YOGA & PILATES
In my Hatha classes, I'm often cueing to engage the T-Zone to provide inner stability to the lower back, sacroiliac joint and pelvis,...
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Susie Orr
- Feb 2
- 1 min
WRIST COMFORT
WRIST COMFORT IN KNEELING POSES/EXERCISES Try rolling up the end of your yoga mat and rest the heel of your hands on it, fingers on the...
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Susie Orr
- Oct 26, 2022
- 2 min
The Nerve!!
Fascia was the buzz word a few years ago; thanks to that, there's been more research done on the benefits of keeping fascia hydrated,...
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Susie Orr
- Oct 18, 2022
- 1 min
Yoga Do's and Dont's!
❤️ Yoga Etiquette❤️ Feeling anxious about joining a yoga class? Contact the teacher beforehand to let them know your concerns. This is...
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Susie Orr
- Aug 22, 2022
- 6 min
THE CHAKRAS
The word Chakra means wheel and refers to energy points in your body. There are seven main chakras situated along the spine, from the...
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Susie Orr
- Jul 28, 2022
- 2 min
I CAN'T GET ON THE FLOOR EASILY, WHAT CLASS CAN I ATTEND?
CRITERIA FOR ATTENDANCE For your comfort and safety in your yoga practice, I’ve created a guide to which of my classes best suit your...
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Susie Orr
- Jul 18, 2022
- 2 min
What style of yoga to choose?
After RELAXATION because you’re overwhelmed and burnt out? Perhaps a deep rest for two hours being guided through a meditation would be...
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Susie Orr
- Jul 3, 2022
- 2 min
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HATHA + VINYASA YOGA?
What is Hatha Yoga? The name Hatha Yoga seems to be used as both an umbrella term for a yoga practice where there’s a focus on the breath...
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Susie Orr
- Jul 3, 2022
- 2 min
WALKING MEDITATION
Next time you’re out for a walk, you might use the walk as an opportunity to try a walking meditation. A walking meditation is designed...
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Susie Orr
- Jun 17, 2022
- 2 min
IS YOGA RELEVANT TODAY?
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY 2022 On International Yoga Day, a big shout out to yoga teachers everywhere for sharing this ancient...
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Susie Orr
- Jun 7, 2022
- 2 min
Sitting + pain + emotions
USE IT OR LOSE IT! We need to move, every day, for the lymphatic system to be able to do its job efficiently THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM (LS)...
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Susie Orr
- Jun 1, 2022
- 2 min
What's the difference between Restorative + Yin Yoga?
Please note, this is a personal opinion and my take on the differences between these two styles of yoga from my study in both. I like and...
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Susie Orr
- May 17, 2022
- 2 min
Rest & Digest
RESTORATIVE and GENTLE SOMATIC YOGA Why pay to lie around on the floor for two hours?! Good question! Think of Restorative and Gentle...
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Susie Orr
- May 8, 2021
- 3 min
YOGA FAQs
MYTH BUSTING! You do not need to be flexible to do yoga! You do not need to wear expensive yoga gear Nor do you need to be young, thin,...
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Susie Orr
- Apr 7, 2021
- 2 min
GENTLE YOGA AS A TREATMENT FOR CHRONIC PAIN
One in five Australians is living with persistent or chronic pain (chronic means experienced for more than 3 months). What we know now...
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Susie Orr
- Oct 29, 2020
- 1 min
NUTRITION AND CHRONIC PAIN
This is a link to the 2020 Global Year For The Prevention of Pain, to a post about the link between poor nutrition and chronic pain. I...
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Susie Orr
- Oct 28, 2020
- 2 min
GET MOVING!
Gentle Somatic Yoga The prospect of offering assistance to as many individuals as possible is at the very heart of why I teach gentle...
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Susie Orr
- Aug 3, 2020
- 2 min
In Pain?
This is the route I’d take: Consult an Osteopath, Chiropractor or GP Get a diagnosis inc. scans if appropriate Carry on working with the...
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Susie Orr
- Apr 28, 2020
- 1 min
Groin pain?
It may be a Psoas issue. What are the symptoms of a tight psoas muscle? Tension and pain in the lower back, hips, buttocks, pelvis, or...
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Susie Orr
- Apr 13, 2020
- 2 min
Relaxation Techniques
RELAXATION USING VISUALISATION Start both of these techniques by doing some smooth, even breathing – breathe in for four, pause for one,...
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