“We rise by lifting each other” @cirquedusoleil t-shirt wisdom ✨ trying to keep my focus while practicing on my favorite cliffs! Not the most comfy for the crown of the head, and can’t help but think about how close to the edge I am! #focus #headstand #breathe #bebalanced #bewell #beyou #wellbeingwithsophiadc #yogawithsophiadc #canadian #represent #sydney #australia #usana #meditation #spot
🧘🏽♀️ #grounding with @duncanyoga #duncanyoga10day #rootchakra #wellbeingwithsophiadc #community #yogateacher #yogastudent #yogi #lifetstyle #choices #tribe #influence #yogaeverydamnday #offthemat #onthemat @andressabassani @uelenoliveira
Who needs an app when you have Mother Nature and this outlook?! Much needed rain! Marvelous to wake up with this sound and do some gentle yin yoga in bed before the workday 🙏🏼 #grateful #meditate #mindfulness #rain #rainfall #sounds #mothernature #muchneeded #yin #yoga #wellbeingwithsophiadc #yogawithsophiadc #dreamcatcher #plants #succulents #palmtree #jacaranda #bamboo
That time when I was on the itinerary for my friends bday weekend festivities! We may or may not have modified the start time 😉 #yogawithsophiadc #wellbeingwithsophiadc #grateful #thefarm #juliabday #annualevent #dogyoga #rabbitpoo #kangaroopoo #nature #bush #south #sydney #sideplank #birthday #weekend #getaway #aussiefam
🤸♀️ FaceTime yoga with my niece and nephew! 😃 they absolutely loved it- and Zia Sophia enjoyed it even more. Any opportunity to connect with my loved ones makes my heart smile! 💗 #feels #zia #noexcuses #maketime #aunty #connection
My 730am yoga class was full due to schedule changes for teachers training. So many yogis were disappointed and left with a sad face. What’s your response pattern? We all have days when the bad things seem to outweigh the good ones and we begin to think that life isn't fair. You get stuck in traffic, which makes you late for an important meeting, and then your car gets towed. You might ask yourself, "Why me?" Events like this one can test anyone's ability to be grateful and feel optimistic. If you have a tendency to feel sorry for yourself, and many of us do, things usually progress to the next stage: the pity party. You begin to feel like the innocent victim of a dismal fate because you are seeing your life through inaccurate lenses. Most of the thoughts that run through your mind at times like these are not helpful, and they mainly serve to increase your indignation and feelings of powerlessness. When you have a terrible day, there should definitely be a time and place to let those feelings flow so you can process them. It's important not to pretend that you are fine with things when you aren't. It's also important, however, to notice when you're having a pity party. It's a good idea to set a time limit in which to fully express your emotions and not feel guilty, ashamed, or judge yourself. Having a friend witness you during this process can be helpful. You may also want to write about your feelings. When your time is up, let go of the negativity you just expressed. You can declare your intention to your friend, or if you've written down your feelings, you can burn the piece of paper or throw it in the recycling bin. Try not to dwell on unpleasant experiences and do everything you can to avoid holding on to negative emotions. When you indulge in self-pity, you only make a bad day worse. Practicing gratitude will help reframe and shift your mindset. This morning, I opted for my free coffee at @siloespresso thanks to @powerliving Manly! Been saving that coupon for a while now- perfect day for it! 🙏🏼 #patterns #pityparty #dailyom #madisontaylor #australian #sand #beachlife
Wanna have some fun and work on those stabilizers while connecting with the ocean? Hit me up for some stand up paddle board yoga! Here’s a shot of us in Warrior I with @flowmocean in Manly. #supyoga #wellbeingwithsophiadc #paddleboard #manlykayakcentre #flowmocean #yogawithsophiadc #sydney #harbour #ocean #connect #playful #balance #bliss
#Repost @eqminds ・・・ Put a 😊 below if you agree that compliments of any kind always make people feel great. I saw something similar on the @insecuregirlsclub and thought that is so nice! I try and genuinely compliment a stranger everyday. Let me know if you have any others that focus on the inside. 😗 #eqminds @businesschicks x #wellbeingwithsophiadc #yogawithsophiadc #compliments
