Yoga with Zara

What is your favourite style of yoga?

Is it beautifully meditative Yin Yoga, dynamic and fiery Vinyasa Yoga, slow and steady Hatha Yoga, Yoga at Sunrise or Sunset, Yoga for Surfers or other sport-specific yoga sequencing?

💬 Tell us your favourite yoga styles in the comments below 😊

📸 taken (and, as always, shared with the express permission of all photographed) from a Sunset Yin Yoga session on our favourite Moroccan rooftop on a Yoga & Surf retreat in Tamraght 🇲🇦🌅🧘🏽‍♀️💗✨

Wolves and Women have much in common. Both share a wild spirit. Women and Wolves are instinctual creatures, able to sense the unseen. They are loyal, protective of their packs and of their pups. They are wild and beautiful. Both have been hunted and captured. Even in captivity, one can see in the eyes of a Woman, or a Wolf, the longing to run free, and the determination that should the opportunity arise, whoosh, they will be gone...
- Women who run with the Wolves, Clarissa Pinkola Estés

Do these words resonate with you?

💬 Share your thoughts in the comments below

✋🏽STOP SCROLLING✋🏽

Check-in with your body right now. How does your body feel? Are you slumping/ slouching? And, random question, when was the last time you consciously blinked?

When was the last time you took a full inhalation and exhalation?

No judgement here. Simply a gentle reminder to bring presence and mindfulness to THIS moment.

If your shoulders are feeling tight try this variation of - standing forward fold with clasped hands.

This posture will feel great around your shoulder-blades. Experiencing tight shoulder-blades today? All good, rather than interlacing your fingers keep your palms apart, as pictured.

Does your lower back/ the backs of your legs feel tight? Modify with a generous bend in your knees.

We hope this encouraged you to move your body. You may now continue to scroll (if you so wish!) 😊🧘🏽‍♀️💗✨

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Happy International Women's Day! 😊🧘🏽‍♀️💗✨

This year's theme for IWD is . And it's critical to understand the difference between equity and equality.

People start from different places in life, so true inclusion and belonging require EQUITABLE action.

It Is not just something we say. It is not just something we write about.

It is something we need to think about, know, value and embrace.

It is what we believe in, unconditionally.

Equity means creating an inclusive world. And we can ALL play a part.

Each one of us can actively support and embrace equity within our own sphere of influence.

We can all challenge gender stereotypes, call out discrimination, draw attention to bias, and seek out inclusion.

Collective activism is what drives change. From grassroots action to wide-scale momentum, we can all embrace equity.

Forging gender equity isn't limited to women solely fighting the good fight. Allies are incredibly important for the social, economic, cultural, and political advancement of women.

Collectively, we can all forge POSITIVE CHANGE.

When we embrace equity, we embrace DIVERSITY, and we embrace INCLUSION.

We embrace equity to forge HARMONY and UNITY, and to help drive SUCCESS FOR ALL.

Equality is the goal, and equity is the means to get there.

Through the process of equity, we can reach equality.

Don't just say it. Think it. Be it. Do it. Value it. Truly embrace it.

Know your mindset and actions count. YOU can make a difference for women in the world.

All IWD activity is valid. IWD is inclusive, not exclusive.

Let us all step forward and commit to , today, and always.

How will you ? Leave your comments below 💗✨

- Words taken from internationalwomensday.com/Theme

⚡️FLASH SALE⚡️

JUST 10 DAYS TO GO!

Retreat yourself with a gorgeous weekend getaway in the stunning coastal town of Skennars Head, Northern Rivers 💚

Invest in your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.

Hidden away between Ballina and Lennox Head, Skennars Head boasts a beautiful coastline with secluded beaches, great surf spots and stunning coastal walks.

Your abode for this long weekend of luxury is a gorgeous villa enveloped by lush tropical gardens with its own private pool creating a peaceful and ambient atmosphere to soak in whilst you relax on your stay.

