Uschi Steedman - Movement & Massage

Yoga is back Mondays at 5:30pm folks!

Join me in the studio for a warm winter practice.
Classes are a nourishing slow flow practice. A chance to ground and centre, while keeping the blood and body moving through the cold months.

At Yoga in Mansfield

4 week passes available via this link: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ER133VVAMV4K3/checkout/EZ47C4QKLYAWF5QLGYK2NWJZ?mc_cid=ad78966d79&mc_eid=73e1e05003(Saves you some dollars!)
Or some casual passes available at the door too.

DM with any questions 🌿

Yin Yoga & Thai Massage Workshop - Monday Oct 2nd from 6pm-7:30pm.

Our last workshop sold out so quickly we thought we’d add another.

This is 1.5hrs to sink into bodily awareness, deep relaxation and groundedness.

Shayne will run you through a yin yoga practice as I move around the room offering Thai massage. Plus, both of us weave hands on reiki into the workshop too.

A beautiful window to connect and centre through the body.

Bookings via Eventbrite: link in my bio.

I’m so excited for this! A weekend of glamping, cycling, art, fireside chats, yoga, reflection, great food and connections with a wonderful group of women!

Narelle from and I have teamed up to bring together CREATING SPACE women's weekend in the High Country.

A weekend of wholehearted living in which we rediscover joy and creativity; and spark our inner being.

* Nature-based twin-share accommodation .glamping
* Daily yoga and mindfulness with me
* Exhilarating e-bike journey through the High Country with
* Lunch
* Abstract art class with
* Dinner, hot tubs and fireside chats into the night
* Reflection and intention setting.

WHEN: 18-19 November 2023 (10am Sat - 12 noon Sunday)
WHERE: Mansfield

PRICE: $599 per person
Price includes all activities, meals and twin-share glamping accommodation. $200 deposit to secure your place. Balance due 31 October.

Due to the nature of the glamping tents all accommodation is twin-share. Book with your bestie, sister or cousin!

TO BOOK reach out to Narelle or I directly.
We have about 6 spots left. 😊

Can’t wait to re-inspire, reconnect and sink into the simple beauty of life with you!! 🍃🍃

As humans we NEED touch. It’s not just a nice add-on in life. It’s essential to our wellbeing.

We are literally evolved to respond physiologically to safe touch. Research shows that skin to skin contact releases oxytocin (the love hormone) and reduces cortisol. It’s also been shown to improve heart rate variability and reduce blood pressure. In addition it activates the vagus nerve which brings us back into our parasympathetic nervous system - the rest and digest state.

I think it’s a crying shame that for many people touch is only shared between intimate partners and children. We’ve forgotten the power, beauty and healing impact of touch - and that it is literally at our fingertips ALL of the time.

Our culture can have a tendency to lump touch outside of family into the realm of sexual intimacy… It doesn’t have to be though! (Nor should we feel that sexual intimacy is the only way we can receive loving tough if we’re single or without children.)

Touch can communicate and express love without it being sexual. This is a POWERFUL gift to offer one another and I deeply wish for more of us to reclaim it.

It’s one of the reasons I feel so blessed and honoured to do the work I do. We are WIRED for connection and touch is a direct pathway to it. Simple, profound and deeply healing.

It’s an amazing act or reciprocity in action.
Mmmm humans are beautiful and amazing! 🙏🏼

Well this is going to be fun!

Finalising details for our ‘Creating Space’ weekend retreat.

Glamping, e-biking, art, yoga, great food, spacious vistas, fireside chats, reflection and connection.

A gorgeous collaboration with
Our intention with this weekend is that it be a space for you to rediscover (or uncover) your joy and creativity, your spark and inner being.

Life gets busy; we face demands from many sides; we begin to compare where we’re at with where others are at… And in the process we lose that beautiful sense of simple, wholehearted living.
The moments of “wow” at beautiful views; the laughs (and tears) with friends; the remembering of what makes our hearts sing when we drop the to-dos and judgments… And that’s what this weekend is all about. Space to remember, rest, play and connect.

