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Key Takeaways:
- Will people get the same benefits you get from mat yoga in chair yoga?
- The pose is not what yoga is all about.
- The easiest way to look at chair yoga is the chair brings the floor to the student.
- In chair yoga, the chair is part of the body, it becomes an extension of you.
- Yoga is not just exercise. It is about seeing the growth in people.
- The postures are good pathways to be with you - to feel present.
- The Hoola Hoop Analogy - ask CaAtherine about it.
- In chair yoga, I have more opportunity to be comfortable being with me.
- As yoga teachers, the biggest gift we can give someone is to guide and support them on whatever they need in order for them to do healing.
- We can’t heal anyone, people have to do that for themselves.
- Getting back to yourself is healing.
Yoga is for every-BODY!
Claire began her career as a group fitness instructor in the late 90's. She holds a Degree in Sport & Exercise Science, and is a Yoga Therapist, along with many other qualifications. Check out her website to discover so much more.
Drawing from both personal and professional experiences throughout this time, she has developed a passion for helping others to live not only healthier but happier lives. She is dedicated to creating sessions that are welcoming and inclusive for everyone.
Her teaching is beneficial for the physical body, soothing for the mind, yet also fun and uplifting. Her goal is to positively impact anyone that she encounters - inspiring people to feel connected, happier, and live life to the fullest, no matter who they are, what body they are in, or what stage of life they are at.
As an Accessible Yoga Teacher and owner of LV Chair Yoga Australia she is striving to make Yoga accessible and available to every-BODY!
- Claire's Chair Yoga Community - Strong sisterhood of all sizes age and shapes
- Yoga is for Every Body.
- Yoga is not for a particular type of person or demographic. It is a practice that should be available for everybody.
- Nobody miss out on yoga.
- It doesn’t matter if its on wheelchair.
- It crosses all ages - schools, nursing homes, offices and waiting areas in the airport.
- No need a mat, or change clothes, Just do it!
- You can incorporate anytime of the day.
- Yoga can change people's lives.
- If you can breathe, you can do Chair Yoga.
- Listen to your body.
- Be honest about where we are and respect that.
- We deserve to respect ourselves.
- They (chair yoga students) feel safe supported and happy to be there (Chair Yoga class) is an amazing gift.
Check out Claire's special offer! $100 OFF the Teacher Training - CODE: TT100
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The coming together of women
- New moon, new beginnings
- The power of circle
- Address the need for community and connectivity
- Be physically in the room with a group of women that are looking for connectivity
- To be with like-minded women
- Sisterhood
- No ageism, no boundaries, no restrictions
- Heart-based connection and community
- Breaking down some barriers and layers and experiencing being in the presence a lot more
- November 15th, Sunday 1:30pm till 4:30pm
New Moon Women’s Circle Structure:
- A little education on wellness
- Shared yoga practice, chair and yoga mat
- Claire will be teaching on Yoga Mat and CaAtherine will lead the Chair Yoga
- Relaxation and meditation
- Rituals - examples: morning practice or saying positive words to yourself, writing negative things and burning them down to release, practicing gratitude
- Listening and sharing on a deeper level
- Opportunity to socialize, connect, chat
- Delving into philosophical aspects of yoga
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- Self Forgiveness is not easy. - the shame can be self-destroying.
- Being able to forgive leads to freedom.
- We can’t be strong 24/7.
- We can grow - growing never stops.
- Let go and not bring the shame across as we move forward.
- How to forgive:
- Acknowledge that you took a detour.
- Say to yourself: "It’s OK. I forgive myself. I'm going let this go."
- Feel the positive energy that comes from the release.
- Life is meant to be enjoyed - not lived in constraints.
- Love yourself as you journey through.
How often do you judge yourself or others? Each and everyone of us do it. Especially when it comes to judging our plus sized bodies.
In today's episode I share with you self perception as a plus sized woman.
- Historically, plus-sized bodies have been around for a long time.
