Journey Keeper

A body. A mind. A spirit. A journey recorded.

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Just as poetry uses words to go beyond language, yoga uses the body to go beyond form. - Jason Bowman - The thing that makes yoga YOGA - as opposed to stretchy exercise - is that we tap into the energy created by guiding our attention inwards, to the sensations, the thoughts, the patterns within, the unfolding and the unveiling of ourselves. And once we can see the patterns of the body, the patterns of the mind, we can start to release them. We start with gross movements, moving subtler and subtler as we become more aware and connected to our inner world. For some, this is a step by step process which really only becomes visible when they look back over time that has passed. For some it is intense, growth and expansion happening in leaps and bounds before things finally settle down. For all of us it is a practice, a thing we do with consistency in order for it to be of benefit to us in our lives. - Ultimately, it's about finding freedom by diving into the centre of things. #yogajourney #journeykeeper #yogateacher #yogajoy #thecenterofthings #thingsfallapartthecentrecannothold #yogagirl #yogalife #philosophyofyoga #selfstudy #selfobservation #meditation #suspensionyoga #flyhighyoga #fortheloveofyoga (at Lunula Yoga Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0-x653JuQF/?igshid=194tnopdq12np

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Repost @lunula_yogastudio Today is Women's Day in South Africa. It is a celebration of women everywhere, of all shapes, sizes, creeds, races, and ages. It is a tribute to the women who walked (literally and figuratively) for rights of all kinds; To those who had to pretend to be men to get ahead; To those who love sex, and those who were disempowered by men's belief around it; To those who were called names simply because they did not fit the boxes; To those women who support and uplift other women; To those who choose, and those who have no choice. - It is also a tribute to those men who stand by these women; Those who understand that just like we educate about drunk driving and don't # notalldrivers, we educate about men and don't # notallmen; Those men that are feminists and understand that feminism is a necessary battle, a rising up of women, not an emasculation of men; For those men who understand that the feminine divine lives in all of us and is to be explored and revered, rather than feared and supressed. - Lastly, it is a reminder that women are worthy, strong, and capable, but rarely safe in this world, in this country. Women's Day is also a tribute to those who have fallen at the violent hands of men. We have a responsibility to call out and stand up to those that hurt, murder (literally and figuratively), discredit, overpower, insult, or disempower women in any way. Don't shrug it off as a joke, a not your problem, or a # notallmen. Especially in South Africa, where racial tension and cultural differences are added to the gender inequalities. Let's honour those that came before us, by not standing down, by not forgetting our responsibility, by not cloistering ourselves in our own (currently) safe space, by waking up to the fact that we still have a road to walk, and then walking it. #womensmovementneverstops #womenempowerment #womensday #southafricanwomen #southafrica #strongwomen #tributetothefallen #standup #bestrong #speakupspeakout #empowermentofwomen #bethechangeyouwanttosee (at Midstream Estates) https://www.instagram.com/p/B078lG9JEzD/?igshid=1lpz8jltr6ba8

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Be in the moment as it is. #williamblakequote #journeykeeper #wingedjoy #eternityssunrise #awarness #mindfulness #thismoment #beherenow #life https://www.instagram.com/p/B0qgPJUp285/?igshid=dk2o4eb8inx9

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🖤🖤 SPRING RETREAT 🖤🖤 - Spend a weekend surrounded by nature, wrapped in quiet, and nourished by yoga, at Old Joe's Kaia. Join me on a journey of self-discovery through the experience of yoga. 3 days during which you will be guided to reset and rekindle the embers that draws you to the practice of yoga, and with some guidance and a manual to take home, this retreat can kickstart your journey to balance. - COST R2950/person sharing; R3950/single; Limited spaces available. Option for travel to be arranged for those wishing to join from Gauteng. - Includes all meals (nutritious and vegan), accommodation, 4 yoga and meditation sessions spread out through the weekend, instructional sessions to facilitate a regular meditation and yoga practice, as well as a manual to take home. Arrive from 2PM on Friday the 20th of September; After a session and breakfast on Sunday morning, everyone can leave at leisure. @marian_cottle #yogaspringreatreat #oldjoeskaia #journeykeeper #comedostuffwithus #soulgrowth #retreatyourself #retreatrejuvenatereset #selfcare #springyoga #yogalove #yogalife #yogaweekend #yogajourney #meditation #journaling (at Old Joe's Kaia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0lHibEpchX/?igshid=mjy0ttfhf8jv

