Roxanna Minonna (Roxy) has a wisdom way beyond her 30 years. She has an uncanny ability to channel her teachings but there is also a sense that her profound and honest understanding of ‘woman’ is on account of her personal journey. It hasn’t been an easy one. A drug-user at the age of 12, a heroin addict at the age of 17, a disenchanted soul at the age of 21. But somewhere along the way, Roxy found the courage to grasp on to something that gave her life meaning. It became a way of initiation for women through dance. But this is no ordinary dance. This is Dancing the Divine …
The idea of attending a surfing retreat the week after the first shark attack on Bondi Beach in 80 years may not be all that appealing to some. But refusing to let a big fish stand in the way of a fun adventure, I packed my swimmers, sunscreen, yoga gear and a healthy dose of courage for a three-day surf and yoga retreat at Broulee on the South Coast of New South Wales.
Is anonymous kindness truly revolutionary? The founder of WakeUpSydney.com.au,Jono Fisher, has invited Sydney-siders to join what he has coined as the ‘Kindness Revolution’ – towards ourselves, each other and the natural world. There’s already thousands of people playing the game of pay-it-forward: anonymously doing something kind to someone and leaving a kindness card behind asking the receiver to do the same.
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Kick into Spring with a relaxing yoga retreat at Salt Village, Kingscliff NSW. Located just 15 mins drive from the Gold Coast Airport, Salt Village offers two accommodation options at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa and Mantra on Salt Beach. The weekend retreat will include accommodation, all meals, yoga classes and treatments at The Golden Door Spa from only $340 per person (twin share). For bookings salt@peppers.com.au or phone (02) 6674 7726