🎨 ⛪️ ✨ 💕 👏🏼 There’s just something inexplicable when you visit such a beautifully sacred and artistic place with a beautiful soul sister! I was totally emotional sharing this experience with you @nathfay16 ! After 14 years of studying abroad in #france I’m so grateful to have met you in Barcelona with your lovely family! You continue to inspire me with your amazing attitude and energy. You’re an amazing wife, mother and above all, buddy! So glad the universe paired me with you back in 2005! #studentexchange #buddy #clermontferrand #barcelona #sagradafamilia #spain #global #friends #sisterhood #travel #yogawithsophiadc #wellbeingwithsophiadc #grateful #everythinghappensforareason #reunion
A reflective kind of week #nofilter #newmoon #canyoufeeltheenergy #wellbeingwithsophiadc #yogawithsophiadc #journal #journaling #reflection #reflective #sunset #manly #wharf #officeyogis #postteaching #corporateyoga #officeyoga #pink #fire #water
When the wind doesn’t cooperate... be a fancy pirate with a fascinator eye patch. 🏴☠️ #vata #wind #windy #cooperate #wardrobemalfunction #annoying #reframe #mindset #playful #races #tribe #polkadots #wellbeingwithsophiadc #yogawithsophiadc #red #white #black #randwick #nsw #didntbet #didntgamble #yesyesyes #no #fascinator #tomford @tomford #sunglasses #pearls #laughitoff #embrace
🦃 Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! 🍂 from my bush turkey to your stuffed turkey! Soooo much to be thankful for, especially being Canadian! ✌🏼 🙏🏼 What are you thankful for? Did you know that practicing gratitude daily improves your overall wellbeing and grateful people sleep better? 📝 Try jotting down 3 things that you’re grateful for before bed each night this week and see what happens ✨ Here are mine: • a clean, happy home to sleep in • an awesome time celebrating my bday this weekend with my Sydney tribe • FaceTime to connect with my friends and family abroad regularly! 💕 #nofilter #thanksgiving #turkey
Everything happens for a reason... So lovely to connect with this beautiful soul at the Barcelona Yoga Conference in July. Thanks again for sharing the ride! Keep the voice notes coming babe! @orsiko #byc #2019 #everythinghappensforareason #yogawithsophiadc #wellbeingwithsophiadc #vespa #moped #bike #barcelona #hitch #ride #connection #budapest #peace #shivarea
🧘🏽♀️ 💻 ✨ Be balanced • Be well • Be you • Wellbeing with Sophia DC 😊 Watch this space! Finally took the latest nudge from the universe after so many people have been encouraging me to get online and all.... thank you! Super grateful 💕 #new #project #website #webpage #domain #host #wordpress #plugins #online #global #wellbeing #wellbeingwithsophiadc #yogawithsophiadc #corporate #yoga # meditation #sup #supyoga #coaching #coach #mentor #inspire @sanashabbir01 @annadengina @rafaelandreollo
🥘 Food mandala?! #paella 😋 @lilligoldring @cailinwaters #barcelona #spain #italy #usa #canada #international #friends #foodislife #culinaryexperience #travel #tastebuds #eurotrip #yogawithsophiadc #mindfulness #nurture #grateful #fuel #food #mandala #gourmandise
Bringing people together over a meal nourishes our need to connect and communicate. I am a gatherer. Whether it’s a fancy high tea or pizza dinner, it’s not about feeding people (although that’s a yummy bonus 😉), it’s about connection, community, care. Think about the impact on emotional loneliness or happiness. When I can’t connect with people in person, I contact loved ones via FaceTime and catch up while I eat 🥰 Get involved in your community today, with family, friends or a local charity! Photos taken from all around the world, homemade to served in restaurant, to takeaway - shared with people that are dear to my heart! 💗 #food #feed #community #connection #gather #communicate #share #sharingiscaring #breakfast #brunch #lunch #dinner #tea #coffee #break #snack #wellbeing #wellness #nourish #soulfood #yogawithsophiadc #takeaway #togo #restaurant #homemade #celebrate
A reminder to be gentle on your body. It’s constantly talking to you. 💕 Give yourself time for a gentle flow or meditation. Or, do nothing. You’re only as busy as you make yourself! We create our own monsters 😈 Try it! It will spark your healing and creative energy guaranteed! 🙏🏼⠀ ・・・ #Repost @yogajournal @thepeaceroom #body #talk #signs #rest #restore #heal #creativity #busy #everythinghappensforareason #yogawithsophiadc #innovation #makespace #maketime #meditate #flow #yoga #corporateyoga #officeyoga #attentionmanagement #focus #letgo #delegate #priorities #wellbeing #wellnesswarrior #selfcare #selflove
S H I V A R E A ✨ Such a pleasure to complete a 1-day workshop with @shivarea108 at the @barcelonayogaconference this July. Experiencing her Prana yoga vinyasa energy first hand was magical - even with the rain getting in the mix - she made sure we all felt safe and continued to practice and connect with ourselves and each other! In the video we are chatting about our common connections with @larazilibowitz & @brookeellistonyoga 💕 and also met another awesome yogi @orsiko 😘 I love this yoga community & journey !!!! 🧘🏽♀️ ✌🏼 ☯️ #staymagic #grateful #yogawithsophiadc #shivarea #magical #prana #yoga #vinyasa #barcelona #yogaeverydamnday #community #worldwide #travel #explore #connect #barcelonayogaconference2019 #barcelonayogaconference
