We have a calming chakra meditation for you today, guided by the beautiful Heid Trigari, one of our teachers at the Warrior One Brighton Studio.  

 

Join Heidi as she gently leads you to bring awareness to your seven chakras, visualising bright white light as it expands throughout your entire body. 

 

As you deepen your breath and bring your awareness to each chakra, allow your body to radiate that pure light, grounding you back to place a calm, connectedness and alignment. 

 

This is a meditation you can come back to again and again. Wherever you are and whatever might be happening in your life, we encourage you to carve out the space and time for this chakra meditation as an act of mindfulness, gratitude and self care.

 

Find a comfortable seated position and let’s begin. 

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Today Nova is joined by Heidi, one of our beautiful teachers at the Warrior One Brighton Studio as they take a deep dive into chakras unlocked. Heidi has such a unique way of teaching, infusing energy into yoga Asana through pranayama (breathing practises), mantra and sound. 

 

Heidi has an incredible depth of wisdom and insight into the chakras system. On the mat, she loves teaching her students how to connect to the spaces beneath the physical that are unseen, and sometimes not even known until we have awareness of the energy within.

 

In this insightful conversation, Heidi shares how everything in our body corresponds to sound, energy and vibration. She goes into detail about the 7 main chakras, the emotions and energies connected to them and how this understanding relates to yoga. 

 

There is so much wisdom here for you today as Heidi describes each energy centre, starting with the root chakra all the way up to the third eye and crown chakra. She shares her insights on unlocking each energy centre and how the awareness of your chakras system brings you into alignment on and off the mat. 

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Book mentioned: Anatomy Of The Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing by Caroline Myss

 

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At Warrior One Yoga, we’re passionate about sharing our knowledge and providing the best possible training for anyone who is interested in teaching yoga. Whether you’re all in and fully committed to becoming a teacher, or you just want to go deeper to embody the teachings, we want to give you the tools to do just that.

 

Based in Melbourne, our 200 hour yoga teacher training has been running for six years now. We offer this training twice a year over an eight week period that spans five months. Meeting on weekends, with a few weeks off in between, our training is designed for anyone at any stage of their teaching journey. 

 

Through our training, you’ll receive a 200 hour certification which means you’ll be qualified to teach yoga publicly.  

 

We often have people reaching out to us with their concerns, like not feeling good enough at yoga. They can’t do handstands or half the postures in the physical practice. However, we don’t believe that putting a performance goal on your physical yoga practice is good practice in itself. 

 

Yoga is about showing up and giving your best, and as long as you’re committed to doing that, you are more than enough.

 

We aim to break down our training so that it’s achievable for people of all walks of life, whether they work full-time, have children or various other commitments outside work. 

 

If this sounds really good to you and you want to know more, we would love to chat with you to make sure that it’s the right fit both ways. 

 

We’d love you to reach out so we can make time for a discovery call and answer any questions you have that are specific to you. 

 

We know that completing this training is a big step, but we also know it’s an amazing one that will take you in a beautiful direction. 

 

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When done intelligently, yoga has the power to make important and lasting changes in our physiology and mental health, while also giving us simple tools to restore balance within. 

 

In today’s episode, Nova chats with Rayne, one of our beautiful Brighton studio teachers who is an avid yogi, osteopath and mum of two. We dive deep into the benefits of yin yoga, yoga nidra and yoga as a stress tool. 

 

Rayne talks about harmonisation of breath to movement, and how this is often overlooked in yoga practice. She believes the body is merely the vehicle that shapes the breath, which then shapes the mind, and in turn our lives. This leads to a deep stillness that quiets the ego and truly gets us to Savasana. 

 

We talk through the imbalances that Rayne observes in her teaching week-to-week. She sees striving rather than surrendering. There’s a resistance to vulnerability on the mat. Many people have difficulty with changing up their practice and struggle to evolve spiritually.  

 

There are days our bodies need to push and sweat to find transformation. Other days, we need to pause in a slower flow. When we take a moment to really stop to listen, our bodies will tell us what we really need. 

 

Living in a culture of stress, many of us do not have a relationship with rest. Rayne describes using yin yoga and yoga nidra as antidotes to stress, and how combining them can cause a deep relaxation that regulates the nervous system. 

 

There is so much magic to be found in the world of yoga, and Rayne encourages that if you’re not sure where to begin, just get yourself to any class. Once the fire is lit, the change and growth awaiting you is limitless. All you need to do is start. 

 

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Website: https://warrioroneyoga.com.au/

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In 2015, we opened our very first yoga studio - a tiny hole in the wall in Brighton. It was an exciting yet humble beginning, and in this episode we give you the backstory of how we got to the three wonderful studios we have today. We share with you the tips and tricks we’ve learnt along the way, as well as where we plan to go in the future.  

 

Being both passionate about and immersed in the yoga culture, we wanted to create a space of our own. So we set out with a small budget and an even smaller studio which, surprisingly, was packed out completely in its opening week. 

