frustration at not being able to balance
in tree pose or my feelings of confusion
when seeing people effortlessly breeze
up into a headstand. The practice both
annoyed and excited me – and I see
this so much in my students these days.
It wasn’t until about four years
ago that my time on the mat became
regular. To be honest, a large part
of this was because lots of people I
admired spoke about the power of
yoga in their lives. What has kept me
on the mat is completely different. My
practice takes me home. It’s a portal to
my inner being; the part of me that’s
forever at peace, forever in joy! The
sweet call of home is what leads me
back to the mat time and time again,
and will probably forever have me
practising the beautiful art of yoga.
ON ENERGY
I used to read every single self-help
book on the shelf. Some of which I’ve
walked away from feeling confused.
They were contradictory. Since
adopting an energetic perspective on
life, I feel so much more in alignment.
Instead of seeking others’ wisdom, I
realise that everything is a ref lection of
my own vibration and that only I have
the power to inf luence my vibration.
Only I have the power to inf luence my
own reality.ON UNIVERSAL VIBRATIONS
I believe that everything is energy.
I believe the thoughts we think
determine how we feel, how we feel
determines our energy and our energy
determines our reality. I believe we
can only ever experience that which
we are an energetic match to, because
like attracts like. This means that life is
always a ref lection of what is going on
within me. It means that I can neverlay the blame on the world or anyone
around me, for I am always creating
my experience. This understanding
has completely transformed the way
I choose to live. I am so much more
aware of what I feed my mind, because
thoughts create things.ON OUR PURPOSE
[I believe our purpose is] to feel good
and to expand into the highest version
of ourselves. These go hand in hand,
as I believe the highest version of us
all is naturally joyful! Our ‘job’ here
on earth is just to navigate this wild
and wondrous existence bringing as
much ease, joy and learning into it
along the way. Another big part of
our journey as humans, I believe, is to
discover our power. To discover that
life is not happening to us but we are
the creator of it. The feeling good part
comes so much more naturally when
we realise we are guiding the ship of
our life. What a glorious thing it is to
be human!ON HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
How we feel is inextricably connected
to our physical body. If we focus on
doing what feels good - which is forever
changing and keeps life fun – we’re
simultaneously creating a happy body.
In my books, there’s no right or wrong
in health and wellness, there’s only what
feels good for each person.ON BODY LOVE
Realise that in this lifetime, there is
never going to be a moment you are
not in your body. There is no point in
resisting this vessel you have been gifted.
Appreciate and realise that to some
degree, you chose this vessel before you
came into this life. You chose it because
you knew it was the exact vessel you
needed to explore and play and be the
best possible version of you this time
around on earth.
And remember your thoughts are
powerful. What you feed your mind
determines what you see and experience
in the world – this includes your body,
too. Speak nothing but love.QUICK 5 WITH MEG
What’s your food philosophy?
Eat what feels good.
What’s your favourite asana
and why?
Balasana, supported with a bolster to
make it extra yummy. It’s like you’re
back in mumma’s womb space: safe,
supported and completely loved.
What’s your style of meditation?Whatever feels good that day. Sometimes
it’s guided, moving or deep in nature,
but always connected to the breath.
What’s your personal mantra?
Ra ma da sa sa say so hung.
Translation: sun, moon, earth, infinity,
all that is in infinity, I am thee.
What’s your favourite affirmation?
I am powerful.90 | AUSTRALIAN NATURAL HEALTH naturalhealthmag.com.au