Jessica Dewar Yoga

Well, it’s all happening! The house is getting packed as I type this and we’re jet setting off to the USA in just a couple of days.

I’ve done some tough and confronting things in my life, but this takes the cake. I always wanted the opportunity to live overseas- and I’ve been fortunate enough to be very well travelled- but I don’t think I ever truly believed I had the courage to actually make ‘THE MOVE’. I’d convinced myself that I just wasn’t one of those people (those brave people) who makes such a massive life decision.
For years this opportunity has been knocking on our door but we’ve pushed back. Whilst I had other commitments (my animals and of course my studios) as a great reason not to go, I know my fear has played a massive role in the delay. Until all so called ‘barriers’ were removed (studios closed and my Tyrone passed away in October 2023), only then was I able to agree to this leap of faith.
My baby girl is also the most important person in my life and I still don’t know if this is the right decision for her - but as her mummy, I can only hope that with our love and support she feels safe and looks at this transition as an adventure above all else. Only time will tell. All I can do is go on her and her emotions. At this very moment, she’s happily sleeping beside me in her temporary “holiday house” which indicates she’s doing pretty well. It’s me who’s struggled the most.
But, with the support (and sweat) of my incredible in-laws, the light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter and the overwhelm is becoming less. 🙏✨

America- we’re almost there 🇺🇸

Today I said my final goodbye to Level 1/199 Camberwell Rd, Hawthorn East. This studio has been one of the longest periods of time that I’ve ever spent in one place. When I refer to this studio as home, I truly mean it.

Closing this studio and locking the doors one final time has felt like a death of sorts. It’s one of the greatest losses I’ve ever faced. Jessica Dewar Yoga has and will always be a family business. It was established with love and only kind intentions. The dream was to remind people through yoga of what it means to be kind - kind to ourselves and kind to others. And I hope in some small way this dream has become a reality out there.

Whilst we will continue to teach outside of this studio, the letting go has been immense. I’m grieving at the moment, and I will for sometime to come. But I’ll be ok. And I will always look fondly back on the memories created and moments shared with so many over the years within this tiny studio. A tiny studio with a huge amount of love.

I want to say a huge thank you to my in-laws Kevin & Trish. You’ve believed in me from the beginning. Your support has been incredible and I’m so grateful to have you both in my life. To my beautiful sister Alexandra. You’ve always said you’d be my number one fan, and you really have been. Your years of guidance, encouragement and help have been so appreciated. I have no idea what I would have done without you.
And finally, to my husband Owen. My rock. Nothing would have been possible without you. Nothing at all. You were the silent partner behind the scenes that made everything work. Everything was achievable and achieved because of you. You have stood by me every step of the way and I’m certainly the luckiest woman in the world to get to share this journey with you. My love, thank you for giving me the chance to do what makes my heart sing. I love you.

We know this is not a goodbye. Just a goodbye to a physical space. The teaching will continue, it’s just the backdrop that will change. I say this bravely now, but the tears still flow. I guess now is the time I get to put my years of yoga into real life practice. To be still and simply breathe.

Namaste 🙏

Letting Go: Studio Closure Announcement - https://mailchi.mp/jessicadewaryoga/letting-go-studio-closure-announcement

Yoga and mental health: How yoga can help manage stress and anxiety 🙏
Whether you’re a student at our studio or have simply stumbled upon these musings, you may already be aware of the transformative power of yoga and its profound impact on mental health.
https://mailchi.mp/jessicadewaryoga/yoga-and-mental-health-how-yoga-can-help-manage-stress-and-anxiety

Packed studio last night with yin yogis. There is nothing more magic than the energy of so many beautiful humans, all coming together to rest, restore and relax. The studio was cosy and warm. Really, the perfect way to start the week. 💕

Women’s Wellbeing: Yoga for hormonal health
As women, we are always gently (or not so gently) swayed by the rhythms and cycles of our hormones. - https://mailchi.mp/jessicadewaryoga/womens-wellbeing-yoga-for-hormonal-health

It’s not yoga without Savasana. 👈

It can be tempting to skip Savasana when doing a home practice or if you’re in a setting where it’s easy to slip out at the end of class (a gym comes to mind), but doing this totally contradicts the entire purpose of your practice.

Savasana offers yogis an opportunity to integrate all the benefits of their practice; to observe the shifts and subtle changes within their body and mind; and to give the body time to truly rest.

Rest has a colossal impact on our body and minds ability to heal, to function optimally and with ease. Rest strengthens our immune system, balances the digestive system and lowers toxic levels of cortisol in our bodies. There is an abundance of reasons why Savasana is the most important pose of an entire yoga practice.

Without Savasana, you’re doing nothing more than an exercise class. With Savasana, you are capturing and cultivating the very essence of yoga. 🧘‍♀️

So next time you’re tempted to sneak out of class early, wait. Lay down, rest and dive deep into the self (the very thing you might be unconsciously trying to avoid by leaving early😉). Here is where the change happens. 🙏💕

This evenings practice with my little princess. 👑

A lot of time is spent “on me” during practice, but I’ll take what I can get. 🤪 Tonight, flamingo 🦩 and camel 🐪 were favourites for my baby girl.

For those of you wanting to get out of the house and practice with a lot more quiet and focus 😉, join us on the mat this weekend!

Sat 9.30am Slow Flow
Sun 9.30am Slow Flow
Sun 5.00pm Yin

Book via the website or MBO App.

Have a great weekend friends!

