The Yoga Collab

15/11/2025

Are you joining us for your monthly Shamanic Sound Healing tune up? 🥰🎶🐬…

There are 4 lucky tickets that have become available 🎉🎶💕… you can book your ticket in this link below… it’s going to be an amazing session today .. we are in a time of rest, renewal, review and restoring ourselves for the new doors opening ✨🌟🎶🌠 a perfect time to cleanse and align your frequency with your highest vision for your life 🌟💕

Booking ticket link ⬇️ below … Click the link then the Bunbury event button to purchase your ticket and i look forward to seeing you there 🎶🥰🐬

14/11/2025

Let’s go! svādhyāya (Self study.)

Time to deepen my knowledge of Sanskrit! If you hear me using more Sanskrit in my classes, and think im just showing off🤣the real reason runs deeper.

Why do Yoga Teachers use Sanskrit ? 👇👇👇👇👇✨🫶

Traditional Roots - Sanskrit is the ancient language of India and is deeply connected to the origins of yoga. Many foundational texts, including the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Upanishads, are written in Sanskrit. Using this language maintains a connection to the tradition and philosophy of yoga.

Cultural Respect - By using Sanskrit, yoga teachers show respect for the cultural and historical context of yoga. It honors the lineage and traditions that have been passed down through generations.

13/11/2025

This SATURDAY is our first official Whisper Zone class! 🤫🤫🤫(WZ)

A Whisper Zone Class offers a tranquil, low volume environment where participants are encouraged to move and breathe quietly, minimising distractions and promoting deep focus, cultivating mindfulness and relaxation. It’s ideal for those seeking a peaceful, yoga experience. This unique approach fosters an atmosphere of calm and introspection, allowing individuals to connect more deeply with their practice. Talking is not permitted inside the studio, or during class. If you must talk - low level voices or talk in the hallway. 😊🪷🩷

Book here: 👇

https://theyogacollab.com.au/timetableandbookings

09/11/2025

Hi everyone!

A wee update for our Saturday morning Vinyasa Flow class…

💛Class will now start at 9.10am to 10.10am (This is to allow for Kerry’s Barre class to finish.)

💛Bookings are required for entry to this class. Please book in via the website. Bookings close off an hour before class starts. You can book recurring classes via a desktop computer. If you are unsure if you have booked in, search for your confirmation email.

💛This class will now be a WHISPER zone class. This means when you enter the studio you are silent. Talking is permitted outside of the room prior to class starting, and talking is permitted after class. If you must talk please keep voices low.

💛Payments and card cross offs will be done outside the studio prior to entry. Please note: Payment can also be made via the website prior to the class starting.

💛During practice please keep talking to a minimum. If you have any questions please ask me after class.

Why We Keep Silence Before and During Yoga -

Yoga is a practice that nurtures both body and mind, and silence plays an essential role in creating the right environment.

Before class begins, quiet time allows you to leave behind the distractions of daily life and prepare mentally for the session. It helps you focus inward, set intentions, and connect with your breath.

During the practice, speaking can interrupt concentration, disturb the flow of energy, and break the rhythm of breathing that yoga relies on. Maintaining silence also shows respect for others in the space, allowing everyone to experience calm and mindfulness without unnecessary noise.

By embracing stillness, we honour the purpose of yoga: presence, balance, and inner peace.

Tips for Respectful Behaviour in Class -

• Arrive on time: Late arrivals can disrupt the calm atmosphere and the flow of the session.

• Switch devices to silent: Phones and smartwatches should be muted to avoid distractions.

• Keep voices low before class: If you need to speak, do so quietly and briefly or leave the room.

• Respect personal space: Avoid stepping on others’ mats and keep belongings tidy.

• Follow the teacher’s guidance: Listen attentively and avoid side conversations.

• Stay until the end: Leaving early can disturb others during relaxation or meditation.

• Clean up after yourself: Wipe down mats and return props neatly.

This is in line with my goals and aspirations for the studio in 2026 as it enters its 5th year and I enter my 9th year of teaching. There will be more of a focus on the traditional aspects of the practice, that I’d like to introduce more into the studio - though I’m aware yoga is about community and definitely don’t want to take that away from you! 💛

Deb 🫶

06/11/2025

As a yoga teacher, It’s often assumed I'm a vegan or vegetarian. 🍃🌱

It's an interesting topic because, on the surface, you might think I'd be all about plant based living, given the holistic vibe of yoga. But here's the thing, I believe in listening to my body and honouring what it needs.