- Women were deemed big and strong - the equal of men.
- Love yourself, curves and all!
- Create the happiness from within.
- My self-perception has to be healthier and happier.
- The perception of self is affected by those of us who have been fat-shamed.
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Jodie Millhouse is the driving force behind The Tea Crowd.
Jodie loves nothing more than getting in the kitchen and playing around with natural and organic tea leaves, fruits, and herbs until a new delicious, blend is created. She adores traditional teas, but the exciting part is creating a blend.
Jodie says, ‘Good tea brings people together’. So, pop the kettle on, grab a cup and settle in for your own little 'tea crowd' chat.
Jodie shares her personal story with gut issues and realizing coffee was causing her issues.
Her tips include:
1. Don’t be afraid to try new tea blends – you may be surprised.
2. Make sure you prepare the tea correctly.
3. Make sure you store your tea so it lasts a long time.
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Claire French from Mandala Tree chats about the power of the gut. Lined with neurons (like the brain) our gut is often referred to as our second brain.
Claire shares with us how important a healthy gut is for our overall health and the way our gut communicates with our brain.
Here is a snap-shot of Claire’s tips she reveals to us:
1. Yoga movements that include twisting and core poses.
2. Ayurveda oral health.
3. Conscious eating.
4. Sleep hygiene.
5. Collagen boosting foods.
You can listen to Claire’s previous podcast interview here: Episode # 5
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After major health issues culminating in life-threatening surgery almost eight years ago, Ramona educated herself to find the answers to her health problems and how to be healthy.
This led her to become qualified as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and Ramona now enjoys better health than most people who have not had the surgery she has undergone. After finishing her initial studies, Ramona has continued to complete advanced qualifications in the specialties of Gut Health and Hormone Health.
Her personal journey led her to have a particular interest in Gut Health, which is why she has made a point of learning all she can in this field, leading her to be known as the “Gut Queen”.
Ramona now makes it her mission to share good health with as many people as are willing to make themselves a priority. She helps people attain optimal health by looking holistically at Mind, Body, and Spirit, using real food as medicine.
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Karina Barrett is a Women’s Coach, EFT Coach/Facilitator, Women’s Circle Holder (virtual and in person) and author!
Karina has online global group programs supporting Women to move through the challenges, trauma and evens that have or are holding them back from being the best version of themselves.
Karina’s intention, when working with any woman is to guide her back into alignment and gift her with tools for an empowered and purpose driven life. She believes no woman ever has to suffer in silence, and she provides a safe space for them to be vulnerable, to be heard and to share their truth.
Karina is creating a Global Sisterhood Community for women to come together and support and lift each other up.
To help start you on your journey Karina is offering you a free 45 minute strategy session to explore how she can best support you. Visit www.karinabarrett.com to book your free call.
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Andrea Page is full of fabulous knowledge and a former Sleep Technician. She left her role in a Sleep Clinic to pursue her desire to study and become a Sleep Study Technician.
Today we chat about snoring and sleep apnoea.
Andrea says with us the signs and how and where we should get tested and receive treatment.
If you would like to reach out to Andrea you can contact her via her Facebook page. Please find the link below.
Danielle, aka 'Dani', 'Bub', 'Old Mate', or 'Mengel', has been a good friend for 15 years.
We met while working at one of Melbourne educational institutions, and soon found we shared a love for champers and a great belly laugh. Which usually got us into a little trouble.
Dani doesn't run a business, or is the CEO of some major company changing the world. Though she should be. Dani is one of the funniest individuals I know. She is savvy, passionate about what she loves, detests injustice, and you definitely want her on your team when the Zombie Apocalypse rises.
Dani lives in the 'burbs' of Melbourne and is currently in lock down with lively six year twins (who happen to be my God children - and are gorgeous!), and her soccer loving partner Kingsley.
Dani and I just chat about life in lock down.
It was scary when I finally had the courage to stand on the scales.
