Vai Yoga & Occupational Therapy

03/08/2026

Our Winter Sale wraps up tomorrow.
Take 20% off all class packages and set yourself up for the next 12 months of yoga, warmth, and mindful movement.

If you’ve been thinking about moving more, stretching the stiffness away, or giving yourself a year of steady wellbeing, now is the moment.

Winter makes the body feel stiff — cold weather, less movement 😌
This season, give your body what it’s asking for: stretch, breathe and soften ☘️🧘‍♀️

Enjoy 20% off all yoga class packages during our Winter Sale.
Move with us, soften the stiffness, and feel your body come alive again.

21/07/2026

Every time I look at this photo, I’m amazed all over again. My mum and aunty — both in their late 70s — standing strong in tree pose with such balance and quiet determination. Their commitment to staying active inspires me more than they realise, and it’s a beautiful reminder of what consistency can create over time.

That balance we practise on the mat isn’t just physical. It steadies the body, yes — but it also gently steadies the mind. Through mindful movement, we learn to pause before reacting, to ground ourselves when life feels chaotic, and to remember that calm is something we can cultivate, not something we have to wait for.

If you’ve been feeling pulled in many directions, our Hatha for beginners class offers a warm, supportive space to reconnect with yourself. No experience needed — just a willingness to slow down, breathe, and find your footing again.

You’re welcome to join us and rediscover your centre, one steady step at a time. 🍀 Intro offer - 21 days unlimited yoga for $49

08/07/2026

How do our daily routines build patterns of tightness 😣 🦵 and how yoga 🧘‍♀️🧘makes a meaningful difference?

In both my occupational therapy work and my yoga teaching, I see how much our daily routines shape the way our bodies feel. So many of our everyday activities - driving, typing, scrolling, cooking - keep us in a forward-facing posture, which tightens the neck, shoulders, even the stabilising muscles along the spine.

When we move through yoga poses, we stretch and awaken muscles that don’t get used in our usual routines. Each pose helps counterbalance the tension of modern living, softening tight spots, strengthening under-used muscles. It’s a simple yet powerful reset that keeps us open and grounded😊

Intro offer: 21 days unlimited yoga for $49
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05/07/2026

For nine years, Gloria, my mother-in-law, has been practising yoga in my Saturday morning class - what a gift.

Her balance and agility come from showing up, trying her best, and staying committed.

So proud of her dedication.

Her exercise physiologist asked her to lower her leg as she was holding the single‑leg balance longer than needed during the assessment 😂

It’s also such a beautiful reminder that yoga is something two generations can enjoy together.

04/07/2026

Winter makes the body feel stiff — cold weather, less movement 😌
This season, give your body what it’s asking for: stretch, breathe and soften ☘️🧘‍♀️

Enjoy 20% off all yoga class packages during our Winter Sale.
Move with us, soften the stiffness, and feel your body come alive again.

23/06/2026

Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated.
Sometimes it’s a moment of stillness. A steady breath.

Try our Intro Offer - 21 days unlimited yoga for $49 to build a rhythm that supports calm. Your calm is worth prioritising.

Come as you are. Leave a little lighter.

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19/06/2026

When we come into a split, this shape isn’t about perfection. We’re meeting the edges of our own comfort.
Noticing the body sensation is the beginning of self‑regulation. Not forcing. Not pushing. Simply allowing.

The split teaches us that we can stay present, even when things feel intense.
We learn to sit with discomfort without collapsing into it or running away from it.
This is how the nervous system builds resilience — through gentle exposure, through choice, through breath.

Let your breath tell your body, “I’m safe. I can stay.”

16/05/2026

Teaching chair yoga at the aged care facility fills my heart. There’s something special about watching them move with curiosity and courage — each person doing what they can, in their own time, in their own way.

These moments remind me why this work matters so deeply.

09/05/2026

We’re so excited to welcome Sophie to our teaching team

A little about Sophie 🤗 .hiespainting
With over 25 years of personal practice and a great love for mindful movement, Sophie teaches with one heart-felt goal: to make the magic of yoga accessible, grounding, and supportive for everyone - no matter your age, your experience, or how close you can (or can’t!) get to touching your toes.
After a long career in the corporate world, she traded stress for the studio to focus on wellness and creativity and has been teaching in Perth since 2020. When she isn’t on the mat, you’ll likely find her painting, in the garden or dog walking.  She’s a mum, and dog & cat mum.

Sophie brings a beautiful blend of warmth and grounded presence to her classes, and we know you’ll feel at ease the moment you step onto the mat with her.

Sophie will be teaching Hatha yoga for beginners on Monday at 5:30pm, offering a space to slow down, reconnect, and move with intention.

If you’re looking for gentle guidance, mindful movement, and a calm end to your day, her classes are a perfect fit. Come say hello and help us welcome her into our lovely community.

05/05/2026

A little behind‑the‑scenes moment from Ryan, our Vinyasa yoga teacher working from home today…there’s always one furry assistant, Macchiato, ready to help 😊