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🖤🖤 SPRING RETREAT 🖤🖤 - Spend a weekend surrounded by nature, wrapped in quiet, and nourished by yoga, at Old Joe's Kaia. Join me on a journey of self-discovery through the experience of yoga. 3 days during which you will be guided to reset and rekindle the embers that draws you to the practice of yoga, and with some guidance and a manual to take home, this retreat can kickstart your journey to balance. - COST R2950/person sharing; R3950/single; Limited spaces available. Option for travel to be arranged for those wishing to join from Gauteng. - Includes all meals (nutritious and vegan), accommodation, 4 yoga and meditation sessions spread out through the weekend, instructional sessions to facilitate a regular meditation and yoga practice, as well as a manual to take home. Arrive from 2PM on Friday the 20th of September; After a session and breakfast on Sunday morning, everyone can leave at leisure. @marian_cottle #yogaspringreatreat #oldjoeskaia #journeykeeper #comedostuffwithus #soulgrowth #retreatyourself #retreatrejuvenatereset #selfcare #springyoga #yogalove #yogalife #yogaweekend #yogajourney #meditation #journaling88 (at Old Joe's Kaia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0lHVuFJF_w/?igshid=1xwvloylbgre0

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Some workshops are just next level out of your comfort zone! Like Fran's CORE WORKSHOP the 20th of July @lunula_yogastudio (yes, levels of discomfort made me take this long to post this option). Like when the teacher says: Take your phone and put it on selfie mode 🤔 Put it so that you can see your chest and belly 😳 Roll your shirt up so that you can see better 😱 Now breathe this way... 😨 - But I have been practicing and breathing this way ever since! Thank you @fran_gipani_yogi for a brilliant workshop which was nothing that anyone expected but everything that we all need to know. - We are the only species that need to be taught how to breathe properly, but also how to run, eat, be respectful towards one another and our earth, and how to move our bodies. That is how disconnected we are from our physical existence; That is the the extent to which we have created a world that has made a whole bunch of things important which really isn't all that. We need to re-align ourselves to ourselves, and do shit that makes us next level uncomfortable. #learningtobreathe #deepcoreactivation #functionalcore #yogaworkshop #journeykeeper #hannahbowercoreguide #yogateacher #yogastudent #yogajoy #alwaysastudent #bodyawareness #selfcarelove (at Lunula Yoga Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0fTCI_nzv5/?igshid=41eshfuvepa6

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Sometimes we get the ratio of life and magic, play and work, autonomy and fate, duty and desire, details and scope, just right. While we have it, we draw ourselves purposefully deeper into it with wonder and appreciation, applying to a multitude of questions and subjects until it starts to fade. Of course moments are just momentary, and shit will hit the fan at some point, but even through the muck and mire we remember that we are creating and living a life together, that sometimes there is space and softness to capture a moment, and sometimes there is anger and chaos. Whatever comes will go, and if we pay attention, whatever goes will teach. Maybe. But perhaps the purpose of it all is simply to experience and live it all knowing that it is perfect no matter what it is. Some days that is harder to remember. And that's ok too. #morningmeditations #yayasisterhood #journaling #creatingrituals #journeykeeper #homeschool #deeplearning #selfstudy #languagestudies #growthmindset #letstalkaboutit #raisinggirls #science https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ZGZHOJ8hP/?igshid=1ied8uls6ohe

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Let's get old together. Since we're already doing that anyway. Even if you're young, you're still getting older every day, and it's more fun if you have someone just as debauched as you to do it with. - Birthday dinner and potentially date # 3 of all our time together. Might be # 4. In over 17 years. We've never needed to specially get together, never required or felt a need for romance or ceremony, but once in a really long while we like to do it, see if we're missing out on something. We're not. We're doing life together, and for us that's enough. Communication and connection have always come from being friends first. Like I said, this is and always has been, the easiest and most authentic part of my life. In all its weirdness. - There are no guarantees of forever, but for now, let's be grateful that we can be a little older (if not wiser) together. #creatingalife #birthdayboy #birthdaydinner #letgetoldtogether #strongwomenneedstrongmen #bestfriend (at The Godfather Restaurant Midstream) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz3op29pU3u/?igshid=74dfnfaq0k8o

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My pack. It's so rare that we all get in a photo together (not to mention to still be in bed by 8 on a Saturday morning), so I am commemorating it. And yes, I mean pack as in wolf. And yes, I am the alpha. - This is the one area of my life that is effortless, where there is marvelous flow and authenticity. Not without its problems because we're just human after all, but definitely not hard work. #yayasisterhood #family #familypack #raisinggirls #saturdaylayins #lazysaturdaymorning https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz3UOJLJI-y/?igshid=793k400k6vef

