Yoga Videos For Beginners

How does a busy Darwin restaurant owner keep a daily yoga practice at home? Flametree teacher Gertie shares her routine in her own words, and what anyone can borrow from it.

What stillness in yoga really means: doing and undoing in a pose, single-pointed attention, the breath, and kumbhaka, the pause in pranayama that teaches the mind to be still.

Eagle Pose (Garudasana) step by step, from Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher Chris Lalor: how to wrap the arms and legs, the benefits for balance, legs, shoulders and focus, and the support options for beginners.

Think your arms are too short for Cow Face Pose? Chris Lalor explains why a closed chest, not short arms, is usually the problem, how a belt helps, and which chest opening poses bring your reach back.

Backbend yoga, from Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher Chris Lalor: the benefits of backbends for posture, breathing, energy and mood, what research has found, and how a chair makes them doable for beginners.

What is a sattvic mind? A plain explanation of sattva, rajas and tamas, the three gunas, how yoga and pranayama cultivate a clear, steady mind, and what research has found so far.

Stuart McGill, Flametree teacher, on the photo that got him started, the surprises of a daily yoga habit, and why physical practice changed his mind and behaviour more reliably than willpower ever did.

Why does Iyengar yoga put a sandbag on your legs, chest or back? Chris Lalor explains how a yoga sandbag helps muscles let go, quietens the mind, and shows you where you hold tension.

Yoga for hip pain, from Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher Chris Lalor: why so many people get hip pain, the six movements that keep a hip healthy, which poses are taught, and B.K.S. Iyengar’s approach to living with pain.

Why does a seated forward bend feel so hard, and what does surrender really mean in yoga? Chris Lalor’s own story of short hamstrings, props and learning to stay, plus the benefits of forward bends in Iyengar yoga.

How long to hold yoga poses? Chris Lalor, Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher in Darwin, on why holding a pose is a skill of the mind, how beginners start short, and how to tell when you are overdoing it.

Does alcohol make you stiff? What research shows about alcohol, sugar and stiffness, what the yoga tradition teaches about heavy food, and what Stuart noticed in his handstands.

Do your toes point out like a duck’s? What causes duck feet posture, why Iyengar yoga teaches the feet parallel, why soldiers and squats turn the feet out, and a daily Mountain Pose to change the habit.

Can’t reach your feet? That is what a yoga strap is for. How to use a yoga strap in six poses, why Iyengar yoga uses belts so much, and how to stay safe.

Which health funds cover online yoga classes? What the Teachers Health group confirms, what other funds have not said, the questions to ask, and how Flametree’s live online classes work. Updated 1 October 2026.

Can you claim yoga on private health insurance in Australia? Which funds pay, how much, who can join the specialist funds, the forms, waiting periods and what Flametree’s receipts include. Updated 1 October 2026.

Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana) is a one-leg balance that works the hips hard. Why Iyengar teachers insist on straight legs, what research has measured, and how to learn it with a wall and a block.

Upavistha Konasana (Wide-Angle Seated Pose) stretches the hamstrings and inner thighs. Here is how to do it in three stages with props, what the Iyengar tradition teaches, and what research has and has not tested.

Yoga for pelvic floor: the short answer Leaking when you laugh, sneeze or jump is common, especially after babies and around menopause, and most people never talk about it. Yoga for pelvic floor health can help as part of your care: a 2024 trial of 240 women found a pelvic yoga programme cut daily leaks […]

Yoga for frozen shoulder: the short answer A frozen shoulder can make everyday things hard: doing up a bra, reaching a high shelf, sleeping on that side. Yoga for frozen shoulder may help you keep moving comfortably, but we want to be plain: the research is thin, just a few small studies with mixed results. […]

Yoga for back pain over 50: the short answer After 50, a sore back can start to decide what you do: gardening, grandkids, a long drive, even sleep. Yoga for back pain over 50 can help if it is gentle, uses props and is taught with care. A 2022 review of yoga in people over […]

Yoga for type 2 diabetes: the short answer A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes often comes with the advice to move more, and many people find the gym is not for them. Yoga for type 2 diabetes is a realistic option: reviews in 2024 and 2026 found yoga lowered HbA1c (average blood sugar over about […]

Yoga after breast cancer: a Cochrane review found better quality of life, fatigue and sleep in the short term, and a 2024 cancer guideline says yoga may be recommended for fatigue after treatment. The honest caveats, the safety points, and gentle classes in Darwin and online.

Is yoga good for arthritis? Reviews in 2024 and 2026 found yoga eased knee osteoarthritis pain and stiffness, and a 2025 review found it helped function in rheumatoid arthritis alongside medical care. How an Iyengar class adapts poses for sore joints, in Darwin and online.

Is yoga good for sciatica? The evidence for sciatica itself is thin, but UK guidelines suggest mind-body exercise for back pain with or without sciatica. The gentle poses an Iyengar class uses, the poses to avoid, and the red flags.

Is yoga good for neck pain? What the German Iyengar yoga trials and the newest reviews found, safe poses with props, what to avoid, and classes in Darwin or online.

Can yoga improve your posture? A 2009 trial found a small drop in a rounded upper back after six months. What the research shows, the poses an Iyengar class uses, and safe practice if your bones are thin.

Is yoga good for stress relief? What a 2025 review of 36 studies found, how yoga lowers cortisol and heart rate, the restorative poses we use, and how to start in Darwin or online.

Can yoga build muscle? Yes. Yoga is not just stretching: a held pose makes your own body the weight. How the poses build strength, from Flametree Yoga in Darwin and online.

In March 2026 The Lancet Healthy Longevity corrected the SAGE yoga falls trial. It changed five things, and left untouched the one sentence that travels furthest.

A 2025 trial reported 33% more falls in its yoga group. Here is what that figure means in plain numbers, the three falls the whole result rests on, and the finding that went the other way.

What the 2025 SAGE trial actually tested, what its own numbers show, and what good yoga for seniors looks like.

My lentil pasta with a homemade sunflower seed pesto, Japanese style tofu and mushrooms. A filling, high protein vegan main course for 4.

My strawberry tapioca pudding: tapioca pearls simmered in coconut milk with vanilla, layered with strawberries and chilled in a glass. Vegan, and super easy.

My jackfruit curry with sweet potato, chickpeas, coconut milk and spinach, finished with lime. A hearty vegan main, lovely with red rice.

