Wellness through Yoga

10/06/2026

Finding beauty in the imperfections.

One of the most beautiful ideas in Japanese culture is called Wabi-sabi (侘寂).

At its heart, Wabi-sabi is the appreciation of imperfection, impermanence, and authenticity. Rather than chasing flawless beauty, it encourages us to find value in things that have aged, weathered, or been shaped by time.

A famous example is kintsugi, the art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Instead of hiding the cracks, they are highlighted. The object is not restored to what it once was—it becomes something new, carrying its history proudly.

This philosophy can be seen throughout Japan, from weathered wooden temples and traditional tea bowls to carefully tended gardens that embrace the changing seasons.

In a world that often pushes perfection, Wabi-sabi offers a different perspective:

The things that have been tested, repaired, and shaped by experience may be the most beautiful of all. 🇯🇵

09/06/2026

Calm and stillness.

✨💪🙏

31/05/2026

Sunday 31 May 2026

In both our Hatha and Yin Yoga classes this week, we practised Metta Meditation, also known as loving-kindness meditation.

Loving-kindness meditation has been shown to increase levels of oxytocin, the so-called “love hormone” that plays a role in social bonding, trust, and attachment. As we fill our hearts with kindness and a sense of wellness, we radiate the joy and love to people around us. They in turn spread the kindness to the people around them. In this way, our meditation practice is contributing to an increased positivity in our universe.

We also enjoyed a Yoga Nidra meditation in our Restorative Yoga session this afternoon. It was great to welcome back a couple of ladies who had an extended absence as well as welcome a new participant who was introduced from their friend. It brought me so much joy hearing from our participants that they found the yoga classes exactly what they needed to reset and replenish their body.

Join our weekly yoga class:
Yin Yoga Thursday 6.30-7.30pm
Hatha Yoga Friday 9.30-10.30am
wellnessthroughyoga.com.au/book-a-class

Our next Restorative Yoga session Sunday 28 June 3-4.30pm:

wellnessthroughyoga.com.au/book-a-class/ola/services/restorative-yoga-restful-yoga-for-stressful-times-26

24/05/2026

Sunday 24 May 2026

Do you feel that you are great with looking after others, sometimes at your own expense? If you have been feeling tired or run down, it is important to look after your health and wellbeing. Take some timeout to recharge your batteries by enjoying a restful yoga practice.

Join our Restorative Yoga next Sunday 31 May 3pm at Lowood Lions Den:

https://wellnessthroughyoga.com.au/book-a-class/ola/services/restorative-yoga-restful-yoga-for-stressful-times-25

This restful practice of yoga gives your body and mind an opportunity to disconnect from the time-pressured world, creating the space and time to relax and rebalance your nervous system. Experience active resting over the 1.5 hour practice where you will be guided through a sequence of poses that wi...

16/05/2026

Lots of encounters with animals this week. 🦌 in 🇯🇵 and 🦘back home 🇦🇺

16/05/2026

Saturday 16 May 2026

🦘🦘before and 🍵and 🍥from 🇯🇵after 🧘🏻‍♀️yesterday.

Join our weekly yoga class:
Yin Yoga Thursday 6.30-7.30pm
Hatha Yoga Friday 9.30-10.30am
wellnessthroughyoga.com.au/book-a-class

Our next Restorative Yoga session Sunday 30 May 3-4.30pm:

https://wellnessthroughyoga.com.au/book-a-class/ola/services/restorative-yoga-restful-yoga-for-stressful-times-25

13/05/2026

Wednesday 13 May 2026

Grateful to have a week of beautiful weather in Kiryu where we welcomed two guests from Hong Kong. One of the guests took part in a 30km trail run in our neighboring prefecture. We had a combined Vin Yin yoga session before the race and a celebratory cuisine after. おめでとうございます! 🙌

We also had lots delicious meals and snacks during this trip. We enjoyed spending time in our garden with the blooming flowers. And we had a deer visited just outside our house the other night!

Homeward bound now. Look forward to seeing everyone back in Yin Yoga tomorrow and Hatha Yoga on Friday!

10/05/2026

Love spending a warm Spring morning in our garden.

09/05/2026

Sunday 10 May 2026

Vin Yin Yoga

We are so happy to have guests from Hong Kong joining us in our Kiryu yoga space this week. One of our guests will take part in a 30km trail running in Saitama today! I have designed a 1-hour Vin Yin Yoga session which is great for preparing long distance running or hiking, and can also be practiced to improve mobility and flexibility.

This is a combined Vinyasa (Hatha) and Yin Yoga practice. In Vin, we focused on core strength, leg muscles and strong balance. In Yin, we practiced deep stretches to soften the legs and open the hips.

I hope you enjoy this session and will practice at home while I am in Japan. Our weekly yoga class in Lowood will resume 14 May.

https://youtu.be/dKzzdp2lrFE?si=2hYdBGGQiDN2wNZ0

This is a combined Vinyasa (Hatha) and Yin Yoga practice. In Vin, we focused on core strength, leg muscles and strong balance. In Yin, we practiced deep stre...

08/05/2026

Friday 8 May 2026

Want to improve your upper body strength while relieving stress?

Then Ardha Pincha Mayurasana - Dolphin and Tri Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana - Three Legged Downward Facing Dog poses are your friends 🙂

Dolphin 🐬 pose tones the upper body while improving hip agility and increasing hamstring flexibility. Three Legged Dog 🐶 pose not only is a strength and balance building posture, it also energises the nervous system and relieves stress, headaches and fatigue.

Join our weekly yoga class from 14 May:
Yin Yoga Thursday 6.30-7.30pm
Hatha Yoga Friday 9.30-10.30am
wellnessthroughyoga.com.au/book-a-class

Our next Restorative Yoga session Sunday 30 May 3-4.30pm:

https://wellnessthroughyoga.com.au/book-a-class/ola/services/restorative-yoga-restful-yoga-for-stressful-times-25