Maitri Yoga Collective

16/08/2026

🤔 Monday Maitri Muse 🌿

Me and my lovely friend Sarah after our 10km split event on the weekend with Run Club. We had a ball and it had me reflecting on how my movement has changed throughout the different seasons of life.

I’ve been involved in many different types of movement over the years. Never a top-level athlete, but always willing to go along for the ride (mostly the chats 😉).

As a teen — team sports, athletics carnivals, and my first introduction to yoga at 19.

In my 20s — gym, boxing, Pilates, mini triathlons, mountain runs and scuba diving.

In my 30s — netball, umpiring, HIIT, yoga and, towards the end, more Pilates.

And now, coming up to my 40s — yoga, Pilates and (some) running .

But there’s one type of movement that has been consistent through all of those years: **mindful movement, in one form or another.**

I love the more competitive activities. I enjoy pushing myself, setting a goal and rising to a challenge. But I’ve also always needed something to fall back on — when I’m injured, when I’m tired, when I’m pregnant, when my body needs a stretch, or when I simply need to slow things down.

And that’s not to say yoga and Pilates aren’t hard. They absolutely can be. But they can also meet you where you’re at, without expecting you to be anything else.

Maybe that’s why I keep coming back to them.

Not necessarily as a replacement for the other ways I love to move, but as something that supports me through all of them — and through all the different seasons of life.

If you’re in a season where you’re looking for a way to move that can meet you where you are — whether that’s alongside everything else you do, or as your main form of movement — you’re always welcome to come and move with us at Maitri 🩷

13/08/2026

Moving alongside matriarchs ❤️

It’s often comments from new members that remind me of aspects of our classes I miss being among it. This is one of those.

In rural towns like ours, so many of us are raising families and building lives a long way from where we grew up. We don’t always have our mums, aunties, grandmothers or extended families just around the corner.

And while a movement class could never replace that, sometimes I think spaces like this give us a little glimpse of the village we’re missing.

Different generations, sharing the same room. Moving together. Talking. Laughing. Checking in on each other. And, often without even realising it, sharing little pieces of wisdom along the way.

There’s something powerful about being younger and looking across the room at a woman 10, 20, 30 or 40 years ahead of you—still moving her body, still learning, still showing up for herself.

It quietly changes what we imagine ageing can look like.

Maybe that’s one of the most beautiful parts of having such a wide range of ages in our Collective.

Our younger members get to see what’s possible.

Our older members remind us that movement doesn’t have an expiry date.

And all of us get to experience a little bit of that intergenerational village that humans have always been meant to have 🌿

12/08/2026

💪 The Broga Guys nailing Pilates this week 🙌

Strength vs control.

Being strong is one thing. Being able to control that strength is another.

Pilates slows things down enough to ask: can you move with precision? Can you stabilise one part of the body while another moves? Can you use the muscles you actually intend to use rather than simply finding a way to get the job done (and often causing injuries or overuse in muscles)?

Sometimes the smallest movements are the ones that expose just how much strength, stability and control a movement really requires.

And there’s something very strong about fellas who not only come to yoga/Pilates but don’t complain too much when I take a photo 😜.

09/08/2026

📣 Weekly Reminder 📣

Jump on to register for classes this week.

If you are keen for a particular session and it’s full, jump on the waitlist. Classes can swing from 3 on the waitlist to 3 under in less than an hour. You don’t get charged unless you’re added into the spot.

If you’ve registered for classes for the term, make sure you get that email 24 hours beforehand. If you don’t, your spot may not be saved.

Reach out if there’s any issues and I respond when I can.

Hopefully see you this week ☺️

06/08/2026

🩷 A Workshop Coming Up this Month at the Studio

- Spiral of Womanhood hosted by Marie, an experienced Kinesiologist.

If you’re keen to join us, contact Marie at the number on the post to come along.

04/08/2026

Classes cancelled tonight (Tues 4th August) as my daughter is unwell.

Emails have been sent.

Refunds/Swaps/Credits will be organised.

Thank you for your understanding.

02/08/2026

📣 Weekly Reminder 📣

Register today or check over your sessions for the week!

- There’s a few spots that have opened up for Mamma Core and Floor tomorrow

- Early morning is a great way to get your movement in before all the excuses kick in. Try a Wed 6am Pilates or Friday 6am Dynamic Flow this week!

- Casual spots available on Thursday classes. 5:30pm is Beginner Pilates, 6:30 is General mat Pilates.

If you’re not sure, sign up to the Maitri Movement Introduction Pass - 4 credits over 2 weeks to try out the sessions before committing.

https://www.maitriyogacollective.com/offering_packages/2a2da195-8980-49ce-9b40-1ed1819138d6

Click the link below to reserve your mat.

https://www.maitriyogacollective.com/schedule

01/08/2026

Yoga at the dam!

It was so lovely to share yoga with these beautiful people who came down for a session. I always love having regular members among the crowd ☺️

Thank you 2026 Clermont Outback Sailing Regatta for having me and taking photos.

I was told by one of the participants that it ‘was a little treat’ 🥰

30/07/2026

Shirts are restocked!!

Our new addition from Belyando Workwear, the long sleeved ones are perfect for these cooler mornings. Light enough to prevent overheating and has length in all the right places.

More sizes of the short sleeved ones are in too. The good quality, soft material you’re used to from Finstones.

Feel free to message with your size so I can save you one or check them out next time you’re in the studio.

Be Kind - To Yourself and Others 🥰

29/07/2026

Reminder about a FREE yoga session this weekend with the beautiful backdrop of the dam!

No need to register, just come along to the ski club area just before 3pm to grab a mat.

Would love to see you there 🥰

🧘‍♀️ Find your calm at the Clermont Outback Sailing Regatta 🧘‍♂️

After a morning of sailing, markets and soaking up everything happening around Theresa Creek Dam, why not slow things down a little?

We're thrilled to welcome Maitri Yoga Collectiveto the regatta, with Laurenhosting a FREE yoga session at the Ski Club on Saturday afternoon at 3pm.

Whether you're a seasoned yogi who can fold yourself into shapes that shouldn't be possible, or someone whose idea of stretching is reaching for another biscuit, this session is for you.

✅ All ages welcome
✅ All ability levels encouraged
✅ Completely free to attend
✅All mats and equipment supplied

Join Lauren as she brings a little calm, a little zen and a chance to reset before another beautiful outback evening by the water.

Take a breath, stretch out the sailing muscles, loosen up after wandering the markets or simply enjoy a quiet moment overlooking the dam.

Everyone needs to find their inner peace occasionally. 😉

📍 Ski Club, Theresa Creek Dam
🕒 Saturday, 3pm
💲 Free

Come for the sailing, stay for the serenity.