Tree pose! Poolside yoga! Kids yoga! Fun fun fun trying to explain myself in Italian as well 🤦🏽♀️ #treehouse #pool #yoga #kidsyoga #yogaforkids #fun #yogawithsophiadc #italian #canadian #italy #monopoli #mudra #everythinghappensforareason #languages #practice #adorable #priceless #monkeyseemonkeydo #godson #niece #nephew #cousin #family #laughter #visit #travel #explore #backtoroots #bond #connect
R U OK? Trust your gut when something seems off in you or someone else. Start a conversation using these 4 steps: 1. Ask “are you ok?” 2. Listen without judgement 3. Encourage action 4. Follow up I am personally impressed with how the campaign this year is referring to gut feelings. Yes! #ruok #ruokday #everyday #yogawithsophiadc #care #ask #listen #encourage #support #action #followup #checkin #gut #gutfeeling #suicide #prevention #mentalhealth #wellbeing #courage #grateful #awareness #trust
🧘🏽♀️ 🇮🇹 🧘🏽♂️ I highly recommend this amazing yoga studio 5 minutes walk from the beach in Monopoli! Always lovely to discover another yogi in the extended family @ladoganadonato! Iyengar inspired, excellent cues, and lovely energy in the class! Thanks so much @donatosangio for making me experience my first yoga class in Italian and assisting with chair yoga variations! Love the set up of your space! Follow him now to see his beautiful flows and formations. #italian #yoga #cousin #extendedfamily #yogi #connection #monopoli #iyengar #donato #yogawithsophiadc
Look up! Really. Put your phone down and look up! Feels fantastic doesn’t it? #techneck #lookup #explore #travel #upwards #onwards #yogawithsophiadc #yogaeverydamnday #everythinghappensforareason #positivity #earring #tassle #stare #above #rise #bun
Sugar is evil! But when it brings this much laughter and happy moments it’s actually quite “sweet”! I brought a little piece of Australia to Italia where my nieces and nephews accepted the Tim Tam Slam challenge! The videos are priceless! #family #niece #nephew #sugar #sweet #timtam #timtamslam #sugarisevil #goodtimes #memories #missthem #lovethem #giggles #laughter #australia #italia #canadian #cuteness #munchkins #zia #yogawithsophiadc
💗 I have been getting some really heart warming feedback that my profile and posts inspire others and have had a positive impact on their life journey, wellbeing, and relationships. So grateful as all I am doing is sharing my top tips for dealing with my own journey! “If you focus on improving yourself rather than trying to change others, you can, in fact, be a catalyst that brings about serious change to those around you.” So start making your own lifestyle changes and choices and share the love! #inspire #doyou #feedback #contagious #gratitude #vulnerability #authentic #resilient #everythinghappensforareason
🧘🏽♀️ Rooftop yoga balancing flow with the sun shining 🌞 Eka pada kundinyasana & handstand attempts with #windy conditions & #jetlag ✈️ #yogawithsophiadc #balance #flow #yoga #bank holiday #melbourne #city #skyline #spa #sauna #rooftop #handstandprep #sidecrow #treepose #malasana #squat #ekapadakundinyasana #sweaterweather #yogateacher #homepractice #personalpractice #yogaeverydamnday @rafaelandreollo
🤙🏼Throwback #sandboarding #sanddunes #nsw #yogawithsophiadc #sand #boarding
Taking beach life to the next level! #beachlife #monopoli #sunbed #umbrella #parasol #yogawithsophiadc #peaceout #illjustlayhereforawhile #adriaticsea #mare #vitaminsea #family #vacation #holiday #grateful #puglia #italy #bari
💗 Felt soooooooooooo good to be back yesterday with my @ttwengineers yogis after my #eurotrip! A warm Welcome to the newbies and welcome back to those who took a break! ✌🏼 #backtobasics #sunsalutations #balance #om #intention #listentoyourbody #bekind #yogawithsophiadc #officeyoga #corporateyoga #corporatewellness #wellness #selfcare #yoga #spreadthelove #welcome
Exploring the quaint streets of this little town in Italy! Getting ready to celebrate the union and love of two dear friends. Did you know...”The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit root word “yug,” which literally means to yoke or unite. This union is not referring to your fingers touching your toes or your nose reaching your knees. It's also not referring to the union of mind and body, although, this is commonly repeated within the yoga community. The union that the word yoga is referring to is that of uniting individual consciousness (our individual experience of reality) with Divine consciousness (the essence of truth as perceived when we quiet our five senses and reconnect with the Supreme Self within).” #yogawithsophiadc #yoga #unite #yoke #union #love #marriage #wedding #italy #streetart #umbrella #tour #explore #cycling
