Taste of Om

Taste of Om Qualified Yoga | Group Fitness Educator | ACC Strength Balance Provider

Wellness • Movement • Healthy Ageing
Sharing wellness inspiration, mobility & functional movement, healthy ageing tips, motivation and simple ways to support your wellbeing naturally.

Yoga has been part of my life for many years and I truly believe one of its greatest gifts is helping us maintain flexib...
26/06/2026

Yoga has been part of my life for many years and I truly believe one of its greatest gifts is helping us maintain flexibility, mobility and connection with our bodies as we age. 💛
Over time though, my own practice has evolved. These days I find myself drawn more and more to Yin Yoga even though I have been teaching a mix of Yin/Yang, I find the fascia release of holding postures in a Yin Yoga class, more beneficial than struggling with sequences that don't suit your structural anatomy or limitations.
Perhaps it’s age, experience… or simply learning to appreciate the power of slowing down. ✨

I love how Yin encourages us to soften, breathe, release tension and gently open the body without force. Holding poses for longer allows the fascia, joints and deeper connective tissues time to respond — and for the nervous system to settle too.
In a world that often tells us to push harder, Yin reminds us there is strength in stillness.

It’s not about how flexible you are.It’s about creating space in the body… and the mind.

Movement doesn’t always need to be fast or intense to be powerful. Sometimes the gentlest practices can have the deepest impact. 💫

Taste of Om is with Positive Energy Quotes in Havelock North🌿 Bali Yoga Training Memories 🌿One of the beautiful things y...
26/06/2026

Taste of Om is with Positive Energy Quotes in Havelock North
🌿 Bali Yoga Training Memories 🌿
One of the beautiful things yoga taught me during my training in Bali last year was the importance of simply moving and stretching the body every day.
Movement doesn’t have to be extreme to be powerful 💛
Gentle stretching, mindful movement and conscious breathing can help:
✨ reduce stiffness
✨ improve mobility & flexibility
✨ support posture and balance
✨ calm the nervous system
✨ create more ease in the body and mind
As we age, movement becomes less about perfection and more about maintaining freedom, vitality and wellbeing for everyday life.Even a few minutes of stretching each day can make such a difference.

🌸Movement is medicine

Your hands carry so much tension without you even realising it. ✨A simple hand or palm massage can be a beautiful way to...
16/06/2026

Your hands carry so much tension without you even realising it. ✨
A simple hand or palm massage can be a beautiful way to help calm the nervous system, soften muscle tension and bring awareness back to the body.

The centre of the palm contains many sensory receptors that communicate directly with the brain through nerve pathways. Gentle pressure here may help encourage relaxation, support calmer breathing and reduce feelings of stress.

Try this:
🤲 Press into the centre of your palm for 10 seconds
Take a slow deep breath
💫 Notice how your body responds

Sometimes the smallest wellness practices can create the biggest shift in how we feel.

Breathe. Move. Feel better.

Fourteen years ago I began my journey into Yin Yoga and the profound benefits it can have on spinal health, mobility and...
16/06/2026

Fourteen years ago I began my journey into Yin Yoga and the profound benefits it can have on spinal health, mobility and overall wellbeing. I have taught many classes over the years in various business practices.

Even now, I still regularly practise Yin at home and continue to weave these teachings into the way I support others through movement. I love helping people regain freedom of movement, release tension, improve flexibility and reconnect with their bodies in a gentle and mindful way.

Over the years I’ve seen how powerful slower practices can be — not only physically, but mentally and emotionally too. Sometimes the greatest transformation comes from learning to slow down, breathe and truly listen to the body. ✨

Movement doesn’t have to be complicated to be powerful ✨Chair-based movement is a beautiful way to build strength, impro...
15/06/2026

Movement doesn’t have to be complicated to be powerful ✨
Chair-based movement is a beautiful way to build strength, improve mobility, support balance and reconnect with your body — no matter your age or fitness level.

Exercising using a chair for support improves your range of movement including ...
• Better posture
• Increased flexibility
• Stronger core support
• Improved balance & coordination
• More confidence in everyday movement
Small movements done consistently can create BIG changes 💚

Put your favourite music on and try these two exercises out!

Move with ease. Live with purpose.

Trust Yourself — You Can Do It!Go climb that mountain if you really want too. I always think it’s great to pause and rem...
27/07/2025

Trust Yourself — You Can Do It!
Go climb that mountain if you really want too. I always think it’s great to pause and remind yourself: YOU ARE CAPABLE.

Believe in your strength and keep moving forward. Trust your journey — you’ve got this!

🌠Believe it🎇Do it 🌅No doubts♥️

Just a simple post to simply say hey, someone is thinking of you today! ❤️ .
26/07/2025

Just a simple post to simply say hey, someone is thinking of you today!

❤️ .


Start your week off well
29/06/2025

Start your week off well

A gentle reminder ..especially to myself
22/06/2025

A gentle reminder ..especially to myself

🌿 Chair Yoga Benefits for People with Limited Mobility 🌿Chair yoga is a gentle and accessible way to improve strength, f...
15/03/2025

🌿 Chair Yoga Benefits for People with Limited Mobility 🌿
Chair yoga is a gentle and accessible way to improve strength, flexibility, and balance — all from the comfort and safety of a chair. It’s ideal for people with limited mobility, seniors, or anyone recovering from injury or illness.
💪 Build Strength & Stability
🧘‍♀️ Enhance Flexibility & Joint Mobility
💓 Support Circulation & Heart Health
🧠 Reduce Stress & Promote Mental Clarity
🤝 Encourage Social Connection & Confidence
You don’t need to get down on the floor to feel the benefits of yoga. With modified poses and mindful movement, chair yoga helps people move better, feel stronger, and live



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