Birthplace – Mackay
\n\tFirst Yoga Class – Full Moon Power Class
\n\tFavourite Yoga Principle – letting go & non-judgement
\n\tWhat has yoga taught you? How blessed and lucky I really am in life. It has also taught me to accept myself and where I am in my life instead of wishing to be something else.
\n\tFavourite Yoga book – ‘Yoga Mala’ – Pattahbi Jois and Kino MacGregor’s Ashtanga Books
\n\tBiggest Challenge on the mat – Slowing down the ‘monkey mind’
\n\tBiggest challenge off the mat – Accepting that I can’t save every animal that needs help or a home
\n\tAfter many years of soul-destroying events in my life, depression as a teenager up to my early 20's, then a long struggle within myself I finally got on my mat after more than 5 years of myself and others talking me out of it. Since then my life has changed so much for the better.
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\nI undertook a 30-day transformation at 8 Limb which, to say the least, lead me on a whole new path. I was a diligent student practising regularly and I slowly gained the courage to change many things in my life that was helping me to be healthier and happier. After some time I decided it was time for teacher training again at 8 Limb Yoga to deepen my understanding of yoga, to understand it's philosophy and history and to delve deeper into my practice. It originally was not to teach but by the end of teacher training that certainly changed as I was bursting to share my practice and help others.
\nTeacher training opened my mind, heart, body and soul and definitely my eyes (all three of them lol) again to a newer and better way of life. I gained confidence I never knew I had or could have. I was someone who had closed herself off from society and was too shy to speak to more than a small group of family or close friends to stand in front of a group sharing my deep passion for yoga which keeps growing every day. Yoga has softened me in so many ways physically, mentally and emotionally. Through yoga, I have met so many wonderful people all who have touched my life in some way. Tanya has 200hr RYT certification with Yoga Alliance International.
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From Taiwan, I used to work at a dance studio as a part-time dancer. The first time I had a connection to yoga was because of a knee and back injury. Yoga practice has opened and started my yoga journey - I've learnt not to be perfect all the time, and accept who I am.
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With continuous practice at local yoga studio Space - Taipei, the seed was planted of wanting to become a yoga teacher. I decided to enrol with Shanti yoga on the Gold Coast as an international student for two years (2013-2015) I trained and learnt the theory under Shanti Gowans.
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This qualification required 1,200 hours which gave me the certification and diploma degree. Shanti Gowans yoga program is a holistic program for body, mind, and spirit. "Yoga journey is not just a physical training but also a mind training" - to share with you all.
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She took a Hatha class & walked out of the room feeling amazing. She continued coming to class regularly and also did her own home practice.
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Yoga changed her life and it was an easy decision to make to undertake the teacher training at 8 Limb. Nadine loves teaching and looks forward to sharing the joy of yoga with others.Nadine has 200hr RYT certification with Yoga Alliance International.
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\n\tFirst Yoga Class – Hatha Class at 8 Limb Yoga in 2014
\n\tFavourite Yoga Principle – The Yamas & Niyamas
\n\tWhat has yoga taught you? That I am an incredibly blessed person with so many wonderful things in my life.
\n\tFavourite Yoga book – Hatha Yoga Illustrated
\n\tBiggest Challenge on the mat – To find a balance between my yoga practice & family life
\n\tBiggest challenge off the mat – Raising 2 boys with autism
\n\tSue is co-owner/manager of 8 Limb Yoga Mackay. Sue has years of knowledge and experience in many styles of Yoga, including Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa flow, Yin and Restorative Yoga. Sue is the director of teacher training at 8Limb, offering 200hr RYT certification with Yoga Alliance International.Sue is currently studying a 3 year Advanced Diploma of Ayurvedic studies with Dr Ajit through the Australasia Institute of Ayurvedic Studies.
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\n\nSue is a published Author in the bestselling Heart to Heart series alongside industry leaders Dr John
\nDemartini and Bob Doyle who are both featured in The Secret.
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Sue is married and has three beautiful daughters that she is most proud of. Sue first became interested in Yoga many years ago as she was searching for a better quality of life not quantity. The stresses of everyday life, raising a family and owning many different businesses with her husband were taking its toll and she was looking for happiness in all the wrong places.
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While holidaying in Malaysia in 2005 she was introduced to Ashtanga Yoga and then moved to Auckland New Zealand in 2010 with her family where she had the opportunity to dedicate herself to two and a half years intensive teacher training at the Auckland Yoga Academy. Sue is a 500hr RYT Teacher with years of teaching experience and has coached 200RYT Yoga Teachers, some of who teach at the studio today.
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Sue travels abroad regularly to keep evolving her own practice and share her experience and knowledge with students and teachers of 8 Limb and anyone looking to become a Yoga teacher or anyone wanting to undertake the training for personal development.
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Sue has a deep passion to teach the Yoga principles and is interested in working with students to develop strength in body and mind to face the daily challenges life presents on and off the yoga mat. Sue is trained in Anatomy, Physiology, Pregnancy Yoga, Meditation, Philosophy and Sanskit Chanting. One of Sue's favorite Quotes is from Mahatama Gandhi "You must be the change you want to see in the world"
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Birthplace – Mackay
\n\tFirst Yoga Class – With Robyn Taylor at Eimeo hotel
\n\tFavorite Yoga Principle – Yoga is not a competition. This is the spirit of Yoga.
\n\tWhat has Yoga taught you- To accept the bitter and sweet parts of life and that sometimes the bitter is leading us to something sweet.
\n\tFavorite Yoga book – All of Stephen Cope’s books. I have read The Wisdom of Yoga many times and still love it.
\n\tBiggest Challenge on the mat – In the beginning it was to get on my mat 5 days per week and now I look forward to it everyday
\n\tBiggest challenge off the mat – Not sure if it’s a challenge but it is to introduce many more people to practice the 8 limbs of Yoga so they can work towards finding their true potential.
\n\tIn 2014 an english friend took Carol to a local yoga class in the community hall which she enjoyed but was unable to continue due to other commitments. Early the following year she decided to investigate options for more regular yoga in Mackay, and discovered the 8 Limb Yoga Studio (and as they say the rest is history). Carol had previously attended gyms, swam laps and cycled a couple of times a week but never truly enjoyed these pursuits rather participating because she thought: it was healthy to be fit.
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The beginning of yoga classes could not have been more positive for Carol with immediate benefits to her mind and body. Soon after came the 30 day transformation offered at the studio and the journey of Self-practice. After enjoying workshops and yoga as she travelled on holidays, Carol realised she wanted to continue on a deeper journey and be part of a team sharing yoga with others.
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Teaching yoga to children, adolescents and adults seemed to be calling and so she completed teacher training with Sue Deakin at the 8 Limb Studio and regards her journey with yoga as one of the most profound and positive life changing experiences ever! Carol has 200hr RYT certification with Yoga Alliance International.
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\n\nBirthplace – Taiwan
\n\tFirst Yoga Class – Ashtanga - Taiwan
\n\tFavourite Yoga Principle – Ahimsa (non violence)
\n\tWhat has yoga taught you? Be giving. Be forgiving. Be kind. Be thankful and Loving.
\n\tFavourite Yoga book – Inner Peace (Shanti Gowans)
\n\tBiggest Challenge on the mat – Tapas (Discipline)
\n\tBiggest challenge off the mat – Always be mindful and practice the 8 principles in my daily life.
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