Olivia Henrietta Marquis
Registered Yoga and Meditation Instructor
The body and the mind are inextricably connected, every time we have a thought we set off a cascade of cellular reactions in our nervous system that influence all the molecules in our body. Our cells are constantly observing our thoughts and being changed by them…
…Take control of your mind, and take control of your body.
Value yourself enough to take charge of your choices and bring nourishment to your body, to your mind and fulfill your soul.
Registered Yoga and Meditation Instructor
Through my life's journey so far, I have come to realise a connection to those around me, in bringing support, encouragement and techniques to help us take control of both our mind and body - and empower us to connect the two.
"Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit. When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open."
B.K.S. Iyengar
My own journey started off with a physical connection and focus, taking my body to the physical limits and leaving my mind to fend for itself. The mental strength and dedication required to push my body to the limits was achieved through this process, however the recuperation and mental downtime was not.
When my body started to show me the physical signs of stress, through severe allergic reaction symptoms, I started to listen and take note of my own internal environment and to recognise the value of homeostasis, or balance, for both the body and the mind.
After 8 years travelling the world, and living and working with different cultures, I have grown to realise where our focus is amiss for our ideas of a "successful" life. It is not to run ourselves ragged to achieve status in our careers, or society, and leave our minds on the wayside without a second thought for our own personal wellbeing, or to work ourselves to the point of zero-productivity and to the detriment of our health. It's about acknowledging our own inner needs and identifying with them on a daily basis. Even if we take just 10 minutes each day to stop, be present in the moment and get to know our authentic self, removing the busyness from our minds for those minutes and focus on listening to our own inner voice.
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I am a 200 Hr. Registered Yoga Teacher, with my main focus being Ashtanga Vinyasa and the Eight Limbs of Yoga. Having completed my qualification in Rishikesh, India, discovering the depths of yoga from its original, spiritual source.
Group sessions and courses are available, as well as individual development sessions and corporate courses for businesses.
Including:
• Pranayama (breathing exercises)
• Asanas (physical postures)
• Relaxation
• Meditation
• Bringing you the opportunity to connect with your true self, your authentic voice.
• Providing a sense of grounding, feeling centred, and a calm inner environment
• Increasing awareness of our body and mind and uniting as one
• Adjusting our thoughts patterns and habits, to cultivate a more positive outlook within our thought process and therefore our actions
• Removing the chatter of our mind and allowing us to listen to our true self, bringing compassion to yourself and those around you
Whether an individual, a group, or a business, I'm here to bring an outer perspective which can shift your entire internal environment.
From presenting yoga classes and guided meditation, to sharing values and concepts on life which make a difference to our perspective on each and every scenario we encounter throughout our daily life.
Take control of your thoughts, take control of your body, and the world becomes a beautiful place in which to live.
Contact me for more information and inspiration for enhancing your mindset, and therefore your whole outlook on life.
