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25.01.2022 SomaChi Yoga Workshop w/ Nicky Davidson ' An Introduction to the Foundations ' Our last workshop booked out and we are happy to be offering another at Smit...h Street Yoga Studio Below is a short video on SomaChi An outline of what will be covered in the workshop : Learning about Resting Down and establishing ground Experiencing our thorough ‘ warm ups ‘ which prepares the body for the practice Learning about qualities of ‘ Chi ‘ within movement Discovering through experience why our fluid practices of rolling motions bring such benefit. Learning & practicing the foundational SomaChi sequences. Discovering the difference between Embodiment where we are nourished & enlivened by our yoga practice and mechanical movement. Hands on adjustments Q & A ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ * Saturday 16th November * 2pm - 4pm * Early Bird price ends November 1st * Smith Street Yoga Studio Level 1 / 281 Smith street, Collingwood @smithstreetyoga

25.01.2022 It was a full house on Saturday at the SomaChi Yoga Foundations Workshop held at Summer Healing Somachi, Fitzroy. Thank you to all who joined us and this i...ncluded some people who had not as yet been in a SomaChi class which I found was wonderful. Soma is the Alive body Chi is Energy We looked at the mind body energy practice which is SomaChi and what it means for us on the mat and in our lives. Thank you also to all who helped spread the word. Also a big appreciation to Victoria Kes Bambi Bolton and Faye Ray for assisting at the workshop :))

23.01.2022 SomaChi Yoga Workshop w/ Nicky Davidson An Introduction to the Foundations Our last workshop booked out and we are happy to be offering another at Smit...h Street Yoga Studio Below is a short video on SomaChi An outline of what will be covered in the workshop : Learning about Resting Down and establishing ground Experiencing our thorough warm ups which prepares the body for the practice Learning about qualities of Chi within movement Discovering through experience why our fluid practices of rolling motions bring such benefit. Learning & practicing the foundational SomaChi sequences. Discovering the difference between Embodiment where we are nourished & enlivened by our yoga practice and mechanical movement. Hands on adjustments Q & A ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ * Saturday 16th November * 2pm - 4pm * Early Bird price ends November 1st * Smith Street Yoga Studio Level 1 / 281 Smith street, Collingwood @smithstreetyoga

23.01.2022 Thank you to SomaChi for being such an incredible and big part of my life throughout all these years both to practice and teach. SomaChi Yoga Much appreciation to those who have dedicated their lives to the ongoing growth and existence of SomaChi along side all the many yogas in the west. We maintain an authentic practice that upholds the ancient traditions within contemporary movement, one that is creative & inspiring.... ~ Lianne Metcalf & Peter Watts ~ To all those who dedicate themselves to the SomaChi practices The SomaChi Association of Australia Inc

22.01.2022 It’s great being back in Collingwood at Smith Street Yoga Studio teaching the Friday 7am SomaChi class. To move with the Rising Sun .....

22.01.2022 Big Blue Skye. Ahhhh . Chgyam Trungpa Rinpoche.... Earth is always Earth. The earth will let anyone sit on it, and earth never gives away. It never lets you go - you dont drop off this earth and go flying into space. Likewise, sky is always sky; heaven is always heaven above you. Whether it is snowing or raining or the sun is shining, whether it is daytime or nighttime, the sky is always there. In that sense, we know that heaven and earth are trustworthy. Shambhala. The Sacred Path of the Warrior. #chogyamtrungparinpoche #sacredwarriors #buddha #basicgoodness #lovingkindness #heartmind

20.01.2022 Its great being back in Collingwood at Smith Street Yoga Studio teaching the Friday 7am SomaChi class. To move with the Rising Sun .....

20.01.2022 SomaChi Yoga Workshop w/ Nicky Davidson ~ An Introduction to the Foundations of the SomaChi Practice. Third Post for this series on our SomaChi Workshop.... The Quality of Transitions within SomaChi yoga are a graceful form that has a slow motiont at times, a dance like quality that builds Chi. Within the SomaChi practice we learn and experience how to embody these transitions for many reasons including : ~ Harness Chi which builds internal heat & energy ~ Inspire ease, grace & fluidity ~ Finding our ground for support & trusting this ground ~ Coming into relationship with qualities of space. Part of this workshop will include looking at this within the movements & transitions of the sequences. This workshop will also include working with the first phase of the SomaChi sequencing in depth. Saturday 16th of November * 2pm - 4pm Level 1 / 281 Smith street, Collingwood Smith Street Yoga Studio PHOTOGRAPHY BY ~ Cati Acin

