Tripping Yogis

07/04/2023

Taking time out of the car today to stretch the legs …

This is Mackenzie River Rainforest Walk..

This hidden little gem sits only meters off the highway, although you wouldn’t know it, 20mins south of Cann River..

Today was extra special after the rain, the smell of the rainforest was so cleansing…

We’ll worth the stop…
And you get back in the car ready for the next leg of the trip …

03/04/2023

Yoga on the Gold Coast !! 🌊
There was so many studios to choose from !!

We stayed at Gold Coast North, so we visited studios in central Gold Coast and the Northern suburbs..

The first Gold Coast studio we visited was
Yoga in Paradise

Located on the lovely Chevron Island, in the middle of Surfers Paradise..

We found this place to be really pretty with a quiet community feel, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Surfers..

💖The studio was gorgeous…
It had a beautiful feminine energy that you could feel as soon as you walked in the door..
which, along with the warm smile and welcome from Emma, made you feel comfortable, at ease and held..

🧘🏼‍♀️When we visited, we took the Restorative class with the then owner Emma..

such a great class,
the offering of chamomile tea as we settled onto our mats prior to class, helped to ease you in, and transition from busy day, to quietening down for the evening class…

The class itself was a lovely little sequence, that allowed oodles of time to let go and release the tensions of the day…

😊Rod and I left feeling fabulous…! And we floated our way back to the van for dinner !

At the time we visited, Emma was transitioning to her new venture.
The studio being sold to Kylie, who I’m told, is a familiar and loved face at the studio..

To add to the already abundant schedule of Yoga of various styles, Reformer of various intensities, and Pilates and Barre classes,
Kylie will be offering workshops, coaching and future teacher training in both Yoga and Reformer..

We highly recommend visiting this beautiful little boutique studio, and recommend planning a meal afterwards at one of the many cafes and restaurants that line the streets… so pretty at night, with the trees lit up with fairy lights..

You can find on Facebook and Instagram and check out their website on
Www.yogainparadise.com.au

25/03/2023

A snippet of our time here on the Gold Coast …

Beach Days 🌊
great places for a meal and a sip as you look over the ocean …
time spent with special people 💙

21/03/2023

Post Yoga glow 😊
Thanks Floating Lotus Studio and Roz for the fabulous class this morning 🙏

Topped it off with a cuppa at Bear Boy Espresso ☕️

17/03/2023

EDIT: photos in the comments section …

Yoga in Yamba....
Has a ring to it doesn't it!!

That's because the two seem to go together very well...

There's something about a holiday at the beach, and feeling the need to surf and do Yoga...

Well, we didn't go for a surf, but we did find some great Yoga !!

The studio we visited this trip was Free the Coconut...

Haylie, the founder of this space has created a little gem here..
The studio is small and inviting with a simple contemporary decor..

It's set up to take classes in Yoga, Pilates, Barre and meditation..
and there's 7 classes a week and regular events to choose from, of varying styles from 9 different teachers..

So you're bound to find a class to suit your needs..

The class that Rod and I chose was a Flow class led by the amazing Ali..

It was a fun, relaxed and creative class and Ali soothing voice led you easily through the poses...

She was very aware of her students and offered verbal or hands on assists when needed..

We both really enjoyed the class and will definitely be back for more...

Free the Coconut also has a morning movements class on a Sunday held in conjunction with The Surf Yamba.. Class is held on their rooftop deck, where your attention will be competing with the magnificent view of the ocean below...

We highly recommend this little studio while you're enjoying your time in ..
You will be warmly welcomed in, and treated like a local..
For the convenience. visitors have the option of a casual class pass, or a 5 or 10 class pass to choose from...

Find and follow them on the socials
Free the Coconut
or, check out their website
www.freethecoconut.com.au
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If for some reason you can't find a suitable time for your stay, there are several other studios that come highly recommended.
you can follow to find them
recommended by the locals were
Salty Soul Wellness
BLANC SPACE Agency

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    To Free the Coconut is to free the mind… We believe movement and mindfulness play a vital role in living a happier and healthier life. Our intention at Free the Coconut is deliver fun, accessible classes for all, to honour ancient Yogic teachings and present these in a modernised way that is...

04/03/2023

Celebrating 34 years of being married by the pool bar 🍹🍺
Back then we drove to the Goldy for our honeymoon…

And without even planning it, we’ll be there again at the same time… just 34 years later !!!

