by Melanie Mackintosh | Jan 19, 2023 | Articles
Hi I’m Nadia, I am so excited to have the opportunity to be a part of the Australian Yoga Academy community, sharing with you more about what I do, and why I do it. For those of you who have experienced Reiki energy before you will know what I am talking about when I...
by Melanie Mackintosh | Jan 16, 2023 | Articles
In the beginning… Did you know that the part of yoga that just about everyone loves the most – I’m talking about asana or the movement practices – was originally designed for young, Indian boys? In the grand and very rich tapestry that is yoga history, spanning...
by Melanie Mackintosh | Jun 26, 2022 | Articles
The following scenario is a typical experience for a yoga teacher when meeting someone for the first time: “Hey, you’re a yoga teacher! Wow….I’d love to try yoga but I’m not flexible….I tried yoga once, but I couldn’t even do down dog…Do you do that really hot...
by Melanie Mackintosh | Jun 13, 2022 | Articles
In the southern hemisphere and the southern states of Australia and NZ in particular, there is no denying that winter has arrived. In the natural world, grey skies are accompanied by regular rain showers and icy winds; there is constriction all around us, as the...
by Melanie Mackintosh | Apr 13, 2022 | Articles
There can be many positive gains for mum and baby with appropriate practising of yoga during pregnancy. Here are three, main benefits worth exploring: 1. Social Connections and SupportPregnancy can sometimes be an uncertain time in a woman’s life, especially...