 

This challenging start required a huge amount of our attention, energy and focus, and what we learnt from that early stage was invaluable. 

 

Starting small can be a great way to test the market. Relying on word-of-mouth can build community and help you get to know local businesses. Persistence during the slower times is key to growing diehard members who will stick with you. 

 

We talk through the stages that followed as our business grew, from the retreat in Thailand that inspired new workshops, the challenge of converting a ‘disaster zone’ into a special place for wellness, to our move into the online space. 

 

We dive into how we backed ourselves to keep expanding, even if it meant taking a risk while we were still learning. We also share our thoughts on making decisions based on our values and how refusing to compromise on this always leads to somewhere special. 

 

We’re so grateful to our team and dedicated members who share their time and energy with us, and invite you to join us as we celebrate the ninth year of Warrior One Yoga. 

 

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Book your spot on the Thailand Retreat here 

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How we approach any situation dictates what we get out of the experience of life. The same is true for the practice of yoga. 

 

In this episode, Nova sits down with Nataraj, one of our incredible yoga teachers at the Mornington Studio, to talk about how to get more out of your yoga practice from a philosophical point of view.

 

Nataraj shares his insights on breath and awareness, and the process of walking your awareness out of your head and into the felt experience of your body. Our thinking is what takes us out of presence. When we learn to sit in our feelings; physical, mental and emotional, we surrender to the alchemical process to discover bliss and clarity. 

 

Our breath is a vehicle for consciousness and Nataraj describes how ushering in the breath to places of tension, fear and frustration is one of the most practical ways you can embody yoga philosophy. 

 

During this conversation, Nataraj shares two insightful questions to ask yourself next time you’re on the mat to help you deepen your awareness and surrender to the process. He talks about approaching each situation with a sense of curiosity, compassion and love, working with breath and awareness to continue to orient towards Ananda, the bliss clarity.

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Website: https://warrioroneyoga.com.au/

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Our Thailand yoga retreat is one of our favourite times of the year and this July will be our 6th retreat held at the tranquil Vikasa Retreat in Koh Samui, Thailand. Today we’re taking you through what to expect from this amazing 7 day retreat. 

 

Imagine a picturesque tropical island, yoga classes overlooking the ocean, and delicious, nourishing organic meals from the Vikasa garden. Our aim is for you to feel strong, fit, healthy, nourished and revitalised whilst having a relaxing vacation in paradise!

 

In this episode, we share a day in the life of this amazing retreat, what’s included and the choose your own adventure style that allows you to nourish your mind, body and soul in a way that suits you. Whether it’s a thai-style massage, relaxing by the pool, snorkelling, cooking classes or Muay Thai fighting, we talk about some of the incredible opportunities you can take advantage of while on this magical island. 

 

We also answer some of the common questions we’re asked about our Thailand retreat, and why we keep going back to Koh Samui, a sanctuary for evolution and transformation. 

 

Whether you are new to yoga or well established in your yoga practice, this retreat is one you don’t want to miss. We can’t wait to see you there.

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Book your spot on the Thailand Retreat here 

 

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Gratitude is a superpower. When practised, it has the ability to shift your perspective and change your energy to the positive. 

 

In this episode, Dustin shares a 5 minute gratitude focus meditation to help you start your day from a place of centredness, thankfulness and love.  

 

This guided meditation will help you train your subconscious mind and nervous system to search for what is good. Naturally, we tend to focus on the things that are challenging, and the parts of our lives that need fixing, which is why it’s so important to train your mind to focus on all the beautiful things that life has to offer. 

 

Take this moment to appreciate all that you have and allow gratitude to flow through your mind, body and soul. As you lean into this practice with your intention, you will begin to feel a resounding and internal thank you. 

 

Thank you for joining us for this time of self care. We invite you to revisit this practice throughout your day, especially as you feel challenged. 

 

Find a quiet place where you can get comfortable. 

 

Take a deep breath and let’s begin.

LINKS

Website: https://warrioroneyoga.com.au/

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Welcome to the Warrior One Podcast, brought to you by Nova and Dustin, the co-founders, creators and OG’s of Warrior One Yoga.

 

With three beautiful yoga studios across Melbourne, Australia and classes run by 40 amazing yoga teachers, this podcast was created as another point of connection for friends and members of Warrior One Yoga, and the wider yogi community. 

 

Join Nova and Dustin as they share meditations and practices and go deeper into conversation on topics that are vital to the practice of yoga. You’ll also be privy to Q&A sessions with Warrior One Yoga teachers and special guest interviews, exploring layers that stretch beyond what can be conveyed in the classroom.

 

If you’re keen to delve deeper into the world of modern yoga and discover more behind the scenes of Warrior One retreats, teacher trainings and classes, this is the podcast for you. We invite you to join us on the journey, as we share some of the fun, inspiring and reflective moments of yoga together. 

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Website: https://warrioroneyoga.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warrioroneyoga/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WarriorOneYogaMelbourne

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