How to quit sugar cravings: the short answer I did not beat sugar with willpower. I have none where cake is concerned. What changed it was getting quiet enough to see what I was actually doing, and then changing it in stages over several years. Yoga is what made the seeing possible. Cutting sugar “a […]

Yoga for feet: the short answer Yoga for feet is not a niche interest. Your feet are the foundation of every standing pose, and how you stand on them decides what happens in your knees, hips, spine and, oddly enough, your mind. Most people have never been taught to stand. Press down evenly and you […]

The eight limbs of yoga: the short answer The eight limbs of yoga are the path Patanjali set out around two thousand years ago in the Yoga Sutras. They run from how you behave towards other people, through the poses and the breath, to the quietest states of mind. Poses are the third limb, not […]

Calming your nervous system: the short answer To calm your nervous system you have to switch it from the fight or flight side to the rest and digest side. The fastest reliable lever you have is the breath, and the most durable one is a regular body and breath practice. That is what yoga is […]

Pranayama: the short answer Pranayama is an ancient practice of sound and breath meditation. Prana means energy. Pranayama means the extension, expansion, regulation, restraint, control and prolongation of the breath. You lie or sit, supported, and you work with the breath deliberately rather than letting it run itself. It is breath meditation, not breathing exercises. […]

Restorative yoga: the short answer Restorative yoga is the prop-supported, long-held practice that B.K.S. Iyengar developed for healing. You lie on bolsters and blankets, you stay there for minutes rather than seconds, and your body is held so completely that it can finally stop working. It looks like doing nothing. It is not. It is […]

Yoga for strength and yoga for bone strength run on one mechanism: a pose held still, with the muscles on both sides of every joint pulling against each other. That is isometric yoga. It works muscle, loads bone and makes energy in the same thirty seconds. Plain English, six diagrams.

My baked chickpea patties with grated sweet potato, garam masala and parsley. Vegan, egg free, and an easy, filling lunch.

A creamy avocado banana smoothie with apple, fresh ginger and coconut yoghurt. Vegan, no added sugar, and filling enough to be breakfast on its own.

Easy sweet potato patties made with chickpea flour and flaxseed instead of egg. Mildly spicy, shallow fried, and great as a snack or with a meal.

Healthy bliss balls made with black rice, black beans and toasted black sesame, held together with tahini and dates. Vegan, gluten free and no bake.

Black rice noodles with a crunchy vegetable stir fry, tamari tofu and edamame. A high protein vegan recipe that’s gluten free, quick, and full of colour.

The ABC says meditation can harm. We check where the numbers actually come from, name the one real caution, and set out what Iyengar yoga has said about pranayama safety for sixty years.

Can yoga build real strength? This Greater Darwin guide explains how Iyengar yoga builds usable strength, balance, trunk support, and mobility — with research, pose progressions, and beginner-friendly options.

Short answer: an inversion in yoga is any pose where your head is lower than your heart, from a simple standing forward bend or downward facing dog to headstand and shoulderstand. In the yoga tradition, inversions are practised to calm the mind, lift the mood and refresh the body, and many students feel alert and […]

My spicy roasted vegetable soup with coconut milk, served with marinated baked tofu and a gluten free chickpea flatbread. Popular even with people who sniff at vegan soups!

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Falls yoga studies including Iyengar in studio standing poses and sequences

See why Group Fitness Darwin classes leave you short changed. Instead, see the holistic fitness you get via Flametree’s online yoga Australia-wide, or local Darwin classes, including with Flametree’s Pranayama Meditation. Why gym yoga Darwin, or anywhere, misses key ingredients.

5 easy ways to self motivate for yoga wellness outcomes

Yoga for osteoporosis, honestly: bone density evidence is weak, but Iyengar-based yoga improved balance, walking speed and chair stands in a 2013 Sydney pilot. The poses to use, the forward bends to avoid, and how to start.

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My black rice pancakes with blueberries and coconut milk, first tasted at the Bali retreat. They’re vegan, and I also show the thinner retreat version, plus where to buy black rice flour in Darwin.

My tofu skewers with red onion, capsicum and mushroom, soaked in a Middle Eastern marinade and baked in the oven. Vegan, full of flavour, and as mild or spicy as you like.

My baked papaya is half a red Darwin papaya with lime and cinnamon, baked under foil and served with coconut yoghurt. It’s a favourite with me and my friends, hot or cold, for dessert or breakfast.

My miso baked eggplant, Japanese style, plus a Mediterranean version with za’atar. Both are vegan, low in sugar, and just as good hot or cold.

The Balinese tempeh I learnt in the cooking class on a Flametree Bali retreat. Thin slices of pan fried tempeh with a quick, spicy sauce, and great with a stir fry.

Black rice pudding the Indonesian and Balinese way, slowly cooked with coconut milk, pandan and cinnamon. Vegan, gluten free, and my favourite for breakfast or dessert. A recipe from the Flametree Bali retreat.

Does yoga help anxiety? What the 2018 to 2025 reviews found, the slow breathing exercises for anxiety we teach, perimenopause anxiety, honest limits, and classes in Darwin or online.

If you’re considering “Pilates near me” Darwin options, then see why yoga does what Pilates Darwin studios can’t, as well as how yoga is as good or better as physical exercise. If you’re in the Darwin NT region, then it’s especially useful if you’re looking for alternatives to Pure Pilates Coolalinga NT, or Pure Pilates Casuarina options.

My vegan corn fritters are super quick and tasty, with fresh corn, turmeric, ginger and a mild chilli, bound with rice flour. They’re a favourite at our Bali retreat.

Struggling with sleep problems in Darwin? Discover how Iyengar yoga classes provide science-backed insomnia treatment. 45% cite sleep issues as their reason for yoga.

Darwin intimacy yoga can boost your libido, women’s wellness, and confidence – even through perimenopause and menopause

My roasted eggplant and red capsicum chickpea curry is easy, satisfying and rich with coconut milk and spices. The chickpeas make it a filling vegan meal.

My pumpkin dahl with chickpeas, coconut milk and curry leaves, the Indonesian style recipe I learnt at a Flametree Bali retreat. It’s easy, filling and better than any dahl I’ve been able to buy.

You would need to walk about 22 kilometers (approximately 13.7 miles) at a moderate pace to burn off the calories from a typical 200g block of chocolate, & running does not work much better. So, do mindful eating instead.

