The Yoga Hive

Bikram Hot Yoga
this practice is like being your own personal trainer! Being your own naturopath, gp, chiropractor, osteopath, psychologist, physiothethapist, energy healer & spiritual counsellor
FAR-INFRARED heat mounted on the ceiling nourishes and cleanses every cell of your body while you gently stretch, strengthen, and balance - to ground, center and open all your layers
this photo is the rest between asana (exrcises) in the spine strengthening series where we safely strengthen and stretch every muscle and joint in your back
theres nothing not to love about Bikram Hot Yoga - only at the HIVE in Wollongong
Monday 5.45pm
Tuesday 6am and 5.45pm
Thursday 5.45pm
Friday 6am
Saturday 7am
Sunday 8.30am

The Yoga Hive Wollongong is adventuring on retreat again next year and YOU are invited!
October 19- November 1st 2025 join me for an unforgettable adventure into the sacred heart of Nepal & Bhutan
Together we will practice daily yoga & meditation and immerse ourselves in Hindu & Buddhist culture
enJOY a jeep safari with tigers, rhino, and elephants in Chitwan National Park, trek up to Tigers Nest Monastry in Bhutan, marvel at the highest mountains in the world, explore friendly villages and colourful cities, witness traditional ceremony & ritual, and have fun shopping in local markets
4 star hotels all the way and 3 meals per day
Inclusive of Bhutan visa and Kathmandu -Bhutan return airfares, tour guides, entry fees, and (our so much fun) tour bus rides!
head over to the website
www.theyogahive.com.au for a detailed itinerary and booking options
Share room or single occupancy rates available
$1000 deposit secures your spot and there are only a few spots left - final payment due April 15th 2025
sooooo excited!
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Kartik — the Hindu lunar month that falls in between October and November is a spiritually powerful period for honouring the Divine. The period is marked by celebrations, spiritual practices, prayer, ritual, fasting and special food, sacred bathing devotional offerings, and the lighting of thousands of little ghee lamps
Devotees present offerings, not only to honour the power of the Divine, but as a symbol of devotion to a particular deity. Any devotional service done during Kartik is greatly magnified
The lamps used for celebrations represent knowledge and love. They are a symbol of wiping out the darkness of ignorance and delusion, and the burning of sins & at the same time illuminating the light of wisdom through spiritual purification
It is also the time when the gifts of ones dedicated spiritual practice/ sadhana are harvested, embodied, and truly enjoyed.
Many auspicious festivals take place during this month including the most famous Diwali, the festival of lights.
During the festival many lamps are lit to celebrate the return of Lord Rama and Princess Sita to their home after defeating the tyrant king Ravana. Goddess Lakshmi is honoured to imbue great power to the light and to evoke spiritual wealth, abundance, and prosperity.
Kartik is also known as Damodar (the childhood name of Krishna) month, a deeply potent period of bhakti practicein devotion of Lord Vishnu and his incarnation Lord Krishna
In parts of India and Nepal there is a special festival in honour of Surya the sun and the Goddess of the Dawn
devotees of Lord Shiva also celebrate the auspicious day of Karthigai Deepam this month with lamp ceremonies in reverance of Shiva's divine brilliance and boundless potency
overall the month of Kartik is immensly powerful and rewarding for spiritual and devotional practice.
it is a time to reflect on our personal sadhana, & to rest into the wisdom and love of our practice. it is the perfect time to embody the teachings of our practice through acts of kindness, compassion and selflessness, as we reflect the light of the Gods & Godesses in our hearts through our everyday actions

this week we have some new classes starting and a couple of changes to navigate!
we welcome 3 new lovely experienced teachers over the next couple of weeks - Jordan, Amy, & Kyra who will be helping me introduce the pilates classes (above is Kyra)
NEW on the timetable this week is a double
HOT MAT PILATES THURSDAY 6AM + 7.15AM
HOT SCULPT YOGA FRIDAY 6AM
and a trial swap
WEDNESDAY 5.45pm is now THE CARDIO CLASS
THURSDAY 5.45pm is now BIKRAM 60
new classes will seep slowly into the timetable over the next month
enJOY the offferings, tell your friends and feel your absolute amazing best
hot classes are heated using glass far-infrared panels suspended from above your practice, ensuring your entire body is gently warmed and and healed
www.theyogahive.com.au link in bio
1/116 Corrimal st Wollongong - on street parking only

