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BIRTHING MARCEL 2015 - PHOTO TAKEN BY ANGELO KEHAGIAS

BIRTHING MARCEL 2015 - PHOTO TAKEN BY ANGELO KEHAGIAS

JUNIA BIRTHING NINA 2012 - PHOTO LAUREN HORTON

JUNIA BIRTHING NINA 2012 - PHOTO LAUREN HORTON

PAULA BIRTHING LEON 2016 PHOTO BY LAUREN HORTON

PAULA BIRTHING LEON 2016 PHOTO BY LAUREN HORTON

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FAREWELL TO THE YURT and Thank you for having me Lisa: Hi ladies and gents, I'm moving on from teaching yoga at the Yurt, and heading on over to @modern_organic on Tuesday nights to teach there. I'll be teaching a 545pm flow yoga class for everyone (especially women postpartum of course) and a Prenatal yoga class at 7pm. Book in over at Modern Organic. The link will be up on my website soon. :) I love starting new things and trusting this new path. I Love Kiran and Kurt at Modern Organic and what they have created there. :) #yogaclass #yoga #pregnancyyoga #pregnancy #prenatalyoga #yogaflow #flowyoga #lotusflow #jasmintarkeshi #newstart #trust #instinct #insight #yoga #love

NO PRENATAL YOGA THIS SUNDAY 25th: I'm sorry ladies, but it's my sons party this Sunday and I need time to prepare and be relaxed. I look forward to seeing you next Sunday 2nd of October for the next 6 week block. 6 class passes $96 valid for 8 weeks or $18 casual. See you soon. #path #prenatalyogaretreat #birthworkshops #prenatalyoga #pregnancy #pregnancyyoga #yoga #yogaclass @peninsula_yoga

6 YEARS SINCE BIRTH: Yesterday marked 6 years since the birth of my first son George. Happy birthday George. Without trying or realising the significance, I expressed a lot of anger yesterday in a way I had never felt before. My partner reminded me of Georges birth and how internally angry I was at everyone around me. I blamed the midwives, my partner and even my doula (Sorry Wonderful Brooke). I wasn't really angry with these people because they were only triggering my own self esteem issues at that time. I feel that birth healing takes time and at the right time this healing can take place when we are ready to face our own demons. I feel lighter today! Thank you @angeloloves for bringing me to this place. Where would I be without you! Even though I wanna run. Happiness only comes from within. Blaming others is part of the healing process, but blaming will not make you happy. We have to take responsibility for our own peace. Others won't change, only you can! What a great relief!! ❤️ #insights #change #happiness #determination #obstacle #birthworkshops #prenatalyogaretreat #birthhealing #path #yoga #meditation #love #challenge #innerwisdom #innerdemons #birthday #6yearold

LEANING INTO OUR FEARS AND OUR NEEDS: It's not often we see an obstacle as a positive sign or symbol. We often feel trapped, stopped in our tracks and at a loss as to where to go next. Sometimes, these moments make us tense, tight and we'll feel it in our bodies in some way when we are resisting leaning into the fear or our true need. Fear of where it will take us. I've recently seen how some of my own ideas of obstacles in my life, are actually a way in and a leap of faith is required to lean in and take a risk. Where do/did you see/feel obstacles in your birth preparation, your birth or in postpartum that actually had a silver lining when you went forward towards them with warrior like investigation, strength and determination? #insights #change #love #gratitude #yoga #warriorjourney #birthingfromwithin #pregnancy #prenatalyoga#birthpreparation #birthworkshops #prenatalyogaretreat #determination #obstacle #path

PRENATALRETREAT OCT 1st: There are now only two spots left on the Prenatal day yoga retreat. Be quick to book in. Come and let me nurture you during your pregnancy with yoga, meditation, chanting, birth art, craft, relaxation and an incredible lunch by @likemindsavoca comment or msg me to book in. #insights #love #gratitude #pregnancy#prenatalyoga #change #nurtureyourself #yoga #meditation #birthingfromwithin #belly #relaxation #veganlunch

PRENATAL YOGA RETREAT OCT 1: These are some of the wonderful things we did on the women's retreat in Sept. We'll be doing some of this lovely birth art during the Prenatal Yoga day retreat soon. There are 5 spots left, $149, includes a delicious lunch from @likemindsavoca Don't miss out :) #love #yoga #pregnancyretreat #retreat #birthingfromwithin #birthretreat #prenatalyoga #lettinggo #baby

BEAUTIFUL CHALLENGE: Nature reminds us of the vulnerability of life, and our strengths and our struggles. We can choose to avoid and want to escape the darkest moments, or as my yoga teacher reminded me this morning, we can lean into them and observe what it needs to teach us. The older I get the more aware I am of my wandering mind and how it tries to tell me what to believe. I can choose how I paint the picture of my life. I can paint it with gusto and include the dark and the light, and everything in between. When you are in labour and in the labour of motherhood, you will be shown all aspects of yourself. Keep coming back to the idea that you can't control every moment. You can only control how you react and how you perceive things. In a moment your perception can shift. As one of my other gurus Sharon Gannon has said "Magic is a shift in perception". Is the tree in control here or are the vines? It's up to you! #insights #change #love #pregnancyyoga #prenatalyoga #postpartum #motherhood #perception #birthingfromwithin #sharongannon #yoga