Iyengar yoga in Darwin at Flametree Yoga Studio, Woolner and Coolalinga, plus LIVE online: what makes the method different, why teachers ask for straight legs, Half Moon Pose step by step, and how to start with a free first class.

Darwin Heart Foundation Walking & Yoga Coolalinga, Casuarina, & Sailing Club Groups now allow yoga & walking to complement each other as exercise. See why it’s very beneficial to do some of both. Stay tuned for more walk & yoga groups. Plus, Sailing Club yoga beside a playground.

Freds Pass Show 2025 FREE Yoga, at lawn near Main Stage, 2-3pm Sat 24 May 2025. Or, at the Flametree Yoga stall, pick up a 2 free yoga class voucher for newcomers, or buy half off yoga deals. So, your Fred’s Pass Show tickets include a FREE yoga class. Look in the Freds pass show 2025 schedule, or site, for more details. Another Flametree Yoga Coolalinga free class & deals.

Want ANZAC yoga classes near me, or ANZAC yoga classes Sydney, ANZAC Day Darwin Yoga Class options? See timetable schedule. To acknowledge Darwin veterans today, we also post about Warrior yoga poses. With Flametree’s Darwin & online yoga classes, get a wide & convenient range of non-beginner & beginner yoga class options near you.

Bali retreat testimonials & reviews by those who’ve been on Flametree’s yoga, meditation, & wellness retreats.

My journey at the best health retreats for detox Bali has. Plus, my Bali health retreat weight loss success.

If you want breathwork retreat Darwin NT options, then consider Flametree’s Bali retreat with breathwork taught daily. Learn from a highly qualified teacher who also teaches regular breathwork classes in Darwin, both in the Woolner studio, & online.

Last minute retreat deals, & last minute yoga retreat Bali options, including last minute meditation retreats. So, check out these top value last minute retreat holidays.

Check out Flametree’s Female Yoga Classes. They’re female only, with a female yoga teacher & instructor. It’s the best yoga for female reproductive system, and perfect if you’re searching for all “female only yoga classes near me”. See also what to wear to yoga female classes, for yoga for female health, or for yoga for female problems you may want to address. 5.30-6.45pm Wednesdays.

Studies showing proven yoga retreat benefits, meditation retreat benefits, & wellness benefits.

Want lunch yoga Darwin NT, or lunch yoga Darwin beginners, or just yoga somewhere local across Darwin NT. Read on to see a short story of how a new Darwin beginner yoga student has been improving his flexibility, strength, and wellness. Plus, see more on the best lunch yoga Darwin has, and how to get free lunch yoga Darwin City. With the new Darwin NT lunch yoga, or Flametree’s Beach Yoga in Darwin CBD classes, get a wide & convenient range of beginner yoga class options. .

One third have deadly blood pressure, but few know it More than one in five adult Australians (23%) had high blood pressure when it was measured in the 2022 National Health Survey. Around the world, its directly linked to more than 8.5 million deaths each year. See the best yoga for blood pressure. You’ll also […]

My pumpkin curry with green beans, chickpeas and coconut milk. I learnt it at a Flametree Bali retreat, then made it my own with Aussie veg, and I serve it with red rice and baked tofu.

My tapioca pearl dessert layers soft sago in coconut milk with papaya, banana and tropical fruit from around Coolalinga. It’s vegan, gluten free and has no added sugar.

My avocado salad is full of Top End produce: roasted sweet potato, black beans, beetroot, corn and fresh herbs, with a simple tahini and lime dressing. It’s vegan, colourful and filling.

My strawberry banana smoothie blends strawberries, frozen banana, soft tofu and vanilla with plant milk. It’s vegan, creamy and has no added sugar, and it makes a lovely smoothie bowl too.

My steel cut oats are cooked for 5 minutes with cinnamon and plant milk, then soaked overnight with chia seeds. A creamy vegan breakfast that serves 2 of us for 2 to 3 days.

Darwin men sometimes think they’re too stiff for yoga. But men in Darwin have found yoga for stiffness & health is do-able, & works. If you want yoga for stiff guys, then try any Flametree beginner class across Darwin, including at Coolalinga Yoga, or online. See how yoga worked for Justin Langer, & more. FREE 1st class for newcomers.

My paw paw salad uses ripe red Darwin papaya, fresh mint and coriander, and a zingy lemon and lime dressing. It’s vegan, gluten free and a real taste of the tropics.

Iyengar yoga cuts stress (especially via restorative yoga), leading to less stress related eating. It also lowers appetite. Plus, it makes you mindful, leading to more mindful eating. As well, yoga is multi-purpose exercise, as vigorous as you choose. See also other common FAQs on these issues.

My old fashioned banana dessert: banana, pear and ginger wrapped in rice paper and baked until golden and caramelised. No added sugar, and quick to whip up.

My vegan pesto swaps the cheese and pine nuts for sunflower seeds, with basil, garlic, lemon and smoky paprika. I toss it through chickpea pasta with asparagus and cherry tomatoes. Very moreish!

Fund raising for schools, causes, clubs, churches, and others has never been easier. It also the best fundraising Darwin has, but it works anywhere, including totally online (if that suits you best).

My mango recipes from the NT layer black rice pudding with mango, soft tofu, banana and passionfruit. Vegan, gluten free, and lovely for dessert or breakfast.

My favourite vegetable dahl: green lentils simmered with pumpkin puree, coconut milk and gentle spices. I was taught it in Bali, and it works with brown lentils too.

Affordable health fitness retreat Bali? See last minute health retreat deals for Christmas & New Year’s retreats, & what activities do you do at one. Plus, see why & how its a health and wellness retreat that you can take children on.

My mango salad with black beans, marinated tofu and avocado, tossed in a lime and smoky paprika dressing. Vegan, colourful and filling enough for a meal.

One of my favourite dragon fruit recipes: tapioca pearls in coconut milk, layered with mango puree and bright red dragon fruit. Vegan, gluten free, and lovely for breakfast too.

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My easy mango pudding, set with agar agar and coconut milk, with fresh mango pieces inside. Vegan, gluten free and no baking, just a couple of hours in the fridge.

My vegan shish kebabs, made with tofu, chickpea flour, fresh herbs and Middle Eastern spices, baked and drizzled with tahini. You’d never guess they contain tofu!

