Sue Kirkpatrick-Laird

Sue Kirkpatrick-Laird

Move with Grace
Gympie, QLD, Australia
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Move with Grace
Gympie, QLD, Australia
Qualification and identity verified

About

Sue is a yoga therapist and teacher who helps you to get to know and embody your physical body, and work with it in a way that supports you with your unique life path. Yoga has sustained and strengthened Sue throughout her life, and she wants to share its many benefits with her clients as she creates the space to empower them to discover their own inner healing power and strength. Sue believes yoga works on all layers of our existence – our physical body, our energetic body, our emotional body,... Sue is a yoga therapist and teacher who helps you to get to know and embody your physical body, and work with it in a way that supports you with your unique life path. Yoga has sustained and strengthened Sue throughout her life, and she wants to share its many benefits with her clients as she creates the space to empower them to discover their own inner healing power and strength. Sue believes yoga works on all layers of our existence – our physical body, our energetic body, our emotional body, our body of thought and our self. When we work with one aspect, she says, it has the potential to impact the other layers of our existence. Sue has a special interest in how trauma impacts the physical body and how this can be healed. Rather than allowing a physical illness or injury to take over your life, yoga therapy can empower you to recognise and work with other layers of your existence to support your physical structure in the healing process. When a student presents with a physical condition that requires further information in order to work in a way that supports the student in honouring their physical structure, Sue recommends seeking expert opinions. She has a trusted network of local experts she refers clients to for further investigations and diagnosis if needed. Sue first discovered yoga after recovering from a mountain bike accident. The mindful and gentle practice made her feel strong, relaxed, aligned, peaceful and full of vitality, as well as helping her to heal. When Sue’s husband passed away from cancer in 2009, the loss changed her life forever and through yoga and meditation, she intuitively explored the meaning of life on a deeper level. The therapeutic and healing qualities of these practices helped her move towards a sense of equilibrium and a deep sense of inner calm. By 2013, Sue had established her yoga business, led by the desire to share the benefits of yoga with others. Sue believes the therapeutic and healing qualities of mediation and yoga helps one move towards a sense of equilibrium and a deep sense of inner calm. Yoga has enriched Sue’s life in so many ways – sustaining her, helping her to regain strength and energy to become emotionally resilient, and to heal, grow and truly live again, enjoying life with an open heart. Sue looks forward to sharing the gift of yoga with you soon. Read more

Languages

English

Therapies

Membership of professional associations

  • Yoga Australia

Education and training

Advanced Yoga Studies Certificate - Donna Farhi NZ (2015) Graduate Certificate in Yoga Therapy - Enlighten Events (2019) Trauma Aware Yoga Teacher Training - Trauma Sensitive Yoga Australia (2016) Yoga and the Traumatised Body - Trauma Sensitive Yoga Australia (2016) Somatic Integration - Tools to enhance professional practice - Tensegrity Training (2016) 52625WA Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodolgy - Tensegrity Training (2015)

Holds a relevant Working With Children Check

Yes

An insurance policy has been provided

No

Working hours (GMT+10:00) Sydney

Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Sue Kirkpatrick-Laird’s studio location

Gympie, QLD, Australia

Exact location will be provided after booking

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Yoga - Group Classes

These intimate therapeutic group classes offer a nourishing, refreshing, inspiring and self-sustaining... These intimate therapeutic group classes offer a nourishing, refreshing, inspiring and self-sustaining experience. Each week the threads from prior classes are linked allowing you to further refine, enhance and strengthen your relationship within yourself to adapt, evolve and cope with the ever-changing landscape of your life. Sue skilfully teaches classes in response to the needs of each individual and the group as a whole. You are always encouraged to honour yourself. Through various practices you will be gently and safely guided to connect and align to the truth of who you be to gain a greater understanding of yourself and your uniqueness, how you can empower yourself to make the practice your practice to support you in your life. Typically morning classes are more energising and evening classes are more relaxing. Classes include practices such as: • meditation to quieten and focus the mind for peace and clarity • pranayama (breathing practices to focus the mind and enhance energy) • asana (traditional yoga postures) • movement practices to support functional healthy range of motion, strength, balance, co-ordination, stability, steadiness and ease. ie. Useful, practical movement. • mantra (sound practices) • vedic chanting • mudra (hand or body postures to refine and seal energy flow) • restorative and relaxation postures to settle the nervous system and replenish energy • self-reflection. The philosophy of yoga is respectfully woven into classes to integrate this ancient wisdom into our modern times and for you in your unique life. Practices are offered in a way to enhance awareness of your subtle bodies and the quality of proprioception (perception and awareness of your body’s position and movement) and interoception (feeling and understanding what’s going on inside your body). (Classes are in 5 week blocks) Read more

