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Creating a home yoga nest

In my home, the two most important rooms in the house are the art studio and the yoga room. My yoga room was in need of a bit of a make over so last week I got stuck in to it. I wanted to create a space that has an overwhelming sense of calm that washes over me the...

Burial traditions around the world

Ceremonies, Funeral, Ritual & Sacred Living

Do you have your funeral planned? Maybe you have heard a song on the radio and know that is what you want played while throngs of people cry and wail at your passing? Maybe you have decided you want to be buried in a cemetery, or maybe you’ve decided to be cremated?...

Finding freedom in commitments

Art and Creativity

Among other things I am a marriage celebrant, so I regularly see couples who are committing to each other for the rest of their lives. For many people, just thinking of the word “commitment” can evoke a wide range of emotions. Some people greatly desire commitment,...

Rolling up from standing forward fold – is it worth it?

Ritual & Sacred Living, Yoga

If you have been following me on Instagram or Facebook you would know that I joined these wonderful yoga practice intensives taught by the highly skilled and just plain wonderful Julie Smeardon at Shri Yoga in Brisbane. I am learning so very much in these workshops...

Creating Creative Ritual

Art and Creativity, Ritual & Sacred Living

I love the quote by painter Chuck Close: “Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up and get to work.” Real creative professionals know that creativity isn’t about a spark, or inspired moment. Sure those things happen, but they’re rare and can’t be...