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🖤🖤 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ENDS 31 JULY 🖤🖤 - Spend a weekend surrounded by nature, wrapped in quiet, and nourished by yoga, at Old Joe's Kaia. Join me on a journey of self-discovery through the experience of yoga. 3 days during which you will be guided to reset and rekindle the embers that draws you to the practice of yoga, and with some guidance and a manual to take home, this retreat can kickstart your journey to balance. - COST R2950/person sharing; R3950/single; early bird discount R500 if paid in full by 31 July. Limited spaces available. Option for travel to be arranged for those wishing to join from Gauteng. - Includes all meals (nutritious and vegan), accommodation, 4 yoga and meditation sessions spread out through the weekend, instructional sessions to facilitate a regular meditation and yoga practice, as well as a manual to take home. Arrive from 2PM on Friday the 20th of September; After a session and breakfast on Sunday morning, everyone can leave at leisure. @marian_cottle #yogaspringreatreat #oldjoeskaia #journeykeeper #comedostuffwithus #soulgrowth #retreatyourself #retreatrejuvenatereset #selfcare #springyoga #yogalove #yogalife #yogaweekend #yogajourney #meditation #journaling (at Old Joe's Kaia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz0RtRaJ3P7/?igshid=1y0xtbio5zhqt

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Join me for another transformational 24 week journey in 2020. Repost via @lunula_yogastudio - 🖤🖤 200H YOGA IMMERSION & TEACHER TRAINING 🖤🖤 - Our current trainees are finishing their training in a couple of weeks. If you would like to immerse yourself in yoga with us in 2020, send an email to [email protected] for more info. Our course is a deep immersion aimed at assisting you in developing a home yoga and meditation practice, as well as gearing you up to become a yoga teacher if you choose to. - Delve in deep with @nadya_booyse for 24-weeks as we explore yoga philosophy, energy systems, asanas, pranayama, meditation, self-study, and foundational anatomy. All of these aspects will bring you to a deeper understanding of yourself, your practice, and the science that is yoga. - Our course is part time, with one day's attendance required during the week (for 24 weeks, with day-time and evening options available), and 1 weekend per month (6weekends, being both the Saturday and the Sunday). For more information contact [email protected], or check out our website on www.lunula-yoga.com. #200hyogateachertraining #200hyigaimmersion #yogaimmersion #showupforyourself #alwaysastudent #yogateachers #yogainspiration #soulgrowth #yogajourney #yogapractice #deepenyourpractice (at Midstream Estates) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzxyb5QpG1W/?igshid=1jb6yfxegnhxk

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Warm up from the inside out with @lunula_yogastudio - REPOST: - 🖤 Y O G A I N J U L Y 🖤 It's winter. It's cold. But we've got some amazing things happening in our space. We're having fun and we'd love for you to join us! - SUSPENSION YOGA Is an amazing add on to your existing practice; Release yourself from the draw of gravity, and watch how your practice evolves. Classes: Wednesdays 5.15PM Thursdays 10AM Fridays 6AM R120/class; bookings via @mindbody @weightless_wellness More to follow soon! - BLINDFOLDED YOGA is a wonderful way to be curious about your practice and expand or train your spacial awareness. Presented by @nadya_booyse the 60minute blindfolded class will be followed by a 30minute Yoga Nidra. Every time is different! Friday 12th at 6PM - bookings essential! - COUPLES YOGA presented by @fran_gipani_yogi allows you to share your practice and have fun with someone you care for. NO YOGA EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Saturday the 13th at 12.30PM - bookings essential! - CORE WORKSHOP will help you understand, strengthen, and heal this vital part of your system. Presented by @fran_gipani_yogi this is also a great workshop for post-natal healing. Saturday the 20th at 12.30 - bookings essential! #coreyogaworkshop #coreyoga #healyourbody #couplesyogaworkshop #yogaforcouples #yogaforpostnatalhealing #blindfoldedyoga #suspensionyoga #weightlesswellness #yogafun #yogalife #yogajourney #innerjourney #yoganidra #yogapractice #showupforyourself #selfcare #soulgrowth (at Midstream Estates) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzvectGJegp/?igshid=1qvsfgpsvmso7

