Eoin Finn } Hammock Enlightenment
I’m a huge fan of Eoin Finn and have been for some time now. It all started with the Pursuit of Happy Hips – a home practice yoga DVD that I got for Christmas one year that led me to find out more about Eoin, the Blissology project, his love for the environment and his incredible [...]
Govinda’s } ashram experience
You could be forgiven for thinking these shots are of some far off exotic indian place, when in fact these were taken only an hour south of Sydney at the magnificent Govinda Valley.
The wild in us } Blue Mountains art & nature
There are just so many incredible people in the world that I feel fortunate to cross paths with. We had an amazing day in the Blue Mountains with a group of such souls at ‘The Wild In Us’ nature and art retreat on the weekend. A combination of meditation, art and outdoor therapy luring us [...]
Just leave it up to the Universe…
Good god, I hear you cry, ‘she’s turning into Oprah!’ Ok, I’ll admit it sounds pretty far out – but let me me explain… Lately I’ve been making plans, changing plans, thinking about plans, then worrying about plans and getting absolutely nowhere! For some reason I’ve been blind to the advice I often dish out [...]
Photo set } My best friend’s wedding
Wedding season is ‘ere with the warmer air. I was in the thick of it last weekend as a bridesmaid for one of my dearest friends. It was such a stunning day around Newcastle and Lake Macquarie as the sun cast a rosy glow on the festivities.
The Future Sound of Yoga
This morning I woke with a buzz in my brain that I can only put down to the incredible time had last night at the Future Sound of Yoga! It seems I’m a little late on the train on this one, for the FSOY has been going for quite some time now, but boy am [...]
Home again, home again jigiddy jig
Hello there my friends and how have you been? I hope the past month has treated you well and you haven’t missed me too much! Before I say anything else I must extend a MASSIVE THANK YOU to Dede Nafi, Erin Harris, Natalie Enright, Kata Farrell, Bronwyn Winley, Matthew Butler, James Gough & Jo Roberts [...]
Dream big! See ya later!
…and I’m off!! Today begins my journey of Yoga Teacher Training in Bali!! Four weeks of study, stretching, surfing and sunning! Total tropical bliss. It’s a dream that I didn’t realise was my dream until it fell in my lap! Sometimes you just have to be open to the world and you’ll find what you’re [...]
What surprises the Dalai Lama?
When so much sense is spoken it makes you stop and realise what a crazy species we’ve become… But it needn’t be this way. The answer? Follow your heart, love unconditionally and live in the moment, people! Thanks to Elephant Journal for the inspiration.
One thought to think when you’re thinking too many thoughts
As part of the preparation for our upcoming Santosha Yoga teacher training we’re reading Eckhart Tolle‘s The Power of Now. Summed up as the art of being in the moment and the joy that it brings. I won’t go into it too much more – but there’s this one little trick I learned that is just way [...]
Phillip Askew } extraordinary yoga
There are no words I can add to enhance this video… just watch and be delighted :) Hit refresh if clip doesn’t show first go
Oh rain.
I’m starting to forget what the sun looks like around here, the rain has been falling with no end in sight since I can’t remember when. But instead of getting all gloomy about it, I decided to go on a little treasure hunt to cheer myself up and came back with these….
Yoga, I love you.
We are very lucky here at Cohabitaire to have so many incredible contributors, and our latest is no exception. I’m extra proud to introduce my gorgeous and fabulous sister, Rhiane, who joins the ranks as our resident Yoga writer…. show your love and leave a comment for Rhiane below… As a kid, I spent most [...]
Make yourself happy
Like a few billion others, I watched the final Oprah show last week. Now, now don’t run away, give me a second to explain…… At the end of all these years on air, the mighty O finished up with some words of wisdom that have been ringing in my ears ever since. And I know [...]
The happiest man alive } Matthieu Ricard
We rely on external factors to make us happy when the source of true happiness comes from within, says Matthieu Ricard, the intriguing man who has been scientifically proven to be the happiest person on earth (although I’m not sure when everyone else got tested, but who am I to dispute such findings). Ricard is Buddhist [...]
Royal blue
Can you hear that? It’s the sound of the world gone royal wedding mad. I myself have planned a smashing occasion with my fabulous sisters: an (un)official high-tea affair with a bunch of fabulous friends to celebrate the nuptials – there’s going to be cucumber sandwiches, scones and bubbly all round and we’re all coming [...]
A child pose a day keeps the Dr. away
In yoga class, when things start to get all too hard and/or you’re feeling a bit dizzy, the teacher says to take a break in child pose. Get down on your knees, sit your bum on your feet, big toes touching, knees apart - then fold forward…. let go and surrender with arms stretched out (or by [...]
One year today…
I have a little spring in my step today… why? Because it’s the first anniversary of Cohabitaire, that’s why! Yep, 365 days ago this whole thing started! To steal a line from Alex Lloyd – what a year it has been. We’ve been through a few redesigns, grown exponentially in readership, crossed (virtual) paths with [...]
Do nothing for 2 minutes
Morning :) A little challenge to start your week, as if Monday wasn’t challenging enough – cruel, I know. A colleague recently shared this link to send everyone in the office on a ‘mini-break’ – an online destination to literally do nothing for 2 minutes. With a beautiful sunrise and the sound of the ocean [...]
Surf into Yoga with Rochelle Ballard: Part I
Rochelle Ballard‘s connection to nature formed at an early age. Growing up on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, she spent most of her time in the ocean and it’s no secret what happened from there. For those out of the loop, Rochelle’s passion carried her through [rss-cut]17 stellar years on the ASP pro tour, with [...]
Holidays over? Hang aboot…
With most folk will either back from Christmas holidays or freezing at work in the North… thought your sorry soul could channel some of that hanging-in-a-hammock-holiday chill as you slip back into that office chair. So close your eyes (after you look at this) and imagine swinging in the breeze, preferably with a water view, [...]
Just can’t meditate?
Me neither! I can’t stop myself thinking pointless thoughts like what I ate for lunch yesterday, who I need to call today or what’s on TV later. Lord knows I’ve tried. I’ve tried CDs, I’ve tried sitting on the beach, I’ve tried laying down in a quiet corner, I’ve tried yoga-ing myself out – but [...]
