What does sky-diving, Hindu Mythology and Yoga have to do with Chiara and her diagnosis? everything it seems 😉 I was driving along Punt Road on the weekend when I noticed 7 skydivers floating down from the sky underneath their parachutes. I wondered where they would land safely amongst tall city buildings and crazy Punt […]
We have been busy in the world of Chiara. The IAHP program is ticking along, we are gathering all the information for the Interim Report which is exciting. We have also reignited other brain development therapies over the past few weeks, such as NAET sessions, which are wonderfully explained in Kristen Morrisons book ‘Naturally Better […]
What a week! I attended the basic program training – ‘Yoga for the Special Child’ in Melbourne with Sonia Sumar (Sivakami) a few weeks ago. Sonia’s story is incredible, you can read more about her journey on her website. I am forever grateful to my beautiful soulsista Lena, for introducing me to Yoga over ten years […]
We’ve been playing this song all morning (listen and click here)!! Made me think of us and our new normal with Chiara.. and yes the sun does shine better on the other side… there is always an-‘other side’…. another perspective, another way of looking at the cards you have been dealt in life. And as much as […]
If so, relax and give yourself the gift of a relaxing meditation below. Loads more to come in the new year – yay – watch this space! If there is one thing I have learnt from this special needs journey, is the importance of self-care… so that us mum’s, dad’s & carers can re-energise and continue […]
Two things very close to my heart – Chiara and Yoga! Some friends of ours lent us a book a while back ‘Yoga for the Special Child’ by Sonia Sumar. Her book is so inspiring, and equally heart-breaking. Sonia began teaching Yoga for children with special needs after her daughter Roberta was born with Downs Syndrome and […]
Being a parent of a special needs bub’s comes with monumental changes to practically every aspect of your life. Life takes on an entirely new trajectory faster than you can imagine… Every day a little piece of your heart breaks, as you witness your child’s daily struggle from the time they wake up, to the […]
Ever since I heard the name Chiara, I absolutely loved it.. and even more so when I discovered that it was the Italian word for ‘light’.. I think if there was one word to describe Chiara, it would definitely be light… this girl has such a spark about her that its palpable. She literally lights […]
Okay, something near and dear to my heart YOGA.. & CHIARA. I’ve come across this book and training Yoga for the Special Child, developed by Sonia Sumar who had a little girl with Down Syndrome. Sonia’s life dream is to help the world’s special children achieve their full potential and become active and productive members of […]
Ancient teachings in a modern world.. The blessing of Pranyama – Full Yogic Breath after a big day at the hospital, followed by a deep Yoga Nidra or a flowing Asnana that that helps me to feel grounded in my body and at ease with life. The gifts are plentiful in this incredible ancient practice. […]