Yoga with Stacey

05/09/2026

Proof that not all yoga teachers are quiet and composed. 🧘‍♀️

🔊 (Yes, this is currently playing on loop in my head during Savasana and meditation)

• Me: Try to stay calm and grounded.

My brain: Teach me how to Dougie. 💃🧘‍♀️

• Namaste in my lane, but my lane has a beat.

05/09/2026

✨ 5 Powerful Reasons to Roll Out Your Mat Today ✨

Did you know your yoga practice changes you on a cellular level? Here is what happens behind the scenes:

🧠 Reconstructs Brain Structure: Regular practice increases gray matter in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, sharpening memory and slowing cognitive decline.

🌿 Downregulates Stress: By stimulating the vagus nerve and lowering cortisol, yoga shifts your nervous system into a restorative, low-inflammation state.

⚡ Boosts Calming Brain Chemicals: A single session can boost brain levels of GABA—your body’s natural anxiety-reliever—by up to 27%.

⏳ Protects Your DNA: Mindful movement and breathwork increase telomerase activity, helping protect chromosome ends to slow cellular aging.

🧘 Trains the Mind First: Originating over 5,000 years ago, yoga was created primarily as a practice to quiet the mind, using physical movement as the gateway.

Which of these benefits surprised you the most?

Save this for your next reminder to step onto the mat! 👇

04/09/2026

✨ Your Self-Practice Menu ✨

As we take a short break from Kindira Community Yoga at The Hub, I want to encourage you to keep up with your movement and breath on the mat! We will return for regular classes on 10 October.

Until we meet again, taking time for your practice doesn’t need to be complex—it just needs to be intentional. Here is a simple, grounding framework you can customize to help quiet the mind, clear energy, and prepare your body for rest. 🌙

1️⃣ Choose 1 Pranayama (Breathwork)
• Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) – To balance energy & calm the nervous system
• Bhramari (Humming Bee Breath) – To soothe an overactive mind
• Kapalabhati (Skull-Shining Breath) – To clear stagnant energy & invigorate the mind

2️⃣ Choose 3 Asanas (Hold each for 9 full breaths)
Pick 3 poses that feel right for your body today:
• Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
• Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)
• Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)
• Or swap in: Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-The-Wall)
• Or swap in: Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle)
• Or swap in: Balasana (Child’s Pose)
• Or swap in: Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge)
• Or swap in: Supta Matsyendrasana (Reclined Supine Twist)

3️⃣ Integrate in Shavasana
Finish lying completely still in Shavasana:
• 9 Breaths to the Belly (Feel the lower abdomen gently expand)
• 9 Breaths to the Heart Centre (Connect to stillness and ease)

💾 Save this post to guide your practice while we’re on break, and see you all back at The Hub on 10 October!

👇 Tag a friend who would love this practice.
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01/09/2026

✨✨Reminder ✨✨

Kindira’s community yoga is wrapping up for the holidays this Saturday, so roll out your mat for one more morning of movement and mindfulness 🧘‍♀️

Guided by Yoga with Stacey, these sessions are the perfect way to start your weekend with intention. The last session will be held at Flagstone Hub on Saturday 5 September at 8am.

Proudly made possible by Mirvac Residential and brought to life by Enriching Communities Monarch Glen. Reserve your spot: https://loom.ly/8iv5fT8

📸 Image from Yoga with Stacey.

08/08/2026

✨ Holding space—that’s where the true beauty of yoga lives. ✨

Every single time I step into the room to teach, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of joy and peace. Watching this community grow, breathe, and show up for themselves on the mat is a gift I never take for granted. 🧘‍♀️💫

In this shot, these incredible, beautiful women are grounded in Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II).
There is so much grace and quiet power in this pose. Warrior II isn't just about physical strength; it’s about standing firm in your purpose, opening your heart, and finding calm amidst the heat.

Why we love the Warrior pose:
• Builds Strength & Endurance: Tones the legs, opens the hips, and strengthens the core and shoulders.
• Improves Focus: Directs your gaze forward (Drishti), encouraging mental clarity and presence.
• Encourages Grounding: Teaches us how to stay rooted in the present moment while reaching out with confidence.

Thank you to everyone who continuously shares their energy with me. You inspire me every day! 🤍✨

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07/08/2026

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01/08/2026

✨ Theres so much power in believing things will work out, even when you don’t know how or when. ✨

In yoga, we learn that surrender (Ishvara Pranidhana) isn’t about giving up—it’s about stepping out of your own way and trusting the process.

You don’t need to know the ‘how’ or the ‘when.’ Just take a deep breath, ground into the present moment, and trust that everything is unfolding exactly as it should. 🧘‍♀️💫

31/07/2026

🌻✨💛

25/07/2026

🌞🧘🏼 Join me for FREE Community Yoga at the brand new Flagstone Hub! 🧘‍♀️🍃

Whether you’re brand new to yoga or just looking for a gentle, grounding way to start your weekend, these sessions are designed for everyone (16+). We’ll move, breathe, and focus on reducing stress in a warm, welcoming space where you can truly feel at home.

Bring your mat, a towel, and set aside an hour for yourself to reset for the weekend. Huge thank you to Kindira Monarch Glen and Enriching Communities Monarch Glenfor making these sessions possible! 💚

📅 When: Saturdays (18 July – 5 September)
⏰ Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
📍 Where: Flagstone Hub, 51 Parklands Drive, Flagstone
👥 Ages: 16+
🎟️ Bookings: Spaces are free, but bookings are required! Grab your ticket here: https://linktr.ee/enrichingcommunities_monarch

Note: There may be photography at these sessions. If you prefer not to be in photos or videos, just let me know before class!

I can’t wait to share this space with you all. See you on the mat! 🙏✨