🍨 G E L A T O #nuffsaid #gelato #italian #magic #mesmorised #heaven #precious #squish #godson #nephew #icecream #dailydose #routine #campobasso #molise #italia #italy #familyholiday #eurotrip #gelateria #caffe #nocciola #misshim #yogawithsophiadc #gratitude #grateful #mindfulness #awe
Taking in the sunset before joining the famiglia for dinner. No filter. #termoli #campobasso #molise #italy #italia #backtoroots #beachlife #beachholidays #family #vacation #famiglia #nofilter #sunset #tassle #bali #yogawithsophiadc #grateful #gratitude #happy #happiness #fulfilled #fillyourcup #mindful #mindulness #sunnies #sunglasses #sunset #dinnertime #supper
Oh hello Italian sunshine! 🌞 well needed inversion to replenish energy for more walks in our little Italian villages! #termoli #larino #pietracatella #campobasso #molise #italia #italy #yogawithsophiadc #sunshine #replenish #downtime #metime #balcony #resort #beachlife #europe #summer #feels #family #backtoroots #italian #canadian #sun #happyfeet #toes #pedicure
10 years since our last reunion in Canada, 14 years since we studied together in France! @nathfay13 you are just as beautiful, caring and amazing as you were when you were my “buddy”! It was such a pleasure to share la Sagrada Família with you in Barcelona and to meet your adorable, joyful kids! Let’s not wait another 10 years to catch up in person! Keep up your meditation and asana practice and that infectious positive energy! ✨ 🧘🏽♀️ Big kisses to you, Adrien and the boys 😘 🤗 🥰 💕 #friends #sisterfromanothermister #friendship #bond #family #travel #reunion #grateful #support #happiness #barcelona #spain #epic #magic #yogawithsophiadc #meditation #france #canada
Shipping containers & yoga #Denmark #skagen #fisherman #fishing #travel #yogaeverydamnday #traintracks #yogawithsophiadc
Swedish summer hangs! #biologi19 #yogawithsophiadc #gothenburg #goteborg #sweden #swedish #friends #park
Kayak & yoga 🧘🏽♀️ yoga spot after losing the Girls during my meditation 🤣 couldn’t get enough of these views and the serenity. The Swedish outfit wasn’t even planned! 🇸🇪 #blue #yellow #kayak #yogawithsophiadc #archipelago #goteborg
14 years later! 💃 What an awesome reunion! 😘 Thanks so much @jenniferkroach & @oskarandersson1984 for your hospitality! 💕 Who knows when and where we will see each other next in the world! 🌎 Let’s keep those awesome smiles shining bright! 😃 #reunion #Stockholm #exchangestudents #auvergne
Taking it alllll in... heritage, culture, food, views, drinks, gelato, family time, sun, beach, fashion... ✌🏼 🇮🇹 #italy #family #nofilter #anklet #overeating #kilo #itdoesntmatter #yolo
🇨🇦 Happy Canada day from our capital’s sister town in Italy —> Campobasso, Molise 🇮🇹 #Canadaday #sistertown #italy
Happy International Yoga day! 🧘🏽♀️ 🤓 Cannot thank this practice and lifestyle enough - this journey just keeps getting better! The people I have met, the things I have discovered about myself and continue to, the edge, the peace, the laughter, the tears... #gratitude Did you meditate today?! 💕 Namaste 🙏🏼 #internationalyogaday #yogaeverydamnday #yogawithsophiadc #palms
Just breathe... #timeout #meditate #gratitude
Fearless flying on the edge of a cliff while waiting for the fearless climbers to surface🧘🏽♀️ #crowpose #cheerleader #rockclimbing #corporateyogateacher #powerranger
Rock climbing never really caught my attention... but now I have a very different perspective on it. Such an epic weekend with passionate climbers! Highly recommend this as a team building activity as it requires lots of communication, moral support, and patience. Possibly an ideal test for couples wanting to marry 🤣 if you can keep your cool here, you can keep your cool anywhere! #rockclimbing #breathwork #mindovermatter #thestruggleisreal #supportcrew #chalk Thank you @renatafanti for sharing your passion with me! #inspiring
