Reflections on a Beginners Mind – Hear from one of our Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Trainees
It’s easy to believe that the older you get, that you have heard, seen and experienced everything. The principle behind the beginner’s mind is that
What Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training Taught me about Fitness
‘Lessons from the mat’ I started yoga the way many people in modern society start; to get ‘fit’. Now reflecting on this goal, I wasn’t
A Key Pillar of Mindfulness – The one that takes a great deal of Strength……. Lessons from Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training
The mindfulness pillar that resonates with me the most is to have a sense of humour. It takes such strength and calmness and a great
Five things I didn’t know I would learn about Yoga – Reflections from Yoga Teacher Training
Five things I didn’t know I would learn when stepping on my mat by Bec Altman (Yoga NRG Teacher Trainee) 1. Yoga teaches you to
When you are passionate about something & do things differently, not everyone is going to like you….an inspirational interview with one of the worlds great Yoga Teachers David Swenson
“Sometimes you are going to be ridiculed by people around you, but if you feel really strongly about something, you can carry on!” ~ David
In memory of Vivien Veritz 98 year old Yoga Teacher ~ Vivian attended our Yoga NRG Retreats and was a huge inspiration to many
Without a doubt one of my Yoga Hero’s is Vivien Veritz who I first met at one of my Yoga Classes I was teaching at
Mindfulness Teacher Training ~ The Story of Two Astronauts
The Story of Two Astronauts I was asked by a Teacher Training student to share this , its a story I have shared at Yoga
Mindfulness Made Simple by Tammy Williams
Mindfulness Made Simple The benefits of mindfulness are plentiful, and have A ripple effect You do not need to stop your thoughts, or sit
How Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training Helps you Find Courage Self Worth and Connection
“I have learnt that people always appreciate transparency and and the courage to be vulnerable as it builds a bond of trust which isn’t always
The Myth about Flexibility & Yoga and How Mindfulness of the Subtle Body can help us
There is a huge myth about Yoga that its goal is flexibility. For sure flexibility ‘can’ be a healthy byproduct of the postures in Yoga.
Mindfulness of Staying Current is like Surfing by Tammy Williams
Mindfulness for your Monday ~ Use the current of your breath to STAY CURRENT . I love keeping Mindfulness & Meditation simple. Being fully inside
Nutrition to Manage Stress & Maintain Optimal Health – Belly Brain & Mindfulness – Guest Presenter Workshop coming up
by Tammy Williams WE ARE LUCKY TO BE HOSTING THIS GREAT WORKSHOP AND OPENING UP PRIVATE ONE ON ONE SESSIONS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FIND
Mindfulness and Broken Heart Syndrome – Links between our Emotions & The Heart – Happy Valentines Day
Given it is Valentines Day coming up thought it was timely to share this interesting TED TALK looking at the links between Emotions and our
Self Discovery The Definition of Yoga & Why Yoga or Mindfulness Teacher Training
A Challenge for yr Tuesday ~ Discover for yourself. Like anything The definition of Yoga can mean different things to different people. Everyone’s perception &
Staying Power & Patience in Yoga & Mindfulness and Why Yoga & Mindfulness Work to Help us in Relationships
Challenge for yr Tuesday ~ 1. Show up. 2. Stay with something long enough you begin to understand it. Yoga Poses are no different to
The Gold of the Goal – Reflective Meditation to Strengthen Abundance
As I was driving to teach Yoga at Moffat Beach this morning it dawned on me ~ wow its not only the last Saturday class
6 Valuable Lessons from the Yoga Mat that help you stay Mindful
6 Valuable Lessons From the Mat By Justine Crompton “Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self” The
Mindfulness & Mental Health Training open to entire community
I am worried about the mental health of a friend. What should I do? When we think of first aid, we often think of treating
Mental Health Week – How Mindfulness Yoga and Mental Health First Aide Training can Help us Understand our Struggles
“The past cannot be cured” ~ a famous quote by the Queen So why at times do we treat the past like a disease that
Self Consciousness & Excruciating Honesty Regarding Yoga and Mindfulness
