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25.01.2022 ** REMINDER** Mind-Body Connect Zoom - tonight @ 5:30pm Join Mandy, Jenny & Penny for a pre-dinner get together to learn more about how the mind and the body connect and the power of the 2 combined. ... Tonight's session will incorporate movement that involves the mind and the body working in harmony. Together we will explore Tai Chi & Qigong - 2 ancient, gentle, yet powerful ways to calm the mind and restore balance into our lives. If you haven't received an invitation and would like to attend please PM us with your email address and we will send you an invitation. This session is free. It is our way of keeping the wonderful studio connections going will we are working and exercising from home.

25.01.2022 WORKOUT WEDNESDAY Tai Chi ~ provides gentle exercise that integrates body and mind by creating movement meditation and energy flow. It allows you to feel the aliveness of all systems working in harmony - a perfect style of exercise for winter.

23.01.2022 ** REMINDER** Thursday 1 October @ 5:30PM This week's theme is to Connect with Sharing -what are your unique gifts and skills that you can share......... Join us for this 30 minute Zoom gathering tomorrow night. We'd love to share this with you, and hope to see you in the Zoom room! Let’s get together for a pre-dinner chat at 5:30pm. If you haven’t received a Zoom invitation please message us and we will include you.

23.01.2022 Whilst the world may be chaotic right now, you don’t have to be! It is more important than ever to stay grounded, stay strong and tap into the inner peace that does exist within you. Qigong is an ancient traditional Chinese medicine practice of longevity and wellbeing. It is a direct way to connect you to something greater than you. So why not give yourself something special and do something for yourself in the comfort of your own home? Mandy is offering weekly Qigong Flow c...lasses on Zoom every Thursday at 11am. Discover energy flow and harmony in body and mind. These classes are offered at a reduced rate of $15 per meeting. 50% of the fees will be donated to her Connect with Compassion project that supports educational scholarships for marginalised women in Nepal and Bali. Email Mandy on [email protected] if you’d like a class invite sent to you. See more

22.01.2022 It’s Mindful Monday! Make a difference to how you feel... Meditation classes will resume this Thursday 5.45pm at Mind Body Exercise Studio. Yippee!

20.01.2022 MINDFUL MONDAY This Qigong meditation follows the progressive order of the Five Elements, the order of nature, which is an ancient understanding of the natural world. It’s expressed and experienced through the consistent movement and transformation of our environment and the elements are interrelated and influence each other. Metal (lungs) become molten, creating water (kidneys), from which then grows wood (liver), creating fire (heart), forming ashes, representing earth (s...pleen), from there we dig metals (lungs). We humans are also integral in this cycle of life. Take some time to practise this Qigong meditation recorded by Mandy. Let us know how you go. https://soundcloud.com/user-/five-element-qigong-meditation

19.01.2022 WORKOUT WEDNESDAY What can you start doing today to help keep your bones strong & healthy? * Eat calcium rich foods * Get a dose of Vitamin D from the sun ... * Do activities that use your own body weight to keep your frame strong Spring is the perfect time to start putting these small steps into place. Eat well, walk in the sunshine or even better exercise in the sunshine. Get out and about. Barre Pilates is a great way to incorporate more movement & bone strength into your week. 2 sessions a week is all you need to make a difference. Using Pilates principles, both at the barre and the mat, Pilates is beneficial for helping to maintain bone strength, improving muscle strength and balance as well as flexibility. Pilates is the complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit. We have 3 classes to choose from Tuesdays & Thursday @ 6:30am and Saturdays @ 9:00am. Delivered on line for the next couple of weeks get exercising in your lounge room and start putting down some great foundations to take you into Summer and towards healthy bones. https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php With thanks to the Jean Hailes Centre for Women’s Health for this quick & informative video.

