Episode 76: Iyengar Yoga: What Makes It Different And The Benefits with Kelly Moriarty

Recently I was interviewed by Brisbane naturopath Pam Hird about the benefits of Iyengar yoga, and particularly how I used the practice to support myself throughout pregnancy. Iyengar yoga is quite different to the mainstream yoga styles taught widely in Western countries today, and it’s these differences that really set it apart for me and … Continue reading Episode 76: Iyengar Yoga: What Makes It Different And The Benefits with Kelly Moriarty

Episode #4: The Answer Is Practice

(Regardless of the question...) This episode is based on a conversation between Kelly and a yoga student who commented that they were never going to be able to do the pose she was teaching. Kelly reflects back just 3 years prior, to being in a room full of more experienced practitioners, looking around and desperately … Continue reading Episode #4: The Answer Is Practice

How I Kicked Chronic Lower Back Pain to the Curb

This is a post I wrote some time ago for my gym's blog. I've re-posted it here because the majority of women will experience back pain at some time in their lives and for many it's deeply rooted in their stress response... Sounds interesting hey? When we're chronically stressed, we tense up quite literally leading … Continue reading How I Kicked Chronic Lower Back Pain to the Curb