We’re opening up registrations in the next few days. This is the last chance to jump on the expressions of interest list. Once you’re on the list you’ll be the first to know when regos open. (We’re keeping this one small and cosy. ☺️)

Can’t wait to stay .glamping ; bike with , eat ; make art with and move with me 😉! Xx

Yin yoga with thai massage - all in the one class!! - Sat July 22nd.

Join and I for a 90 minute class

Be guided through a yin yoga practice while I move around the room offering thai massage.

This is going to be a yummy one!

A beautiful chance to soften, relax and be guided and supported into a nourishing exploration of your body.

We’re sure you’ll come away feeling grounded and more spacious - in body and mind.

Book via .yoga.mansfield

Or DM me here.

Tickets $55
(Small Class size preserved so that you all receive massage).

I know so many people who think that tightness and poor mobility are just “how things are” for them.

I know so many people who think that an achey low back is just “the norm” and how it has to be.

Sometimes that might be the case. But often it’s about finding movements and relaxation practices that can support your body to release.

Thai massage is one of them! And it can be sweet relief for the “tight and achey” types out there.

The beauty of Thai massage is how we can work deeply - gently. People come away feeling like we’ve “worked through things” and yet they’re super relaxed.

My ability to use body weight means I can provide strong pressure without muscle or force - just gravity… And as a receiver your body is less likely to protect or tense against this sort of massage.

Because you’re on the ground, you feel held and supported in ways you rarely do on a massage table… And your body relaxes even more.

The movement and gentle stretching invites the body to open and lengthen in ways you simply can’t experience when stretching on your own.

All together it’s an amazing mix of targeted deep massage, stretching, grounding and the benefits of acupressure.

It’s a form of massage that I believe is for just about everyone. ❤️

So if you’re ready to shift those old patterns of tension and holding and find greater freedom and relaxation, reach out! I’m all too happy to answer any questions.

Usch 🍃

In honour of Mother’s Day, we want to let you in on a little secret we have been working on…..

Creating Space
A weekend of wholehearted living.

Save the date ✨
Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th November, 2023

Join us for this special collaboration between .out.wild and

Limited spaces. DM to register interest.
Gift vouchers available.

Stay
Nourish
Cycle with
Create Art
Move with Yoga

✨

Something for the mums… I know it can be hard to make time for your own self-care. It can be hard to simply find a moment to defrag and re-centre.

If you’re in need of a window of time to focus on you, your body and your needs… This might be just the thing.

Reach out and we can chat about my different treatment options and what your body and soul are yearning for.

Weekend appointments and late afternoon/evening sessions also available.

Often we don’t even know what we’re yearning for.

We just know we feel “off”. Perhaps in our bodies, or perhaps our energy is “out”.

We’re sort of agitated or edgy. Not quite able to settle into our bones. Perhaps we’re not sleeping well; or we’re slightly distracted.

TOUCH can be a “reset” for the system. A reset that starts in the body and filters through to the mind.

And oftentimes it’s not just soft touch; or firm touch we need. Often we want to be stretched, pushed, pulled, opened, engaged, held and MET in multiple ways.

Something that enlivens us while also bringing us back into our bodies and the present moment - grounding us along the way.

Western culture has dramatically distanced us from the regulating and healing power of physical touch and connection. It’s relegated to intimate partnerships and close family - and yet, in a respectful and safe environment it’s often received as absolute balm for mind and body.

I ADORE Thai yoga massage for this reason. It’s strong, present, grounded, enlivening and deeply calming and nurturing at the same time.

If you need a reset; if you’re yearning to feel more present, grounded and calm in your being and body - then get in touch. It might just be what you didn’t even know you were looking for.

Still a few bookings available in April.

🍃🍃🍃
Usch

*** New program! ***

4 WEEK YOGA FOUNDATIONS SERIES

Are you new to yoga or wanting to start?
Or perhaps you’ve been practicing for a while and want to feel stronger in your practice - or want to know how to modify poses to work for you and your body.

