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Did you realise that the way you think is literally changing the physical make-up of your brain?

When we think something repeatedly, the neurons (a type of brain cell) activated for that thought begin to multiply and strengthen. Just one hour of focussed concentration on any one particular subject doubles the number of synaptic connections in your brain related to that topic.

Our brains function on a ‘use it or lose it’ mode, so if we don’t go back and re-think those same thoughts, then the new neurons we created will be pruned back, maximising your brain’s efficiency.

This means that what you think about dictates which synaptic connections your brain keeps. With each thought you think, you are directing your brain to develop certain neural connections in the grey matter of your brain. As a result, you are literally creating the physical makeup of your brain by the way you choose to think.

For example, if you only watch the news, which is always bad news, then a lot of the input making up your thoughts is that the world is full of horror and negativity. Physiologically, this strengthens your neural networks around the world being a dangerous place.

When you take the time to look for what you are thankful about in the world, your world begins to take the shape of a world you are thankful for.

You can literally rewire your brain, by strengthening particular neural connections, to see the world through a lens of gratitude. This does not mean rose-tinted glasses. You can be thankful for learning through hardship, growing through challenge, for being resourceful through tough times. It doesn’t mean those times weren’t tough, rather that you appreciate the lessons and growth that the experience gifted you with. You find the silver lining.

To find the gratitude in your day means to change the make-up of your brain. This impacts the way you see the world, and this changes the way you automatically respond to the world as a result. This changes your whole experience.

And when you become more thankful for what you have, you’ll find that you have more things to be thankful for.

Think deliberately. Choose gratitude.

Looking forward to practicing with you soon, Sherrie xx

About Sherrie

Sherrie Laryse is a teacher and mentor with 10+ years studying and working in human behaviour, neuro linguistics, grief, trauma, psychosomatics, mental illness and yoga. Sherrie has positioned herself a leading teacher on how to process our experiences -our external environment- in order to control our emotions, our health and our state of being –our internal environment. Sherrie consults internationally as well as teaching group workshops in Australia and New Zealand.

Blog: sherrie.com.au/blog
Facebook: facebook.com/Sherrie-Laryse
Instagram: instagram.com/sherrielaryse

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Radha is a spiritual aspirant and yoga teacher with over 30 years of practice and teaching, rooted in the Satyananda Yoga tradition. She offers a gentle, embodied approach to every yoga class— including asana, pranayama, meditation, and philosophy — guiding students to explore presence, ease and awareness within their own body, mind and spirit.

Her work as a somatic practitioner naturally flows into her teaching. Drawing on private clinic healing sessions, Radha helps students tune into their bodies and individual needs bringing a compassionate and responsive energy to every class.

Through her life as a mother, mentor, and lifelong student of yoga, self‑study, and spiritual growth, Radha brings warmth, curiosity, and presence to her teaching. She encourages students to move mindfully, feel fully, and connect with their own inner strength, creating a safe and welcoming space for exploration and growth.

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With over 17 years of personal yoga practice and a strong background in the fitness and wellness industry, Elise brings a depth of experience, intelligence, and embodied understanding to her teaching. With a Bachelor’s degree in Sport & Exercise Science and more than a decade working as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and movement coach, Elise bridges the gap between strength, mobility, and mindful movement.

Elise discovered yoga as a powerful complement to her athletic training, and over time it became a central pillar in how she moves, lives, and connects. Her approach is informed by both science and lived experience, blending functional strength, breath awareness, and fluid sequencing. Her classes invite students to feel strong, capable, and supported – meeting their edge with curiosity rather than force.

Elise is deeply passionate about the way yoga supports not only physical health, but nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and connection. Her classes offer a space that encourages students to build trust in their bodies and confidence in their practice.

Above all, Elise is committed to creating a welcoming environment where students can deepen their relationship with movement and carry the benefits of their practice beyond the mat and into everyday life.

Jess Verdier

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With an active background and a long-standing love for yoga and Pilates, Jess’s teaching blends functional movement, mindful awareness, and breath-led flow. Her classes are thoughtfully designed to build strength and mobility while also creating space to slow down, reconnect, and regulate the nervous system.

Jess is known for her calm, grounding presence and inclusive teaching style. She encourages students to trust their own intuition, honour their energy, and meet themselves with compassion, both on and off the mat. Her intention is to support students in feeling strong, steady, and more at home in their bodies.