My fresh fig dessert blends figs, banana, pear, silken tofu and coconut milk, then sets in the fridge like a jelly. Add a little more plant milk and it’s a smoothie. Vegan, gluten free and no added sugar.

My experiences of yoga classes for teens, yoga for children, & the benefits of yoga for teens. Plus, I cover how to engage teens in yoga, yoga poses for teens, yoga for teens training, teaching yoga to teens, & yoga for teens online. Useful for all interested in yoga for young people.

Women’s wellness is maximising physical, mental, & spiritual health, with a view to being happy, pain-free, contented, & fulfilled. Womens wellness yoga can be a big part of delivering this complete wellness. Wednesdays 5.30-6.45pm NT time, in Woolner, & ONLINE.

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My vegan pizza with crumbled tofu, grilled vegetables and Middle Eastern spices on a gluten free base. No vegan cheese needed, and it’s a lovely meal for two.

My sago dessert with coconut milk, vanilla and pureed blueberries or mango, chilled in a glass. It’s vegan, and I think it’s better than my mum’s!

My chunky baba ganoush, mixed by hand with tahini, lemon, garlic and za’atar. It’s vegan, very moreish, and keeps at least 3 days in the fridge.

Women’s wellness is maximising physical, mental, & spiritual health, with a view to being happy, pain-free, contented, & fulfilled. Our special focus Womens Wellness Yoga classes can be a big part of delivering this complete wellness. Free 1st class for newcomers. Join us 5.30-6.45pm every Wednesday, online or at Woolner NT. Learn more.

My baked falafel, made with dried chickpeas, fresh herbs and spices, and baked instead of deep fried. Vegan, gluten free if your baking powder is, and it makes 24.

My homemade hummus, inspired by the Lebanese restaurants on Sydney Road in Melbourne: chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic and cumin, swirled and topped with paprika. Vegan and gluten free.

My blueberry chia pudding, layered in a tall glass with mango or other fresh fruit and coconut yoghurt. It’s vegan, and it’s breakfast, lunch or dessert in a glass.

My Indonesian turmeric drink blends fresh turmeric and ginger with black pepper, then adds orange, lemon and cinnamon. I learned it at our Bali retreat, and I keep a jug in the fridge for a small daily shot.

Outline of Flametree’s family retreat packages. In packages at 2 of our 3 retreat resorts, non-yogic partners can share at no extra charge. There’s a small extra charge per child. Low cost child minding available. Many great activities for partners and / or children are available.

Yoga retreat attendees get a free, half day tour in their package. Here’s an outline of the many local sites they can visit. Plus, see other activities for non-yogic partners or children, or that you may like before or after your Bali retreat.

Even if you only have a very small amount of yoga, you can attend the retreat.
Plus, you don’t need any meditation skills. (You’ll learn meditation “from scratch”).
See the huge add-on value everyone gets, plus even more for beginners & lapsed 2 months.
You’ll also learn & practise the mindfulness that then underpins mindful eating.

See more about the valuable extras and add-ons included in all 6 Bali retreat packages. Get huge extra value, and add-ons for Xmas 2024, Easter 2025, or August 2025.

My mung bean dessert with coconut milk, banana, pandan and warm spices, from the Bali retreat cooking class. It’s vegan and gluten free, and it makes a lovely breakfast porridge too.

How Iyengar yoga works. See some interesting & practical yoga principles. Learn how it works to get you stronger, & more stable. In particular, see how to maintain your legs, feet, & bones, so as to avoid dangerous falls. Includes slides from a recent Flametree Yoga retreat presentation.

My quinoa pudding, simmered in coconut milk with cinnamon and vanilla, and served with fruit. It’s vegan, gluten free and low in sugar, and it’s lovely for breakfast too.

My vegetable tray bake is sweet potato, or whatever veggies you have, roasted with chickpeas, cumin and smoky paprika. Then I drizzle it with an easy tahini sauce.

My coconut agar jelly is a vegan jelly set with seaweed, not gelatine, with berries or kiwi fruit, cut into strips or blocks. It won’t melt on a hot day, and I’ve been known to munch on it for days!

Is meditation good for weight loss? It helps most with emotional and binge eating, with a modest effect on weight. What the research shows, honest limits, and classes in Darwin and online.

A spicy vegan red lentil and tomato soup with sweet potato and chickpeas, finished with a creamy tahini dressing. One of our students gave me the recipe, and it doubles as a pasta sauce.

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Yoga And Detox Retreat In Bali. 7-day detox retreat of various types. Plus, what is a detox retreat, including for sugar. See Bali Retreat Deals. Here’s an outline of Flametree’s 7-day yoga and detox retreat, including a food detox retreat, and detox fasting retreat. Plus, it’s a sugar detox retreat. So, here’s more about this Bali […]

How Darwin charities can earn revenue from referring their network. Plus, what is so-called affiliate marketing & referral, & how to start it. If you want, individuals involved can also share part of what they raise.

My vegan, laksa style soup with baked tofu, quinoa noodles and lots of vegetables in a spiced coconut broth. Make it hot, medium or mild, and have a bib ready!

My quinoa noodles stir fry with Japanese flavoured tofu and plenty of vegetables, mildly spiced and made with minimal oil. The noodles have a lovely, slightly nutty taste.

Darwin Rotary Club talk on beginner yoga & meditation, by Flametree holistic yoga studio.
If you’d like a talk for your organisation, please get in touch.

My quinoa fried rice, with black beans, browned tofu and lots of stir fried vegetables. It’s in the tradition of fried rice, but I think it’s better, and it tastes even better the next day.

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My easy tofu and vegetable stir fry, with ginger, turmeric, tamari and lots of greens, served on fluffy quinoa. Another recipe I refined after a Flametree Bali retreat.

My roasted sweet potato salad mixes spiced sweet potato and pumpkin with fluffy quinoa, black beans, corn and capsicum in a smoky lime dressing. It’s filling enough to be a meal in itself.

My vegan chickpea and lentil curry with sweet potato, pumpkin and spinach in coconut milk, served on quinoa. Filling, cheap, and ready in about 20 minutes once the vegetables are chopped.

My favourite curry: black beans, sweet potato and spinach in coconut milk with warm spices. It’s vegan, high in plant protein, and tastes even better the next day.

My vegan rice bake is rice, chickpeas, sweet potato and lots of veggies, baked in coconut milk in one dish. My mother’s baking was never as good as this “pie”!

