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Check out my new FREE online Makarlu class! 🌱 Join me as we nurture our hips, shoulders and spine and work on cross body flow. The shape of the Makarlu is also great for strengthening your hands and feet (it was designed with peripheral neuropathy in mind). 🌸 If you are new to the Makarlu it’s pretty amazing! You can use it for self massage, strength & stability, and I make the most of it’s slider abilities in this sequence! 🌱 Plus it’s designed and sustainably made here in Australia. 🌺 Head to my bio to check out the class and use our code MAKFLOW to save 10% on a pair of Makarlu (a total of 6 magnetized domes and 2 slider bases) at Makarlu.com . . . #gardenofyoga #makarlu #howdoyoumakarlu #pilatesforallbodies #pilatesforall #selfcare #selfmassage #corestrength #shouldertension #shouldertensionrelief #pelvicstability #lowerbackpainrelief #lowerbackpain #selfmyofascialrelease (at Garden of Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/Crh0bNvPUpn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We have lots of sustainable yoga goodies for your loved ones (or yourself 😉). 🌱 Self care presents like dry body brushes, spiky balls and beautiful Melbourne made eye pillows and heat packs. 🌿 Super portable gifts for travel like therabands and eye masks. 🌸 Gifts for yoga lovers like our @lovearthyoga sustainable mats (it’s the best mat ever!) 🌼 The amazingly versatile and gorgeous Makarlu Lotus (head to my bio for more info and free video classes). 🎁 I have cute little reusable linen bags so you don’t even have to worry about wrapping! 🥰 We also do gift vouchers for all of our classes, passes and shop - it’s a super easy process that can be done entirely online (and even from overseas). 💚 All of our items are on our website and you can pick up when you come in for a class or make a collect time - I’m here all week 😊 . . . #gardenofyoga #selfcare #sustainablegifts #yogalove #yogalife #yogateacherlife #darebinbusiness #locallymade #sustainablymade (at Garden of Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmU6AE3h4wU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Add to your movement menu with the Makarlu! 🪷 Slide through to see all the different ways I use mine 😊 and use our discount code MAKFLOW to save 10% at Makarlu.com/shop 🌱 The Makarlu combines 3 nesting domes of different sizes and textures which magnetise to a wooden base, and comes in a set of two. By combining these 8 components you can relax, stretch, stabilize and massage your whole body! 🌸 The Makarlu is designed and sustainably made in Australia and was created in response to a real life rehabilitation need. Functionality is at the heart of the design, but creating something beautiful that inspires people to pick it up and start moving was an equally important aspect of its creation. I’m using the Lotus here, but there is also Coast which is inspired by beach textures. 🍃 Head to the Makarlu link my bio to find out more, including our podcast interview with it’s cocreator Carla Mullins, and some free video classes we’ve made! 🎁 The Makarlu makes a great gift (or self care gift 😉) and they express post it out within one business day. . . . #howdoyoumakarlu #gardenofyoga #yogateacherlife #yogalove #yogalife #chairyoga #selfmassage #selfmassagetool #selfcare #relaxation #sustainability #sustainablymade #madeinaustralia #sustainablegifts (at Garden of Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmDXRC4Pccc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Do you tend to hold tension in the jaw, neck, shoulders or lower back? 🌱 Check out my new FREE Nurturing Makarlu video! 🌿 We use the Makarlu for gentle self massage and release work into common cranky spots. 🍃 This sequence would be a great pre sleep ritual and I also include exercises to help clear the sinuses and reduce snoring. 