Happy FATHERS DAY Dadda! Dear Greek hunk, What an experience it's been to be on this parenting trip...there has been highs and lows, and all the joyful, muddy, changing, loving and frustrating times in between. Thank you for never giving up on being closer to your true nature. I know we have two beautiful, spirited button pushers, but I think we both do the best we can in each moment. Thank you for smiling, playing and taking time to be truly present with the boys and with me. Yoga has brought you closer to us and we appreciate it so much. We love you!!! Smooches. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ #inspiration #yoga #innerjourney #parenting #fathersday #daddy #dad #gratitude #love #change #insights

IM BACK!! Wow! That was a whirlwind. What an amazing retreat. Jasmine Tarkeshi is simply inspiring. I loved her sense of humour, her nature, her spirit and the way she made us all feel so good!! I'm all loaded up with Ayurveda goodness and I can't wait to share it all with you on our 'Nurturing your Dosha' retreat in September. Not long to go now. @laughinglotussf @jasminetarkeshi #laughinglotus #retreat #innerjourney #yoga #lotusflow #inspiration #dosha

RETREAT!! I'm here! I'm on a yoga retreat for me, for 5 days!! On my own! Yippee! Thank you to my partner and in laws for holding the fort back home. I feel very grateful and lucky! One other thing, one spot has come up on my 3rd September women's retreat. If you know of someone keen for a day yoga break please nudge them this way. :) see you next week for yoga. There is no prenatalyoga Ourimbah Tuesday 9th August. There is prenatal yoga on Sunday 7th August in Woy Woy. #innerjourney #yoga #retreat #timeforme #laughinglotus

HAPPY WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK! :) May you have all the support you need to begin and continue, the support you need to let go and change your journey, and the love in your heart for yourself. #baby #breastfeedingweek #breastfeeding #birthingfromwithin #innerjourney #yoga #pregnancyyoga

I've heard from @modern_organic that this workshop is already booking up and it's had lots of enquiries already. Don't miss out on this opportunity for a unique birth preparation workshop for pregnant women 13 weeks and onwards. You can book in with @modern_organic of their website. Please share with your friends. I'm really looking forward to sharing the space with you all. #yogaworkshopforbirth #birth #birthworkshop #prenatalyoga #pregnancyyoga #yoga #innerjourney #birthingfromwithin #baby

@onyxandsmoke have some amazing cushions and a giveaway to win some. Check them out!! Can my wait to win some and use them for meditation :) #onyxandsmoke

TAKE THE RISK: As another prenatal yoga course starts tonight, I always take time reflect upon what each group needs. Sometimes it's lots of childbirth education, other times it's lots of encouragement to chat and engage, and other times it's about deep inner listening. As you step into the next phase of your pregnancy, what will you be presented with? What challenges or joys will arise to invite you to go deeper? Once you take the risk to immerse yourself in ALL of your experience, whether it's perceived by you as good or bad, you will find it much easier to deal with the unexpected. Life will always throw you a curve ball. :) #birth #birthworkshop #birthpreparation #yogaworkshopforbirth #prenatalyoga #pregnancy #pregnancyyoga #squatforbirth #meditation #awareness #insights #godeep #birthingfromwithin

BIRTH SUPPORT: Birthing a baby is one of most challenging experiences that a woman will go through. When you progress into active labour, you may feel the urge the pull on something, to hold your partners arms and hang, or feel weightless in someway. Take a sarong to your birth to use for resistance. Lean back into the squat whilst your birthing woman totally lets go and feels supported. What will you need for your birth? Does your partner know how to support you physically, emotionally and even spiritually? Join us for the August 20th workshop to spend time together, form a stronger bond with your baby and learn pain coping practices and support techniques from me, your experienced doula and all round birth mentor. Check the link above or click on the link in Facebook to book in :) #beautifulspirit #connection #love #birthingfromwithin #yoga #birthpreparation #birthworkshop #birth #yogaworkshopforbirth #squatforbirth

NEXT BIRTH WORKSHOP: AUGUST 20th. Are you due in September or October? This workshop is for you. Learn pain coping practices, the stages of labour, comfort measures and labour positions, whilst navigating through the inner journey of pregnancy. Birth art, role play and decision making. "Thanks so much Lauren! Shannon and i really enjoyed your class on Saturday. Compared to the hospital class, we both loved how you were so hands on in your class and you showed us the real deal with labour instead of just reading it from a piece of paper. Thanks so much for the re cap and extra information. See you soon. Love Rochelle xxx"
To book in go to the website above or link in the comments in Facebook. Only 4 places left on this one. #birthingfromwithin #pregnancy #birthpreparation #birthworkshop #prenatalyoga #birth #labourland #yoga #pregnancyyoga