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Tarren ➰ Massage + Yoga in Melbourne

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✌︎︎ Lymphatic + Face Massage in Fitzroy
♡⃛ Yoga (500hrs Vinyasa + 50hrs Yin)
• Retreats and Workshops
~ Indigo Luna Affiliate

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LYMPHATIC, FACE MASSAGE + REMEDIAL MASSAGE
— Mondays and Wednesdays @komyunitiwellness
— Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays @ my home studio

1:1 EDUCATION
— if you’d like to start incorporating Lymphatic or Face Massage into your self care routine you can request an education session tailored to your goals
— a private meditation or yoga class so you can advance your practice
— if you’re a recent massage graduate and would like to refine your techniques, I can help

WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
— Every season I run at least one event. It’s been Yin and Massage events, Day Retreats, Meditation workshops, Yin and Sound Healing… I’ll share my latest with you very soon!

PUBLIC CLASSES
— I teach at @rituel_fitness every Sunday and Wednesday, and am often covering at other studios in Melbourne’s inner north.

Let me know if you have any Q’s about my offering.
Hopefully we can work together soon 🙏 by @touchbodymind

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19 days ago

If you’re dealing with a chronic or acute condition, I usually recommend having 1 massage a week for 3 weeks to get your Lymphatic System working more efficiently again. From there we reassess.

On the other hand, if you’re feeling healthy and would like to add it to your general maintenance/wellbeing routine, then every 4-8 weeks usually works great for my clients ⚖️

#massagemelbourne #melbournewellness #lymphaticmassage #lymphaticdrainage taken in Fitzroy, Victoria by @touchbodymind

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a year ago

I’m so glad you’ve decided to try this treatment. Now that it’s over, this is what you need to do for the next 12-24hrs to make the most of your session.

- drink plenty of water (filtered is great). It’ll help remove those excess toxins we just shifted.
- try to stay relaxed. Some ideas… have an epsom salt bath, a nap, do some breath-work/meditation, read a book, watch your fav film, turn your phone to do not disturb.
- skip high intensity exercise and keep it mellow. Think a walk in nature, a gentle yoga class, some stretching or nothing but rest :)
- avoid alcohol and caffeine
- steer clear of foods that aggravate your digestion (such as sugar or processed foods) and instead nourish yourself with whole foods that your body loves.

And of course make your next appointment :)

#lymphatichealth
#healingmassage
#melbournemassage taken in Fitzroy North by @touchbodymind

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a year ago

Moments from our last day retreat.

Our day was filled with intentional movement, long stretches, massage, yummy snacks, yoga nidra and meditation, that even left us feeling all floaty afterwards.

We intended to sneak in another retreat before Al’s baby arrived but life happened. For now Tarren has a few workshops in the works. So keep your eyes peeled.

- Yin and pin 25th of October at @rituel_fitness

We will be back next year with more nervous system restoration. ❣️ taken in Rituel Fitness by @touchbodymind

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6 days ago

I’m showing the aesthetics of this treatment. But it’s really about releasing tightness in your face, jaw, neck, and scalp and boosting lymph. Some of my clients come back monthly to stay on top of jaw tension/pain, one client refers to this as her “jaw appointment”.

Book in Mondays and Wednesdays @komyunitiwellness . Link in bio. Or DM any questions. taken in Fitzroy, Victoria by @touchbodymind

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4 months ago

If my legs were feeling heavy, puffy or like they were holding onto extra fluid, I’d start with these simple things:

~ Getting enough movement ~ walking, riding or swimming are excellent. You don’t need to max out, gentle movement helps support circulation as well as lymph flow.

~ Wear compression stockings ~ particularly if I was sitting or standing for long periods, travelling, or noticing more swelling by the end of the day. I wear them everyday in clinic, mine are knee high and from @funkysockco

~ Legs up the wall ~ Straight up, not just slightly elevated, and for 10 minutes at the end of the day. For an added benefit, practice deep belly breathing while your legs are up.

~ Stay hydrated ~ regular water throughout the day supports healthy fluid balance. Don’t chug it all down in one or two sittings hehe.

~ Lymphatic drainage massage (of course) ~ this gentle treatment encourages the movement of fluid through the lymphatic system.

And, as always, I’d look at the bigger picture too ~ sleep, stress, nutrition included.

Simple things, done consistently, can make all the difference :) :) :)

Any q’s let me know.

