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When the pace of life is fast, our minds move fast too. As winter calls for comfort, we’re often urged to stay warm, and withdraw from outer activity. A restorative practice encourages the body to stretch and release tension stored in the body in a slow and deliberate way. Once the body and mind relaxes we can literally take up full residence in the body and surrender, becoming soft, spacious, grounded and restored.

It is well known today that stress is one of the main contributing factors to illness and depression. Relaxation actually strengthens the immune system and overall wellbeing. The idea of a restorative practice is to increase elasticity in the body by hydrating our connective tissues, whilst in a meditative practice.

At Divine Flow we offer a wide range of restorative practices including yin classes and beginners yoga. It is safe to say this could be one of the most in demand classes we offer. People are becoming more aware of their stress or habitual patterns that don’t serve well. Coming into a restorative practices increase body awareness as it’s time to tune in and recharge.

When we are cold, our circulation decreases, which not only slows the effectiveness of the organs, it makes us feel sluggish and have low energy. This can lead to stiffness in the muscles, joints and can even alter our perspective.

Restorative yoga works the inner and outer body and with practice and focus we aim to prolong our breath by ensuring that your inhale and exhale are the same length and elongated comfortably. This strengthens and lightly stretches the diaphragm and internal organs whilst also toning your thought pattern process.

Restorative yoga is one of our favourite styles of yoga in the cooler months! The winter chill can tempt us away from our practice, and if we listen to that temptation, we are more prone to stress and low immunity. Adding restorative to your yoga practice is a means of caring and nourishing mind, body and heart.

Benefits of a Restorative Yoga practice

  • Enhances flexibility and elasticity
  • Deeply relaxes the body
  • Helps to reduce fluctuations of the mind
  • Improves capacity for healing and balancing
  • Balances the nervous system and adrenal glands
  • Boosts the immune system
  • Develops qualities of compassion and understanding toward others and self
  • Balances excess energies

We know from experience that balancing both Yang and Yin practices can help keep the body aligned and reduce excess masculine or feminine energy. Knowing that yoga urges the cohesion of the sun and moon parts of ourselves so we can experience our true nature, whilst tuning in and observing a restorative practice.

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Radha Vine

Yin | Restorative | Yoga Nidra

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.

Olivia Kerr

Vinyasa | Pilates

Olly has been teaching and practicing yoga on the northern beaches for the past 10 years. She loves teaching and being part of the yoga community and is grateful for the friends, connection and lessons that she has gained along the way. 

Olly is passionate about helping people to move their bodies in a way that is wise and intuitive to them. She believes that movement is medicine and with each class her intention is for students to connect deeply to their body, mind and breath using strong but simple movements.

Olly is also a Chiropractor and has had experience working with people of all ages from all walks of life. During Olly’s chiropractic education she has extensively studied movement, physiology and the nervous system. She loves incorporating her knowledge into thoughtful movement practices. She is trained in Pilates, Vinyasa and Yin.

 

Elise Griffin

Vinyasa | Strength + Soul

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

Yin | Vinyasa | Pilates 

Jess is a Yoga and Pilates instructor with a passion for helping people move well and feel supported in their bodies and lives.

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.