20.01.2022 SomaChi Yoga Workshop w/ Nicky Davidson Learning the Foundations Fifth Post for this series on our SomaChi Workshop.... Soma is the Alive, intelligent body. We explore this within the workshop Chi is Energy which moves within & outside our body. It is Chi that causes Aliveness ! Within this workshop we look at and practice the foundations of a SomaChi yoga. This will include : Learning about Resting Down and establishing ground Learning about qualities of Chi within movement and practicing the Chi Series of SomaChi moves. Discovering through experience why our fluid practices of rolling motions bring such benefit. Learning & practicing the first main SomaChi sequences. ** Other aspects of the practice are also include within this workshop. You can see the full information on the website : www.summerhealingyoga.com.au Bookings are essential with places filling. Location is Summer Healing SomaChi, Collingwood PHOTOGRAPHY BY ~ Cati Acin

19.01.2022 Nurturing ourselves ~ Pema Chdron http://justdharma.com/s/oxo9j As adults, we begin to cultivate a sense of loving-kindness for ourselves by ourselves, for o...urselves. The whole process of meditation is one of creating that good ground, that cradle of loving-kindness where we actually are nurtured. Whats being nurtured is our confidence in our own wisdom, our own health, and our own courage, our own goodheartedness. We develop some sense that the way we are the kind of personality that we have and the way we express life is good, and that by being who we are completely and by totally accepting that and having respect for ourselves, we are standing on the ground of warriorship. Pema Chdron from the book "The Wisdom of No Escape and the Path of Loving Kindness" ISBN: 978-1570628726 - https://amzn.to/1eGdDZy

18.01.2022 This article can support us to connect with our hearts in ways that are more natural and tender. Our lives can be so busy and the fast paces put pressure on us to keep up This leads to all sorts of problems including us not understanding fully our hearts and minds true nature.... Maybe this article could bring some easy to digest insight for us

15.01.2022 Cant touch your toes? It doesnt matter. Our next Beginners Yoga Course starts on 28th May. Read all about it - www.omyogaaustralia.com.au/beginners-yoga-deal/

14.01.2022 SomaChi Yoga Workshop w/ Nicky Davidson ~ An Introduction to the Foundations of the SomaChi Practice Saturday 30th of June Summer Healing SomaChi, Collingwood... Summer Healing Yoga First post for this series on our SomaChi Workshop Did you know the four main influences / Lineage within SomaChi are : * Vajrayana Buddhism - is the mind aspect of SomaChi , mindfulness within movement. Igniting our experience of the present ~ Lianne Metcalf * Tai Chi & Taoism - these influences are evident in the movements & transitions of the sequences. Inspire ease, grace and fluidity in the practice ~ Lianne Metcalf * Somatics - How we rest down to start embodying our yoga practice. By sensing and feeling the expression of the postures we deepen this embodiment. * Yoga Asana, Krishnamacharya - Traditional Vinyasa influence the practices with the combining of breath within movement and the asana of modern yoga. The richness of SomaChi is one of experience and within this workshop we will be looking at these influences of a SomaChi Practice to : - establish a foundation for people who are newer - also to deepen that for people more experienced within SomaChi. This workshop will include working with the first phase of the SomaChi sequencing in depth. Places are starting to book with limited spots to ensure personalised attention. Nicky will be accompanied by assistants on the day https://www.summerhealingyoga.com.au//somachi-yoga-worksh/ PHOTOGRAPHY BY ~ Cati Acin

10.01.2022 Very exciting to be posting that I’m taking my next SomaChi Yoga Workshop this November. If you’d like to learn to move with Chi / Energy as part of your yoga practice this could interest you. 'Soma ‘ is the Alive, intelligent body.... We explore this within the workshop. ‘ Chi ‘ is Energy which moves within & outside our body. It is Chi that causes Aliveness !. ‘ It's like a dance. The whole body awakens, working together shoulders and hips mirror one another, upper and lower body integrates humanness in action. If we are more in touch with soma (body) we can have deeper results for ease, calmness, and relaxation. Most of all we can appreciate who we are in our bodies. ‘ Quote ~ Lianne Metcalf, founder of SomaChi Yoga ~ you can see below for further details Places are limited :))