NB. If swelling is one-sided, painful or accompanied by redness or warmth, it’s best to get it checked by your health practitioner. taken in Melbourne, Australia by @touchbodymind

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2 months ago

Understanding Yoga Philosophy (and talking about it), is where I find the real gems of yoga. I’ll share with you, one of the Kleshas (the causes of suffering). It’s Avidyā, often translated as “ignorance”.

Not ignorance in the sense of lacking knowledge, but seeing things differently from how they really are.

I was recently talking about this with a friend who works with people who can be quite combative and defensive.

He’s often left feeling frustrated because he wishes they would communicate differently or behave with more kindness.

As we spoke, we explored the idea that if he continues expecting these people to show up differently, despite them behaving the same way, he’s likely setting himself up for disappointment. The suffering isn’t only coming from their behaviour, but also from his expectation that they should be someone they’re not.

This is Avidyā.

It doesn’t mean we approve of hurtful behaviour or stop having healthy boundaries. It simply means we begin seeing situations more clearly, rather than through the lens of how we wish they would be.

When we can meet reality as it is, instead of resisting it, there’s often more space, more acceptance and less unnecessary suffering. by @touchbodymind

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3 months ago

I’m now offering massage from my home studio in Melbourne’s inner north:

Tuesdays + Thursdays | 9am–5pm
Some Fridays | 9am–1pm

These appointments are not available to new clients, only those who have had at least 3 massage appointments with me prior OR have attended at least 10 of my public yoga classes. This just keeps me and my home space super safe.

Private health rebates are still available, however you’ll need to pay the full fee at your appointment and submit your receipt to your health fund directly.

Bookings via email, text or DM.
hi@touchbodymind.com.au
Online bookings are not available.

Any q’s let me know.

See you soon!
Tarren x by @touchbodymind

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a month ago

In Sunday’s Slow Flow class, we began with a gentle pranayama (breath control) practice, and added the mantra “So Hum”.

Inhaling and silently saying “So” and exhaling “Hum”. So Hum is often described as the natural sound of the breath. And can be very soothing for many because of that. There are greater meanings of So Hum, but I won’t go into it today.

I offered this practice because pairing the breath with a mantra gives the mind a gentle place to rest, it helps create gaps between thoughts, can assist in settling into the present moment, and finding a meditative state. It takes practice, but that’s all part of it…

I’ve written a blog “meditation made simple” which has a list of mantras you could try out and techniques to make your meditation a little more straight forward. Using a mantra is what helped me create a consistent meditation practice, maybe it will for you too? The link is in my bio. LMK if you have any Q’s about it or your meditation practice :)

📸 From my meditation workshop at @restoring_wellness in June. Content captured with permission. by @touchbodymind

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3 months ago

This is your invitation to an afternoon of nervous system nourishment in Fairfield.

It’s for those feeling stressed, tired or who are simply craving time to slow down in an intentional setting.

~ Yoga, Massage, Herb workshop, Journalling, Cacao, delicious snacks + more

Hosted by myself @touchbodymind Yoga Teacher and Massage Therapist + @kismetnaturopathy Yoga Teacher and Naturopath.

📍Rituel in Fairfield, Melbourne (content in reel was filmed here)
📍Saturday July 25
📍12.30-5.30pm

Book via bio link or touchbodymind.com.au/shop for your mid year reset.

#melbourneyoga #melbournetodo by @touchbodymind

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3 months ago

FAQ: Where should I meditate?
Literally anywhere! You can set up a dedicated spot in your home, but you also don’t need to (I haven’t). I meditate wherever I can according to that day’s schedule. Sometimes it’s in the living room, sitting up in bed, on a park bench, in an uber, before a yoga class… For me it’s not about the setting, it’s just about making it fit into my day.

I hope this is helpful. DM if you want more tips :)

BTW outfit by @indigoluna.store. You can get a discount in my bio. x taken in Melbourne, Australia by @touchbodymind

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5 months ago

It’s an afternoon to go slow, tend to your nervous system and rest.

This retreat is for those feeling busy, burnt out, or simply craving time to slow down, and reconnect with themselves and others in an intentional space.

~ Saturday July 25
~ 12.30-5.30pm
~ Rituel in Fairfield

Recent FAQs have been added to the ticket page. Eg. My schedule is quite full on a Saturday, can I come a little late or leave early?

Find out more via our bio link or DM us any questions. taken in Fairfield, Victoria by @touchbodymind

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3 months ago