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Kindred Being

A facilitator of movement & meditation, a practitioner of herbal medicine, a lover of nature.

As a degree-qualified Clinical Herbalist I am highly trained to combine the traditional wisdom and energetics of plant medicine with the skilled clinical experience of a health practitioner, utilising current scientific research and appropriate medical examinations to validate the prescribed treatment, specific for each individual. The yoga classes I facilitate are inclusive and open to all, regar

dless of prior experience. I have been teaching in a variety of spaces (studio, corporate, large groups, private) for 8+ years. Overall my approach as a facilitator is grounded, effective and intuitive as I encourage gentle self-enquiry and deep connection to self utilising movement, breath and meditation. Continuing to study and accumulate knowledge of the spiritual, emotional and physiological realms of being human; shedding light on our inherent self-healing capacity and; exploring the prevention of mental and physical dis-ease, I aim to cultivate a safe and nourishing place for personal growth, vitality and well-being.

16/04/2026

🌀synchronicity
Has this ever happened to you? Or something similar?

Carl Jung described synchronicity as a principle that underlies reality, linking “meaningful coincidences” to his theory of the collective unconscious. He believed these events, such as a patient’s dream matching an event in their waking life, were not random but rather a “static electricity” of inner and outer lives colliding.

Many interpret synchronicities as signs of being on the "right path," messages from the universe, or encouragement to continue personal growth 💗

*photo saved 5 years ago

09/04/2026

🗞️ Latest e-newsletter out today ~ Why are we feeling dissatisfied in life?

“Simple pleasures are the last healthy refuge in a complex world.” — Oscar Wilde

In this edition I discuss Dopamine and it’s link to our brain wiring and outlook on life - sign up to receive the newsletter below
https://tr.ee/tC-VLgqUBx

Photo here of me writing it! 😂 with Goldie’s help 🐶 and makeup/ filter free (advocating for sharing photos and faces without A.I / too much embellishment and enhancement)

07/04/2026

On a rainy walk around Albert Park Lake yesterday, I listened to a podcast featuring dopamine expert Dr. Anna Lembke, who authored the book “Dopamine Nation”.

Despite us having access to more information overall (video content, news/ media) we seem to be feeling more and more downtrodden, dissatisfied, and fatigued in life... so what‘a going on?

In this latest edition of my newsletter, I discuss dopamine and our addiction to digital media…
and suggest the idea of a ‘Digital Detox’ as a way to bring us back to baseline, and out of this social media addiction.

A 2-day Yoga retreat can act as a great starting point…
by stepping away from constant digital stimulation, participants temporarily remove the repeated dopamine spikes that keep the brain in a dysregulated state.

🌳 Upcoming Yoga Retreat running Friday 29th to Sunday 31st May.
📍Clearview Retreat Centre,
404 FAIRVIEW RD, KERRISDALE VICTORIA, 3660

Contact myself or Jocelyn for details and to book ☺️

17/03/2026

upcoming opportunities ~

FLOW OF THE FIVE ELEMENTS
~ Combining the gentle movement of Qi Gong with guided meditation, overlaid with the 5 Element Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine. A journey of connection to self, emotion (energy in motion) and the seasons of our natural world.
~ Sat 21st Feb, 4-5:30pm

YOGA RETREAT FOR RENEWAL & REINVIGORATION
~ This retreat is designed to nourish the nervous system, rebuild from the ground up and reignite our light through an engagement with breath and nature, thus to Prāṇa. Utilising Kundalini Yoga - with its unique combination of Prāṇayama, mantra, mudra, meditation and repetitive rhythmic movement - we’ll boost our energy reserves and healing capacity, alongside evening practices of Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra.
Accommodation and all meals included in price.
~ Friday 29th evening to Sunday 31st May afternoon

REGULAR MONDAY CLASSES
~ Kundalini Yoga 6:30-7:30pm. Our overarching focus for the coming months is harnessing our inherent light and innate wisdom, through the technology of KY.
~ Yin Yoga 7:45-8:45pm. A container of self-worth and self-acceptance, by slowing down and inviting our body to meet the restorative shapes of Yin. Finishes with Yoga Nidra.

YOGA THERAPY & HOLISTIC HEALTH ONLINE 1:1 SESSIONS
~ Are you living with ongoing pain, fatigue, stress, gut/hormone/sleep disruption or emotional overwhelm, despite trying multiple approaches?
Often we reach this point because our healthcare has been fragmented, treating symptoms independently rather than supporting the whole system.
True wellbeing begins when the body is considered as an interconnected system, not a collection of problems to fix in isolation.
~ More info and to book through joannanation.com

01/03/2026

self radiance & self reliance

Self-reliance will vanish all fear. Fear comes when there is dependence on anything other than inner wisdom, radiance and higher self.

If self-reliance is strong, one is radiant and protected.

~

Taken from Kundalini Yoga kriya for self-reliance, from the publication 📖 Kriya: Yoga Sets, Meditations, Classic Kriyas by the Kundalini Research Centre, 2014

Painting 🖼️ by Loie Hollowell Hung, 2016 oil and molding paste on linen over panel

27/02/2026

My Kundalini Yoga classes over the coming months will be based on:
- self reliance
- self sovereignty
- autonomy
- discernment
- intuition
- independence
- protecting inner energy/ power
- trusting inner wisdom

“This is about us harnessing, and remembering, and leading with our light ✨”

⚡️ Monday nights 6:30-7:30pm Kundalini House - Yoga, Massage and Acupuncture
Online or in person at the Nth Fitroy studio

Any questions, comments feel free to reach out 😌

21/02/2026

*** I shared this post and below text in October 2023, but took it down after a few minutes as I didn’t want to come off as being uncaring, ignorant or privileged. Yet, this tendency of where we place our thoughts and energy continually comes up for me, so I’m resharing and genuinely curious to know what others feel ***
Lightness vs. Darkness

“This is not to say I’m unaware or ignorant to the trauma and tragedy that goes on in the world, but I personally don’t need to be exposed to it repeatedly.
Unpopular opinion…?

Exposure to graphic violent scenes and repeated news imagery of tragedy doesn’t help me help them. It keeps me in a state of fear and distress.
Remaining ‘in my own backyard’ and supporting anyone in my field/ community/ realm are ways I help.

There are a variety of methods to regulate the nervous system, elicit states of calm, bring the body back into homeostasis/ equilibrium, and create a life that is filled with with more ease than distress - for me, regular visual exposure to violence, brutality, war, and tragedy is not on the list.

As a spiritual being on this planet having a human experience, I find yoga and meditation immensely profound in creating ripples of peace from my inner sanctuary to the outer world.

💎The inner harmony we can all work to cultivate is infectious and important for the state of all humanity💎

Let me know your thoughts on this.

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Melbourne, VIC

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http://joannanation.com/

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