On this luxury yoga & wellness retreat you will enjoy:

🤸🏽‍♀️ Revitalising vinyasa yoga classes
🧘🏻‍♀️ Restorative Yin Yoga
🤩 Yoga Nidra: guided meditations for blissful relaxation
💆🏼‍♀️ An introduction to Thai Massage workshop
💗 Sharing circle
🍽 Delicious and nutritious meals cooked by our private chef

YOUR INVESTMENT
$89 for each workshop drop-in
$399 Unlimited 1 Day Pass (includes breakfast & lunch)
$649 Unlimited 2 Day Pass (includes breakfast & lunch)
$799 Unlimited Weekend Pass & 1 night accommodation
$995 4 day, 3 night retreat (all inclusive)

Flash sale prices are for a limited time only. What are you waiting for?

Book your spot now!

👉🏽 www.yogawithzara.com.au/luxury-yoga-retreat

No legacy is so rich as honesty - William Shakespeare

Some say words only hold as much power as one gives to them. At Yoga with Zara we believe words hold great power. Language is a tool and when coupled with intention it can bring about huge transformation, for better or sadly for worse. That is why we are very mindful of the language we use when we hold space in our yoga classes and events. We make sure that our words and cues are accessible, inclusive and empowering.

How will you use your voice today? Will you choose to be silent and play small? Or will you step into your power and speak your truth?

📸 by .s.milesphoto

We will always do our best to bring a smile to your face in Navasana (Boat Pose) 😊

Yoga Sutra 2.47: Prayatnaśaithilyaãnantasamãpattibhyãm

~ English translation: By relaxation of effort and the total absorption of awareness on the infinite, postures (ãsanas) become mastered

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Invest in your physical and mental wellbeing with a weekend getaway of luxury & wellness.

Prioritise yourself and give yourself time away from your usual environment and habits.

Inject fun and adventure in your life & meet new people with the same interests and passions as you.

Leave with a whole new group of friends and a restored & revitalized sense of wellbeing.

What's included:

🧘🏻‍♀️ Yin Yoga workshops
🤸🏽‍♀️ Sunrise Yoga & Vinyasa Yoga classes
✨ Yoga Nidra: guided meditations for blissful relaxation
👯‍♀️ AcroYoga & Partner Yoga workshop
💆🏼‍♀️ Introduction to Thai Massage workshop
🥾 Free time to explore the local area of Skennars Head with its sweeping panoramic ocean and mountain views, local beaches, lakes and creeks

What are you waiting for?

Book your spot now!

👉🏽 www.yogawithzara.com.au/luxury-yoga-retreat

We have planned the perfect long-weekend get away for you and your bestie/ partner! All your needs will be taken care of. You just need to show up and enjoy your weekend of luxury wellness 🥰

Join Yoga with Zara in Skennars Head for a Luxury Yoga + Wellness Retreat 17 - 20 March 2023

What's included?
🤸🏽‍♀️ Revitalising Sunrise Yoga & Vinyasa yoga classes
🧘🏻‍♂️ Restorative Yin Yoga workshops
💆🏼‍♀️ Intro to Thai Massage workshop
📿 Yoga Nidra & guided meditations for blissful relaxation
📖 Down time to relax by the pool and explore the local area

Each bedroom has one queen bed so this makes for a beautiful couples/ besties get-away

❤️ Show some love for Leanne ❤️

Leanne attended one of our first yoga & surf retreats which .with.zara hosted in the surf village of Tamraght in Morocco. Here is what Leanne said about her week long retreat with us:

“Zara is an excellent and passionate yoga teacher who always has a smile on her face. I did Zara's yoga classes whilst on a surf & yoga retreat in Morocco. Her morning flow class was great for waking up the body and yin yoga in the evening was great for stretching out after a surfing session.

Zara is a very attentive, supportive and encouraging teacher and is also flexible in adapting her yoga sequence based on areas of the body the group want to focus on. I particularly enjoyed trying partner and acroyoga for the first time!

I would definitely recommend Yoga With Zara and look forward to attending another class in the future”.