When the number came up at 170 kilos I sobbed. It may sound hard to believe but I'd been in denial for so long I honestly did not think I could weigh that much.
That is what started my healthy journey.
Today's episode I share with you part of my very personal WHY and how I began turning my very unhealthy life into a healthy lifestyle that works for me.
If you have any questions you can always find me over on IG. I'd love to hear about your healthy WHY.
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Dionne is an energy practitioner whose primary modalities are Neuroenergetic Kinesiology and Reiki. Being certified in Reiki at age 10, Dionne has over 20 years’ experience working with energy and her greatest passion is to hold space and offer guidance and support to those on their self-healing and soul journey.
Not a stranger to the journey herself, over many years Dionne has sought these modalities herself for help during stressful times and to process childhood and early adulthood traumas, which is what lead her to Kinesiology.
Now having trained in both modalities complimented by her natural intuition, Dionne works with her clients to offer insight and bring clarity where there is confusion, stress, and emotional struggles by balancing and aligning energy.
The primary energy systems Dionne works with are the Chakras and the Meridians which have been used for thousands of years in traditional Indian and Chinese practices. Dionne is always learning and working to deepen her knowledge to continue to offer the best support she can to her clients and those in need.
She has the best laugh, a heart of gold, and is always available for a fabulous chat. Wendy Jeanette.
We chat how she is turning her love for healing and crystals into more than a passion while creating a fabulous healthy life for her and the family. Wendy also chats about Cross Fit and the confidence it has given her to use a regular gym.
You can find Wendy over on Instagram on
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Claire has been teaching and sharing Yoga since 2010. Though she has been a student for many years.
Claire French, the owner of Mandala Tree LOVES teaching and practicing a combination of authentic Hatha yoga & creative Vinyasa Flow.
Claire moved to Melbourne to originally study contemporary dance before moving into practicing and teaching yoga. During this period, she went to India to complete a Hatha Yoga intensive to develop a personal practice for herself. At the time she had no intention of becoming a yoga teacher.
In this interview we learn about Claire’s healthy journey and the amazing health benefits that come from the Foundation of the Breath.
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Over the last ten or so years mindfulness has become etched in our vernacular as much as ‘Kleenex’ representing all tissue brands.
Do you find yourself wondering if mindfulness is meditation and if meditation is mindfulness?
This week I share my interpretation of mindfulness and meditation. Plus how mindfulness can become an important tool as you create your healthy lifestyle.
Sass Cornish Smith started Sass Socials in 2020, with the vision of supporting small Australian businesses through strategic social media. Starting a business during the COVID-19 pandemic may seem a little risky but Sass’s business is blossoming, and she works with some amazing entrepreneurs. The pandemic pushed her to think differently about content creation and working even more closely with her clients to ensure her strategy aligned with their business priorities.
Sass loves working with people and uses her creative thinking, design skills and all-the-words to capture audiences through social media platforms.
For Sass it’s all about relationship. Listening to her clients, sharing ideas, communicating with audiences and networking with other businesses to build an authentic community. Team work makes the dream work, a tad cheesy, but it’s true.
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Mica is a Psychologist who has been working in Mental Health for the past 20 years. Mica is passionate about reducing the stigma about mental health and starting important and open conversations about mental health and well-being.
This episode CaAtherine and Mica chat about different areas and the impact mental health issues has on us all, not just during COVID-19, but life in general. The big question they lead with is about vulnerability.
Mica also happens to be a long time friend of CaAtherine and will be returning regularly to The Real Healthy HQ podcast to answer your questions and share with us how to put some simple strategies to support us.
Hi Everyone,
This is the welcome episode so you get to meet me - CaAtherine Meredith - the Host of The REAL Healthy HQ.
I am a Fitness and Life Coach, Body Positive Advocate, Plus Sized Model, Chair Yoga Teacher and someone who knows what it's like first hand to create a healthy lifestyle.
You can discover more about me at caatherine.com
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