For me, that sometimes includes animal products. I grew up in a family that cherished all kinds of foods, and I've discovered that a diverse diet keeps my energy levels up. As my late mum used to say “ Everything in moderation.” 🫶

If you eat animal products it’s all about mindful choices - free range eggs, organic, grass fed meat, locally sourced (if and when possible.)

I totally respect the vegan and vegetarian lifestyles. They're valid paths, and many of my fellow yoga teacher friends thrive on them. But for me, being a yoga teacher is about balance - both on and off the mat.

I'm all for mindfulness and compassion, but right now, that includes a little bit of everything. This journey is unique for everyone, and I cherish the freedom to choose what feels right for me.

Don’t feel like you’re not living the yogic path if you choose to eat meat. It doesn’t make you any less worthy of partaking in this ancient practice. ✨

Here’s an excerpt out of a book I’m currently reading which sums it up nicely.

(The Roots of Yoga : Nikita Desai.)

01/11/2025

Monday night we Deep Stretch Flow… the lights the dim, the playlist is chillaxing and the vibes are on point. Come experience the magic. 💚🪷🫶

Next Monday Deep Stretch Flow starts back up! 💚

X4 fortnightly classes suitable for beginners and those returning to the practice. 💚

Props are used, the lights are dim, the music is relaxing. 💚

Gentle movement, breathwork, longer holds. 💚

6.30pm - 7.30pm 💚
$70 for all four sessions 💚
$20 casual 💚
Or class pass can be used. 💚

Book here:

https://www.trybooking.com/DGRRF

28/10/2025

Next Monday Deep Stretch Flow starts back up! 💚

X4 fortnightly classes suitable for beginners and those returning to the practice. 💚

Props are used, the lights are dim, the music is relaxing. 💚

Gentle movement, breathwork, longer holds. 💚

6.30pm - 7.30pm 💚
$70 for all four sessions 💚
$20 casual 💚
Or class pass can be used. 💚

Book here:

https://www.trybooking.com/DGRRF

26/10/2025

For the next ten weeks we are focusing on the five Yamas and the five Niyamas. One per week in our classes. Classes will include Pranayama to start, Asana and some will have meditation. 💕

The Yamas and Niyamas are essential ethical guidelines in the practice of yoga, outlined in the ancient text, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. They serve as a moral compass and foundation, for personal development and spiritual growth.

Monday 9.30am
Monday 5.30pm
Saturday 9am

Book below 👇

https://theyogacollab.com.au/timetableandbookings

25/10/2025

Xmas is just around the corner and I have the perfect gift for yourself or someone else! 💕

✨The Relax Pack✨

This includes:

🩷Two Mini Yoga Mornings
🩷Two Regular scheduled yoga classes
🩷Two Pop Up Classes
🩷A relax gift pack (Candles, incense, treats, bath bomb etc.)
(Total value $250)

These are for classes/events with Yoga Teacher Deb and valid for 12 months from the date you choose!

Relax pack price is $200.

How does it work?

Email me at deb@thehappymatyoga.com

Let me know if it’s for yourself or a gift. If it’s a gift an email will be sent to the person on your chosen date with the details. (Or to you and you can print it off.)

Payment can be in full or x4 payments of $50 made direct to a bank account. Details given out at purchase time.

So why give the gift of relaxation to someone you love or someone who needs it.(Even if that’s yourself.)😍🫶 fans

16/10/2025

Deep Stretch Flow Yoga is a gentle style of yoga.🪷💕✨

Unlike more vigorous yoga practices, this flow prioritises slower movements and prolonged holds in poses to promote flexibility, improve range of motion, and release tension in the muscles.

1. Mindful Breathing: You are encouraged to connect your breath with movement, fostering mindfulness and awareness throughout the practice.
2. Extended Holds: Poses are held for longer durations, allowing deeper relaxation and a greater ability to sink into the stretch.
3. Gentle Transitions: Movements between poses are fluid and gradual, creating a seamless flow that enhances the experience of relaxation and release.
4. Focus on Tight Areas: The practice often targets common areas of tension, such as the hips, back, and shoulders, which can benefit from deep stretching and flexibility work.
5. Stress Relief: This form of yoga is particularly effective for reducing stress and promoting a sense of calm, making it suitable for all levels, including beginners.

You’ll often leave feeling refreshed, relaxed, and more in tune with your body through this restorative approach to yoga.

$70 for all four classes
$20 casual
Or one clip on class pass

Mondays fornightly:

3rd Nov
17th Nov
1st Dec
15th Dec

6.30pm to 7.30pm

Book here: 👇

https://www.trybooking.com/DGRRF