19.01.2022 Looking for some inspiration for your exercise program? We may not be able to get back to the studio for a while but we have been running our classes on line. Why not give Pilates a try for something a bit different? Tuesday 6:30am & Saturday 9:00am BARRE PILATES ... Using Pilates principles, both at the barre (chair @ home) and the mat, the focus is on increasing core strength, muscle balance and flexibility. We work the whole body Thursday 6:30am SLOW FLOW PILATES We are on the mat for this class. Using Pilates principles we slow things down to focus on deeper connections, longer repetitions and a greater focus on the muscles that form the core. Your body will be worked, your muscles will be stretched and you will feel great. Pilates is the complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit. Classes are delivered via Facebook Live, run for 45 minutes and are $15 for a casual class OR $90 for a 10 class pass. The best part is you never have to worry about the traffic and guaranteed there are NO mirrors! If you think this style of exercise is what you are looking for try your first class for FREE. To book a spot text Penny on 0419 589 216.

19.01.2022 ** REMINDER** Thursday 27 August @ 5:30PM This week's theme is to Connect with your Senses. In stressful times like this, one of the most accessible inner tools you have is to fully realise your mindful senses- to get out of your mind and into your body! This week you will get some positive tips on how to come to your senses, plus a taster of Jenny's Tai Chi sequence from her Restore and Relax classes. ... We look forward to tapping into the Seven Senses with you this week ( if you don't know what the 6th and 7th sense is, then you'll have to come along to this meeting to find out!!!! Join us for this 45 minute Zoom gathering tomorrow night. We'd love to share this with you, and hope to see you in the Zoom room! If are interested and haven't received an invitation as yet please message us and we will get you set up!

19.01.2022 WORKOUT WEDNESDAY Spring is the time for pushing forward, taking deliberate and decisive action. PILATES - with its focus on control, centering and concentration , develops core strength, supports the spine, stabilises the pelvis and increases the mobility of the joints. Pilates is a wonderful way to create strength in your body from the inside out. Working deep core muscles Pilates delivers strong bodies for life. ... Have you tried one our of Barre Pilates classes yet? Using Pilates principles, both at the barre and the mat, the focus is on increasing core strength, muscle balance and flexibility. Pilates is the complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit. If you are keen our classes are currently running on-line Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6:30am and Saturdays at 9:00am. Casual classes are $15.00 each or a class pass of 10 for $90.00. For more information text Penny on 0419 589 216. See you at the Barre!

19.01.2022 WEDNESDAYS are for WOMEN’S HEALTH Awareness It's Frocktober and I have been wearing a different dress for the 31 days of October for Ovarian cancer awareness. This is an uncomfortable challenge for me but in the name of women's health, I've frocked up in order to raise some dollars for Ovarian cancer life-saving research! So far, I've worn a frock in the bush, climbing a mountain peak, on the bike, up a pole, camping by a fire, teaching Qigong! Frocktober is the campaign th...at empowers women around Australia to channel their creative flair through their favourite frocks, all while raising urgently-needed funds for the OCRF’s innovative research projects that help to shine a light on ovarian cancer. If you can spare a donation, the link is https://www.frocktober.org.au/my-fundraisi//amanda-j-hogan A few not-so-fun facts...... -Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynaecological cancer. -There is no early detection test. -Every 8 hours, an Australian woman dies from ovarian cancer. -The average 5-year survival rate for ovarian cancer is just 46% -If caught in Stage 1, survival rates for ovarian cancer patients are as high as 92%. However, only 19% of cases are diagnosed early due to vagueness of symptoms and lack of an early detection screening test. -The symptoms of ovarian cancer are often vague, and may not even present significantly until the cancer has advanced. Symptoms can include persistent or sudden onset of: bloating and abdominal swelling, appetite loss or feeling full quickly, tiredness, unexplained changes in weight, change in frequency of urination An early detection test will save 8000 women over the next decade & you can help to make that happen.