Then this is for you!

Over 4 weeks we will:
• work through foundational yoga poses (standing, twisting, back-bends and forward folds)
• use props and modifications to work with your body
• explore breath and pranayama
• find alignment to avoid injury;
• improve mobility; and
• use simple meditation techniques for relaxation.

Classes are small (max 8) and will include hands on adjustments and guidance.

75 minute classes

Mondays 6:45 starting May 8
OR
Fridays 4pm starting May 12

$132 for 4 weeks


Book via the link in my bio.
Or head to

If that’s too tricky just message me directly and I’ll book you in. 😊🙌

To reiterate this is suitable for complete beginners and those who have practiced for some time.
(And no, you do NOT need to be flexible to start yoga!! 😉)

A week off… Life was getting ‘bitsy’ and rushed; and I couldn’t hear the birds and insects sing. I was moving too fast for their harmony to catch me.

I was also moving too fast for the meaning in it all to land at my toes.
I’ve been wondering “what is it all for”? “Where am I going?” “What am I doing?” “Is this enough?”

Approaching 40 as a single woman with no kids is an interesting moment for me. “Purpose” isn’t something I can anchor around family or little ones. “Worth” isn’t something I can orient around a relationship. And “meaning” (try as I might) doesn’t seem to burst forth from what I “do”.

But of late, amidst all the questions, two words have been percolating to the surface.

Beauty.
And love.

And it seems these are my “why”.

I’m beginning to get curious what life would look like if I simply oriented toward these two words.

In fact, I think I already do - except when I’m rushing; except when I’m skimming the surface of life rather than sinking my toes in.

What if I devoted my days to being present to the beauty that’s here; to creating and sharing the beauty that I can?

What if I focused my attention on allowing the expression of love that is innate to me (and all of us)?

Our world; our society is structured in ways that make such things oddly revolutionary.

… To pause long enough to be with beauty.
…To connect in ways that allow the expression of love.

I don’t quite know what life will look like if I make THIS the goal (rather than my business, or a relationship, or a family), but I think there’s something in it… So let’s just see.

Here’s to love and beauty! ❤️

Who knew
Happiness lay so close.
Who knew
Happiness was stretching
her limbs, in bliss
next to me.
Waiting
for me to turn to her
and see.

Sun rays
on skin.
Radiance,
just waiting
for me to surrender,
let her in.

Tumbled hair
and sparkling eyes,
just waiting
for me to remember
the wild delight,
of life.

Happiness,
took my hand
and smiled
as I let go
of all the things
that stole the day away.

Happiness took hold
of me
as I set myself free.
🍃

*****
Those moments where we surrender the “trying to fix” and “wanting to control”. Those moments when the voices on the inside dim, to let the magic of Life in.
… Those moments when we remember there’s nowhere to go and nothing to do; there’s joy here. In us, around us, just waiting for us to see.
❤️ US
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Full to overflowing!

Every year I’m blown away by the magic of the Mind Body Bike Women’s Festival.

A group of women from all walks of life come together on a mountain top… to bike, create, connect, reflect, meditate, move, learn and evolve together.

I can’t describe how unique this gathering is… It’s so genuine. There’s no comparison. Or expectation. Or competition.

There’s simply joy, adventure, encouragement, listening, laughter, courage and care.

I can’t wait until next year!
Thank you it’s a joy being part of the journey!

There’s something so nourishing about coming together to move with presence and awareness.

Each person moving for themselves … And yet together.

My hands on my mat.
My breath in my body.
Sharing space with yours.

My feelings on my mat.
My experience in my body.
Sharing space with yours.

This is part of the beauty of yoga IN COMMUNITY.

There is a power in solo practice. And there is also a nurturance and support in practicing WITH others.

Both are valid. Both are beautiful.

And at this point in life I’m deeply grateful for the GROWING community

“The next Buddha will be a Sangha.”

This quote refers to the power of practice together. We can only grow and heal so and so far on our own.
Healing happens in community. Growth happens in our relating.