Warrior I = Virabhadrasana I Stuck in the mud. Pain comes and it goes. It is just one component to the grand cycle of life. And when experienced as such, pain can serve as an important teacher. It is when we get stuck in our pain that it becomes detrimental to our well-being and development. If you notice that you feel closed-off, resentful, heavy-hearted, or that you try very hard to avoid being hurt again, there may be a part of you that is still stuck in pain. We can get stuck in our pain for many reasons. As children, it was natural for us to cry, throw a tantrum, and let the experience move through us. By fully feeling our pain in this way, our emotions would wash us clean, leaving us open and available to new experiences. With age, though, we might have determined that expressing emotion was no longer appropriate, and so we developed a variety of coping strategies to deal with our discomfort. We may have learned to stuff our feelings down or to run away from them. Perhaps we began thinking that staying closed and unwilling to try new things would keep us safe from heartbreak, safe from rejection, and safe from failure. We may have even gotten so used to being in pain that the thought of being without it scares us. But, if we continue to hold onto it longer than necessary, we are expending a lot of energy that could instead be channeled into making our life experiences more positive. If you notice that you are continually connecting with the same familiar patterns of pain, consider embracing your feelings and letting go of your hurt. Whether your pain is from childhood or from an experience last week, see if you can give it room to move. When it does, you will reconnect with a wonderful source of your own vital energy. #warrior1 #supyoga #teacher #yogawithsophiadc #pain #dailyom #yolo #flow #move #change #evolution
11° this morning... 🥶 winter officially starts tomorrow! Please take me back to the tropical Bali waters & weather! #nofilter #balivilla #privatepool
Forward fold = uttanasana 🧘🏽♀️ 🧘🏽♂️ Last corporate lunch yoga for this session with @ttwengineers yogis. Keep this simple practice in your weekly routine till next time 💕 •Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression •Stimulates the liver and kidneys •Stretches the hamstrings, calves, and hips •Strengthens the thighs and knees •Improves digestion •Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause •Reduces fatigue and anxiety •Relieves headache and insomnia •Therapeutic for asthma, high blood pressure, infertility, osteoporosis, and sinusitis 🙏🏼 Thanks @yogajournal for listing all of these benefits! #corporateyoga #yogawithsophiadc #yogajournal
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter. Saving lives since 1973. Puts things into perspective when you hear their courageous rescue stories... yet their base is in the middle of a peaceful national park with beautiful views and an awesome dog. Not your average workday... 🌟 #notyouraverageworkday #westpac #lifesaver #rescue #helicopter #base
🥳 Happiest of bdays to this gorgeous human! You inspire me everyday through your resilience, curiosity and authenticity! Never stop being your awesome self! So proud of the woman you are and all that you do for yourself, your family, friends and wider community. Always here for you, no matter the distance. 🧁 #goddaughter #birthdaygirl #loveyou
Pistol squat. Felt inspired yesterday between my yang & yin class to attempt the pistol squat. Constant work in progress. Had to take the phone out of the room as the students were arriving for the next class! (I always practice with my eyes closed 😊) #workinprogress #nicetry #doubleyogaclass
Touch 🤚 💕 ✨ 🤗 Sometimes we might concentrate so much on our spiritual lives that we overlook the wonders of being present in our physical form. When we are more aware of the fact that our bodies are also important in terms of our personal growth, we may find it easier to nurture them. One of the most powerful ways to do this is through human touch, for a loving, comforting touch allows us to access the part of ourselves that yearns for a sense of oneness with the world around us. Even simple forms of touch connect us not just to our bodies but also to the energetic presence of other people. There are so many ways to incorporate touch in our daily lives, one of the easiest being a heartfelt embrace. Just making a point to hug someone on a daily basis and really feel our energy pass between each other can strengthen the bonds that keep us together. Hugs help us heal any hurt or upset we may have recently experienced by letting us release into the moment of the embrace and realize that no matter what happens to us, we have someone in our lives who supports and cares for us. Another nourishing form of touch is massage. While we may think of massage as a luxury, it is actually an ancient form of healing that enables us to open up our energetic pathways in order to receive unlimited energy from the universe. It doesn't matter whether a simple massage comes from a loved one or a massage therapist, but by giving ourselves the gift of massage every once in a while, we are doing something healthy and beneficial for our bodies. Massage helps our bodies activate their own restorative powers, creating a wonderful way to engage fully in our own healing. Letting ourselves take advantage of the healing nature of touch creates space where we can truly live in and experience the world through our bodies, allowing us to completely immerse ourselves in the loving sense of joy and wonder that is our life. #dailyom #yogawithsophiadc