If you’re ready for an adventure and a long weekend of wellness check out our upcoming 4 days, 3 nights Northern Rivers Luxury Yoga + Wellness Retreat in Skennars Head 17-20 March 2023.

Spots are limited so don’t delay!

For more info and to book your spot: www.yogawithzara.com.au/luxury-yoga-retreat/

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Join us in the Northern Rivers for a Luxury Yoga + Wellness Retreat 17 - 20 March 2023 😍

We have planned the perfect long-weekend get away for you and your bestie/ partner! All your needs will be taken care of - all you need to do is show up and enjoy your luxury weekend of wellness 🥰✨

What's included?
🌅 Sunrise Yoga
🤸🏽‍♀️ Revitalising Vinyasa Yoga
🧘🏽‍♀️ Restorative Yin Yoga
🤩 Yoga Nidra - guided meditations for blissful relaxation
💕 Conscious Journalling and Sharing Circles
💆🏼‍♀️ Introduction to Thai Massage, Partner Yoga & Acro Yoga workshops
📖 Down time to relax by the pool and/or explore the local area

Each bedroom has one queen bed so this makes for a beautiful couples/ besties get-away.

Please contact Yoga with Zara by direct message if you have any questions and/ or dietary requirements.

Spots are limited.

This retreat will sell out. Don't miss out - book your spot now!

👉🏽 www.yogawithzara.com.au/luxury-yoga-retreat/

We look forward to seeing you there 😊✨

Enjoy time out from your busy schedule with this weekend get-away.

Invest in your mental wellbeing and physical health and meet a whole group of new friends. All you need to do is show up. We will take care of the rest ✨

Hidden away between Ballina and Lennox Head, Skennars Head boasts a beautiful coastline with secluded beaches, great surf spots and stunning coastal walks.

Your abode for this long weekend of luxury is a gorgeous villa enveloped by lush tropical gardens with its own private pool creating a peaceful and ambient atmosphere to soak in whilst you relax on your stay.

On this Luxury Yoga & Wellness Retreat you will enjoy:

🧘🏼‍♀️ Sunrise Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga & Yin Yoga
🤩 Yoga Nidra: guided meditations for blissful relaxation
💞 Conscious Journalling and Sharing Circles
💆🏼‍♀️An introduction to Thai Massage, Partner Yoga and Acro Yoga workshops
📖 Down time to explore the local area and/ or relax by the pool
👩🏻‍🍳 Delicious and nutritious meals

Spots are limited. Don't miss out - book your spot now!

👉🏽 www.yogawithzara.com.au/luxury-yoga-retreat

Full Moon Outdoors Yin Yoga | 18:30-20:00 on Sunday 5 February 2023 | Sunset Parade, Port Macquarie 🌕 - limited spots - don’t miss out!

This evening will leave you feeling relaxed, deeply connected and in a blissful state.

A Full Moon offers you the opportunity to release what is holding you back in order to receive more of what you would like to manifest in your lives.

You will enjoy:
🧘🏽‍♀️Yin yoga (long hold stretches) to relax your body and mind.
✨Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation through a guided meditation) - restorative on every level
🌕Cacao ceremony
✨Calming pranayama (breathwork) to harmonise and balance your nervous system
📝Conscious journaling

Spots are limited. Booking in advance is essential.

👉🏽 Bring a friend discount available here: www.yogawithzara.com.au

🧘🏽‍♀️🌄Outdoors Morning Yoga and Outdoors Sunset Yoga with Zara is back in Manly 🌅🧘🏽‍♀️

Prioritise your wellbeing and roll out your mat/ towel with us for some mindful movement:

OUTDOORS MORNING YOGA WITH ZARA
At Manly Beach
Wednesday 1 Feb 07:30-08:30AM
Thursday 2 Feb 07:30-08:30AM

OUTDOORS SUNSET YOGA WITH ZARA
At West Esplanade, Manly Wharf
Wednesday 1 Feb 7-8PM

Spots are limited and booking in advance is essential.

