Happy International Yoga Day 2025!
Happy International Yoga Day!
Today, on 21 June 2025, we honour Internationalā€ÆYogaā€ÆDay. A moment to pause, reflect, and connect with ourselves. To mark this special occasion, I’ve brought together three guests on my podcast (thanks lafdies):
Melinda Ferrier - Professional Orgnaniser & KonMari Consultant. Yoga Student
https://www.livelifeorganised.com.au/
Rebel Tucker: Yoga Therapist, Senior Yoga Teacher, Yoga Teacher Trainer & Mentor, Yoga Australia Board Member
https://yogarebel.com.au/
Justine Janssen - Senior Yoga Teacher, Yoga Teacher Trainer & Mentor, Former Studio Owner.
https://embodywellbeingonline.podia.com/
To explore what yoga means to them. 2 of them who are also yoga teachers share how it’s transformed their lives. Stick around until the video at the end. You’ll hear their heartfelt stories and find inspiration for your own practice.
Why International Yoga Day Matters
As we honour this day, it’s worth remembering that yoga belongs to everybody. Regardless of age, flexibility, or background. It’s an invitation to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with the most reliable anchor we have: our breath.
The real yoga happens off the mat. Here’s what I’ve learned and what I hope you take into your own life today:
Yoga is personal Everyone’s yoga looks different. That’s something to be celebrated. Your practice might mean:
- emptying the mind
- a soothing pranayama; "
- a strong flow;
- Mantra meditation
- Self-inquiry with your mentor or study the scriptures.
or something else whatever you need at that time.
As Rebel note's many yogic practices are science-backed.
Consistency is more important. A few minutes of daily practice. Whether a posture, breath-work, or meditation etc. Can create ripples of well-being throughout your week.
It lives in the messy moments When things aren’t smooth. Feelings ripple, days pull us in a thousand directions. That’s when yoga becomes a tool. It’s not about folding yourself into the required 'shape'. It’s about using what you've learned in your practise and bringing it into your own life.
3 Simple Ways You Can Celebrate Today
- Take 5–10 minutes for a short yoga practice.. No mat required! It can happen on the floor, in a chair, or even standing.
- Set an intention—a gentle reminder of why do you practice yoga? What do you want from it moving forward?
- Reflect on what yoga means to you and what it has helped you with.
One Final Thought...
If you can breathe, you can practice yoga!
Cheers
Liz
