We were sitting around the dinner table last week, when Triton’s ever profound mother declared, “All I want is less”. Leading up to the astutely titled silly season, we’ve been considering her sentiment. According to recent research by the Australia Institute: Australians are expected to spend over $30 billion on xmas this year,… Continue reading All I want for Christmas is less
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Self-improvement vs self-acceptance
My inner critic is a real bitch. I call her The Trunchbull (à la Roald Dahl’s Matilda, pre-censorship). Since childhood, her hard-ass voice has helped me become a general high-achiever type. But it’s also left the emotional debris of crippling perfectionism in its wake. It’s taken a decade of deep reflective work to… Continue reading Self-improvement vs self-acceptance
What Does It Mean To Take Yoga “Off The Mat”
Sure, you have an epic backbend. Or can balance on your hands for days. But if you still act like an asshole, safe to say your yoga practice isn’t working. It’s understandable yoga could be mistaken for a collection of poses. In its modern ‘western’ manifestation, this is often the most celebrated,… Continue reading What Does It Mean To Take Yoga “Off The Mat”
What is yin yoga?
Socked feet shuffle through the studio door, hands full of cushions and cups of tea. Ambient classical music plays in the background as people loll about on their mats pre-class. At home, some are setting up to livestream this session from bed.