Vijayadashami marks the end of Navratri celebrations symbolising the triumph of good over evil. according to Hindu mythology, on this day, Goddess Durga defeats in battle, the buffalo demon Mahishasura
The battles of the Goddess signify our internal challenges on the spiritual path as we transform ignorance and delusion into discernment and clarity
The demons the Goddess battles represent destructive aspects of self such as envy, greed, hate, anger, & vanity. the Goddess signifies the transcendent potential, the divine within each of us, our intrinsic strength to overcome our inner demons
the message of Navrati is to rest our practice and devotion in the Goddess. to recognise her innate qualities within us~ compassion, courage, dedication, loyalty, forgiveness, resilience, faith, enduring love, & inner strength, so the lamp of liberation illuminates our life
this auspicious occassion also celebrates another very powerful victory of good over evil. In this story Lord Rama defeats the evil demon Ravana, saving princess Sita, with the help of Hanuman the monkey God. Before the battle, Lord Rama worshipped the Goddess for nine days to seek her blessings. On the tenth day, he vanquished evil Ravana, symolising the power of Goddess worship and the defeat of light over darkness

so yesterday this happened!
after 3 years of study I DID IT!!
yesterday i took my final oral exam and i passed! I am now a qualified transpersonal counsellor and art therapist!!
it has been a real struggle to continue at times and taken every ounce of my determination to get here
many late nights reading followed by early starts for teaching, weekends locked away studying, stolen moments for submissions, and hours of clinic time...but it is done!
last night we also held a Durga puja at the shala in reverence to the Goddess during her festival of Navaratri ..and i was humbled by so many of you sharing this time with me x
i have no doubt that Devi, the Goddess, studied with me every weekend, helped keep my eyes open on late nights reading, and inspired me to keep going when i was thinking to give up. she called and I listened
OM AIM HREEM KLEEM CHAMUNDAYE VICHCHE
if we open our hearts to the Goddess, if we trust she will guide us, if we feel her embodied as us, we will find our path xx

today we start the auspicious celebrations for the festival of Navrati ~ in reverance of the Divine Feminine, SHAKTI
Navrati, or 9 nights, celebrates the Goddess Durga's defeat over an evil demon after 9 nights of battle
Goddess Durga has 9 Goddess avatars which are celebrated over the 9 nights of Navratri. each Goddess has a unique story to tell, has her own energy, and shares unique qualities, gifts, and blessings to her worshipers
During the 10 days and 9 nights of festivities, Maa Durga, Maa Lakshmi, & Maa Saraswati are also revered and worshiped as the 3 energies that make up all existance
in essence Navratri is an inward and upward journey of the SELF. it is a time for spiritual contemplation, meditation, gratitude, ceremony and devotion as we transverse our inner world on the path to realisation & freedom
worshipers call on the Divine Feminine through prayer, fasting, dance, story, mantra, and ritual
the battle of Navratri represents the struggle between light and dark that is a constant play within the cosmos and ourself. it reminds us that with LOVE and embodiment of the Goddess and her divine qualities we can overcome negative forces in our life and around the world
Navratri is a time to remember the eternal cycle of life and the importance of maintaining balance between creation, sustenance, and destruction
join me next thursday night for the BHAKTI CLUB 7.15pm and journey into the heart of the Goddess through stories from the Devi Mahatmya, mantra, and yantra as we create our own rutual in devotion to Divine Feminine Energy

