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24.01.2022 NEW LIVESTREAM CLASS SCHEDULE Just $11-12 for casual drop-in. Book at: https://www.lydiarichards.com.au/class-types

20.01.2022 MY HOPE FOR A NEW WORLD I’ve just completed the first week of Ram Dass' ‘Yoga of Service’ online course. And as with all new teachings, there were a few massive aha! moments for me as well as some seeds yet to be planted. This right here has resonated with me the most, though.... These words help me to imagine a world where we each see past our prejudices and projections, to value the awe-inspiring beauty of every living being we encounter. Just as we would a flower. This is a world in which enamour prevails, rather than judgement or the poison of aggression or division. In this world, we foster a playful, harmless fascination for one another, demanding a deeper, more genuine enquiry. I crave the lightness of this world and I know my contribution to realising it, is my continued inner work. I believe that a shared intention of remembering our own loving Self (through spiritual practice), will create a world underpinned by mutual respect and admiration for all living beings. I hope that one day we can all be together and grieve together, listen deeply as we hold space for one another and finally realise that every perspective and unique experience of this human curriculum is as valid as our own. In the sanctuary of this sacred space, we can heal together and serve one another in a way that both loving and transformative. I dream of a changed world, where we are bound together by Divine, Universal Love. I am hopeful. Which is why I practice. Not just for me, but in selfless service (Seva) to all.

13.01.2022 FULL MOON KIRTAN In some lineages of yoga, the moon is equated to the mind. And so when the lunar cycle is at its peak - there is often fullness of mind, emotions and thought processes that can overwhelm us. I absolutely love chanting and sharing mantra, and so I’m guiding for Yoga Corner Melbourne, a mind-quelling and heart-opening online Kirtan practice on Friday 2 October at 7.30pm-8.45pm. The evening of October’s first of two full moons!... Join me online for an evening of mantra, music and song as together we chant the names of the Divine to help tether the mind and step into your own light. This Bhakti Yoga practice will carry you deep into the chamber of the heart where we remember our own luminosity, our connection with Universal Source and with all earthlings. Tickets are $25. And with your booking, you will leave a lasting legacy, with $5 from each ticket being passed on to Til The Cows Come Home - a wonderful not-for-profit organisation working tirelessly to re-home unwanted farmed animals into forever loving homes across Australia. Bookings via the link below

04.01.2022 Guru Invocation To chant this mantra, is to pay homage to our teachers and to our teachers' teachers. Honouring those that have helped to guide us through the human cirrculum and, of course, spiritually. Through it, we realise the cyclical nature life and take solace in knowing that nothing is permament. We also acknowledge that every experience, every conversation, every life challenge is a teacher, guiding us to learn and transform. Importantly, through it we bow down... to the guru within - the inner soverign that already has all of the answers. We just have to know to ask it. If you'd like to explore the potency of chanting mantra, join me this Friday night through Yoga Corner Melbourne for a full moon Kirtan practice - where we will be chanting this mantra, and many more! More details and bookings here: https://yogacorner.com.au/events/full-moon-kirtan-with-lydia om shanti x

03.01.2022 MIDWEEK RESTORATION Join me tonight (Wednesday 7th October) online (via Zoom) for a nourishing restorative yoga practice for your mind, spirit, body + nervous system. We will be dedicating our practice to those people who have loved us into existence, venturing deep into the heart space during our time together.... Drop-in for just $11. Book via the link below.

02.01.2022 Today marks the start of #BeKindToAnimalsWeek which is a wonderful initiative by Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary. As a yogi, I believe that small and sacred acts of kindness can make a huge difference when done as a collective with a united intention. And so, I've compiled a list of 10 ways you can supercharge your kindness to animals this week (and beyond!).... om shanti xx P.S thank you to Til The Cows Come Home for this beautiful picture xxx

02.01.2022 NEW BLOG I have found that at times I can become so focused on the outcome, I forget to take a moment to bask in the joyful journey of trying. If this has been you too, read on.