LaiLin Yoga

07/06/2026

Reminder: There are no classes tomorrow (Monday 8 June) due to the King's Birthday Public Holiday
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05/06/2026

😮 Practising My Way 🤕

A few weeks ago I badly sprained my left wrist.

Fortunately, I’m right-handed, but it’s surprising how much I rely on my left hand.

Simple things like releasing the handbrake, moving the car in and out of Park, opening jars and lifting heavier items suddenly became much more difficult. And my doctor said because we use our hands a lot, wrists take longer to heal. I still haven’t got back full strength or mobility.

So that has meant making changes to my yoga and fitness practice.

Here’s what I’ve been doing:

• Coming down to forearms and knees (often with a block or bolster because I don’t enjoy being that low!). As my wrist strength has improved, I’ve been coming onto my knuckles for some postures or pushing up through my fingers.

• Choosing lighter weights or resistance bands, or nothing at all.

• Choosing variations that are kinder to my wrists (eg. wall pushups or chest presses with a resistance band).

• Asking for help when I need it.

• Wearing a wrist brace or bandage for a bit of support (and also a reminder to go slow).

The wrist is gradually improving, although I managed to aggravate it again at squash when I instinctively put my hand out to stop myself running into a wall. So it seems like it’ll be a while before my wrist feels right again. 😅

✨ It’s been a good reminder that yoga meets us where we are.

Practising yoga YOUR way might mean choosing a different variation, using a tool, asking for help, or simply being patient.

Your practice doesn’t have to stop.

Sometimes it just needs to adapt.

17/05/2026

GOING SLOW 🌿

Lately my practice has become quieter.

With the colder weather and some recent emotional upheaval, I’ve found myself drawn to slower, more mindful movement: gentle spirals, soft side bends, returning again and again to stillness and the breath.

Just to breathe.
To step out of my thoughts for a while.
To soften and let go of what’s been building in my body.

Building the inner fire isn’t always about intensity.
Sometimes it’s about creating warmth, care, and steadiness within ourselves. ✨

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Community Class: Building the Inner Fire

🗓️ Sunday 24 May, 4-5:15 AEST
📍 Epping, NSW & Online
💛 Pay what you wish
🪑 Practise from chair, mat, or both

👉 See more and book: lailinyoga.com.au/lly-events/community

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Music: “Glimmers” by Jason Lesser

[Video: Debbie doing gentle qi gong and yoga practices]

26/04/2026

Reminder: There are no classes tomorrow because of the public holiday.

If you'd like to practise at home, here is the last class fo the April Break:

👉 "Soothe the Nervous System"
https://youtu.be/uDaMUDnyWz0

All classes resume from Tuesday 28 April.

See you online or in-person, on the mat or in the chair. 😊

Stay Home and ... Soothe the Nervous System

21/04/2026

The school term has started, but my classes are still on a short break.

There are no classes on Saturday 25 April and Monday 27 April due to the ANZAC Day public holidays.

All classes resume on Tuesday 28 April.

👉 This week’s yoga nidra practice is “A Rhythmic Yoga Nidra” with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli:
https://www.yoganidranetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Practice-1.0-f.mp3

I’m sharing this one because it’s closer to how I guide yoga nidra these days, after reading “Yoga Nidra Made Easy” by Uma Dinsmore-Tuli and Nirlipta Tuli. 🙏

17/04/2026

Easter and ANZAC Day have resulted in an extra long break this term. If you're missing your yoga and can't attend the in-person holiday classes, here's this week's physical session:

👉 "Body Ease"
https://youtu.be/96GkAbajucI?si=nqcZ8qI9IVZoIWX2

This week's in-person classes at Boronia Grove Community Centre (and live online) are:

• Sunday 19 April
Community Yoga, 4:00-5:15pm AEST

• Monday 20 April
Chair-Based, 10:30-11:30am AEST
General Yoga, 12:00-1:00pm AEST

Save your spot at lailinyoga.com.au/booknow or DM me. 😊

Yoga Relaxation Online: Body Ease - April 2019

16/04/2026

“Imitate the trees. Learn to lose in order to recover, and remember that nothing stays the same for long.”
~ May Sarton

I chose this quote for my Autumn series of community classes because it reflected the ideas I wanted to introduce.

But looking at it now, I can see how much it reflects what I’ve been doing.

Over the break, I’ve been slowly clearing things that have been cluttering our home.

Old toys that haven’t been touched in years 🧸
A craft box from when my nieces and nephews were little (the youngest is almost 21!) 🎨
Jewellery and accessories from Hubby’s parents and aunt 💍

It made me realise how easy it is to hold onto things—
not because we need them, but because they’ve been there for so long… or because it’s felt too overwhelming to deal with.

And it’s not just physical clutter.

Sometimes it’s ideas, habits, or expectations that we hold onto long after they’ve served their purpose.

Autumn has a quiet way of reminding us that letting go is part of the cycle 🍂

The trees don’t cling to their leaves.
They let them fall, rest for a while, and gather what they need to begin again.

Maybe this season isn’t about doing more,
but about making space.

Letting go of what’s no longer needed.
Making space to rest… and to grow 🌱

🍂 We’ll be gently exploring this in our community class on Sunday 19 April.
More details are available at lailinyoga.com.au/lly-events/community.

🍂 What have you been holding onto that you might be ready to let go?

14/04/2026

Looking for a short relaxation?
Here is the yoga nidra for Week 2 of our April Break:

It’s school holidays and Easter is approaching. This can be a busy time for many: looking after children or grandchildren, preparing to go away, or just livi...