As we age, feeling steady, mobile, and connected to our bodies becomes even more important. Gentle Hatha Yoga offers seniors in Kalamunda and the Perth Hills a safe, accessible way to move, breathe, and build confidence at any stage of life. At Citta Flow Yoga, our classes are designed to support seniors with mindful movement, calm breathwork, and a welcoming space where you can simply arrive as you are.

People often ask me why I chose to teach Hatha yoga. For me, it comes down to how this practice helped me find steadiness, strength, and ease — not just on the mat, but in life. Hatha yoga has a pace that feels honest and supportive, giving space to breathe, notice, and simply be.

If you’ve ever wondered whether yoga or Pilates is the right practice for you, you’re not alone. Both offer wonderful benefits — improving strength, flexibility, posture, and overall wellbeing — but they do so in very different ways.

The main distinction is that yoga is a holistic practice, nurturing body, mind, and spirit through breath and awareness, while Pilates is a fitness-based method that focuses on building strength, stability, and control through precise, structured movement.

Whether you live in Kalamunda or nearby in the Perth Hills, understanding how each practice works can help you choose the right path for your body and lifestyle.

I’ve just finished reading the Bhagavad Gita as part of my final 150 hours of Yoga Teacher Training — and I can honestly say, I wish I’d read it 30 years ago.

This sacred text feels timeless and deeply human. It speaks to the heart of yoga: how to live with awareness, courage, compassion, and balance. The more I read, the more I understood why it’s often called India’s greatest gift to humanity. You don’t need to be a scholar or philosopher to appreciate it — the Gita meets you exactly where you are.

Here are twenty-three reasons why I love it, and why I think you might too.

Hatha Yoga is a traditional form of yoga that focuses on physical postures (asanas), breath work (pranayama), and mindfulness. Its goal is to harmonize the body and mind, preparing you for deeper meditation and overall wellbeing. Unlike fast-paced yoga styles, Hatha emphasizes slow, mindful movement, making it accessible for beginners and experienced yogis alike.

If you’ve spent any time scrolling through yoga content online, you’ve probably seen the phrase “take a deep breath.” It sounds supportive — but in yoga, this simple instruction often causes more harm than good.

Let’s unpack why a “deep breath” isn’t always the right breath.