sometimes its difficult to believe in yourself
sometimes i feel lost in what i should be, could have done, where i think im meant to be
those are the times i need to pause
to reflect back on where ive been and who ive become
i take time to remember
and I fill with gratitude and content
i am truly blessed to have returned to my spiritual home 3 times the last year, twice as retreat leader, and once as a student. each visit i have sat in wonder, shed tears of love, and laughed with delight
to India, to all the people and places that have shared my homecomings i am humbled and truly grateful
and i feel full # # #

for an unforgettable adventure join me October 19 to November 1st 2025 on an incredible journey to the mystical Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon~ Bhutan, & the spiritual heart of Nepal
for 13 nights we will explore the colours, flavours, and music of mountains, valleys, lakes, jungles, villages and cities. The sunrises and sunsets and all the magical moments in between
INCLUDED
13 nights 4 star hotels
3 restaurant meals per day
Flights Kathmandu to Bhutan return
Bhutan visa
Airport transfers
Daily yoga & meditation
A safari (the near extinct one horned rhino, Bengali tigers, elephants, birds and more)
Day trek to Tigers Nest Bhutan
Views of Mount Everest
Aarati & puja
Entry into world heritage sites
Local expeienced, professional guides and tour
Monastries and Temples
Free time
I am an experienced traveller and international retreat leader. I have owned and taught hundreds of yoga students in my yoga schools for over 8 years. I am a certified Vedic meditation teacher and bring years of yoga wisdom with me to share
INVESTMENT
only $6495 share
only $6990 single
only $1000 deposit
this is a small group tour and spaces are filling fast
head to my website www.theyogahive.com.au, click the retreat tab, read the detailed itinerary and follow the promots to pay In full or leave your deposit. Paypal and bank transfer accepted
lets leave the hum drum and live an unforgettable life!
&nepal

spending time practicing yoga - gives you time
spending time practicing yoga - gives you strength
spending time practicing yoga - gives you mobility
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spending time practicing yoga - gives you health
spending time practicing yoga - gives you clarity
spending time practicing yoga - gives you calm
spending time practicing yoga - gives you peace
spending time practicing yoga - gives you resilience
spending time practicing yoga - gives you forgiveness
spending time practicing yoga - gives you joy
spending time practicing yoga - gives you patience
spending time practicing yoga - gives you confidence
spending time practicing yoga - gives you courage
spending time practicing yoga - gives you love
spending time practicing yoga - gives you community
THE GIFTS OF YOGA
how do you spend your time????
join us for YOGA this week, book online through the website www.theyogahive.com.au
GIFT yourself, you deserve the BEST xx

we are currently in the middle of a sacred fortnight for Hindus called Pitru Paksha, starting September 17, ending October 2nd - it is a time dedicated to honouring ancestors
during this time families connect with their forefathers and seek their blessings. they do this by observing particular rituals and avoiding certain activities ~ with offering, ceremony, meditation, mantra, worship of Yama the lord of death, and a ritual death rite known as Sraddha
the offerings of Pitru Paksha provide peace to ancestors in their afterlife, liberate their souls from the vicious circle of life and death, & guide them into salvation
now is a wonderful time to pause and contemplate the history of your family, to reflect on the role of your ancestors in who you are today, and to offer your gratitude, forgiveness, blessings and love to them

The Yoga Hive on Corrimal St in Wollongong CBD is looking for mat pilates teachers for 45 minute HIIT style classes using rings and bands under infrared heat
if you love teaching, have experience, and want to join a great community please DM me

next thursday september 26th @ 7.15pm join me for BHAKTI CLUB where we practice from the heart of LOVE & DEVOTION
delve into the essence of what BHAKTI is and what it means to be a BHAKTA
together we unravel the history of BHAKTI yoga & ways to invite BHAKTI into our practice & every day life
we begin our practice with mantra, enjoy some stories, & end with a heart opening YIN yoga practice
the BHAKTI CLUB opens you to a deeper understanding of what "being" yoga is, and next week its all about LOVE SWEET LOVE # # #