See more on Flametree’s mindfulness meditation retreat.
Plus, learn how and why mindful meditation works, and it’s many benefits.

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My Quit Sugar Story Via Mindful Eating Workshop, Or Detox Retreat. See the best sugar detox retreat Australia has, HERE. How to do a vegan sugar detox, DETAILS. Here’s how I quit sugar! Plus, see more on a mindful eating workshop, a mindful eating online course, & the best sugar detox retreat Australia has. And, […]

Want a carnivore retreat 2024? Or wondering why can’t I eat meat on my yoga retreat? See how you can with Flametree’s top non vegetarian yoga retreat deal. Check out the best meat retreat option in Bali.

What happens at a yoga retreat? How to prepare for a yoga retreat? What to pack for a yoga retreat? Are yoga retreats worth it? Cost of deals? See Bali Retreat Deals. Retreat FAQs. Questions I get about yoga retreats include: What happens at a yoga retreat? Are yoga retreats worth it?  How to prepare […]

Yoga works more evenly with both your sympathetic (“fight & fight”), and parasympathic nervous system (“rest & reflect”), both of which are parts of your automatic nervous system. It thereby reduces stress and anger. So, its a key part of understanding the answer to does yoga help with anger. Learn yogic techniques via classes or retreats. Plus, use an upcoming retreat to relax, de-stress, & transform yourself & key parts of your life.

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Yoga For Mind, Body, Focus, & Better Legs! The Many Benefits Of Yoga For Everyone, BKS Iyengar Style. Stuart doesn’t listen to me! Sound familiar? For instance, he recently told me that once he was in a yoga pose, or even getting into it, he often never listened enough to my points on how to […]

What is nadi shodhana? Alternate nostril breathing, step by step, with the benefits students notice, what research has found on blood pressure, who should take care, and classes in Darwin and online.

What are the 8 limbs of yoga? All eight limbs from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras in plain words, with the Sanskrit names, B.K.S. Iyengar’s Tree of Yoga, and where to learn them in Darwin and online.

In this post, you’ll find much more on Iyengar yoga for knees, knee strength yoga, knee strengthening yoga poses, yoga knee support, and key yoga props for sensitive knees. There are also Iyengar yoga asana alternatives for the knees, plus answers to common questions like these; how to protect your knees in yoga, how to keep your knees safe during yoga, can yoga cause knee pain, can I do yoga after knee replacement surgery, can yoga hurt your knees, and what yoga poses are bad for knees.

I have been practising yoga for 28 years. During that whole time I’ve always including standing poses. Here’s why, plus my story of how I got past my reluctance about them.

Get Fit With Multi-Dimensional Yoga Fitness | Plus, What Is Yoga Fit? Want fitness classes Darwin? Try Flametree’s half price yoga fitness Darwin & online deals. Plus, what is yoga fit, & how to get it via best Top End fitness deals. Recently, on the Prime Video channel, I watched the 2023 film “Ego”. It’s […]

Yoga For Stiff Men | Why It Happens | Poses To Fix It. I (Chris Lalor), often get asked about yoga for stiff guys, or yoga for stiff men. Some people also search for yoga for the inflexible male. Even if you’re a woman, the answers you need are below. It’s usually due to muscle […]

How I Got Past The Periods Time Hassle. Periods time can be a pain! But, good yoga can make painful periods a thing of the past. To show why, here are my period pain stories, and links to sets of poses that help. Fortunately, within 3 months of starting yoga, the pain, bloating, backache, headaches […]

 Yoga Fitness For Palmerston NT: Dave’s Story. Iyengar yoga near Palmerston, at Coolalinga, Woolner & live online. Short answer: if you live in Palmerston and want to get fit, flexible and calm without a traditional gym, Flametree Yoga Studio teaches Iyengar yoga at Coolalinga (about 15 minutes from Palmerston), at Woolner, and live online. Below, […]

Plus, why is yoga done in bare feet, without shoes or socks? “You want to stand on your head, and you don’t even know how to stand on your feet.”   B.K.S. Iyengar   Is there a yoga class near me that can help with my problem? I inherited higher arches in my feet. Before […]

Can you do yoga teacher training online? Mostly, yes. How Flametree’s 300-hour Iyengar yoga teacher training works online and in the studio, who it suits, and why Chris Lalor teaches it.

Want Iyengar yoga for migraine? Or anxiety, or a range of other issues? Let me quickly outline a powerful solution for you to consider. Iyengar yoga for migraine: the short answer Iyengar yoga for migraine uses quiet, supported poses, slow breathing and, sometimes, the Iyengar head wrap to settle the nervous system between attacks. Research […]

Want to find a yoga therapist or certified yoga therapist near me? Or see registered yoga therapist classes?  See also below for very affordable and effective in-studio and LIVE online yoga therapy classes. Quite often, I have students in a class, who are over 70 or 80. They’re also often ongoingly managing conditions with the […]

Yoga for flexible mind and body package If you want a bigger and better brain, then do more yoga, or start yoga. So you can have it all. You get can have yoga for body, breath, and mind, as well as for a flexible mind and body. Or, depending how you see it, call it […]

Implementing Key Elements of Patanjali’s “The Yoga Of Action.” Plus, Avoiding Obstacles To Practising, & Bringing About Change. Change is the result of our own actions. Patanjali online yoga classes at Flametree, as well as those in-studio, teach a Kriya Yoga approach first described by the yoga sage, Patanjali. (Flametree’s approach also offers a Patanjali […]

Kriya Yoga To Achieve All Of What Yoga Can Deliver To You. Want some inner peace? You’ve probably never searched for “Kriya Yoga Near Me”, or “Kriya Yoga classes near me”,  or anything similar. But, as I outline below, you’ve already been doing Kriya Yoga to some extent. Applying it more consciously will take you […]

Most who practise pranayama are shocked at how time seems to vanish. As if by magic, half an hour, or an hour, just seems to slip by. Then it’s time to finish, get up and go about your daily life (feeling much better as a result of the pranayama). So if you’re looking for “pranayama […]

Why yoga works on fascia “stiffness” How to break up fascia with yoga: the short answer You cannot literally break fascia (the stretchy connective tissue wrapped around every muscle and organ). What people mean by how to break up fascia is getting stuck, stiff layers gliding again. The best everyday tools are regular movement, long […]