17.01.2022 MINDFUL MONDAY Welcome to Women’s Health Week 2020 Being a women is full of joys and challenges. Be kind to yourself. This is often harder than it should be. With practice and permission, you can treat yourself with respect and friendliness.... Cultivate a regular habit of mindfulness, for moments of stillness, to free your mind from fear, chatter and chaos. Nourish yourself with self-compassion so you can then share your gifts with others. Why not start a daily mantra to befriend your self and flow with what comes and goes in your life. ONE MINDUL BREATH (regularly!) This is your meditation today, this week and more..... Your Self-Compassion Practise As I breathe in, I do my best. As I breathe out, I let go of the rest.

15.01.2022 Women’s Health is about all ‘minding your body’.... 3 Ways to Improve your Health 1. Be kind to yourself. We’re all different and we change so much along the way. Embrace it! 2. Move more ... 3. Don’t be complacent with your health. If you think something is off, get it checked. See more

14.01.2022 Saturday, April 24-today we are celebrating World Tai Chi & Qigong Day! Tai Chi and Qigong are gentle forms of mindful exercise that integrate body and mind by creating movement meditation and internal energy flow. The practices involve physical and energising movements that help to create a healthier, calmer, creative and more peaceful self, and thus guide our own impact in the world. ... The greeting of the Tai Chi salute right fist and left palm, has a long traditional and cultural history, and is used to show respect, gratitude and honour to you and to others. It is a way to show equality between people. Salute- the right fist is a symbol of your inner strength and resilience, the left open palm and fingers are a symbol of our friendship and need for community, and the bent left thumb is a symbol of our humility. I offer my ‘Salute’ to the healing benefits this practise has offered me over the past years which restored my strength, energised my desire to teach others, and taught me the humility in knowing that none of us are experts in this life. MindBody Exercise Studio Wangaratta offers morning, evening and outdoor sessions and an upcoming Winter Sunday Workshop (date tbc) https://www.hoganhealth.com.au/ser/restore-balance/tai-chi/

13.01.2022 Mindful Monday -set an intention for the week that will enhance your health.

13.01.2022 The sun is shining. Are you ready to work out? Looking forward to seeing all the Saturday Barre Pilates crew soon.

12.01.2022 MINDFUL MONDAY ~ Loving Kindness Meditation In this ancient Loving Kindness meditation (Metta) you will connect more deeply with others. A widening of your circle of concern and interest from self-focus to an awareness of humanity. This is achieved by starting with a grounded, positive sense of yourself, and then allowing your ‘circumference’ of awareness to expand infinitely in all directions, with a sense of balance and wholeness. https://soundcloud.com/user-1197/loving-kindness-meditation

11.01.2022 There’s no time like the present to start a meditation habit. All you have to do is ‘show up’ but some guidance certainly helps. Try this year’s Mindful in May to jumpstart some mental hygiene for yourself. The interviews and meditations are always so beneficial and insightful.

10.01.2022 Making a choice to create a healthier state of mind.

10.01.2022 Music is such a powerful reminder of special times, places and people. What’s your favourite song and where does it take you? Mine? Lifted by Lighthouse Family . Where? England - and a holiday with a dear friend a life time ago https://open.spotify.com/track/1HdoZ6Ql7nx5HfQrlVYtoM

09.01.2022 Making mindful connections..... with your words, eyes and heart

08.01.2022 This came up in my news feed this morning and it feels just right so had to share. Have a wonderful week everyone.

08.01.2022 Just spent a wonderful 90 minutes refreshing my knowledge about all things Functional Core and pelvic safe exercises. Watch out Barre Pilates and Slow Flow Pilates crew- I have LOTS of great ideas for our classes. Thanks Marietta Mehinni and My Group Move for a fantastic workshop.

08.01.2022 Some great tips on how to reduce anxiety and stress during COVID. https://access.intix.org//11-tips-to-reduce-anxiety-and-st Today is a good day - be sure to get outside and soak up some sunshine.