There have been some big changes at Mansfield Yoga the last little while.
We now have ONE PASS that enables you to attend classes with ANY of our teachers (and a range of classes). A growing number of workshops … And most importantly a growing Sangha - community.

So grateful for those of you on the journey with us… And if you’d like to join in - you’re most welcome too!

If you have questions just reach out.

❤️🙏🏼❤️

SPECIAL PACKAGE OFFER! ✨

✨Build strength sustainably! ✨

✅ 10 group training sessions with Jen-Jen ; and
✅ 2 x 1.5hr massage sessions with me - all at 15% OFF!

Regularly showing up to your strength and cardio sessions is KEY to increasing physical strength and resilience - as is adequate recovery.… And with this bundle you’re supporting your body on both levels!

The package includes 10 group classes with Jen-Jen from Evolve.
Jenna is my absolute go-to for training! High-vibe classes that train every key muscle group; brilliant coaching; a supportive and challenging environment; and the most amazing community of humans! (I come away on a high after every class.)

The two Thai massage sessions will support you to increase your mobility; get to know more about your movement patterns; and leave you feeling deeply grounded and relaxed… So that you can keep kicking goals in the gym!

✨ 10 training sessions and 2 x 1.5hr massages all for $400 ✨

Offer available until Labor Day (March 13).
Packages valid 12 weeks from date of purchase.

Direct message to purchase a package. It’s that easy!

It’s an honour to be present to others.
No need for words. Just loving intent and presence.

Massage is more than touch that feels nice; or kneading muscles to “fix” bits. At least that’s not how I see it.

True attention; true presence is an act of love. It is given without a specific end in sight.

I do not seek to “fix” or “solve” the people who walk through my door. They hold the knowing of what they need. It is my role to be present, to listen and to honour what arises.

Through the body.

Some days the body says “yes I need strength and firmness”. Other days it says “I need quiet touch.”

Other times a limb says “hover here a moment”. Or, “rock me for a bit so I can loosen this grip”.

And every now and again, when we listen together with enough openness, the heart flows forth and washes through the sinews like great big cleansing waves.

It is a joy this work. And it amazes me the beauty that resides in each of us.

“When you touch one thing with deep awareness, you touch everything.” (Thich Nhat Hanh).

Thank you to the beautiful clients who trust me enough to arrive at my door so openly and wholly. 🙏🏼

📷
Taken at the stunning

I’m seeking to lean into the unknown more nowadays.
It’s exciting - and frightening. 😉

For a few years I was in such a protective mode that I had a case of existential stuckness! I tried (in vein) to foresee the outcome of every decision to make sure it would turn out “ok”… Which meant I did a whole lot of nothing.

The journey since then has been one of gentle self compassion - and encouragement.

Seeking to give understanding to the part of me that’s scared, but to then take a step anyway - no matter how small.

Simply the step that feels doable.

When we keep moving, but work within our capacity, things slowly expand again.

Where do you feel too scared to make a move in life?
Where are you seeking guarantees before you begin?
In what way can you move in the direction you desire, despite the uncertainty?
What enables you to lean INTO the uncertainty just a touch - but not too much?

Do that. Daily.

We often resist accepting our circumstances. We don’t want to accept the current state of our health, or our finances, or fitness, or relationships.

And yet, accepting WHERE YOU ARE and HOW YOU ARE is actually the doorway to transformation.

When we fully accept where we are, we land at our starting place. Right here. Right now.

So often people tell me, oh once I’m a little more flexible I’ll start yoga. Or once I’ve lost a little weight I’ll start exercising. We resist where we are and thereby block ourselves from where we want to go.

Instead we can embrace both. I currently feel inflexible or weak or poor or (insert your adjective), AND I can begin to move, strengthen, save etc from EXACTLY where I am now.

How and where you are now is the ONLY place you can start from.
So stop fighting where you are.
Stop fighting yourself and embrace the potential that’s here. (No matter how tiny or seemingly insignificant.)

