by Cherise Vallet | Mar 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Without cultivating love for ourselves, regardless of how much discipline we have, regardless of how serious we are about practice, we will still stay stuck in the subtle mercilessness of the mind, listening to the voice that tells us we are basically and...
by Cherise Vallet | Feb 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Last week I had a date to meet a friend for dinner. I arrived at the restaurant 10 minutes early and found a lovely spot out on the footpath under a leafy tree. As I settled into my seat, I found myself wishing I’d brought along something to read to pass the time....
by Cherise Vallet | Feb 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.” – Ovid I was speaking with one of my yoga therapy clients during our session the other day, reflecting on the learnings she’d had from a recent injury. For weeks now she hasn’t been able to walk...
by Cherise Vallet | Jan 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
I’ve entered into 2019 refreshed from a wonderful long visit from my family, all the way from Canada and from Sydney. We’ve celebrated a milestone birthday for me (60!), Christmas, New Year’s Eve, spent time at the beach, long walks and talks,...
by Cherise Vallet | May 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Last year I helped my friend Simon bring to birth his vision for a yoga & mindfulness phone app you can use while driving your car. It may seem counter-intuitive to attempt to do yoga while driving your car. However, our whole focus during the time of writing and...
by Cherise Vallet | May 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Me with my mother, circa late 1959… It would have been my mother’s 91st birthday a few days ago. I always think of her on her birthday and miss being able to ring her up and send love and greetings, just talk about life, the universe and everything, as we...