Men and women have the same brains! In other words, there’s no such thing as a “gendered brain”. But, at certain stages of their life, women`s brains do differ from men`s brains in some respects. Check out Dr Mosconi’s research below. It’s another reason to consider a yoga online course for beginners. Neuroscientist Dr Lisa […]

Brain surgery led Stuart to breathing meditation (pranayam) Below, hear how Stuart decided he needed Bhramari Pranayama benefits. I’ll also outline why they’re another reason to use this type of breath meditation. Humming raises the nitric oxide in your nose, which is one reason Bhramari (Bumble Bee Breathing) is getting research attention. You can also […]

Flametree Weight Loss Programs Online & In-Studio. This 10 class pack (& 2 FREE) is the best path to get started at weight loss Darwin, 0r wherever When I (Christine), gave up sugar, I threw out two garbage bags of higher sugar jams, relishes, condiments, honey, and fruit juice. It’s been worth it. Check out […]

Pranayama stopped my adult tantrums! I had a well-earned reputation for tanties! The power of pranayama fixed these dramas. It also led me to learn and teach the science of pranayama. Pranayama works well online or in-studio. So try pranayama training online or studio, with Flametree’s mini course (including 10 free classes). It also means […]

Pranayama Breathing Keeps Me Calm, Happy & Healthy. Without it, I’m more irritable, less patient, & less compassionate! Breath Meditation Video Course, & 10 FREE LIVE classes. Pranayama breathing keeps me sane. What I (Chris), mean is that on the days that I miss my pranayama practice, I know I am more irritable, less patient, […]

How to do Ujjayi Pranayama: “Focus on slowly breathing breathing in & out, & also focus on the very quiet “whistle”, or hiss, of the breath as you breathe”. It works because it brings more calming brain waves to be more dominant in your mind.

How breath meditation & pranayama help your yoga. The benefits of doing both. Flametree’s pranayama, breath meditation, & breathwork courses & retreats. Breath meditation video course, & 10 FREE classes. Breath meditation (also known as pranayama), will improve your asana (or yoga postures). So, if you’re interested in options like “meditation and yoga classes near […]

The Best Easter Meditation Retreat Australia Has. Plus Benefits Of Other Long Weekend Meditation Retreats At Flametree. My journey from the drug culture to pranayama breath meditation. Flametree’s meditation 4 class video course, & 10 LIVE classes. At University in Canberra in the 1970’s, there were already plenty of drugs about.  It was way before […]

Yoga Via NDIS Service Providers Darwin, & Online. Want NDIS yoga?  Or an NDIS Personal Trainer?  A yoga NDIS provider is a tiny, specialist area that is rarely serviced by the NDIS service providers Darwin has. But Flametree Yoga is a non registered NDIS provider that’s highly accredited in its industry. Effectively, it’s therefore one […]

Top Yoga Alternatives to Physio Darwin Options. Why Flametree Can Often Help More Than Any Darwin Physiotherapy Can. I always found physio exercises too boring to do! It doesn’t matter if you’re dealing with just any Physio Darwin, or the greatest Darwin physiotherapy expert a Darwin physio practice has. It’s still boring. So I (Stuart, […]

Yoga Fitness In Casuarina & Darwin: A Tradie’s Story. How I loosened up, & got fit & calm. Short answer: if you live around Casuarina and want strength, flexibility and a calmer mind rather than a traditional gym, Flametree Yoga Studio teaches Iyengar yoga in the Darwin region and live online. Shane, an electrician and […]

Short answer: if you are looking for a yoga studio near me in Darwin, Flametree Yoga Studio teaches Iyengar yoga at Woolner (near Parap) and Coolalinga (near Palmerston and Humpty Doo), and live online anywhere in Australia. If you are new, your first class is free. Below, Flametree student and Darwin singer Angie Sublime tells, […]

Short answer: you can do Iyengar yoga in Cairns with Flametree Yoga Studio through live online classes, taught in real time from our Darwin studio. Cairns is 30 minutes ahead of Darwin, so the 4pm Saturday Restorative Yoga class is 4.30pm in Cairns. If you are new, your first class is free, then beginners get […]

Create A Better Headspace. Turn a bad headspace into a bounce back headspace. Want Headspace Darwin NT? Then please check out Flametree classes for mind and body. They’re also available for those wanting alternatives to Headspace Palmerston, Headspace Casuarina, or wherever. Flametree offers powerful practices for your mind, or body, or both. You can turn […]

Yoga For Better Bones Classes. (Even If You’re Doing Pilates Darwin NT Or Whatever). Chris Lalor, the founder of Flametree Darwin yoga studios, says yoga students sometimes say that, for family history reasons, they are worried about bone health and bone density. Therefore, they say they will try Pilates Darwin NT options, or Pilates classes […]

Why Time Restricted Eating? Plus How It Works. The Science Of Intermittent Fasting, And How Yoga Mindfulness Helps. A new occasional class I’m teaching is about yoga mindfulness and time restricted eating (otherwise known as intermittent fasting). I’m looking at how yoga mindfulness, Darwin or online, can be used to improve your health, as well […]

Updated September 2026: our main, up-to-date article on yoga for sleep, with the newest research and six easy poses, is Yoga For Sleep: What The Research Says, And 6 Easy Poses. Why Breath Meditation For Sleep, & Yoga For Sleep, Works. Sleep Expert Matthew Walker Review: Every animal species needs sleep. Get your REM sleep […]

Here’s my story of intermittent fasting and yoga, including intermittent fasting results via so-called intermittent fasting 18 6. By the way, terms like 186 intermittent fasting, and similar jargon, mean 18 hours of fasting, and 6 hours where I could eat. It includes how I started via intermittent fasting 16/8, and even with a 12 […]

My yoga story After childbirth, Flame Tree Yoga Studio Darwin NT helped me hugely. Here’s my story of how and why I finally found the best beginner yoga class Darwin. At the time, my daughter was still young. But for 2 years after her birth, I kept the same full figure that came with the […]

How Straight Legs Get You Mind & Body Benefits When I look around the yoga world, I am concerned by too little attention on straightening the legs. As you’ll see below, straight legs allows you to get a key mind body connection, So if you’re looking for yin yoga near me, or similar, then please […]