Every journey or transformation begins with one simple act and the willingness to repeat again and again.

Start where you are.
With acceptance.
With love.
With compassion and a bit of grit and determination thrown in.

Love you!
Usch x

HAPPY NEW YEAR FOLKS!

I brought in the year on top of a mountain, amongst the snow gums. Just how I like it!

Lots of reflection and some solid direction for 2023 emerging! Excited!

I’m back in the clinic from this Tuesday and have some new yoga classes coming up from the 16th… All the deets 👇🏽

🍃 TREATMENT DAYS 🍃
• Tuesdays - in Mansfield
• Wednesdays - treating from home or mobile massage in Mansfield/Melbourne
• Thursdays - treating from home or mobile massage in Mansfield/Melbourne
• Saturdays - occasional weekend treatments available. Contact me direct.

🍃 NEW YOGA CLASSES! 🍃
From Jan 16 I’m teaching Mansfield Yoga]

• Mondays 5:30pm - Slow Flow
• Tuesdays 6:30am - Yoga-Pilates Fusion
Book via the link on Mansfield Yoga] profile.

🍃MIND BODY BIKE FESTIVAL 🍃
- Feb 17-19
I’m running morning yoga plus two workshops.
• Yoga, Sound & Reiki - Sat 1:30pm
• Inner Compass - Sat 10am
Tickets available via the link in the profile link

🍃 OUTDOOR WOMEN’S EVENTS 🍃
… More soon!
There’s a good chance I’ll hold an event on Australia Day weekend.

🍃 DANCING FREEDOM 🍃
It’s coming at long last! First conscious dance class will be in Feb folks.
If you need a fun system reset and a chance to shake your groove thang - WITHOUT drugs and alcohol. Then come along!

That’s all for now … Stoked to come at ya with more news soon!!

… Oh and also, I’ve been dabbling with the idea of doing the odd tattoo design commission this year. If you’re keen to chat, shout out. 😉

Reflections from 2022 - part 1.

I’ve spent a lot of my time trying to think my way out of uncomfortable feelings. (Anyone else relate?!)

This year my agile mind got beaten by the circumstances that life presented … And what a blessing. I had to learn to STAY WITH my experience.

And as the year rounds out I can honestly say I’m discovering what self-compassion looks and feels like in practice.

I’ve discovered it’s not all rainbows, affirmations and pep talk. Instead, it’s more like walking into the dark night, holding my little self’s hand while whispering to her “It’s ok to be scared, I’m here and I love you all the same.”

And somehow I keep discovering that there’s always more light in the night sky then we might first realise.

“When we practice generating compassion, we can expect to experience the fear of our pain. Compassion practice is daring. It involves us learning to relax and allow ourselves to move gently toward what scares us.” (Pema Chödrön).

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Figured I may as well share some of the reflections in my notebook as 2022 comes to a close.

Much love, Usch

It’s a hectic time of year, so why not hit pause and take a moment for you.

When we make time for ourselves we’re able to meet others in life with more patience and understanding too. Christmas, although joyful, can also come with its own stresses and tending to your nervous system and body helps smooth out the bumps.

So for December I’m offering 20% off relaxation massage. (One per person.)

Limited apointments remaining on
- Tues Dec 6th
- Tues Dec 13th
- Thurs Dec 15th
- Sat Dec 17th

To book simply contact me directly.

🍃🍃🍃
Uschi

Two spots left for treatments this coming Tuesday.

So excited to join the wonderful team. Still two spots left for this Tuesday 15th.

And did you know the space is home to a myotherapist, a remedial massage therapist, a naturopath, a kinesiologist, a health coach, a psychology service - and yours truly offering Thai massage, relaxation massage and private yoga/mindfulness session. ... Oh and an infrared sauna!

How amazing is that!
If you’ve never been please do come and visit us!

*** Remember for month of Nov at Elevate I’m also offering
🍃 20% off your first Thai Massage (new clients)
🍃 2 x 1.5hr Thai Massage for $220 (new and returning clients)

✨✨Exciting news! I’m joining Zoe and the amazing crew !