imagine....
Flying over the Himalayas, watching Mnt Everest soar into the sky to land in the mystical land of happiness - Bhutan :). Soak up the peace, wonder, and inspiring spirituality of the land of the "THUNDER DRAGON", its ancient architecture, stunning landscapes, & quaint villages.
imagine....
immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of Nepal, a beautiful blend of Hinduism, Buddhism, natural beauty & bustling cities. Tick off your SAFARI box, with mesmerising views of elephants, tigers, and one horned rhino as we drive and canoe through the sub tropical forest of Chitwan national park
13 nights Oct 19 - Nov 1st
jam packed with adventure
Hiking
Safari
Mount Everest views
World heritage sights
Aarati and puja
Shopping
Cities, mountains, jungle, lakes
Ancient monastries and temples
Jaw dropping vistas
Infinity pools & cocktails
delicious food
spectacular drives
4 star accommodation all the way, yoga & meditation nearly every day, experienced & professional guides, 3 meals per day, all organised entry fees included, flights from Kathmandu to Bhutan return included, airport transfers included
We will organise your visa to Bhutan, Nepals visa is on arrival
Travel to Bhutan is only permitted through an organised tour and the minimum daily spend is $250 USD per day, this is accounted for in the cost of the retreat.
Numbers are limited on this boutique retreat and payment in full is required by April 15th 2025 in order to organise the tour and flights to Bhutan
Our price is unmatched for such a comprehensive adventure, not forgetting Kathmandu to Bhutan flights are INCLUDED
$6495 pp TWIN SHARE
$6990 pp SINGLE ROOM
This is the DREAM retreat youve been waiting for. A perfect combination of adventure travel, mystical places, history, nature, yoga, shopping, fun, and R&R
a guaranteed life changing journey - inspiring, humbling, grounding, uplifting & expanding xx
$1000 deposit secures your spot
A detailed itinerary will be up on the website under the retreat tab this week with booking and payment options, & a newsletter monday
my last India retreat booked out early so please dont delay securing this one
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today we celebrate Lord Ganesh!
Ganesh is the elephant headed God, son of Shiva & Parvati, brother of Kartikeya. He is the God of new beginnings and direction. He is wise, intelligent, generous, and protective
By his very name Ganesh is the supreme consciousness that pervades all and brings order in this universe
Ganesh is known as Vighnaharta, the remover of obstacles. At the start of every offering or puja we always worship Ganesh first to ensure the removal of any hindrance that might impede the success of the ceremony.
The 10 day celebration of Ganesh also denotes the significance of the cycle of birth, life and death. It is believed that the immersion of the Ganesha idol during celebrations, will remove and destroy all obstacles of the household.
Many see the union of Ganesha’s body and elephant head as a representation of how the spirit should live in harmony with nature. His large elephant head is also an embodiment of wisdom and understanding. His round belly can be seen as the cosmos, while the snake around his waist is the energy that holds the cosmos together. The mouse he rides is like the wandering mind that can be controlled under the weight of knowledge. He has four hands – one with an axe to cut off attachments, one with a rope to pull a person towards the highest goal, one with a sweet to reward those who live a life of spiritual discipline, and one held with the palm out to give blessings and protect those on the path of spirituality.
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha

today is the auspicious festival of HARTALIKA TEEJ
Teej is celebrated by Hindu women in honour of the unwavering devotion & reverance of Parvati toward Lord Shiva, which ultimately led to their divine union.
Teej symbolises love, devotion, and marital bliss. It is a time when women pray for the well-being and prosperity of their husbands and families, or if unmarried that they too find a deserving husband just as Parvati did with Shiva.
the story behind Hartalika Teej is rooted in the deep devotion of Goddess Parvati towards Lord Shiva. Parvati, the daughter of King Himavan, desired to marry Lord Shiva. In pursuit of this, she performed intense atonement for many years, undergoing severe hardships. Her father, however, wished her to marry Lord Vishnu. To prevent this, one of Parvati’s close friends took her away to a forest, where she could continue her atonement undisturbed.
through her unwavering devotion, Parvati’s dedication eventually moved Lord Shiva, and he appeared before her, accepting her as his consort. This event is believed to be the origin of the Hartalika Teej festival, where women celebrate and honour Goddess Parvati’s devotion.
on this day, women perform rituals by making idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati from clay or sand. They observe a strict fast, offer prayers, and narrate the Vrat Katha (sacred story) as part of their worship.
the story of Parvati’s determination serves as a symbol of strength and devotion, especially in the context of love and marriage.
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every day we are pulled in so many directions, many parts of the SELF showing up - giving - receiving, throught the day. seldom are we able to rest and be the complete truth of who we are
one reason we practice, why we develop our sadhana is to return to the SELF
to become more familiar with, to nourish, to understand, to accept, and to embrace the SELF
my practice has taught me, continues to remind me, that the most valuable past time is that which honours my SELF, that curates my wisdom body, and ignites my sacred fire
I live not on this earth simply to consume and amass, but to honour, enliven, and illuminate the one thing i carry forth to the next life
i remember there is more to my life than what i have and what i leave behind, what matters is who i am and how i transcend
practice, my sadhana, breathes space into each moment and gifts me the divine wealth of ME, opens me to the honest experience of aliveness, the innate joy of BE-ing,.. and i am safe, content, i am home
join me this week for practice at our humble shala
feel your body as a gateway into your innermost SELF
enjoy the rythms, flows, twists & turns of your VAJRA body, the energy that carries forth, and love every breath as connection, as the DIVINE

returning home from such a heart filled adventure with 20 of the most beautiful humans has definitely sparked in me a yearning for a deeper and more embodied spiritual practice
a desire to share with you more of the gifts a dedicated sadhana can bring
whilst i continue to nourish my practice with my teachers i hope you continue to nourish yours with me
as the warmer weather approaches look out for some schedule changes & lets fill our hearts together, with a practice rich in offerings, many hundreds of years old

easing a little more space between each moment with mindful movement
easing a little more space between each breath with fuller breathing
easing a little more space between each moment with aware thoughts
the art, the practice of yoga is that of waking down
waking down to the essence, the truth, of You
the You that is subtle, vibratory, humming, joyful, & free as the universe, that is the universe
practice
practice for more than only the vehicle
practice for You
ITS WARM INSIDE!!! - FAR INFRARED HEATED YOGA PRACTICE
join us this week for BIKRAM, FLOW, HOT PILATES, YIN, POWER, & DOUND HEALING
book online or cash at the door
concessions and family passes
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$75 for 4 weeks unlimited far infrared therapy
our practices are a powerful way to stay strong and healthy
at nearly 52 years of age my yoga practice is the only tool i use to keep my vehicle fit, energised and flexible
my regular practice means I can rely on my body to defend itself from environmental toxins & biproducts of the natural ageing process
it means I wake feeling empowered, pain free, and enthusiastic for my day
it means i fall to sleep easily and at night, sleep deeply and wake refreshed
practicing under the penetrating heat of our far infrared glass panels 10 FOLDS the impact of every therapeutic movement you make
every one push up is like doing 10, every half minute stretch is worth 5 minutes, each 1 minute twist rinses you like 10 minutes, every 2kg bicep curl strengthens you like 10 x 6kg curls, and every squat you gain the benefit of 10!
as a naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist, medtitation teacher, & counsellor i see yoga practice as the ultimate answer to physical, mental, emotional & spiritual health
join us for inferno hot pilates tonight 5.45pm - weights, cardio, & stretch - 800 cals an hour no impact
or catch us for hot yoga- bikram, power, flow, or unwind with a deeply restful yin or weekly sound healing
intro passes $75 for 4 weeks unlimited ptactice
its ALWAYS warm at the HIVE # #

