is from my favourite vegan book Beautifully Real Food by Sam Murphy. Literally, every recipe in this book is a winner. (Even though I eat meat, the rest of my family is vegan and vegetarian so we eat heaps of vegan food & have moved much of our cooking to vegan-based recipes so as to consume less meat and dairy). If you oscillate regularly and are having layers of confusion about all things Covid19, I watched this video from Zach Bush MD last week. I have followed Zach for a few years now and each time I hear him speak on life, death, immunology, agriculture I am so inspired that the solutions to our way forward are possible. Watch if you are interested in an evolutionary discussion on why CV here, what it’s trying to tell us, and how we emerge from the darkness. It makes so much sense to me. I highly recommend it. https://zachbushmd.com/video/the-highwire/ See you on the mat sometime soon Much love Rachael