Sue Kirkpatrick-Laird

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

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

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

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

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