Ever walked past an outdoor Yoga Class , wanted to give it a try but thought ….. I don’t want people to see that “I
The Similarities and Differences Between Yin and Yang styles of Yoga
Getting your head around all the different styles of yoga , what to expect can be challenging. Here is a summary that may help clarify
Mindfulness made simple for Turning Distraction into Direction
Mindfulness for your Monday ~ Keep it simple by first getting the mind to concentrate. Be with each cycle of your breath until you reach
The Mindfulness Practice of what takes place when you put your mobile phone down
Recently I was on my way to teach at Yoga Fest Mackay and I made a conscious effort to practice one of my all time favourite
How Mindfulness Training can help us re-prioritise and bring back the self nourishment everyday not just on holidays
Nourishment is not just for holidays! Hands up if you’ve ever said – It’s ok once I finish this project then I can have a
Perspective – A Poem on Mindfulness – How many more full moons by Tammy Williams
Most days I will have conversations about Yoga. Most people once they have gotten past the perceived barriers which are often myths. For eg you
Love Notes to an Undercover Yogi ~ Mindfulness of A Place That Feels Like Home
In Mindfulness Training there are certain contemplations that can help us build the neural pathways that connect us to a sense of well being so
Developing Mindfulness Practice called Idle Time & It’s Benefits
Wisdom for your Wednesday ~ Take idle time This is hard for me although it has become a ritual with many many benefits. Although my
Lessons from the Mat – Megan Mattingley
I want to share with you some things I have learnt on the life-changing journey I embarked on, well as I have discovered it started
Yoga Food Nutrition & Mindfulness
Some great philosophy to consider around “diet” when deciding what is best. Personally here are some tips I’ve found useful : It’s not only what
Mindfulness and Integration of the Brain – How it can help us when we flip our lid inspired by Dr Dan Siegel
One of the key factors to our health and wellbeing is integration. How well we understand and can put into practice the mind and the
How Mindfulness helps with perspective and stress anxiety and depression management
A Sutra for yr Sunday PERSPECTIVE MEDITATION These series of photos remind me of a Meditation I often give in class that people have said
Assisting and Adjusting Yoga Teacher Training Tips
Spend time listening and watching in life. This sharpens your senses. This will be a great source of support for others, and all the support
Best practice guidelines for neuroplasticity to help with mindfulness
See anything unusual about the below image? You cannot do two things at once with efficiency. I was speaking with an Allied Health Professional today
Lessons from the Mat-Kylie Williams
Lying flat with my eyes closed, preparing for yoga practice seems to be magic for most but for me, it was a struggle, an absolute
The Mindfulness of Resistance Training
Resistance Training: Whatever your new skill is you are working on, Yoga, Mindfulness, or Learning to Teach Yoga or Mindfulness, Patience, Setting Boundaries…….. there will
How Mindfulness can help with Early Detection and Inspiration from Surf Legends Kelly Slater and Julian Wilson – Get behind a great cause #keepitsqueezy
A Sutra for your Sunday~ “It’s hard to go through life and not get stuck in patterns. I think that’s when you grow old. When
Mindfulness of Justification and Judgement ~ Power Yoga
Challenge for your Tuesday Watch the need to justify or condemn come up “To live completely, fully, in the moment is to live with what
Yoga and The Subtle Body – Philosophy from The Tao Te Ching
Initially, when embarking on Yoga and or Yoga Teacher Training it is common especially in the west to start with or highlight the more physical
Benefits of Yoga Breathing & Mindfulness to help with sleeping
Why & How Yoga & Mindfulness can improve sleep and how we feel about ourselves Sleep effects how we feel about ourselves and how we
How you can make a difference by doing Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher Training
Mindfulness Training of Clarifying ~ Not knowing can cause stress. But what the mind makes up in the meantime can cause even more anxiety
People learn and continue to practice Mindfulness Meditation for many reasons ~ to improve sleep, manage anxiety, increase focus and concentration. One of the biggest
Analogies for Bandhas and The Three Diaphragms in Yoga.
