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What happens in your body when you’re stressed, and why breath helps
21 Jun 2026

What happens in your body when you’re stressed, and why breath helps

by ini.witzel | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

I always start my yoga classes with a breathing exercise, and a student recently asked me: “When you tell us to slow our breathing down, what is that actually doing?” Good question. I think the why matters just as much … Continued

breathing, breathwork, destress, nervous system regulation, stress
Creating a Safe and Comfortable Space for Home Yoga Practice
13 Nov 2023

Creating a Safe and Comfortable Space for Home Yoga Practice

by ini.witzel | posted in: Uncategorized, Yoga | 0

Last week’s post was all about starting and maintaining a home practice, which led to some entertaining discussions with my students, about squeezing yoga mats into tiny spaces at home. So, here is a little bit more on the topic … Continued

home practice, yoga props
Retreats at Southern Coast Lodge
7 Feb 2023

Retreats at Southern Coast Lodge

by ini.witzel | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

It has been a long time coming. After endless delays, with builders and COVID19, my husband and I are finally opening up the doors at Southern Coast Lodge to welcome guests to this beautiful slice of paradise, on the southern … Continued

Accommodation in Southland, Mindfulness Retreats, Retreats, Retreats in Southland, Southern Coast Lodge, Yoga Retreats
Markmaking & Mindfulness Workshop, 21-22 Apr, Orepuki
5 Apr 2022

Markmaking & Mindfulness Workshop, 21-22 Apr, Orepuki

by ini.witzel | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Super excited for this fun event! On April 21-22, the talented Andrea Sexton is running a 2-day workshop in Orepuki called “Freedom in Markmaking, Building Innovative Artwork”. I’ll be complementing her teachings with mindfulness practices, breathing exercises and yoga stretches. … Continued

Journaling Workshop 19Dec21
2 Dec 2021

Journaling Workshop 19Dec21

by ini.witzel | posted in: Uncategorized, Workshop | 2

I am super excited to be advertising my first workshop! I’ve been working on creating several workshops, but decided that the most useful mindfulness tool I could offer at this time of year would be a journaling practice. So, this … Continued

habit, journaling, journaling practice, mindfulness, mindfulness practice, plan for 2022

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Yoga & Mindfulness Practices

Mindfulness is often talked about as a way to noti Mindfulness is often talked about as a way to notice difficult thoughts, emotions and patterns more clearly.

And it is useful for that.

But it is also a way of noticing the good things more clearly.

The sky can be dark and life can feel heavy at times — but there can still be moments of beauty right in the middle of it.

Sometimes mindfulness is simply the practice of not missing those moments.

A rainbow.
A kind word.
A deep breath.
A warm cup of tea.
A small pocket of calm in an otherwise messy day.

It doesn’t make the hard things disappear, but it can help us remember that the hard things are not the whole picture.
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#mindfulnesspractice #gratitude
Yoga is part of my practice, but its not the whole Yoga is part of my practice, but its not the whole story. 
Some days it's lifting weights. 
Somwdays it's running trails. 
Somedays it's getting into ice cold water. 
Different practices teach me different things. 
Strength training reminds me that capacity can be built. 
Running reminds me that I can keep going, one step at a time. 
Cold water reminds me that discomfort is not always danger. 
Yoga and mindfulness remind me to listen, adjust and come back to myself. 
I do not believe we need one perfect practice. 
I think we need a toolkit - different ways to move, breathe, challenge ourselves, steady ourselves and stay connected to the body we are living in. 
Real bodies. Real life. 
#moveyourbody #movementandmindfulness
Find yourself a practice buddy 🦎 Someone who help Find yourself a practice buddy 🦎 
Someone who helps you show up, keeps you accountable, and makes the process feel a little lighter. 
Movement and mindfulness do not have to be solitary. Sometimes the best practice is having someone beside you - to share the learning, notice the progress, laugh through the wobbles, and remind you to keep coming back. 
Start where you are. Bring a friend if you can. 
#startwhereyouare #movementandmindfulness #mypracticebuddy
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