Shoulder Stand & Plough Pose Yoga Benefits. How they work, & how to do them, including shoulder stand variations. Shoulder stand benefits: the short answer Shoulder stand (Salamba Sarvangasana) is an upside-down pose where you balance on your shoulders with your legs straight up, and plough pose (Halasana) follows it with the feet taken over […]

My Life Changing Yoga Journey In Retirement Just after I (Miriam) retired from my job as a School Principal, my foot seized up. It had been mis-shaped from birth. So, I decided to get fitter, and try yoga. I looked for a beginner yoga course near me, or beginner yoga classes near me. I also […]

Your Lymph System  Is A “Secret River Of Health” Says Dr of Immune System Research “ … your lymph system loves yoga more than puppies love sneakers left on the floor”  Lymph system clears toxins, delivers nutrients, & relieves stress Here’s why yoga for work stress, or any other stress, works. It’s closely related to […]

Short answer: you can do Iyengar yoga in Toowoomba with Flametree Yoga Studio through live online classes, taught in real time from our Darwin studio. Toowoomba is 30 minutes ahead of Darwin all year, so a 10.30am Darwin class is 11am in Toowoomba. If you are new, your first class is free, then beginners get […]

Short answer: you can do Iyengar yoga on the Central Coast of NSW with Flametree Yoga Studio through live online classes, taught in real time from our Darwin studio. Central Coast clocks run 30 minutes ahead of Darwin in winter and 90 minutes ahead during NSW daylight saving (October to April). If you are new, […]

Try Pregnancy Yoga Online, Or In-Studio. Flametree Yoga has Special Focus classes that are perfect for pregnancy. See why. Check out the best in-studio and pregnancy yoga online Australia has. 2 FREE Beginner Yoga Classes & 10 HALF Off | New & Lapsed | Online & Studio NON-Beginner HALF Price 10 Packs | New & […]

Short answer: you can do Iyengar yoga in Townsville with Flametree Yoga Studio through live online classes, taught in real time from our Darwin studio. Darwin runs 30 minutes behind Townsville, so an 8.30am Darwin class is 9am in Townsville. Your first class is free if you are new, then beginners get 12 classes for […]

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Learn To Use Breath James Nestor Australia Techniques. Review of the book Breath by James Nestor. What’s behind the Breath James Nestor Australia research and techniques? In this quick review of the book Breath by James Nestor, we outline why you should consider using what he proved with his surprising and innovative research. If you […]

10 Free Classes Online Or In-Studio. Meditate in Darwin or online. Read Tony’s story to see how he got started. He outlines why to try the top options for meditation Palmerston NT, Alice Springs, Cairns, or beyond. Then use the free range of online meditation classes Cairns, Darwin, Alice Springs, Palmerston NT, & elsewhere. How […]

Good yoga helps your lymph system clear toxins, deliver nutrients, & relieve stress Many want something like a “Yoga Classe Near Me”. This post outlines some good options, online or in-studio. More importantly, it says why a top medical specialist recommends yoga. He outlines how yoga helps your lymph & immune system. In addition, there’s […]

Donation Yoga Classes For Ukraine Russia War Humanitarian Help. How I Put Non-violence, Gratitude, & Truthfulness Into Action. Flametree Yoga has donation classes for the Ukrainian victims of the Ukraine Russia War. It’s for humanitarian help. All donations will go to an organisation helping Ukrainian victims of the Russian Ukraine war. More details are below. […]

Yoga & meditation classes Darwin online & in-studio. See top meditation & yoga deals, & get powerful outcomes. Meditation in Darwin: the short answer Flametree Yoga Studio runs four breath meditation classes a week in Darwin. Two are at Woolner (19B Bishop St, near Parap) on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 6.30am, and also run […]

My 4 practices for these challenging times At our Darwin City Yoga studios, including at Flametree’s yoga Darwin CBD studio,  and online, I suggest these practices for difficult times. They are immune system poses, building a positive mindset, reducing inflammation, & improving breathing. In these challenging times, it’s clear that our various Governments are more […]

Two deaths pushed me to an Iyengar style “beginners yoga near me” option My mother died of cancer, probably from old fashioned cleaning agents. As I struggled with my grief, I was unable to sleep. I stumbled into a studio that a friend said had the best beginners yoga near me. Unfortunately, I had stumbled […]

Viloma pranayama Iyengar style, is just one form of breath meditation. It can be learnt either online or in a studio. If you’re looking for “meditation classes near me”. then try the convenience of online meditation that you can do from anywhere. Flametree Yoga also teaches it in its studio, in Darwin Australia. You get […]

Is yoga good for menopause? A 2025 review of 24 trials found yoga improved overall menopause symptoms, mood, anxiety and sleep. Hot flushes: the evidence is mixed. Chris Lalor’s Iyengar sequence, pose by pose.

Yoga Pose Sequence For After Your Period Ceases When menstruation finishes it is recommended to ease back into a normal practice. Begin Inversions straight away. If you are practising head stand and leg variations, then return to them. You can hang in ropes or slings, come up between chairs, use a wall, or be in […]

Yoga puts you in touch with your body and your emotions. It is a powerful tool to help women accept their monthly cycle and see it as a time to nourish all aspects of themselves. Every girl and woman experiences menstruation differently. Some young girls are embarrassed by it, others hate it, and some see […]

Premenstrual fatigue, bloating, sore breasts, headaches, mood swings, insomnia, tension? Try best of the natural remedies for premenstrual tension, & the other symptoms Including a natural premenstrual insomnia treatment Want to reduce or fix premenstrual lower back pain, PMT, premenstrual tension, or any of the other premenstrual symptoms? Try the best of the natural remedies […]

Learn what pose to do for each of your 4 menstrual stages of the month Yoga poses for period pain eased and reduced all the symptoms of menstruation I had.  Doing yoga for heavy periods helped ease and manage heavy periods. With the help of my teachers, I also learned to structure my yoga over […]

Here’s how yoga poses for happiness and relaxation work. You can learn to do them yourself. Check out the science. Then give it a go. I’ve even referred you to my list of yoga poses for vagus nerve stimulation. In my own case, as a result of doing yoga, I like myself more, and I […]

Being inactive puts you at a greater risk from COVID Beginner Iyengar yoga online course, or in-the-studio, with 2 weeks free Non-beginner Iyengar style yoga, online or in-the-studio No matter where you are, research shows these free video classes, and pictorial yoga sequences, are a form of exercise that can be critical in these COVID […]