Book now: www.yogawithzara.com.au

Throwback to our Yoga + Surf Retreat in Zarautz, near San Sebastián in September 2022 😍🧘🏻‍♂️🌊🏄🏽‍♀️☀️💗🤙🏽✨

We have been scouting around for a special spot to host a luxury yoga retreat for you.

Can you guess where it might be? 😊

📸 .s.milesphoto

A wise and wonderful friend of mine taught me this year that “the quality of our lives is based on the quality of the story you tell yourself. You have the power to re-write your story.”

May these words help you overcome any challenges that the festive season may present to you.

With all my love, from Kurdistan ♥️

Next stops: Dubai (22-24 Dec) —> The Phillipines (25 Dec —> to be determined) ✨

Hasta la vista Sydneysiders, I’ll be back

We are looking for two interns to join .with.zara 1 or 2 days per week.

Digital Marketing Internship
Must have:
💗 A genuine passion for yoga
😍 A passion for social media marketing, email marketing and SEO
💻 Photography, video editing and copy-writing skills

Events Management Internship
Must have:
💗 A genuine passion for yoga and wellbeing events
📋Strong organisational skills
💬 High communication skills
🙌🏽 Self-motivating and results-focused attitude
🔍 Attention to detail

Gain valuable experience working for a small business in the yoga industry.

Please send your CV and some information about why you think you would be the right fit by email to:
[email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you soon 😊

What would you do with your life if you only had one year left?

The intention behind this question is to inspire you to reflect on how you live your life at present and to consider what you might change about your lifestyle if you only had a limited time left.

The reality is that you cannot know with certainty that you will be one of the lucky ones who experiences longevity in life.

So what would become your main priorities? How would you choose to spend your time? And what actions can you take now to make those plans your reality?

💬Share your thoughts below 🧡✨

📸 Yoga & Surf Retreat hosted by .with.zara in Tafedna, Morocco

Our yoga classes are affordable with a 10 class pass available for $180 (that's just $18 per class) 🧘🏻‍♀️

Prioritise your wellbeing and start your days with a positive mindset by making time for mindful movement.

Purchase the 10 class pass on our website.

👉🏽 Link in bio

Tests from the Universe used to trip me up. Now, they tickle me. It’s as though a voice in the wind whispers “Look how far you have come. You have rekindled your passion for life and art, your creativity is in full flow, you have a renewed sense of purpose and nothing seems to be holding you back… Are you quite sure you can’t be tempted by a little dalliance with XYZ?”

And now, rather than wondering “Oh, why not?” I gaze towards the sunset sky with a gentle smile and beam back “Why would I, when all I need is already within me?” 😊🧘🏽‍♀️🌅💗✨
- Words by Zara Sal

✨💗🧘🏽‍♀️Meet Manji 🧘🏽‍♀️💗✨

Say “hello!” to this gorgeous high-achieving multi-talented salsa-dancing, chess-playing, hula-hooping extraordinaire next time you see her at one of our classes or events 😊

There is virtually nothing this fabulous woman can't master once she puts her mind to it. Her most recent ambition is to become an expert in UX/ UI and we can’t wait to see her thrive in this space 😍

"Zara teaches with empathy and intuition. Her yoga classes are always thoughtfully crafted and leaves me feeling suitably challenged, inspired and really good about myself and the work that I've done both internally and externally. Yoga with Zara is Zen-tastic!! Highly recommended!"

Show some love for Manji ❤️❤️❤️

✨ 5 Y E A R S ✨

29.09.2017 - today marks exactly 5 years to the day since I qualified from my 200 hour yoga teacher training in Thailand 🧘🏽‍♀️😍💗🥰✨

Each year has been full of pinch-me moments with dreams literally coming true 💛

It is with huge excitement that on this 5 year anniversary of qualifying and 3 years (and 3 months!) anniversary of teaching yoga in Australia that I share the news of our very first pop-up yoga studio opening in Manly!

Yes, you read that right ☺️ Our first class at our gorgeous new pop-up studio will take place this Saturday 1st October 2022 from 9-10am at Stoke Beach House, 24-28 Raglan Street, Manly 2095

After this Saturday morning’s vinyasa class enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at our after-class social and if weather permits bring your swimmers and join us for an ocean dip 😊💗✨

Swipe ➡️ to check out the gorgeous space

We look forward to seeing you at class on Saturday, 9-10am!

