As the darkness of winter descends I feel an inner flame burning brighter than ever having spent last week in Sydney with my teacher John Friend.  There were 12 us from Hobart studying with John in Sydney which was wonderful. Here is a picture of most of us ...... what radiant lights!  Dani went to Brisbane for his dharma talk and workshop there.  This path of yoga is a life long journey of learning and expansion and I feel blessed to share the practice with others.

It was a leap of faith for me in inviting Bo Srey to Hobart to teach a workshop last month as I had not experienced his teaching and I made a resolution years ago to host people only when I had been touched by their offerings.  As soon as I met Bo we immediately connected, his radiance and easy presence was a reminder for me that when we are present with others with an open heart others are invited to open and shine.  We shared a very similar story in that we both received Darshan from Gurumayi at a time when we knew very little about Siddha yoga and experienced an awakening in our Selves, we both bought the same book by Muktananda after our initial meeting with Gurumayi.  The weekend Bo offered was wonderful with many sharing how inspired and expanded they felt.  Darren Rhodes, in a workshop I did with him a couple of years ago spoke about our bodies as being like a chalice, a vessel to hold the prana and our practice as being the fire that tempers the chalice to hold more energy.  In my own practice I am challenging and questioning my perception of limitation and increasing the amplitude of my receptivity and my offering in my practice .... and, learning how to fall out of arm balances without fear!

I began the year with the overarching intention to let go of limiting ideas of what is possible and to live into a more expansive understanding of my own capacity.  Life responded in full measure offering me what at times felt like more than I could navigate.  I have learned to trust and open more fully and welcome what life brings, to stay anchored to my Self where my perspective is more expansive and the strength and resources needed are accessible.   
I stepped into more teaching in 2010 and in the first term challenged myself to offer the Kula Connection sessions with in depth exploration and often powerpoint presentations enquiring into various aspects of alignment, philosophy and practice.
In May I enjoyed a week long retreat in Bali with my teacher John Friend and was fortunate to be part of a vibrant group of 50 yoga teachers from around the world.Also in May I taught my first international workshop in Wellington, New Zealand.  It was a special experience and amazing to be able to teach in the city where I did my first ever yoga class in 1982.

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Autumn has been a busy and inspiring time for me.  Early May found me in Bali at a week long yoga retreat with my teacher John Friend.  My understanding of the first principle of Anusara (to be receptive, sensitive, and open) deepened and I feel more fully able to sense, assimilate and respond to the flow of the energy of life.  Soon after my return I went to offer Wellington NZ’s first Anusara Yoga Workshop. I shared the teaching role with Katie Lane from Christchurch and was reminded how community and sharing invite us to a fuller living of our potential as our open and enthusiastic students, many of whom were teachers, played their edges and explored the art and science of Anusara.

Last term in weekly classes we explored the concept of energy loops in the body and how this model assists us in finding alignment and balanced action in our yoga (and life!). 

This coming winter term the first 8 weeks will be an exploration of energetic anatomy as offered by the yoga tradition.  We will also utilise restorative postures at the end of sessions to direct energy to the systems that are so key in vibrant wellness in the winter season.
With gratitude for this practice, my teacher, our community, and the gift of every breath.  Namaste