At one point, my kitchen bench looked more like a pharmacy than a place to prepare food.

Bottles lined up like soldiers—capsules for energy, powders for gut health, tinctures for sleep, sprays for focus. You name it, I probably had it.

Most of it was practitioner-prescribed.

Well-researched. Well-intentioned.

I wasn’t just guessing—I was responding to real challenges.

Years of chronic fatigue. Adrenal burnout. An ongoing eye condition that no one seemed able to fully crack.

I worked with skilled naturopaths, medical doctor’s, ran tests, followed protocols.

And I truly believed each new supplement might be the missing piece.

But somewhere in the process, something else got lost: intuitive alignment with nature.

The more I added, the more inflamed and foggy I felt.

My nervous system buzzed beneath the surface, even on the “calming” herbs.

The list of inputs got longer, but the feeling of wellness never quite arrived.

I wasn’t sick—but I wasn’t well either.

Not effortlessly well. Not flowing. Not thriving.

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So I’ve Been Simplifying

Not out of defeat—but out of curiosity.

What would happen if I stopped trying so hard? 

What if, instead of treating my body like a complex equation to solve…

…I just lived in it?

Listened to it?

These days, my “protocol” is very simple compared to what it used to be.

Sometimes, less is more. I feel myself going deeper into the Yoga.

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The Mitochondria Whisper

I’ve been exploring the work of people like Dr. Jack Kruze and Justine Stenger—voices who speak about mitochondrial health, circadian biology, and cellular coherence not just in biochemical terms, but in rhythmic, living, cosmic ones.

They point to something so profoundly simple, it’s almost easy to miss:

• Your cells speak in light.

• Your mitochondria thrive on rhythm and simplicity.

• Your body heals not just through what you ingest, but through how you live.

And when that rhythm is constantly interrupted—by artificial light, by stress, by synthetic supplements flown in from around the world, by mismatched inputs—your body can’t keep up.

It gets confused.

Health isn’t a matter of stacking more on.

It’s about clearing the interference and aligning with the light.

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Less Biohacking. More Bioharmony.

I used to track everything.

Now I trust more.

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In this episode, we delve into the transformative framework introduced by philosopher Ken Wilber, encapsulated in the principles: Wake Up, Grow Up, Clean Up, and Show Up. These concepts offer a comprehensive approach to personal and spiritual development, guiding individuals toward a more integrated and awakened life.​

Wake Up refers to the process of spiritual awakening, recognizing our true nature beyond the ego and experiencing a deeper connection with the universe. This awakening aligns with the enlightenment experiences described in various spiritual traditions. ​

Grow Up involves advancing through stages of psychological and emotional maturity. It emphasizes the importance of developing empathy, ethical understanding, and cognitive complexity, enabling us to navigate life's challenges with greater wisdom and compassion. ​

Clean Up addresses the necessity of confronting and integrating our personal shadows—the unconscious aspects of our psyche that influence behavior and perceptions. Engaging in this inner work leads to greater self-awareness and authenticity. ​

Show Up is about actively embodying our insights and growth in the world. It calls us to participate fully in life, contributing our unique gifts in service to humanity and the planet. ​

These interconnected dimensions form a holistic path to self-realization and societal contribution. By embracing them, we can cultivate a more conscious, mature, and engaged presence in the world.​

For a deeper exploration of these concepts, you might find Ken Wilber's audio program, Kosmic Consciousness, insightful.

Additionally, Ken Wilber's talk titled "Wake Up, Grow Up: Enlightenment in the 21st Century" offers further perspectives on these transformative principles

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Join me as I chat about live, heath and spirit.

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A cntrespace weekend retreat with Stuart and Cam Watkins featuring live soundscape by Matthew Hatch.

January 11-12, 2025

Join us for this powerful immersive weekend of authentic Yoga and connection, blissful soundscapes and intelligent movement exploration, specifically focused on providing a potent platform to explore the Self, in a safe and supportive environment. 

To find calm and clarity. To release that which no longer serves us. And to cultivate energy and momentum as we head into this new year!

This weekend retreat will be a multi-dimensional and integrative approach to spirituality and the path of Yoga, creating the optimum environment to embody the riches of Yoga.

This retreat will bring together the powerful combination of Yoga & Tantra with cutting edge mind/body/consciousness practices.

This is a life practice, not just a fleeting high.

Collaborating with Stuart will be Cameron Watkins providing the scientific depth and knowledge to compliment and amplify the Yoga practice. Matthew Hatch will also offer a delicious musical soundscape to deepen the transformative potential of the practice.

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After an unexpected hiatus filled with home renovations and globe-trotting adventures with my daughter, I'm excited to reconnect with you all. 

Much love as we journey onward together.



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Please join us for a practice to help wake us up to who we Truly are.

Join us November 1st in Perth City for the next Quiet Mind, Open Heart.


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We're back, baby!

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We're so proud of the graduates of our teacher trainer course! Well done Yoga Heart Mind crew! Many of you have been asking if we'll be doing the YTT again next year. We won't be, but we're very excited about this advanced studies programme. Check it out here and have a listen to this podcast episode to hear our vision for this programme.



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Mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author and host of the Practice You Podcast, Elena Brower has taught yoga and meditation since 1999.

After graduating Cornell University in 1992, she designed textiles and apparel for almost a decade shifting her focus to yoga, meditation, art and writing. Her first book, Art of Attention, has been translated into seven languages; her second, Practice You, is a bestseller. Elena's first collection of poetry, Softening Time, was released in May 2023.

Her yoga classes and meditations are featured on Glo. Her virtual Engaged Mentorship is renowned for inviting analog creativity into online coursework, and her Perceptive Parenting audio course is a key resource for parents. She works to elevate bright futures for girls, women and children through her support for Girls on Fire Leaders, On The Inside and Free Food Kitchen. Her spoken word poetry can be heard on Above & Beyond's Flow State albums, and she's commencing Buddhist Chaplaincy training in 2024.


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Tully is a committed father and husband who has a deep passion for supporting people to access their full creative potential in life, love and leadership.

Known for his down-to-earth approach, Tully speaks about complex intimate issues with ease, clarity, and humour. He has a gift for helping people drop out of their busy overwhelmed heads and reconnect with the intuition of their gut and their heart. His unique ability to hold a deeply present and safe space allows him to facilitate powerful and meaningful transformation in both a 1-1 and group setting.

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