Ugg yoga 🍂 🧘🏽♀️ 🍁 Taking the mountain air in before heading back to the beach life! #girlsweekend #uggboots #crowpose #bluemountains #sweaterweather #messyhair
That time when I had 2 boat parties in one weekend! #sydneyharbour #boatlife #throwback ✌🏼@tando_m_tando @barefootcharter #theisland
🥳 Happiest of birthdays to you @annadengina ! 🎉 cheers to laughter, health and YOU, you awesome soul! 😘 #bestie #hbd #birthdaygirl “my best life is yet to come” ✨ #mybestlifeisyettocome #spin #boomerang PS we didn’t even plan to be this in sync! 💃
#Repost @sethgodin with @get_repost ・・・ Introducing mini books to Instagram...swipe to read. What’s a sunk cost you spent too long dwelling on? Comment below. #mindfulinmay #yogawithsophiadc
Sun salutations literally on the edge of this lookout point! Such a stunning sunrise with all the volcanos in sight when the sky allowed for visibility! 🌋 ☀️ soaking up all the elements in one spot! #yogawithsophiadc #sunrise #mountbatur #bali #nofilter #lake
Take me back to the hot springs please! #bali #hotsprings #holiday
Who remembers me saying I would love to teach yoga on a Stand up paddle (SUP) board one day?! Well I am officially a certified teacher now after my training in Bali last week with @kitewestwatersports! Visualize & realize! ✨ how amazing are my students in this shot? @annadengina @melodykelley #supyoga #yogateacher #yogawithsophiadc #mindfulinmay
Bali Swing ✅ Such a fun experience above the rice terraces, tree tops and waterways! I kept sliding from side to side 😝 #mindfulinmay #baliswing
Mindful in May starts today! Just 10 minutes of mindfulness meditation can transform your life! Try is and share your experiences 🧘🏽♀️ 🙏🏼 ✌🏼 Here is my first photo share from Bali after I decided to have a detox from posting on my feed! How cute is this heart shaped stone outside our private villa? #mindfulinmay #bali #villa
🌕 “Something magical happens when women gather together on a full moon! I've been working with the full moon for quite some time and it's really helped me to ritualise release and make room for new and wonderful things to enter my life. I've had the opportunity to sit in many women's circles in the past and there is a certain mystical magic that occurrs when women come together and support each other as sisters. Come join me this Friday as we cocreate a sacred space where we can relax, connect and rejuvenate. I invite you to press pause on the fast paced life and gift yourself a couple of hours of absolute bliss. I'll be sharing my full moon release practice so you can release anything that is no longer serving you. Come enjoy a night of connection, chai and nibbles. You deserve it! Just bring a journal, your beautiful self and if you want, a dish to share or a contribution to the night. I would love it if you could attend! ♥” • 🙏🏼 Thank you @lutfiyya.loveshine for holding this divine space for us- such a mindful and intentional set up! You’re an amazing soul with love and light seeping out of your pores. So glad we connected over smiles, assistance and rose quartz bracelets at the bus stop! ✨ 💕 #starsister #soulsister #spirituality #fullmoon #circle #candles #freshpetals #tea #friends #sharing #release #makespace #womenscircle #yogawithsophiadc #community #tribe #safespace #sacred #support #busstop #beachlife #wisdom #gentle #consciousconnections #cardreading
Felt like a kid again this weekend between the alpaca farm and camping! 🙃 Alpaca Symbolism: Supporting others in service is a wonderful thing, however make sure that you also support yourself. 🦙 If an Alpaca has come across your path: Alpacas are here to remind you that only through hard work and perseverance will your dreams be realized. You have the ability to adapt to any situation you find yourself in. Know that whatever loads you are carrying right now you will be able to manage and see them through. Alternatively, Alpacas could also be reminding you that your biggest focus should be yourself and that personal growth and your connection to spirit should be your highest priority at all times. Insisting on following your heart rather than your ego will bring you all the rewards you are seeking. #alpaca #spiritanimal #symbolism #selfie #soft #fleece #adorable #weekendgetaway #friends #camping #nature #feed #sydneyroyals #connection #perserverance #yogawithsophiadc #playful #feellikeakidagain #lifeisbeautiful #cuteness #teddybear
