All of us at Pines Learning hope that you, our valued students, are staying safe during this very challenging period. As a result of the recent government restrictions in Melbourne, to play our part in reducing risk to our students, staff and the community, our office will close at 4pm Wednesday 5 August until further […]
There are said to be eight ‘limbs’ or guidelines in the practice of yoga. The first of these is the Yamas or restraints of which there are five. These are the outer observances; the ethics and morals by which a yogi lives. Of these, the first is Ahimsa. Ahimsa means non- killing or non-violence in […]
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At this time of isolation some people may confuse silence with loneliness. There are those who have the radio or television on all day ‘just for company’ which can be a way of feeling connected. To be constantly bombarded with information, however, asks a great deal of the mind. Knowledge and mental entertainment should wisely […]
The reason we sometimes struggle with change is due to the sense of insecurity it brings about. People are often comforted by the familiar. In Yoga we learn to keep the mind in the present and not to dwell in the past. This also means not allowing the mind to jump forward. Of course, sometimes […]
The word ‘lockdown’ creates imagery of confinement; of being held down or bound. When we have been accustomed to having a certain level of personal space and freedom of movement we can feel resistance and irritation when asked to make adjustments. Our custom has developed into a sense of entitlement. As we understand through the […]
Whilst we’re in ‘lockdown’ and sharing close quarters with our children and partners the phrase ‘nearest and dearest’ comes to mind. Being so near can mean we can forget that they are dear. ‘We’re all in this together’ has been used ad infinitum and, as these sayings do, it has lost its impact. Perhaps we […]
Forget the ‘tyranny of distance’, what about the ‘tyranny of language’? We all know that the way we use our language has a great impact on how we feel emotionally. Many of us are currently experiencing ‘remote learning’. What difference would it make if we replaced that term with ‘flexible learning’? The word ‘remote’ makes […]
Students in our Multicultural Kitchen have been busy cooking up a storm. Every Friday morning this group meets and prepares dishes reflecting students’ nationalities as well as some Australian classics like scones or a beautifully succulent stuffed roast chicken. The kitchen smells delicious and photographer Kathy was lucky enough this week to sample some spicy […]