The joy when you get your very first yoga mat. She absolutely loves it!

Thank you 💕🐥🧘‍♀️

Melbourne Winter - you do not disappoint! 🥶 Which is all the more reason to join me on the mat every Wednesday at 6.15pm for a warm…,ok, sweaty… Vinyasa Flow. Let’s get warm from the inside out! 😉🧘‍♀️✌️

Winter wellness – tips to strengthen immunity - https://mailchi.mp/jessicadewaryoga/winter-wellness-tips-to-strengthen-immunity

What is a chakra and how can I balance mine? - https://mailchi.mp/jessicadewaryoga/what-is-a-chakra-and-how-can-i-balance-mine

The energy in the class this evening was pure tranquility. Ironically, it was a very challenging class for a number of the students in the room, and yet because of that challenge, they left feeling more deeply rooted and connected with themselves and something higher, something which I cannot claim to know what that is. Perhaps it’s a feeling, or a sense? Perhaps the word release is a good one to explain that higher state?
Whatever it might be, it was through the challenge, that people made their way there. 🖼️

I think it’s important that people never underestimate the power of a yoga practice. Looking beyond the fact that Yoga is very on trend at the moment, there is a reason why it has lasted thousands of years. The physical benefits, emotional and spiritual shift, its ability to help us heal and restore the body and mind. I could go on.
These are the benefits that, if practiced, any student of Yoga will inevitably experience at sometime or another. 🙏

Practical tips for living your yoga - https://mailchi.mp/jessicadewaryoga/practical-tips-for-living-your-yoga

I’m working hard to practice what I preach. With a very disrupted personal practice I’m trying super hard to be at peace with this. As someone who likes routine and sets extremely high standards for myself, it can feel like it’s all crumbling down around me when that routine is disrupted. Usually it’s fine, but just like eating junk over long periods eventually catch’s up with you, leaving you feeling unmotivated, uncomfortable and out of sorts, my irregular yoga practice can eventually reach this point also.

Thankfully, this morning, my baby girl happy sat and watched me practice. She was still sleepy and in a bit of a daze watching, which was perfect to give me the much needed quiet I’ve been so desperately craving.

Again, not my regular practice or way of practicing, but I’ll take and lovingly accept whatever yoga opportunities I get nowadays. 🙏💖

How to walk your talk 🙏 - We are so excited to share our latest blog post with you – which delves deeper into the philosophies of yoga. This is a special, two-part blog...
https://mailchi.mp/jessicadewaryoga/how-to-walk-your-talk

To all the mothers out there - we are so unimaginably lucky. I hope you all enjoyed celebrating the greatest gift of our lives.
Happy Mothers Day 💐

😴 5 rituals for deep rest - How would it feel to allow yourself to sink into softness, making time for rest and rejuvenation, and creating space to nurture yourself and ...
https://mailchi.mp/jessicadewaryoga/5-rituals-for-deep-rest

The deeper philosophies of yin yoga - https://mailchi.mp/jessicadewaryoga/the-deeper-philosophies-of-yin-yoga

Autumn’s invitation to let go 🍁 - https://mailchi.mp/jessicadewaryoga/autumns-invitation-to-let-go

The best thing about yoga? - We love sharing the many benefits of yoga with you – and so this blog is dedicated to celebrating the greatest gifts of yoga and...
https://mailchi.mp/jessicadewaryoga/the-best-thing-about-yoga

Things to know about yoga when pregnant + what’s on

We love supporting you all on your yoga journeys. This newsletter is dedicated especially to our mum-to-be friends. 🤰🏼💕

https://mailchi.mp/jessicadewaryoga/things-to-know-about-yoga-when-pregnant-whats-on

This is our home away from home. 🏡 A place where you can come and just be yourself. Where you can let your guard down and actually sit and notice what it feels like to be You.

Uncomfortable at times? Sure. Confronting? Often.
But it’s also your Truth. Finding what it means to actually be You, and to love and appreciate everything that you are, have been and have the potential to be.

Our home away from home is your safe space to look under the hood and really See what’s going on. And then, with no judgement, just support and love, we will be there as you explore that inner journey.

💕🙏

Tips for modifying your yoga practice - Go at your own pace and change the practice to suit your unique body.

https://mailchi.mp/jessicadewaryoga/tips-for-modifying-your-yoga-practice

Welcome to all of our beginner yogis! A packed out studio full of incredible people whom I have the pleasure of teaching. 🥰

Is is wrong to love what you do this much? 🌄 am I the only one?

Just finished teaching then straight back to mama duties plus nap trapped 😉🥰

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Had a break from yoga and not sure how to get back into it? - If you’ve found you’re not practising as much as you’d like to, we have a few tips for you.

https://mailchi.mp/jessicadewaryoga/had-a-break-from-yoga-and-not-sure-how-to-get-back-into-it

Prenatal yoga is back! - Practice yoga in a safe and welcoming environment, that honors and supports the mother within.🤰🏼

https://mailchi.mp/jessicadewaryoga/prenatal-yoga-is-back

It’s so great seeing the studio filling up again after the Christmas holidays. We’ve missed you all!

As school holidays come to an end, and our regular weeks return, it’s perfect timing for our upcoming beginners yoga: 4 week intro program to start! I can’t wait to meet all the new yogis this Wednesday evening, February 1.

Thinking about starting yoga? Beginners Yoga starts Feb 1st! - https://mailchi.mp/jessicadewaryoga/thinking-about-starting-yoga