Greetings!
And so many of us know 
The old ‘just keep going’ and ‘whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ is just plain reckless. 

Global reaction. 
In October 2018 at the Women Lawyers Association of QLD’s annual dinner, Anne-Marie Rice declared she was exhausted, while being recognised as the Woman Lawyer of the Year.

The global reaction of her brilliant speech was instant. 

She had me mentally applauding with like minded confessions such including:
Being tired because as well as being a 
 (insert all our personal, professional and community roles here 
),
we take those opportunities seriously and we give them our all.  

The responsibility for the change to make our lives sustainable, is ours.
ï»żThe responsibility to stop pretending that a (insert all professional / career / parenting / and others 
) role is at all easy, realistic, healthy or sustainable is mine. It’s ours. 

We are the ones who’ve had to work out how to HAVE IT ALL, how to keep the plates all spinning - and as Annabel Crabb said, “work as if we have no children and parents, as if we have no career.” 

We lie loudest when we lie to ourselves. 
OK: Time Out !
It led me to the concept of taking time out. 

Having spent the past 2 weeks recovering from summer flu, has bought me time to take stock, have a think, and again -
rejig my self-care. 

Which is why I also loved this article from ABC media this month:

Worth noting:
You don't need a "real job" to take a mental health day,
AND
You should spend the time out doing what's right for YOU.

Whether it's Yoga, catching up with friends, getting your hair/nails done, blobbing on the couch with Netflix or a good book ...
tune in to YOUR needs.

Taking time out when you need it is about demonstrating self-awareness, which is the cornerstone of RESILIENCE.

Keeping it simple:
If you don't have time / money / what it takes, check out these great 25 Self-Care Hacks for busy women .
Self-Care with us in March ...
We've got you covered.
Coogee 1 Day Retreat ... the ideal self-care day.
Join us for one whole day by the ocean to restore and recharge. 

Morning Yoga, Mindfulness & Meditation by the sea.
Free time to chill out & be you.
Healthy delicious catering and coffee/tea all day.
AND we seal the deal with
2hrs of Restorative Yoga in the afternoon.  

This Tuesday 5 March,
7:15am-4:30pm
Hosted & led by Mitch
Sunday 4pm YIN Yoga ... we need you!
We recently had many requests for more Yin Yoga offerings, though our
Sunday 4pm Yin Yoga
classes have been quiet.

Treat yourself to the ideal
weekend wrap-up.

"Each Yin pose is an opportunity to crawl into ourselves and stay awhile. While remaining still, we allow ourselves to breathe into our feeling tones without the burden of expecting to feel a particular way or create a particular result."

Join Georgia Rose as she guides you through an hour of deep opening & relaxing.

No bookings required for this class, use your Yogabowl class pass or pay casually.
YIN REACHING
Restorative Yoga ... radical self care.
A truly nurturing 2hours - ideal if you’re experiencing stress, overwhelm, burnout or exhaustion - and your nervous system needs nurturing. 

The extensive use of Yoga props in Restorative Yoga allows the body to do what it knows how to do:
Heal, Deeply Relax, Restore. 
Wonderful for ALL bodies.

Saturday 16 March
3:30 - 5:30pm
Led by Mitch
Plus Size Yoga ... a yoga class designed for YOUR body.
As the ancient guru's would agree, Yoga works best when it meets student's unique needs.

We’ve created a Body Positive Yoga program - ideal for beginners, offering expertly sequenced gentle Yoga for women with larger bodies, in a safe space where every BODY is loved and welcomed.  

Spread the word; bring a friend.
We'd love you to join our next course:

Tuesdays 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Starts 2nd April
Led by Natalie.
Beginner Yoga ... starting from square one.
If you’ve never done Yoga before, our BEGINNER Yoga course is the ideal, non-threatening starting point.
This 8-week course brings Yoga right back to basics, starting at the beginning. It’s a safe, empowering way to learn and practice Yoga in the body that YOU have, at the moment.

All ages are welcomed into this ideal learning environment for new Yogi’s.  Read more info here.

Tuesdays 6pm - 7:10pm
Starts 2nd April
Led by Mitch
Take good care of YOU this week,
and I'll look forward to seeing you on the mat soon.

Namaste,
Mitch.