🌸 Head to the Makarlu link in my bio to find out more! . . . #gardenofyoga #yogateacherlife #selfmassage #selfcare #makarlu #howdoyoumakarlu #yogaforsleep #snoringrelief #neckpain #neckpainrelief #shouldertension #lowerbackpainrelief #lowerbackpain #relaxation #presleepritual (at Garden of Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgyTQBOvLj2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Studio shelfie - from the physical to the spiritual. . . . #gardenofyoga #yogateacherlife #sacredart #makarlu #plantlife #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantsplantsplants #botanicalsonblush #plantsonpink (at Garden of Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbMWoh5L3fN/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Our little shop is stocked for Christmas! 🌱 Take a peek next time you come for class - or check out the gift guide I just created! 🌿 There are lots of lovely locally and sustainably made presents for yoga lovers or anyone who needs a self care treat (including yourself 😉). 🌸 Our kokedamas by @a.n.a_soares also make beautiful gifts and I’m pretty much using them as decor this year - check out the poinsettia 😍 🍃 If you aren’t based locally I’ve also included a lot of online options in the gift guide, including our video courses and I can make and email gift vouchers too 💕 🌼 Feel free to message me with any questions 🤗 . . . #gardenofyoga #sustainablymade #locallymade #yogagifts #yogalife #yogalove #yogateacherlife #shoplocal #makarlu #selfcare #melbournelovesyoga #yogamelbourne (at Garden of Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXkSXluvPom/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Hello up there! If you’ve been feeling the strain of these uncertain times we’ve just added some new videos to the online library that will hopefully aid in your self care 💗 🌱 Self massage can be super helpful to relieve tension in the body and mind (especially when visiting a massage therapist isn’t an option at the moment). All this extra screen time in lockdown can also have an impact! 🌿 With this in mind I filmed a Yin + Makarlu and an Aerial Yoga Spine Massage practice - you can also make both of these work with a peanut (two balls in a sock). 🍃 If you find a more active, strength building practice is more helpful check out the most recent Midweek Movement - Core Integration class. 🌸 Both these classes are available in our Online Library for our members - this is only $10 per week, which includes access to our live zoom classes. 🌼 We also just shared a Yin for Sleep class which is free to watch - head to my bio for the link 💕 🌱 All our classes include options for diverse bodies and needs - including how we might all respond differently to ‘relaxing’ practices. We are all unique and a big part of this practice is tuning into what feels useful to us in the moment and hopefully stocking our internal ‘tool box’ with practices we can draw on in times of need. . . . . #gardenofyoga #onlineyoga #selfcare #yogaforrelaxation #aerialyoga #aerialyogalove #lifeinlockdown #darebinbusiness #yoganorthcote #selfmassage #selfmyofascialrelease #makarlu #howdoyoumakarlu #yinyoga #yogaforsleep (at Garden of Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTMK74hnWo-/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Look at all these yoga goodies!! 🌱 We just launched an online prop shop and gift shop - head to my linktree to check it out 😍 🌿 Peanuts 🌿 Makarlu 🌿 Therabands 🌿 Bolster Covers 🌿Eye Pillows 🌿 Dry Body Brushes 🌿Spiky Balls & Lovearth Yoga Mats (these just arrived today so I’ve got them in the studio but not online yet). 🌸 We have also included short practice videos with some of the items to help you get moving. 🌼 It’s pick up from the studio only for now (except for the Makarlu which ships directly to you) if you live far away I can investigate postage. 🛍 I’ve also got a couple of other goodies in the studio like crochet water bottles covers that we have a very limited amount of so let me know if you want to do some shopping while you’re here! 💚 The beautiful Pali basket and Kokedama (rope wrapped plant) are from @ife.products.community - should we stock them at the studio? Let me know if you want to a Christmas order! . . . . #gardenofyoga #yogapractice #yogaprops #theraband #pilatesprops #yogamat #makarlu #spikyball #christmasgifts #christmasgiftideas #selfcare #relaxation (at Garden of Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIAHN3PjE5x/?igshid=17e40onf7tai1