this week we have plenty of classes to keep you warm & feeling embodied
our classes are heated with far infrared panels to give you a deeply penetrating practice with all the benefits of an infrared sauna
stretch deeply, loosen tight joints, massage your muscles, increase your cardio vascular fitness, burn over 500 calories a hot class & rinse and cleanse every cell in your body
join us for INFERNO hot pilates, Bikram, power yoga, flow yoga, yin, & sound healing
we have been a place of practice for 7 years, our teaching is embued with the wisdom of ancient yogic knowledge, our community is welcoming, & our shala is purpose built as a space for movement, contemplation, and learning
book online via our website or the studio bookings app ~casual passes, intro passes, class pass packs and memberships available: student and concession rates offered
OM NAMAH SHIVAYA

practice with tonight 7.30pm
Dawn is offering a YIN yoga practice with teachings on the CHAKRAS - energy centres in the body over 3 thursdays starting tonight
sink into soft openings in your body and listen to ancient wisdom teachings
book on your usual pass or membership, drop-ins welcome too
uou can also catch Dawns authentic and grounded teaching wednesdays 6am, fridays 6am, & saturdays 8.30am
""abandoning all attachment to the results of his activities, ever satisfied and independent, he performs no fruitive action, although engaged in all kinds of undertakings" Bg.4.20.....thus working he is not affected by sinful reactions Bg. 4.21

join Dawn this thursday 7.30pm for the start of a 3 week Yin yoga Chakra series. join on your usual membership or pass and learn about these subtle yet powerful energies and how they influence who you are
dates for the series are thursday 4 April, 11 & 18 April, 7:30pm, @ the yoga hive 116 Corrimal St Wollingong
Yogic sages believed the 7 main chakras were located along the spinal column and determine the state of our body and mind, and hence all our experiences ~ being invisible energies, chakras are tangible only through their effects
feeling & understanding chakral energy is a deeply personal, mystical blend of self-effort and self-surrender that each practitioner must discover for themselves~ start your journey this thursday
FREE for members, drop-ins welcome as always
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join us now for a yoga practice that meets you where you are at and keeps giving back throughout your day
for a limited time all student and concession rates are at a special price
we have practices to inspire, uplift, energise, expand, center, release, ground, unravel and unwind
regular practice encourages a steady energy, strong and mobile body, calm and easy mind, & peaceful and compassionate heart
all welcone to every practice
FREE COMMUNITY MEDITATION and CHAI MONDAYS AT 7.15PM (starts next week)
passes bought online or with cash in the shala
NO PHONES in class!!!

NEW NEW NEW
we have a few new classes starting after easter in preparation for a healthy and warm winter!!
winter is simply THE BEST time to practice under the delicious warmth of our far-infrared heaters - every practice includes it very own active recovery!!
NEW - MONDAY 6AM INFERNO HOT PILATES 30dgs
a fun cardio interval training class under far infrared heat - follows the principles of pilates alignment and movements, optional use of hand weights, great class to invigorate on all levels, for body shaping, and weight loss, & to have laugh with!
NEW - THURSDAY 5.45PM HOT YOGA SCULPT 30dgs
another hot class! this is a strong flow class with the optional addition of handweights for added tone and strength.
if you enjoy power and flow classes you will love this practice!
NEW - FRIDAY 6AM POWER YOGA 30dgs
a stronger more dynamic flow style practice with the addition of far infrared heat for a powerful practice
NEW - 7.15PM MONDAY MANTRA MEDITATION ~ SIT & SIP
a community meditation, chai, and philosophy night. a 45min gathering free for anyone interested in learning and practicing meditation, enjoying a cuppa and diving into the wisdom, knowledge, and teachings of our ancient ptactice. FREE. No heat.
all our regular practices remain including Bikram, flow sadhana, yin, & sound healing.
we are the only place in Wollongong using far infrared as therapy while you practice.
practicing with us strengthens your inner wisdom envoking your innate psychotherapist, naturopath, physiotherapist, personal trainer, osteopath, chiropractor, & healer x
buy passes and memberships online or in the shala
intro passes 1 month unlimited only $75
shala **ra