Find our more on our Yoga NRG Blog & Teacher Trainings About links between Nature & physical and subtle body anatomy. Learn how the Breath
Mindful Entrepreneur
The other day I was at the printers picking up Teacher Training Manuals. A man pulled up beside me too closely for me to get
Yoga with Balls – Mindfulness of Releasing Stress in Tissues to Resolve Issues
Benefits of Yoga with Balls – More commonly known as Roll n Release Using Yoga Tune Up Balls Yoga with Balls is not just
Mindfulness Poetry on Falling in Pot Holes in Life ~ Autobiography in 5 Chapters by Portia Nelson
1) I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost… I am hopeless. It isn’t
Tip for a Happy Friday from the Sutras~
Moderation can be a tough gig. Integrating the actual teachings of yoga on the mat while moving and moving often, over time creates behaviour change
The Board Meeting Surf Charity Yoga NRG and Sunshine Coast Council making Yoga & Mindfulness accessible for Carers
Yoga NRG & Mindfulness Training Australia together with The Board meeting a Sunshine Coast surfer based Charity who helps support families with children with disabilities
Mindfulness when it comes to Yoga Practice Yoga Teacher Training and Creative Sequencing
With so much focus on the external in the modern world including yoga, making time to immerse yourself in self-study (Svadhyaya) is key especially if
The benefit of Restorative Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training during sickness and injury
Regan Smith (Yoga NRG Teacher and Personal Trainer) speaks with Tammy Williams about how Mindfulness Based Restorative Yoga was key in his healing after suffering
How Yoga NRG & Mindfulness Teacher Training has made Dr Emilia Dauway a more mindful surgeon
Recently Dr. Emilia Dauway caught up with Tammy Williams on the Sunshine Coast and shares her reflections on how doing the Yoga NRG Teacher
How Yoga Meditation and Ayurveda can help make for smooth sailing – One of our NRG Yogis Faraday shares lessons applied from Yoga as Boat Captain for the First All Womens Pro Team to compete in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Learning To Navigate the Ocean of the Mind and Sail the waves of Self Doubt ~ using Meditation Techniques and Ayurveda… Lessons Learned from Sailing
How is an Intention a ‘Sankalpa’ in Yoga different from a Goal
Before you set your intentions (Sankalpa) for 2019…… how about a little “praise” Build on what you’ve already got Give thanks to the qualities in
A Mindful New Years Intention Mindfulness of Praise
I got given a beautiful gift from a Yoga Teacher who had done Yoga Teacher Training & Mindfulness Based Restorative Training with Yoga NRG. It
One of our NRG Yogis to Race in the First All Womens Pro Crew for Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Learning To Navigate the Ocean of the Mind and Sail the waves of Self Doubt ~ using Meditation Techniques and Ayurveda… Lessons Learned from Sailing
A Zen Story About Karma Mindfulness & Who Makes the Best Xmas Cake? An opportunity to say THANK YOU
A ZEN STORY ABOUT KARMA AND MINDFULNESS OF WHO BAKES THE BEST XMAS CAKE and ….. THE ART OF FLOSSING (A Visual Tutorial Below
What Makes a Great Teacher? – Yoga + Mindfulness Teacher Training Reveal the Obstacles and The Teacher
Who have been the best teachers in your life and why? Take a moment to consider their qualities? What do you remember them by? I
Mindfulness Meditation of forgiveness and letting go~Yin Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training
One of my favourite quotes comes from Ghandi. He says, It can be easy to be triggered or tossed about by others which can set
The Importance of the Diaphragm Muscle & Mindfulness plus Why it Takes Balls to Let Go
Yoga NRG is hosting Australia’s Only Accredited Yoga Tune Up Teacher Trainer in the The Roll Model® Method., Lee Heron. Below is a great post
Tips from the Yoga Sutras for dealing with Doubt Restlessness and Worry – Obstacles in life and in meditation
This year I’ve continued to spend more time deepening my own practice, including continuing my ritual of regular Silent Meditation Retreats. Recently I attended 2 x
Mindfulness for yr Monday ~
Don’t worry about the things you cannot change. When I was delivering Yoga Teacher Training in Gladstone we invited members of the community for our
Benefits Yoga with Tune Up Balls and why it is becoming so popular and How it helps with Mindfulness + Pain management
Yoga with Balls ~ What is it, how is it broadening the scope of Yoga Teachers and why was it the most packed out class
David Swenson World Renowned Yogi & Author visiting us very soon – find out more about why he inspires others
Find out a little more about David Swenson and why he is inspiring so many worldwide and has been for so many years! Below I
The Mindfulness of Dealing with Resistance to Yoga Practice or Procrastination – Tips for being a good caretaker when you fall off the wagon
Here’s a keep it simple approach to “taking care” (simple but not always easy) BY TAMMY WILLIAMS This above recommendation of “be inclusive” is an
What does Asana in Yoga mean and how does it help cultivate Mindfulness
Remember Yoga is an inside job & there’s no such thing as can’t. The word ‘asana’ is at the end of most yoga poses .
Mindfulness for your Monday ~ Freedom Mudra
Cross your hands link your thumbs and fan your fingers wide. Hold this Mudra on your heart and feel your breath inside. What is it
A Poem on the Mindfulness Pillar of Letting Go
Below is a poem by Rev. Safire Rose that beautifully expresses the subtle art of letting go. In Mindfulness Training or you may have heard the