Julie Stansfield
The picture of perfection must be revised. Allow for our imperfections, welcome them....
I love this quote by British-born poet Denise Levertov. And it got me thinking about perfection. Perfection.....the state of being...
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Cromwell, Central Otago
Julie Stansfield
The fun of Holi Festival - laughter, joy, celebration, unity......Incredible India
Ahhhh India….you have the power to transform. The sweetness, the innocence, the beauty, the chaos, the constant rush and busyness, the...
Julie Stansfield
Let's bring some Yoga cheer to Christmas this year....
Wow....another year has passed us by. 2023 has been a challenging year for many.....and it’s not quite over yet. The annual countdown...
Julie Stansfield
In search of a sweet spot....
Sometimes we need to rest, take a break, find our new sweet spot. This started for me back in February 2021. Re-reading my last blog...
Julie Stansfield
2020, that’s a wrap.
Not so fast Julie, maybe a quick review of 2020 is needed. So, 2020…..wtf? What a year we’ve had to endure.. Yes, it’s been difficult. We...
Julie Stansfield
“It’s time to self-reflect, but are you ready?”
Do you resist, when faced with the absolute knowing that things have to change, that you have to change? I know I can dig my heels in...
Julie Stansfield
My lesson learnt from this decade. Change is inevitable, and everything will be alright.
I’m excited to begin the New Year with a 6 night Yoga and Hiking Retreat based at Port Fitzroy, in the north of Great Barrier Island.
Julie Stansfield
10 days of silence, 10 hours a day sitting in meditation….not my idea of fun, but definitely interes
It’s been a while between blogs....so where have I been? Well, I guess below the radar...flexing, stretching, hiding, contracting,...
Julie Stansfield
So, how is your New Year’s resolution going?
One month into 2019 and I’m wondering how many resolutions have disappeared from mind, as quickly as the calendar has flipped January...
Julie Stansfield
TRANSITION….do you welcome all and every new transition in your life?
We are all aware when an unexpected or traumatic transition happens, such as the beginning or ending of a relationship, starting a new...
Julie Stansfield
Connection…..a word that is spoken of in many yoga classes, mine included. Is it a call to action?
Connection with others… I guess it is firstly presumed that we make a connection with someone or some people, a community. Something...
Julie Stansfield
The Pros and Cons of Throwing a Tantrum…..bemoaning THIS was not what I had planned, and saying the
Whoa Julie, take a deep breath. Okay, the calendar is showing we’ve just started enjoying the delights of Autumn with its cooler nights,...
Julie Stansfield
My 40 day challenge is over, and tick!....
I made it to my meditation cushion every day, while rolling out my yoga mat most days. During this time I would sit anywhere from 5...
Julie Stansfield
Day-long at home yoga and meditation retreat…..how hard can that be??
Well, as it turned out, it wasn’t too bad! When I attended yin teacher training with Sarah Powers, she shared guidelines for this home...
Julie Stansfield
The merry-go-round of thoughts, so many thoughts, the constant chatter….
Since I began house sitting I’ve been looking for yoga classes to attend. I love having the opportunity to experience different teachers...
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