09.01.2022 SomaChi Yoga Workshop w/ Nicky Davidson Learning the Foundations Our last workshop in April booked out and we are happy to be offering another... at Summer SomaChi studio Soma is the Alive, intelligent body. We explore this within the workshop Chi is Energy which moves within & outside our body. It is Chi that causes Aliveness ! Its like a dance. The whole body awakens, working together shoulders and hips mirror one another, upper and lower body integrates humanness in action. If we are more in touch with soma (body) we can have deeper results for ease, calmness, and relaxation. Most of all we can appreciate who we are in our bodies. Quote ~ Lianne Metcalf An outline of what will be covered in the workshop : Learning about Resting Down and establishing ground Experiencing our thorough warm ups which prepares the body for the practice Learning about qualities of Chi within movement Discovering through experience why our fluid practices of rolling motions bring such benefit. Learning & practicing the first main SomaChi sequences. Discovering the difference between Embodiment where we are nourished & enlivened by our yoga practice and mechanical movement. See how playfulness can take us into experiences of discovery. Hands on adjustments Q & A ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ * Saturday 30th June * 1pm - 3.30pm * Cost $50 Bookings Essential to hold a place * Summer Healing SomaChi Yoga Studio Level 1 / 281 Smith street, Fitzroy / Collingwood https://www.summerhealingyoga.com.au/event-update/

08.01.2022 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training w/ SomaChi This Friday the 13th July at 7.30pm is an Information Night , held at Om Yoga studio, Sth Yarra. Om Yoga Australia I did my yoga training w/ Lianne & SomaChi and continued my trainings with them since.... Incredible trainings with highly qualified teachers SomaChi Yoga People come of the trainings confident and ready to begin teaching For anyone who is considering yoga training or you know of anyone I highly recommend coming to this information night Or making contact with them if you are not able to make it. ** You can see below for details

07.01.2022 Nurturing ourselves ~ Pema Chödron http://justdharma.com/s/oxo9j As adults, we begin to cultivate a sense of loving-kindness for ourselves by ourselves, for o...urselves. The whole process of meditation is one of creating that good ground, that cradle of loving-kindness where we actually are nurtured. What’s being nurtured is our confidence in our own wisdom, our own health, and our own courage, our own goodheartedness. We develop some sense that the way we are the kind of personality that we have and the way we express life is good, and that by being who we are completely and by totally accepting that and having respect for ourselves, we are standing on the ground of warriorship. Pema Chödron from the book "The Wisdom of No Escape and the Path of Loving Kindness" ISBN: 978-1570628726 - https://amzn.to/1eGdDZy

07.01.2022 Very exciting to be posting that Im taking my next SomaChi Yoga Workshop this November. If youd like to learn to move with Chi / Energy as part of your yoga practice this could interest you. Soma is the Alive, intelligent body.... We explore this within the workshop. Chi is Energy which moves within & outside our body. It is Chi that causes Aliveness !. Its like a dance. The whole body awakens, working together shoulders and hips mirror one another, upper and lower body integrates humanness in action. If we are more in touch with soma (body) we can have deeper results for ease, calmness, and relaxation. Most of all we can appreciate who we are in our bodies. Quote ~ Lianne Metcalf, founder of SomaChi Yoga ~ you can see below for further details Places are limited :))

07.01.2022 SomaChi Foundations Workshop with Nicky @nickyraed @somaraeyoga -- Tai Chi & Taoism are one of the 4 main influences / Lineage of SomaChi. The richness of SomaC...hi is one of experience. Part of this workshop will include looking at how this is within the movements & transitions of the sequences. This workshop will include working with the first phase of the SomaChi sequencing in depth. Below are extracts from an article on Tai Chi in Harvard Health Publishing. The Harvard Medical School. Tai chi is often described as "meditation in motion." There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. As you move, you breathe deeply and naturally, focusing your attention as in some kinds of meditation on your bodily sensations. Tai chi differs from other types of exercise in several respects. The movements are usually circular and never forced, the muscles are relaxed rather than tensed, the joints are not fully extended or bent, and connective tissues are not stretched. -- Saturday, 16 November 2 - 4pm RECEIVE $10 off on our Early bird price - Ends 1 November Members : $45 (Early Bird $35) Non-members : $50 ( Early Bird $40) -- #somachi #somachiyoga #chi #meditation #taoism

06.01.2022 Happy Monday with a morning meditation including walking meditation w/ Yogi. We are doggie sitting

06.01.2022 A big thank you to all those who participated within the SomaChi Foundations workshop today at Smith Street Yoga Studio. It was a great turn out and heart wa...rming to see their interest and openness to explore more of the heart / mind, body and energy practices within SomaChi. SomaChi Yoga is an experiential practice where feeling and sensing, curiosity and openness are a big part of what we bring to the movement. Those in the workshop today certainly had this happening So many of the movements take us again and again to our Heart Connection of giving & receiving , reminding us of Wisdom and Compassion. Looking forward to the next one ..... The photos below show some of the First Phase within the SomaChi series. Photography by Cati Acin