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Just finished filming a new #Makarlu self care video for the jaw, neck and wrists and a #nurturingyogaandpilates class for our online library 🌱 @ranelovesyoga is busy editing right now and I’ll let you know when they are up online 🍃 Hope you have a great weekend🌿 . . . . #gardenofyoga #howdoyoumakarlu #makarluathome #selfcare #relaxation #selfmassage #selfmassagetool #pilates #yoga (at Garden of Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEdQ-xyDyDz/?igshid=1ib7lkuwrilu

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Are you going to play the #singingbowl Nagano? . . . . #gardenofyoga #yogacat #studiocat #catsofinstagram #catstagram #yogalife #yogalove #yogateacherlife #makarlu #yogaprops #sacredart #jungalow #jungalowstyleshelfie #shelfie (at Garden of Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDqOhTGDGNU/?igshid=1v01b27cfco27

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Not even back in Melbourne and I’ve already booked in a new training with an amazing sounding new prop - the makarlu!! I was listening to an interview with the inventor Carla Mullins on Louise @taubepilatestraining ’s podcast - The Art of Pilates on our bullet train from Osaka to Tokyo 🚅💨 I did a quick google and found out that Carla is running a masterclass just down the road from us on Friday. Meant to be!! I can’t wait to use the Makarlu in our Studio Pilates Circuit classes on Monday nights - there are so many creative possibilities for balance and stability, self massage and proprioception exercises - all of my favorite things to work on in class!! Plus how good is it going to look on our plants and prop shelf? 🌱😍🌱 ・・・ #gardenofyoga #yogalove #yogalife #yogateacherlife #pilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesforall #pilatesforallbodies #makarlu ⁣ #howdoyoumakarlu (at Garden of Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B259OHsAFJB/?igshid=ts7il0mibup3

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Anyone else feeling the effects of too much screen time? I know I am! I put together a little @_makarlu_ #selfcare video to nurture the jaw, neck and forearms. This is the express version but you can watch for free and in real time in our online library - the link is in my bio 💖 If you’re wondering what a #makarlu is - it’s a super versatile tool for #selfmyofascialrelease #stabilty and #proprioception sustainably made in Australia. You can use our discount code MAKFLOW to get 5% off - I’ve popped the link in our video 🌿 If you’re missing getting massages in person this is the next best thing!! . . . . . . #gardenofyoga #selfmassage #neckpain #neckpainrelief #jaw #jawtension #howtoyoumakarlu #makarluathome #pilates #computerposture (at Garden of Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEl2URZAGVI/?igshid=15kaed4emos7w

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How many props is too many props? #cantstopwontstop #ihavemorehidden . . . #gardenofyoga #yogateacherlife #pilateslife #yogalove #accessibleyoga #oov #makarlu #pilatesreformer #aerialyoga #aerialyogalove (at Garden of Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8x2yOBHvgL/?igshid=1m0gg7zrlbh3k

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What to do in the 15 min before class to counteract ‘computer pose’? #makarlu + #foamroller = relaxing multitasking 😀 I held the Makarlu during my shoulder work and #deadbugs for a bit of extra feedback and stability challenge - it really makes a difference! I stood on the Makarlu for a bit of extra stability challenge and bonus foot massage in my #glutebridge and my spine got a massage on the foam roller. All these balancing moves really woke my brain up and got me in a great frame of mind for class ✨🧠✨ Want to learn more about the @_makarlu_ ? We’ve got a workshop coming up with its creator Carla Mullins on Thursday Feb 13 - check my bio for my info 💖 . . . . . #gardenofyoga #howdoyoumakarlu #pilatesflow #foamrollerflow #selfcare #pelvicstability #pilatesforeverybody #stabilitytraining #shoulders #glutes (at Garden of Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7qFmZuAkpV/?igshid=zizbgvjp036i

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Who else sometimes gets a cranky lower back after a long drive or flight? We can help!! I bought my @_makarlu_ on our trip to New Zealand and they were awesome! It’s such a versatile tool for #selfmassage #pelvicstability and to add some weight to your stretches. @ranelovesyoga and I made a little video while in New Plymouth sharing some of my favorite moves. We’ll also be hosting a Makarlu Masterclass here at Garden of Yoga with its creator Carla Mullins on Thursday Feb 13 😀 I’ve got links to the video and class in my bio 💖 . . . . #gardenofyoga #makarlu #howdoyoumakarlu #selfcare #selfmassage #pilates #yoga #yogalove #yogalife #yogateacherlife #newplymouth #newzealand (at Garden of Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7SuIsoge_t/?igshid=1r09uk6tnpxk0

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Who wants a massage? Me! Always 🤣 🌱 This is why I love sharing self massage moves in my classes - it can be the missing sensation link between stretching and strengthening exercises, and can enhance the benefits of both! 🌿 I’ll be sharing some of my hip favorites in Nurturing Yoga and Pilates today at 11am 😊 🌿Head to my bio to book in person or zoom options! 🍃 If you are practicing at home have your foam roller/tennis ball/peanut/Makarlu ready - or listen out for the non massage alternatives (I know not everyone loves a massage as much as me 😉). 📷 Thanks for the in the massage moment photo @erin_lee_photo - this was from Hoop Away a couple of weeks ago. . . . #gardenofyoga #selfcare #selfmassage #selfmyofascialrelease #foamroller #onlineyoga #onlinepilates #darebinbusiness #yoganorthcote (at Garden of Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXmcA4bhQUP/?utm_medium=tumblr