Hidden Valley Yoga

19/05/2026

Exited to be joining the Devonport City Council's Living Well Winter Program for 2026. This free program is open to all residents of the Devonport municipality. When registering just look for Hidden Valley Yoga. 🙏

15/04/2026

Bhramari Pranayama (bee breath)

I would like to share some of the key benefits of humming as a practice for physical and mental well-being. Below is a summary of the physiological, psychological, and vocal benefits based on recent research:

Physiological Benefits

- Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Humming creates vibrations that activate the vagus nerve, triggering the parasympathetic nervous system’s "rest and digest" response.
- Increased Nitric Oxide (NO): Humming can increase nasal nitric oxide levels significantly compared to silent exhaling. NO acts as a natural bronchodilator and supports respiratory health.
- Heart Health: Regular practice can lower heart rate and blood pressure while improving heart rate variability (HRV), a key marker of cardiovascular resilience.
- Sinus Health: Sound waves improve airflow between the sinuses and nasal cavity, helping to relieve congestion.

Psychological & Mental Benefits

- Stress Reduction: By shifting the body out of "fight-or-flight" mode, humming lowers cortisol levels and promotes calm.
- Improved Focus: The rhythmic nature of humming can sharpen cognitive performance and attention.
- Better Sleep: Evening practice helps the nervous system wind down, potentially aiding melatonin release and restful sleep.

Vocal & Spiritual Benefits

- Vocal Health: Short sessions (3–5 minutes) warm up the voice, relax the larynx, and develop resonance.
- Mindfulness: Humming is central to ancient practices like Bhramari Pranayama (bee breath), which facilitates deeper meditative states and helps in distancing oneself from distressing thoughts.

29/07/2025

Get immediate improvement in your body and mind and experience the healing power of Svaroopa Yoga in this 4 week series.
It all starts with deep relaxation and yogic breathing before moving into body friendly poses to decompress your spine helping you to move and feel better.

ONLINE 4 WEEK YOGA THERAPEUTIC SERIES COMING IN AUGUST

You are invited to a special four-week Therapeutic Yoga Series from home. These classes are designed for you to experience the profound inner changes of Svaroopa Yoga, even without in-person adjustments.

These powerful therapeutic pose variations use complementary muscles to release the spine. You will engage your abs, legs, and arms with breath and movement in new ways. This will lead to deeper physical openings and experiences in subsequent poses and your final Shavasana.

Click on the link for more details 🙏

4 week online Therapeutic Yoga Series

22/07/2025

Get immediate improvement in your body and mind and experience the healing power of Svaroopa Yoga in this 4 week series.
It all starts with deep relaxation and yogic breathing before moving into body friendly poses to decompress your spine helping you to move and feel better.

ONLINE 4 WEEK YOGA THERAPEUTIC SERIES COMING IN AUGUST

You are invited to a special four-week Therapeutic Yoga Series from home. These classes are designed for you to experience the profound inner changes of Svaroopa Yoga, even without in-person adjustments.

These powerful therapeutic pose variations use complementary muscles to release the spine. You will engage your abs, legs, and arms with breath and movement in new ways. This will lead to deeper physical openings and experiences in subsequent poses and your final Shavasana.

Click on the link for more details 🙏

https://www.hiddenvalleyyoga.com.au/online-yoga-classes/4-week-online-therapeutic-yoga-series

15/07/2025

ONLINE 4 WEEK YOGA THERAPEUTIC SERIES COMING IN AUGUST

You are invited to a special four-week Therapeutic Yoga Series from home. These classes are designed for you to experience the profound inner changes of Svaroopa Yoga, even without in-person adjustments.

These powerful therapeutic pose variations use complementary muscles to release the spine. You will engage your abs, legs, and arms with breath and movement in new ways. This will lead to deeper physical openings and experiences in subsequent poses and your final Shavasana.