Still Cruzin’ on 💙💙

03/03/2023

Here’s some highlights from our trip from Timbertown ( Wauchope ) this morning,

to Nambucca Heads for smoko,

to Woolgoolga for lunch and

arriving at Yamba, our home for the next 4nights …
😀🌊

This little bit of coastline was amazing.. so many great places to explore …

We both decided it would be put on the list to come back to…
You would need a week or so to see more of what’s on offer here ..

Tomorrow, we’re off to explore Yamba 😀

01/03/2023

Can’t tell you how excited we are !!!

The day is here!
Our first trip in the new van…
We’re hitched up and ready to go !!

Follow along to see what we find on our way north
😀☀️🌊

24/02/2023

Welcome to our first studio showcase ..
House Of Yoga in Metung

We thought it only fitting to begin our journey from home.
So we’re starting with a gorgeous little studio not far from our home in Lakes Entrance ..

A short drive to Metung, up a secluded driveway, into this 1 1/2 acre oasis of trees and gardens..

Nestled amongst this oasis is this gorgeous little light filled studio…

We were greeted by Poeta as we arrived, made to feel really welcome, which made it easy to transition into what was for me, a “new space”..

I had booked myself into the restorative plus class..

Wow.. ! I must say ..
“It was delicious!!”
Not only did Poeta hold this space beautifully with her soothing voice, to surrender deeply into each pose, but we could opt in for some essential oils and a little massage, which I did !!!
Just to make sure I was REALLY relaxed!!

And as if that wasn’t enough, as we emerged from our Savasana, we were greeted with a cup of chai to contemplate our time here before transitioning back into life..!!

This wasn’t just a restorative class…
It was a Yoga experience….!!!!
The real deal…

I highly recommend, if you’re in the area to check out Poeta’s offerings.. her classes cater to all abilities, she holds seasonal events and even holds a monthly “pay it forward “ class where donations go to a selected charity…

You can follow Poeta on Facebook and Instagram
House of Yoga, Metung

And to complete our morning we brunched at Aroma Metung, bought a cute little travel diary at Seven Sundays…and wandered along the boardwalk…

29/01/2023

This was our first little exploration for the new page!!!

Sundays exploring the local area, supporting local business and sharing it with you..

Today we drove to Bruthen to enjoy brunch at the reasonably new Tambo Valley Honey cafe…

What a little gem this is!

Delicious food ( Rod said the coffee was the best he’s had in ages!!) and a gorgeous retail area with all things honey and bees….. and supporting local products too…

We then drove to Fairy Dell to walk off brunch… still a very peaceful walk, but unfortunately, the bushfire has done a lot of damage in there. There are signs of ferns regrowing, although it might take a while to outgrow the w**d growth… still a nice walk though ..

Check out stories and reels for a video on Tambo Valley Honey..

29/01/2023

WELCOME TO TRIPPING YOGIS ….

After a challenging past 6 months, my health issues were the prod that Rod and I needed to create changes in our lives that reflected more of how we ’really’ preferred to spend our days …

After being diagnosed with breast cancer and having to close my Yoga studio,

we both decided that life was way too short to have the “some day we’ll do that” on repeat…

But as you know… some day never comes….

We both love to explore… whether it’s our local area, or a weekend away.

We love finding new places to be in nature, cozy little cafes to enjoy brunch or a cuppa, or a new Yoga Studio to take a class …

For years, we’ve taken trips that have had these things as our main focus for where and what we do..

And with Yoga and nature as our inspiration, we would look for accommodation, activities and of course classes to fit the profile..

But often, it was tricky to source what we were looking for…and it was frustrating or disappointing at times!!

So we’ve made it our mission to go source it out !! And share it with you !!!

YOGA INSPIRED …

DAY TRIPS, HOLIDAYS AND PLACES TO VISIT….

As we visit new places,

We’ll find Yoga studios to take classes…
We’ll find the cozy little cafes for brunch…
We’ll find the sweet little shops that Yogis love…
We’ll find the gorgeous beaches and nature walks…

All so that you can plan your next “Yoga Inspired” getaway with much less fuss…

It’s a tough job… but someone has to do it!!

We just thought… why not us ???

We hope that some of our explorations and gems we find, inspire you get out and do more of what you love…

Follow us as we explore our beautiful Aussie…
Yoga style ….

💙 and if you have a studio or Yoga inspired biz or suggestion for us to explore and share with everyone, private messages us, we’d love to know your favourite Yogi hangouts…