”Being kind to those who hurt you is not easy, but so important. People act and react in ways that reflect their mental, emotional and spiritual intelligence. If we choose to act or react in a way that does not positively influence the outcome of a situation, then we are just addressing conflict with conflict and not with love. When we act with love, it doesn’t mean that the person that hurt us is left off the hook (people should be held accountable for their actions), but how you go about making them accountable, while acting with love, is the challenging part. . Three things in human life are important: The first is to be kind; The second is to be kind; And the third is to be kind. - Henry James “ ・・・ #Repost @anna__mtl with @get_repost 🙏🏼 Thank you for the gentle and timely reminder xoxoxo #yogawithsophiadc #montrealyogis #canadianyogis #montreal #worldwidetribe #community #sydney #australia #canada #kindness #compassion #consideration #vulnerability #act #react #response #choice #chooselove #love #care #impact #gentlereminder #grateful #waterfall #bridgepose #flow #letitgo #acceptance #vanuatu
Pincha Mayurasana = forearm balance & inversion. This pose gave me the energy to deliver my corporate yoga class today. I was feeling rather depleted on energy and now I feel completely alive. My @TTW engineers yogis may Or May not have enjoyed the forearm planks and dolphin poses as prep for this pose, but they were all smiles when they rose from savasana ✅ 😃 🧘🏽♀️ 🧘🏽♂️ ✌🏼 #changeperspective #inversion #pincha #pinchamayurasana #corporate #yoga #ttwengineers #yogawithsophiadc #teacher #wisdom #nonattachment #lornajane #wellbeing #lifestyle #canadianyogi #australia #sydney #stleonards #playtime #playful #switchitup
360° views from the Billabong! #billabong #yoga #retreat #yogawithsophiadc #magical #fairy #enchanted #awe #mothernature #instavideo #australia #canadian #swim #waterlily #lilypad #purple #pink
Sydney skyline from a different angle 😊 #headstand #inversion #yogawithsophiadc #lookoutpoint #northhead #manly #sydney @annadengina #nofilter #perspective #meditationsession #choosemuse #playful #fun #yolo #friends #catchup #walk #trail #autumn #harbour #clearskies #crisp #chilly
Life is full of little wonders that can make us happy. I use my insta profile basically as a visual gratitude journal to inspire others! This photo is of a delicious, nutritious, rainbow salad- it’s pretty- but what’s even more special are the people I am surrounded by at the table- parents & godparents who have helped shape and guide me to the woman I have become and continue to grow into. When we begin rediscovering that the little things in life can make us happy, we naturally want to share this joy with others. The sound of a baby's laughter, a good book, the comforting smell of a favorite old sweatshirt, and the warmth from a cup of hot tea are simple pleasures that can easily put smiles on our faces. These "little things" are easily accessible to us and can be sources for happiness. A key to finding them is taking the time to put those rose-colored glasses from childhood back on so you can easily access the joy in all the "little things" life has to offer. Like kids digging in the sandbox for buried trinkets, we may even begin to experience happiness when we engage in the seemingly mundane. Figuring out a software program can feel like deciphering a treasure map, and that first sip of coffee in the morning can taste like a forbidden delicacy. Swaying to music playing on the radio can turn into an interpretive jig, riding a bike can seem like flying to the moon, getting a phone call from that special someone can feel like winning the lottery, and observing an elderly couple walking hand in hand can turn into a meditation on peace and contentment. We may gush over a friend when we run into them unexpectedly, praise a street musician for their talents, or blow bubbles for the neighborhood kids to chase. We may even start to think of the little things we can do to make other people happy, which in turn makes us happy all over again. There is an endless supply of little things and little moments that can make us happy. All we have to do is look for them, and they'll magically start to appear. #dailyom #gratitude #journal #visual #photography #rainbow #happiness #food #foodie #inspire #parents #godmother #mother #father #yogawithsophiadc #nutritious #avocado