4 week online Therapeutic Yoga Series

01/07/2025

🪷Are you eager to explore the benefits of yoga but find it difficult getting to classes?
🪷Do you hope to break free from pain?
🪷Are you interested in learning easy methods to enhance the quality of your sleep?
🪷Do you feel depleted and looking for ways to fill yourself up again?
🪷Are you looking for a yoga experience that nurtures both body and mind?

If the answer is YES why not try Hidden Valley Yoga Online where we offer live streamed body friendly yoga.
Imagine zooming in from the comfort of your own home. Nowhere to go, nothing to do but settle into your own Self
Aaah... Bliss

To find out more go to

All online group classes are streamed live In person private yoga and yoga therapy sessions by appointment

29/04/2025

🪷Are you eager to explore the benefits of yoga but find it difficult getting to classes?
🪷Do you hope to break free from pain?
🪷Are you interested in learning easy methods to enhance the quality of your sleep?
🪷Do you feel depleted and looking for ways to fill yourself up again?
🪷Are you looking for a yoga experience that nurtures both body and mind?

If the answer is YES why not try Hidden Valley Yoga Online where we offer live streamed body friendly yoga.
Imagine zooming in from the comfort of your own home. Nowhere to go, nothing to do but settle into your own Self
Aaah... Bliss

To find out more go to
www.hiddenvalleyyoga.com.au

16/04/2025

ONLINE YOGA -streamed live on zoom

Are you wanting to do yoga but find it hard to get to a class?

JOIN ME & begin your journey to a healthier you with our online yoga classes.

Our classes are body friendly, slow paced with an emphasis on self awareness.

Effective - Reliable - Blissful Yoga

NEW 10 WEEK TERM BEGINS Wednesday 23rd April

If this is something that appeals to you please message me or go to my website to see the class schedule and more info.

www.hiddenvalleyyoga.com.au

14/03/2025

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The rare blood moon is set to cast its reddish glow across the night sky tonight. The first total lunar eclipse in three years.

This stunning celestial event happens when Earth aligns between the Sun and Moon, causing the Moon to pass into Earth's shadow. As sunlight filters through Earth's atmosphere, the Moon transforms into red, orange, and pink shades.

Lunar eclipses are highly charged events and cause you to face truths, uncover your feelings, and make meaningful and long-lasting decisions.

Even if you can’t see an eclipse from your location on Earth, its energy is still there to work with.

Lunar eclipses are often highly emotional periods and trigger endings or breakthroughs. The energetic effect of an eclipse often brings “crisis energy” to a head.

It propels you out of your comfort zones and literally forces you to see life in a new way, which often leads to beginning and ending important chapters of your life within a short amount of time.

The energy of lunar eclipses may inspire sudden decisions: to move in with someone or to get married — or break up. On a societal level, they may bring major news into the public eye, such as a scandal, death, or a shift in the economy.

Nothing changes or grows when you’re comfortable. You have to become uncomfortable to make change happen in your life. And this is seen globally as well.

Blood Moon Eclipses are the most potent kind you can experience, and are a good opportunity to practice the art of surrender. This is not a time to control, but rather to let go and allow Spirit to guide you.

The spiritual meaning of the blood moon is the opening of the path to exploring what is often referred to as your shadow self and shed light on emotions such as rage, shame, and grief including wounds from childhood.

“Until you make the unconscious, conscious it will direct your life and you will call it fate” Carl Jung

The blood moon as with all full moons is a time for divination. You can work with tarot cards, runes, or other divination tools to gain guidance from the spirits. You can meditate or journal to reflect on your personal growth.

Through personal rituals, you tap into the primal bond with the universe, clearing your path and welcoming change, propel personal and spiritual growth and surrendering the wheel to Spirit.

If you can, join me TONIGHT at Picnic Point Beach at Ulverstone (Westshore Road entrance) for my Blood Moon Labyrinth Walk.

25/04/2022

Hi to all my yoga friends, I am in Brisbane for the month of May.

Why not treat yourself and book in for a relaxing and restorative Embodyment (R) Therapy session?
Visit my website for the details
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