06.01.2022 FOODIE FRIDAY Apples - red or green; juicy & sweet or slightly tangy - who doesn't love a crispy, crunchy apple? Granny Smith apples are noted for their crisp, firm and tart white flesh. The Granny Smith apple is perfect for winter cooking. The flesh softens while cooking and becomes golden and sweeter, making it ideal for stewing, baking, purees and sauces.... What's your favourite apple style?

06.01.2022 FOODIE FRIDAY MUSHROOMS - nutrition-dense mushrooms add a flavoursome boost to classic winter meals. Pop in a mushy or 5 to your favourite casserole, soup, stir-fry or risotto. Add variety to your winter cooking. + Cook mushrooms with garlic and potatoes in chicken stock for a creamy mushroom soup. + Add mushrooms to Asian-inspired ramen or spicy laksa.... + Finely dice mushrooms into Bolognese sauce, chilli con carne or meatballs to enhance the nutritional value of these hearty winter staples. + Roast mushrooms with olive oil and serve with eggs, tomatoes and wilted baby spinach for breakfast. + Sauté mushrooms with sage and garlic and toss through gnocchi or pasta. Check out the Wangaratta Farmers' Market for great local mushrooms, pasta and herbs. We are so fortunate to live in such an abundant food bowl. What are your planning for this weekend's menu? Sauté mushrooms with sage and garlic and toss through gnocchi or pasta.

05.01.2022 Hi Everyone, checking in to see that everyone is doing OK and enjoying some of the freedoms that have come regional Victoria's way over the past few days. Now that Spring is here, the days are getting longer and it is easier to get out of bed to get some exercise in before the day runs away from you have you thought about joining our on-line Barre Pilates classes? Using Pilates principles, both at the barre and the mat, the focus is on increasing core strength, muscle bala...nce and flexibility. Pilates is the complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit. Classes are Tuesdays & Thursday @ 6:30am -and Saturdays at 9am A 10 class pass is $90 or a casual drop in class is $15 If you are interested text Penny on 0419 589 216 for more information.

05.01.2022 ‘A taste of Mindfulness’ Just in case a regional weekend away appeals to you or friends? ......I’m teaming up with my niece and her new vineyard accomodation for a Spring Retreat October 15-17th in the King Valley. It’s possibly time relax and take a breather!

04.01.2022 FOODIE FRIDAY STRAWBERRIES - ONE OF NATURE'S SUPER FOODS! Plump, rich-red strawberries are especially sweet and juicy in winter. Eat straight from the punnet or add to your favourite home-baked goodies. Delicious in crumbles, muffins, pies and puddings, now is the time to cook with this rosy fruit.... EASY ROASTED STRAWBERRIES Simply place 500g hulled strawberries onto a lined baking tray. Mix 2 tbs caster sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a small bowl. Sprinkle strawberries with the sugar mixture. Toss and roast at 200C for 1215 minutes until tender. Serve roasted strawberries for breakfast with granola or porridge, or as a decadent dessert with waffles and ice-cream. Serves 4. How do you like to enjoy strawberries?

04.01.2022 My workout space today- sun, breeze, birds and nature’s sounds. How did you spend your Sunday? It feels like Spring is here. Time to move.

03.01.2022 ** REMINDER** Thursday 3 September @ 5:30PM This week's theme is to Connect with Others.... COVID has certainly taught us about the power of connecting with others and how we all need that interaction. Tonight we will explore what it means to connect and how we can harness that power for the betterment of all. Mandy will challenge us to think about connecting on different levels while Penny will bring connection and movement together for some simple and effective movement ideas. Let’s get together for a pre-dinner chat at 5:30pm. If you haven’t received a Zoom invitation please message us and we will include you.

02.01.2022 Join us Thursday night for this week's theme - Connect with Gratitude -how to use your mind and body to be resilient for the future "Normal". Then it's time to sign off from Thursday Zooms until we can next meet for workshops and classes back in the Mind Body Exercise Studio. Join us for this 45 minute Zoom gathering tomorrow night. We'd love to share this with you, and hope to see you in the Zoom room!