👉🏽 www.yogawithzara.com.au for our class timetable

Celebrating 3 years in Sydney! 🇦🇺

It brings us such happiness to celebrate more than 3 years of sharing the joy of yoga in Sydney. We have survived bush fires, a pandemic and not one, nor two but THREE consecutive La Niña summers..!

We have loved seeing our community grow over the last 3 years and continue to grow 💛 We have watched friendships blossom, we have seen people stepping out of their comfort zone and we have seen people make huge life decisions.

Big things are coming for Yoga with Zara and we are super excited to reveal the news of Yoga with Zara's first pop-up studio in Manly! 😍🧘🏽‍♀️🥰💗✨

We will be holding morning yoga classes in the gorgeous space where Yoga with Zara has previously hosted events and retreats at Stoke Beach House, 24 -28 Raglan Street, Manly 2095 NSW.

Our first class will be this Saturday 1st October 2022 from 9-10am and will be followed by a social.

Join for a post-yoga class cuppa tea or coffee and if the weather conditions permit it bring your swimmers/ surfboard for an ocean dip or surf ☀️🌊🏄🏽‍♀️

Check out our website for more details!

👉🏽 www.yogawithzara.com.au

Your body is the child of the soul. You must nourish and train that child.
- B.K.S Iyengar

We love to start our classes in balasana (child's pose) ☺️

✨This asana (posture) is a great way to bring your focus to the present moment. With your forehead resting on your mat or on top of a yoga block/ prop you can let go of distractions and draw your awareness inwards.

Balasana is also a beautiful stretch for your lower back and ankles.

Utthita Balasana (extended child's pose) - with your knees hip width apart and your arms reaching forwards - adds a gentle stretch for your hips and shoulders too.

Drop ❤️❤️❤️ below if you love this pose as much as we do 😊

📸 🌅🧘🏽‍♀️🧡Sunset Yin Yoga on a rooftop in Morocco
- photo taken and shared with the express permission of all our yogis 🙏🏽

A R D H A C H A N D R A S A N A ~ H A L F M O O N P O S E

✨engages your abdominal muscles + glutes
🌓 stretches your hamstrings + calves
✨challenges your balance
🌗 great for focus + concentration

Do you enjoy practising this asana (yoga posture)?

Let us know in the comments below 😊🧡

We have absolutely loved hosting surf + yoga retreats in Europe and Africa 🌍🧘🏽‍♀️🌊🏄🏼‍♀️💗

Now it’s time for us to bring the retreat magic to Australia 🇦🇺🙌🏽✨

Where would YOU most like to go for a long weekend away of wellness? 🧘🏽‍♀️

A) Port Macquarie
B) Lennox Head/ Skennars Head (near Byron Bay)
C) Gold Coast
D) Name your dream destination ✨

👇🏽 Write your answer in the comments below

📸 Sébastien Galeran at our retreat in Zarautz, the Basque Country

Bryony was a complete beginner to yoga when she first joined our classes in January 2020. It has been amazing to see her flexibility, proprioception and confidence improve since then. She is always ready to give any yoga posture a go, whether it's an arm balance or going upside down 🤸🏼‍♀️We love having her in class! 🧘🏼‍♀️💕✨

Off the mat Bryony is active and outdoorsy. She loves her water sports (surfing 🌊🏄🏼‍♀️, SUP & sailing⛵️) and has recently developed a new-found love for running! 🏃🏼‍♀️

"I love it that Zara cares so much about personalising her lessons for each person in the class. She always starts by checking in to find out whether you want to work on anything in particular and gives plenty of different options during the class. Zara’s positive and friendly feedback has helped improve my practice. Thank you Zara!"

We are so excited to be coming back to the Northern Beaches and catching up with our lovely yoga community in September! See you all soon 🧘🏽‍♀️💕🙌🏽✨