Taking advantage of the late sunrises at the beach before the time changes next week. #grateful #pinchme #beachlife #yogawithsophiadc #sunrise #beach #manly #australia #blessed #beauty #nature #pink #orange #ocean #reflection #mindfulness #meditation #goodmorning #timechange #autumn #equinox #wakeup #getup #highonlife #fallback #daylightsavings #stunning #sky
・・・ More often than not we find ourselves chasing people who have in some form or another “rejected” us. We become obsessed with seeking their approval and winning their love. Have you ever stopped to wonder why? The truth is, we are trying to prove ourselves as worthy, valuable and loveable. We believe that if we can get this one special person to choose us that we will be safe, whole and complete once again. Because underneath that anxiety and determination to get that person to love you, to choose you, to want you - is a fear that you’re broken. A fear that you’re really too much, or not enough. Maybe you’re not good looking enough, or maybe you’re too intense. Maybe you’re not playful enough, or you’re too silly. Whatever the story is, some part of you believes that you just don’t make the cut. And that belief causes you to spiral out chasing after a person who isn’t in alignment. A person who, for their own reasons, is pulling away. We can never fully know what is going on in another person’s reality, or why they might choose to leave a relationship. Sometimes, they are triggered and you’re mirroring an aspect of themselves they just aren’t ready to look at. Or perhaps, there’s something inexplicable calling them in another direction. Whatever it is, seeking out and leaning into a person who is pulling away, is self harm. You’re saying to yourself: I’m going to go after someone who isn’t able to love me the way I deserve to be loved. And that right there reveals your lack of self worth. No self confident, powerful person would ever go after someone who is turning away from them. Because when you know you’re awesome, when you know you’re worthy, you know it’s a waste of your time to spend energy on those who aren’t a match. Choose people that choose you, stop wasting you’re time on those that don’t. Because when you let go of those that aren’t in alignment you create space for those that are. Let yourself be loved by choosing yourself first. Words @heyheatherobscura @risingwoman . . . #healing #consciousrelationship #selfworth #selfesteem #selflove #relationshippatterns #selfconfidence #love
Snuck in some sun sals in this blissful place before everyone arrived for our workshop on gut-brain connection. Eat nutrient dense food mindfully, choose to sit in nature or with good company, digestion starts in the mouth - chew properly, avoid drinking with meals. #guthealth #chewyourfood #gi #mastication #wholefood #wholesome #nutrientdense #mindfulness #community #food #diet #lifestyle #secondbrain #gut #brain #listentoyourgut #yogawithsophiadc #choices #yoga #sneaky #views #bush #gumtree #retreat
This saying was used during my hypnotherapy session 2 weeks ago @billabongretreat ! 💕 ✌🏼 #Repost @novaninjabrown with @get_repost #release #letgo #yogawithsophiadc #hypnotherapy #imsorry #iloveyou #thankyou #pleaseforgiveme #feelings #love #joy #freedom #peace #innerpeace #selfworth #selflove #selfcare #awareness #relationships #connections #makespace #heartspace #journey #shelter #pain #billabong #volcanic ・・・ Ho'oponopono 🤲🏼 an ancient Hawaiian prayer used for healing, transformation, inner peace and self love. A beautiful mantra: Please forgive me I'm so sorry I love you Thank you A simple yet powerful way to invite healing and forgiveness. The intention is not about saying, "I forgive you because what you did was okay." Rather, it's saying, "I forgive you because by holding onto these feelings, I'm holding onto something that's already over. I love myself enough to stop reliving what was hurtful enough the first time." When we allow ourselves to heal and release, we make room for what we really want - love, joy, and freedom. The Ho'oponopono prayer was used to heal relationships between two or more people. Each person would say the mantra to the other, beginning with "Please forgive me." However, this prayer has evolved over time to include the relationship we have with our own self. Whatever your intention is, whether to work on yourself or relationship with another, the prayer assists in clearing the energy of past hurts and traumas. In Hawaiian culture it is believed that withholding forgiveness leads to disease and disharmony. In many ways this prayer loosely translates as "to make right again." #hoponopono #kauai 🌊🌴🌺🌈