5 Max participants
Online
In person

1 hr

115 AUD

Yoga – private session - Initial

This intimate therapeutic session offers a nourishing, refreshing, inspiring and self-sustaining... This intimate therapeutic session offers a nourishing, refreshing, inspiring and self-sustaining experience. Sue skilfully teaches in response to your needs. Through various practices you will be gently and safely guided to connect and align to the truth of who you be to gain a greater understanding of yourself and your uniqueness, how you can empower yourself to make the practice your practice to support you in your life. Sessions include practices such as: • meditation to quieten and focus the mind for peace and clarity • pranayama (breathing practices to focus the mind and enhance energy) • asana (traditional yoga postures) • movement practices to support functional healthy range of motion, strength, balance, co-ordination, stability, steadiness and ease. ie. Useful, practical movement. • mantra (sound practices) • vedic chanting • mudra (hand or body postures to refine and seal energy flow) • restorative and relaxation postures to settle the nervous system and replenish energy • self-reflection. The philosophy of yoga is respectfully woven into individual sessions to integrate this ancient wisdom into our modern times and for you in your unique life. Practices are offered in a way to enhance awareness of your subtle bodies and the quality of proprioception (perception and awareness of your body’s position and movement) and interoception (feeling and understanding what’s going on inside your body). Read more

Online
In person

1 hr

120 AUD

Yoga – private session - follow up

This intimate therapeutic session offers a nourishing, refreshing, inspiring and self-sustaining... This intimate therapeutic session offers a nourishing, refreshing, inspiring and self-sustaining experience. Sue skilfully teaches in response to your needs. Through various practices you will be gently and safely guided to connect and align to the truth of who you be to gain a greater understanding of yourself and your uniqueness, how you can empower yourself to make the practice your practice to support you in your life. Sessions include practices such as: • meditation to quieten and focus the mind for peace and clarity • pranayama (breathing practices to focus the mind and enhance energy) • asana (traditional yoga postures) • movement practices to support functional healthy range of motion, strength, balance, co-ordination, stability, steadiness and ease. ie. Useful, practical movement. • mantra (sound practices) • vedic chanting • mudra (hand or body postures to refine and seal energy flow) • restorative and relaxation postures to settle the nervous system and replenish energy • self-reflection. The philosophy of yoga is respectfully woven into individual sessions to integrate this ancient wisdom into our modern times and for you in your unique life. Practices are offered in a way to enhance awareness of your subtle bodies and the quality of proprioception (perception and awareness of your body’s position and movement) and interoception (feeling and understanding what’s going on inside your body). Read more

Online
In person

1 hr

85 AUD

Yoga therapy – private session

Yoga therapy is a unique system of healthy living and supports the healing process. Yoga... Yoga therapy is a unique system of healthy living and supports the healing process. Yoga therapy can be used to treat an existing physical, mental or emotional health issue, and can also be used as a self-care strategy for prevention and maintenance. Yoga therapy package: • initial consultation and session • phone check-in after first session • two x one hour follow-up sessions • home practice tailored to your personal needs • relaxation/meditation recording by Sue upon request 90 minutes $360 (paid in advance) Depending on your personal needs, your yoga therapy may include the following components: • body postures and movement including Asana, Mudra, Kriya; restorative postures, somatic movement practices • breathing practices – Pranayama • mind practices – Meditation, Visualisation, Imagery, Mindfulness, Relaxation • sound practices – Mantra, Chanting • cultivating positive values. Sue will carefully design a daily practice tailored to your specific needs. Yoga therapy is suitable for every person regardless of age or gender, physical and mental capacity. No prior yoga experience is needed. Yoga therapy is a complementary therapy, which means you can continue with your existing medical treatment and if necessary, with your permission, Sue may liaise with your team of health professionals. Read more

Online
In person

1 hr 30 min

360 AUD

Move with Grace Self-Care Week Retreat 26 March to 1 April

The week is your time to relax, retreat home to yourself and replenish your energies by journeying... The week is your time to relax, retreat home to yourself and replenish your energies by journeying through a series of unique personal awareness and mindfulness practices to experience a deeper connection with yourself to refine the art of self-care. Each day is an inspired journey towards your natural born inner peace and calm to build a steady strong foundation within yourself to connect you to your own natural flow - your breath - your energy - your body - to enhance steadiness and ease, feel grounded and centred mentally, physically, energetically, emotionally and spiritually. A most gracious gesture of loving kindness for yourself. The week-long program is gently paced and includes plenty of personal free time. Sunday 26th March to Saturday 1st April 2023 @ Heartland Meadows Retreat, 10mins north of Gympie, Qld Retreat Inclusions:  Daily sessions & workshops with Sue Kirkpatrick  All delicious and nourishing Ayurvedic inspired vegetarian meals  All-day teas, filtered water and fresh fruits  6 nights accommodation  Retreat centre experiences including country walks, infra-red sauna, pool, sitting in the gardens, library and much more  Mandala art workshop, meditative drumming session, chanting session, crystal bowl sound bath, mandala art workshop, pure relaxation, yoga nidra & more  Opening and closing circle, special evening with fire ceremony  Two mornings of silence Read more

In person

1820 AUD

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