05.01.2022 SomaChi Yoga Workshop w/ Nicky Davidson An Introduction to the Foundations Our last workshop in April booked out and we are happy to be offering another at Summer Healing SomaChi studio Below is a short video on SomaChi ... An outline of what will be covered in the workshop : Learning about Resting Down and establishing ground Experiencing our thorough warm ups which prepares the body for the practice Learning about qualities of Chi within movement Discovering through experience why our fluid practices of rolling motions bring such benefit. Learning & practicing the first main SomaChi sequences. Discovering the difference between Embodiment where we are nourished & enlivened by our yoga practice and mechanical movement. Hands on adjustments Q & A ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ * Saturday 30th June * 1pm - 3.30pm * Cost $50 Bookings Essential to hold a place * Summer Healing SomaChi Yoga Studio Level 1 / 281 Smith street, Collingwood https://www.summerhealingyoga.com.au//an-introduction-to-/

05.01.2022 A wonderful and worth while short 5 min video on Buddha Dharma by The Khyentse Foundation w/ Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche

03.01.2022 Training within SomaChi, now in partnership with Om Yoga is where my yoga and meditation life has grown from & continues still SomaChi Yoga Could not speak highly enough of how incredibly worthwhile the training is with Lianne & Peter... It is a Yoga training that I have seen almost all teachers each year step out into teaching with the groundedness, skills and confidence ...... Their trainings have been running every year since 2004 when I completed mine. If you know of anyone who could be interested please pass it on. Thank you

03.01.2022 Heart Advice from Pema Chodron From her book Taking the Leap ~ The Natural Movement of Life ~... We are all a mixture of aggression and loving-kindness, hard-heartedness and tender open-heartedness, small-mindedness and forgiving open mind. We are not a fixed, predictable, static identity that anyone can point to and say, You are always like this. You are always the same. Lifes energy is never static. It is shifting, fluid, changing as the weather. Our SomaChi yoga practices can take us into these natural truths of life.

02.01.2022 Early Morning yoga w/ @camindie Camilo Ruiz SierraCamilo . Summer Healing SomaChi studio, Collingwood @summerhealingsomachi #yogaflow #sunrise #morningyogaflow #awakening #joyfullifecommunity

02.01.2022 Starting the day with SomaChi Yoga at Summer Healing SomaChi Collingwood studio. Summer Healing Yoga Seeing the Sun Rise so beautiful Thanks Camilo feeli...ng good and really enjoyed Check out all the photos to see the after class fun

02.01.2022 SomaChi Yoga Workshop w/ Nicky Davidson Learning the Foundations Fourth Post for this series on our SomaChi Workshop.... Soma is the Alive, intelligent body. We explore this within the workshop Chi is Energy which moves within & outside our body. It is Chi that causes Aliveness ! Within SomaChi Yoga we recognise that Resting Down within the body and establishing Ground is vital not only for our yoga practice but also for ourselves throughout our lives. These simple and yet profound somatic resting down practices that are within SomaChi provide a place for us to come into ease and mindfulness to deepen into our yoga practice. Within this workshop we look at and practice the foundations of a SomaChi yoga. This will include : Learning about Resting Down and establishing ground Learning about qualities of Chi within movement Discovering through experience why our fluid practices of rolling motions bring such benefit. Learning & practicing the first main SomaChi sequences. ** Other aspects of the practice are also include within this workshop. You can see the full information on the website : www.summerhealingyoga.com.au Bookings are essential with places filling. Location is Summer Healing SomaChi, Collingwood PHOTOGRAPHY BY ~ Cati Acin

01.01.2022 Too touch and be touched with love. * I remember the love from my dear Boofas Paws Heart Warmth / Energy / Chi flows from our heart through our arms and out through our hands & fingers. ... In SomaChi yoga we are aware of this and the mind / body /heart practices cultivate this free flowing energy / warmth. The SomaChi Yoga Foundations Workshop explores this in practical grounded ways to find the embodiment of these heart / mind experiences. ~ Saturday 30th of June ~ Summer Healing SomaChi Studio, Collingwood https://www.summerhealingyoga.com.au//an-introduction-to-/ #lovingkindness #somachiyoga #community #wisdom #compassion #chowchowlove #devotion #tenderhearts #joyfulheart #appreciation #timelessbeauty