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Mother is the name of God on the lips and hearts of little children. - The Crow - The littlest monster gets into bed in the early hours pre dawn, and because she was snotty the previous night I ask her how is she feeling. She answers: uhm.... Loved. I feel loved. I always feel loved. She never gives an answer I expect, but it's always the answer that blows me away and which I absolutely need to hear. - The eldest little monster is a pre-teen. She comes in when the sun comes up and asks if we can chat. And then we talk about the deeper things that the Highly Sensitive ones deal with, like why are some kids mean, and why don't some people like us being vegan or homeschooling. It's deep, it's long, and I rarely have enough answers, but we keep connecting. - Our family has taken a lot of strain over the past year or two. Some of it expected, a lot of it unnecessary. They understand the value of what I do but not always why our schedule has to be compromised. They have been so patient. They are pretty fantastic and although stretched, nothing has been broken. I think it's time we stopped stretching and bending backwards so very very much though. I think we need to remember that we are our first priority. I think we need to reset our equilibrium and be the example we preach. #raisinggirls #yayasisterhood #journeykeeper #wildwomanrising #soulgrowth #priority #selfcare #selflove #family #soulful_moments #earlymornings #settingboundaries #clarity https://www.instagram.com/p/BzTBl2vpu1d/?igshid=1stkboypva9sp

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Spend a weekend surrounded by nature, wrapped in quiet, and nourished by yoga, at Old Joe's Kaia. Join me on a journey of self-discovery through the experience of yoga. 3 days during which you will be guided to reset and rekindle the embers that draws you to the practice of yoga, and with some guidance and a manual to take home, this retreat can kickstart your journey to balance. - COST R2950/person sharing; R3950/single; early bird discount R500 if paid in full by 31 July Limited spaces available. Option for travel to be arranged for those wishing to join from Gauteng. - Includes all meals (nutritious and vegan), accommodation, 4 yoga and meditation sessions spread out through the weekend, instructional sessions to facilitate a regular meditation and yoga practice, as well as a manual to take home. Arrive from 2PM on Friday the 20th of September; After a session and breakfast on Sunday morning, everyone can leave at leisure. @marian_cottle #yogaspringreatreat #oldjoeskaia #journeykeeper #comedostuffwithus #soulgrowth #retreatyourself #retreatrejuvenatereset #selfcare #springyoga #yogalove #yogalife #yogaweekend #yogajourney #meditation #journaling (at Old Joe's Kaia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzNzLp-JO3A/?igshid=1t57t9xq2f722

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Life is life. Sometimes it is exilirating. And growth happens in an expansive way. Sometimes it is hard. And growth happens through struggle and hardship. Sometimes for a long long time life is just hard, and I just want to burn it all to the ground and find a mountain top to call my own. Thank heavens for yoga! And loved ones who hide all lighters and matches. #journeykeeper #life #soulgrowth #wildwomanrising #yogapractice #yogajourney #support #yogastrength #burnitdown #keepontruckin https://www.instagram.com/p/BzNqZeBJ6Tf/?igshid=s7crd1mxg3rz

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Journaling is a tool available to us for healing and growth. There is a connection between the heart and the head and the hand that fascilitates healing and understanding, or at the very least, clears out the muck a bit. People understand this cognitively and want to use this tool, but have no idea where to start, or if they are writing, don't know how to move through the times when they feel stuck or blocked. This workshop can help you navigate the blocks or start the practice. You don't need to be creative or a writer, and even though there will be writing activities, no one is going to look at what you are writing or check your grammar or spelling. - Join me for this workshop where I will give you practical guides to start or your journey. DATE: 14 September TIME: 12.30-3 COST: R480 including a journal to get you started Book or enquire by emailing [email protected] OR WA 0829552282 #journaling #journalingworkshop #journeykeeper #startyourjourney #writing #writingheals #growthmindset #guideyourgrowth #choosegrowth (at Lunula Yoga Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzHySliJUeF/?igshid=vtd8yhgqzbfi

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I hope you will go out and let stories, that is life, happen to you, and that you will work with these stories... water them with your blood and tears and your laughter till they bloom, till you yourself burst into bloom. Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Women Who Run With the Wolves - Life will be what it will, and no amount of good vibes will keep the wolves at bay always, but hopefully you will learn how to remain open, vulnerable, continue to delve into all of it, and learn to live your fullest expression. And even more hopefully, you will encounter those that (like you) dream of forests, and are willing to plant the seeds along the way. There will always be aches, pains, and shit to deal with (and sometimes these are actual people), but there will also be kindness, love, and courage (and these are always people). This is life. Let your bones break, let your heart weep, rise from ashes, be brave, be soft, be willing, and live it all! There's really nothing else to do anyway. 🖤 #journeykeeper #wildwomanrising #soulgrowth #yogajourney #findyourtribe #dreamofforests #planttheseeds #yogateachers #yogalife #yogaday #wintersolstice #internationalyogaday #solsticeyoga #weworewreaths #solsticecrowns (at Lunula Yoga Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzBQrTcJKIX/?igshid=15tidi52bazh2