The Art of Balance - Yoga and Massage

Today I have had the great pleasure of meeting Bettina from The Art of Balance -Yoga and Massage. My booking was for a one hour massage. I have to say that the meeting with Bettina and the hour that ensued, was a magical experience. Her awesome expertise in the art of massage was evident from the first contact. Bettina was not just massaging my body, she was very much in tune with how I was feeling emotionally and spiritually whilst giving my body the care that it needed. This was not an ordinary massage experience, it was very nourishing for BOTH my body and soul. Thank you for our time and magic shared. Namaste.

Bettina is a wonderful yoga teacher, but recently I booked a Reiki session. I was a little skeptical (is this a massage, therapy, how does she move energy???) but I gave it a go. Well, it was fabulous. We discussed some areas of my life where I felt there was a blockage in energy and another where I was at a crossroad. Shortly after, I felt real clarity and those blocked energies really did move. It was noticeable. My husband wants me to book in again! Thank you Bettina, you really are a special human being.

Bettina creates safe, professional space to relax and connect with my body. Her reflexology work is intuitive and profound, and I feel it directly connects with what my body needs and moves the energy through. Not all reflexologists have the gift of being able to destress the body like Bettina. Treat yourself to the gift!

After having tried yoga in many forms, at many studios, I was still unconvinced this was the 'thing' for me UNTIL.... I tried Art of Balance and met Bettina. The practice space like no other: a beautiful space filled with natural light, the view of nature and the sounds of the birds and breeze in the big gum trees. I feel like just arriving at the studio is the first step of my your yoga practice: the invitation to stop, notice and connect myself back to nature.In addition, Bettina holds a space that is relaxed, comfortable, joyful and safe. She welcomes all students to come as they are, share what they feel and take out of each class what they need. Her technical skill in guiding students through the postures and movements (or stillness) coupled with her wisdom in guiding students through the mindful, reflective and mediative elements of yoga is simply divine! She is fountain of knowledge and wisdom from many complimentary sources (reiki, Chinese medicine and astrology to name a few) and has a huge, generous heart that she shares with all her students.A session of yoga here is therapy - physically and emotionally. You leave feel invigorated, inspired, relaxed and strong all in equal measure. Bettina has helped me strengthen my body, calm my mid, and bring the wisdom of yoga off the mat into my life and decision making at challenging times.I am so grateful to have found a person and a place that is simply magical. Bettina, you are just wonderful, and my life is richer for having you and your unique style of yoga in it. You genuinely teach and embody the Art of Balance!

At the beginning of 2020 I was looking for a yin yoga class and was blessed to find Bettina. After only a few classes the world changed and a lot of our interaction was via zoom. However, her joy, enthusiasm and care were just as evident in this medium, and to have this space during such a challenging time was gold!Later that year. Bettina started early morning meditations, which she continues to run. She has an amazing gift, guiding without instructing, allowing growth, realisation, change & acceptance. She calls it - inner work and it is. I have found an inner confidence, a more easeful, peaceful way of being and so much more joy. I rediscovered my love of writing, joined a writers group and contributed a story to a published anthology.I continue to practice yoga and meditation with Bettina because, as she says -every time is different - and every time you learn or receive something different from your practice. It is my gift to myself.Bettina’s studio is a sanctuary and she is just a beautiful human. You cannot help but feel comfortable in her presence.

I love yoga with Bettina who embraces life, reminds us to keep having fun, be kind to each other and love ourselves. Bettina gives me a huge dose of positivity to fill my soul.

Bettina lives and breathes yoga life, and so generously shares space and deep knowledge with her community. Her classes are everything you would hope for from beginner to advanced, young to younger… Philosophy is woven through her classes which is so relatable to modern life off the mat. I’m so grateful to have walked through these studio doors… and the view of nature outside the studio is a beautiful bonus. 10 out of 10 recommend.

Bettina’s yoga studio was recommended to me by a mum back in 2016. I had crippling back pain, spondylolisthesis and recovering pelvic instability from 3rd pregnancy. I remember my first visit being unable to flatten my spine against the floor with the sharp protruding vertebrae. Nestled in nature, feeling warmth from fellow yoginis, and nurtured by Bettina’s gentle reminder to listen to your body, I persevered. I’m 53 now and a regular visitor astounded by my body’s capabilities.