Yoga is not about “grunt” or effort FREE yoga sequences, video classes & breath meditation classes When I first started yoga I tried so hard to understand what it was all about. In those days, the closest we had to online yoga Iyengar style was CD’s and cassettes. Over time, I wore out some of […]

Yoga, not personal development books. But my partner thought I was mad! At 40 years old, when I started yoga, my partner, Peter, used to say; “if you find it so hard, why do you do it.” In those days, you couldn’t even search for yoga classes near me. But luckily, with the help of […]

Short answer: to tone your abdominal muscles with yoga, practise poses that make your abdomen work to hold you steady: mountain pose, downward facing dog, chair pose, triangle, plank, leg raises and, later, shoulderstand. Hold each pose with steady breathing, and practise at least twice a week. Yoga makes the abdominal muscles stronger and improves […]

Short answer: Lolasana (pendant pose) is an arm balance where you kneel with crossed ankles, place your hands beside your knees, and lift your whole body off the floor between your arms. To lift up, you need strong wrists, arms and abdominal muscles, a broad upper back and flexible hips, plus a lift from the […]

Gentle yoga for seniors, and for many others, helps you start yoga. How & why our VERY easy yoga allows everyone to get started. Try Gentle Yoga, Backcare Yoga, Easy Restorative Yoga, or Women Only Yoga. Gentle yoga for beginners, or gentle yoga for seniors, as well as for many others, evokes a chuckle from […]

Every Tuesday morning, as Mum taught us school, we waited for the weekly mail truck. We were all of course dependent on snail mail. Anything like online yoga was science fiction. With any luck, on the mail truck, our Grandpa in Brisbane might send us a parcel of popcorn, and some new toys. Mum had […]

Online beginner yoga, or any other yoga, could probably benefit from doing some OMs. It’s only in a few classes that we do an Om. It’s worth thinking about why that is, and if we should do more of it. Essentially, in the in-studio and online beginner yoga, if we did Om more, newcomers may […]

My brother used to say to me: “Stuart, take time to smell the flowers”. I didn’t know what he was talking about! (I also had no idea that I’d eventually work it out by attending what turned out to be the best online yoga classes for beginners). Meanwhile, I was busy with my life and […]

At times, we all have experiences of feeling irritable, angry, exhausted, or anxious. Sometimes, we also find we gain weight easily, or have low libido, insomnia, or mood swings. When any combination of these conditions happen, the chances are that you are suffering from hormonal imbalance and adrenal fatigue. Adrenal glands are your “stress hormones” […]

Is yoga good for lower back pain? What the Cochrane review and the Iyengar trials found, the newest 2026 research, the poses we use with props, what to be careful with, and how to start in Darwin or online.

Yoga, instead of the gym near me, gives everything I by way of fitness, strength, flexibility and calmness. It’s easy & time flys. Try it.

Try Chair Yoga at Flametree. It can be easier or harder but either way you get a bunch of improvements & benefits.

Healthline’s top tip on dealing with hair loss, or the risk of it, is to reduce stress. All yoga poses are especially good at reducing stress.

Yoga for depression: the short answer When your mood is low, even getting out the door can feel like too much. Yoga for depression can help as one part of your care: a 2024 review of 24 trials found it eased depressive symptoms compared with no extra treatment, and more people reached remission. It has […]

Is yoga good for sleep and insomnia? What the 2026 insomnia review found, six supported poses for bedtime or 2am, breathing for sleep, menopause sleep, and classes in Darwin or online.

How Annie recovered with yoga for complex PTSD Annie had lived her life where she had learnt to shut her brain down into survival mode, and to fight, freeze or flee when sensing danger. Here’s how yoga for complex PTSD helped. Plus more about yoga for trauma in general. Have you wondered about questions like […]

Menopause symptoms are awful. See how I avoided them completely via yoga, the natural menopause solution. Plus, see yoga poses for menopause. If you’re looking for topics like “menopause specialist near me”, or a “menopause doctor near me”, then learn more about how I, and many others, have nil or few menopause symptoms. Updated September […]

How To Reduce Inflammation In Body Organs: Summary Dr Merad, a top expert on our immune systems, has found that constant food intake increases inflammation. See the latest research on the deadly role of inflammation. Plus how to reduce inflammation in the body via yoga poses for inflammation. She talks both about how to reduce […]

Yogic Breathing, Via A Mini Pranayama Course. Get Pranic Energy. It’s best to learn Pranayama yogic breathing in the lying position. All techniques are in pranayama course & pranayama training. Mini Pranayama Course in yogic breating. See more. Yogic breathing, or pranayama breath meditation, delivers energy, calmness, and much more. Here’s more about pranayama, to […]

Feelings and Emotions Are Strongly Related To Our Bodily States I never had to look for  medication for my mood myself. Updated September 2026: this is an older personal post. Our full, research-based guide is Yoga For Depression: What The Research Says. In short, a 2024 review of 24 trials found yoga eased depression compared […]

Updated September 2026: our main, up-to-date article on yoga for sleep, with the newest research and six easy poses, is Yoga For Sleep: What The Research Says, And 6 Easy Poses. Yoga is a key part of the sleep solution Yoga nidra for sleep is useful, but just regular yoga will work well The deadly […]

Is yoga good for back pain? What the 2017 Cochrane review and the Iyengar yoga trials found, Raj’s story in his own words, and how to start safely in Darwin or live online.

When I first came to Darwin… some 25 years ago… I used to get frustrated and bored at times.At other times, I’d get a bit depressed… and at other times… ANGRY!As a teenager, I used to surf. It was a wonderful way to spend time and my huge energy. All that paddling around, and the exhilarating […]

Sadly, Dad died too early from a disease of the nervous system, coming on top of a heart condition. One thing I do to reduce the chance of the same fate is regular yoga, especially restorative yoga. Here’s my story about how restorative yoga online training helps. Check it out and then learn restorative yoga […]

When my father visited Darwin from Melbourne, he would insist we went to the airport at 6pm … for a midnight departure! He suffered the anxiety that is felt by so many of us, including Senior Yoga teachers like me (Chris). Online or Darwin beginners yoga for anxiety and depression would have helped my parents. […]

There were no beginner yoga class online options, or even beginner classes when I started. We were all chucked into together. To say the least, I struggled! I stayed because I got a lot from having a teacher, and still do. For example, even as a yoga teacher, I took a long time to learn […]