As of Tuesday November 15th you can find me at Elevate on Tuesdays.

I’m offering Thai Massage and relaxation massage, as well as private yoga and mindfulness sessions to support you with anxiety management, nervous system regulation and stress management.

🍃🍃And for the month of November I’m offering the following intro sessions and packages. 🍃🍃

• 45 min private yoga/meditation - $60
• 2 x 1.5hr Thai massage - $220 (save $40)

Or book any of my other regular massage options.
• 1.5hr Thai massage - $130
• 1hr Relaxation massage - $90

We can also tailor sessions to incorporate both massage and movement/mindfulness. There are so many ways for us to work with the mind-body to find more peace and groundedness in life.

Can’t wait to see you at Elevate!

TO BOOK: simply direct message.

I started my day a little anxious today ... Then I gave a Thai massage and low and behold I’m feeling calm and grounded again.

It was a wonderful reminder just how nourishing this work is for me too.
It demands my presence. It demands that I inhabit my body and the moment fully. And it provides the gift of connection with another human in a respectful and nourishing way.
I’m so lucky to share this work!

And there’s still space in my intro Thai Massage Workshop this Sunday Sept 11th at 10am.
You’ll both give and receive massage and there is no prior massage experience needed.

Simply message me to register and find out more. Super simply!

Date: Sunday September 11th
Time: 10am-1:30pm
Location: Yoga in Mansfield
REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL

We lose ourselves ... And we find ourselves.
We remember... And we forget.

The days get busy.
The worries get loud.

Perhaps for a moment.
Maybe for a week.
Or longer still.

And yet there’s always a path back.
Back home to your heart
And the beauty you’re part of.

Again and again and again.

Life IS the essence of forgiveness.
Nature IS forgiveness.

Every breath you have is another moment
To begin again
To come home again
To remember again.

The beauty
The belonging ..your seat here,
in the heart of it all.

🍃🍃🍃

This post has nothing to do with work ... and everything to do with fun and play!! Ripper day!
More of it! ... Life gets too serious too quick. So good to unplug and flow free in the hills.

Thanks ❄️❤️❤️❄️

Touch is innately healing ... We’re wired to respond to it. Indeed touch alone can activate the vagus nerve, putting us into “rest & digest” and bringing about greater levels of relaxation and grounding.

Imagine having the skills to feel confident enough to share healing touch with friends and family? Well you absolutely can!

There’s no need to always outsource massage to the experts. Join me for a 3.5hr workshop on Sun July 24th and learn some basic Thai massage.

There’s no experience necessary. And not only will you learn how to soothe tired or tight muscles, you’ll also explore the beautiful act of giving and receiving via the body.

You live in a body your whole life ... Why not dive into some skills to help you befriend it a little more - and also connect more deeply with those you care for in life.

Join with a friend or partner ... Or if you don’t have someone to come with - then touch base with me and I’ll see if I can pair you with someone else.

REGISTER IN THE LINK IN MY BIO 😁

Sun Jul 24th
10am-1:30pm
@ Yoga In Mansfield
$140 per couple

This is going to be such a fun and grounding workshop. A place to connect with your own body; and sense and move with another.

Not only will you learn a basic Thai massage sequence, but you’ll also open to the art of ‘listening with the body’ - with your WHOLE self.

Come with a friend or come with a partner. Either way you’ll learn about the body, your own patterns and how we humans can support one another to ground, release and come home to our bodies through movement, touch and communication.

No massage experience required ☺️

For all the info and registration head to the link in my bio.

This is going to be such a fun and grounding workshop. A place to connect with your own body and sense and move with another.

Not only will you learn a basic Thai massage sequence, but you’ll also open to the art of ‘listening with the body’ - with your WHOLE self.

Come with a friend or come with a partner. Either way you’ll learn about the body, your own patterns and how we humans can support one another to ground, release and come home to our bodies through movement, touch and communication.

No massage experience required ☺️

For all the info and registration head to the link in my bio.