November yogi of the month : Alexandra

Live and Breathe Yoga Townsville Yogi of the month Alex

Our November Yogi of the month is Alex and she is an incredible woman to say the least.  There’s not many who work harder on and off the mat than this gorgeous soul or who has a brightest smile! The other day Alex said to me after a very tough practice where I was asking … Read more

October Yogi of the month : Joanna

Live and Breathe Yoga Townsville Yogi of the Month Jo

After organising the Yoga Tools for Schools Dinner dance fundraiser in October, I got a wee bit behind in my yogi of the month interviews so you will get two this month. Double excitement!  Our October yogi of the month is the wonderful Jo who has been coming to the studio for nearly a year … Read more

Why we chai at Live and Breathe Yoga

Its always tea time at Live and Breathe Yoga Townsville

India runs on chai. It’s everywhere! There are chai wallahs on every corner, on every train and you are offered chai in just about every shop you visit. It’s best never to turn it down as it’s one of the best things about India. If you are lost, too hot to know what to do … Read more

Starting a self care revolution by Alli McClean

Live and Breathe Yoga Townsville Starting a self care revolution

Self care isn’t something that comes easily, like anything that is good for us, it’s one of the most difficult practices to start and maintain. Earlier this year, I had to go home for a short but intense spell because my darling Dad was unwell. When I arrived home I had added another patient to … Read more

September Yogi of the month : Tessa

Live and Breathe Yoga Townsville Yogi of the month Tessa

It’s an absolute blessing to introduce our September Yogi of the Month, Tessa.  Gracing our studio in between research trips, Tessa loves the sense of sanctuary she feels each and every time she returns to practice at Live and Breathe Yoga.  Having practiced yoga for over ten years, Tess has some great words of wisdom … Read more

5 things I love about Sundalah Sunday

Live and Breathe Yoga loves Sundalah Sunday Townsville yoga

So this year marked the 10th Sundalah Sunday in Townsville. A locally organised event filled with health, wisdom and inspiration for all ages. The day showcases some of our amazing yoga teachers, pilates instructors, meditation teachers and therapists who practice here in Townsville.  There was over 30 classes, talks and workshops to choose from and … Read more

August Yogi of the month : Josh

Live and Breathe Yoga Townsville Yogi of the month Josh

I’m very excited to introduce you to, our super chilled and always smiling, Josh…and our first male Yogi of the month for 2015! Josh feels stronger and more courageous after practising ashtanga yoga which is what we are all about here at Live and Breathe Yoga…helping you to be brave and feel confident to try … Read more

Injuries can be our best medicine

Live and Breathe Yoga Townsville : Injuries can be our best medicine

I first came to ashtanga yoga quite broken although I didn’t realise it. I was 22 when I decided to try yoga. I had been training in the gym, swimming, running, paddling canoes – you name it I was doing it and I felt really fit and strong. I walked into my first ashtanga yoga … Read more

Samskaras : you can change your storyline

Live and Breathe Yoga Townsville Samaskaras : You can change your storyline

‘Yoga is the process of replacing old patterns with new more appropriate patterns’      Sri Krishnamacharya ‘And then it dawned on me that I didn’t have to put up with this shit anymore’    Penel McNally (one of our regulars at Live and Breathe Yoga) I heard these two quotes this last week and … Read more

July Yogi of the month : Jodie

Live and Breathe Yoga Townsville Yogi of the month Jodie

It’s my honour to introduce Jodie, our beautiful July Yogi of the month.  Jodie has been coming to the studio regularly for many years now and has recently returned from her overseas sabbatical.  The first thing on her list when she arrived home was to come back to class and get her some Live and … Read more

Allison and Dani’s favourite yoga sutras

yoga sutras with allison dearling and dani ceccarelli

One of our amazing teachers, Mel has done the wonderful job of summarising the philosophy discussion that was apart of our recent Ashtanga yoga intensive weekend.  Grab a cuppa and enjoy… ———– As many of you know Live and Breathe Yoga (Allison) recently joined forces with Magnetic Island Yoga (Dani) to hold an Ashtanga yoga weekend … Read more

June Yogi of the month : Bronwyn

Live and Breathe Yoga : Bronwyn June 2015 Yogi of the month

It’s our honour to introduce our latest yogi of the month, Bronwyn…she started yoga many years ago but stopped for a while after moving town.  She came to the studio, fell in love with the welcoming atmosphere of Live and Breathe Yoga and has now been a regular ever since!  Always up for a laugh … Read more