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Giving Back + My first HBF Run

6/12/2017

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It's a beautiful thing, when people come together to support one another.

"We rise by lifting others up."

The HBF Run was very much this in action and I felt humbled to be a part of the Perth community that day.

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To be honest, it wasn't really a run for me, I was in the 12km walking group. Though I did end up running a few kilometres of the distance after taking a pitstop and attempting to catch up with my walking buddies. Does that count?

Completing a fun run has been on my bucket list for some time, like some other "out there" goals such as getting my black belt in martial arts, following the MotoGP around the world for a year and walking the Camino de Santiago (fingers crossed for next year). The latter being the reason for me walking a lot more in the last year and so the fun run made it to my 2017 100 things to do list.

The List is a way for me to put out there where I want focus my energy for the year ahead and giving back is always on there. With all the travel I had on the cards this year, I was beginning to think I might not be able to do it.

But I would see HBF Run shirts every time I went out for walks and advertisements on the internet, so I couldn't let it go. 

When you're on the right path, serendipitous events will increase in their occurrence.

First sign was at the end of one of my classes, when a couple of my students mentioned they were looking at doing it. And then another student that same week, who had just started his Not-for-profit Optin to Life inc, sent out a newsletter saying he was participating in the run and starting a team to raise money for his charity.

I knew in that moment, I had to do it and everything fell into place.

The walk was on the 28th May on a perfectly sunny autumn day and I had the best time. From start to finish the event was heaps of fun with lots of unexpected entertainment along the way. Perth was a buzz with positive energy. It's hard not to feel uplifted when you're with thousands of others all walking/running for a cause dear to them.

Sure my body was a little stiff and sore by the end of the 12km, but it definitely gave me greater appreciation for being a yogini and yoga teacher with the self-awareness to know what my body needed in the days following.

My recovery consisted of a lot of magnesium, calcium, stretches, hydration and rest, as well as some shorter more casual walks to keep me moving.

Proud to say together we raised over $2500 as a team for Optin to Life Inc so they can continue giving support and invaluable time out to mothers in the first 18months. I love how its a charity that brings the community together to support one another, with mothers helping mothers. And knowing all the amazing mothers that I do, I know this is an invaluable service for women.

If you're in Perth and in need or know someone else who could use some support, their program is currently operating in Victoria Park, South Perth, Bayswater and Stirling. They can use all the support and help they can get, so if you can we'd love you to make a tax deductible donation here or even volunteer here if you feel called.

A huge thank you to those who joined the team, my walking buddies and all the beautiful souls that donated money to our cause. It's a day I won't forget in a hurry. Here are a handful of highlights from the day...
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Giving Back - Answering the call to Bali

12/2/2015

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 If I have learnt anything in this lifetime, it is....
Never ignore the callings of your heart and soul.

And yet I still struggle with this...
After promising myself a trip to Bali for my 40th to heed the long time call to go, I skimped out on my own promise citing finances and classes as reasons for the timing not being right. Only to regret it later and eventually biting the bullet. So I'm all booked to go just before Christmas. And after a very heart-full and busy year, I must say my heart and soul are craving this little sabbatical to recharge my batteries with yoga, green smoothies, lots of massages and down time.

Once you learn the lesson its time to learn it well, so I'm heeding another calling I have to find ways to be of greater service in the world and to give back. I have decided to travel with hand luggage only, which allows me to use all 23kg of check-in luggage to fullfil as much of the Bali Kids wishlist as I can.
 
Bali Kids are a charity and medical facility established to help the kids of the many orphanages and low income earners of Bali, who are unable to afford medical costs when they are ill. They have a long list of "urgently" needed items on their wishlist (below) which I feel I could possibly fit into my suitcase.

So I kind of got to wondering...
CAN YOU HELP?

In the spirit of Christmas and giving to those less fortunate, I am reaching out to the PY community to see if anyone can help with any of these items. Maybe you have access to some of these items you can donate, or have some old babies clothes or toys you've been meaning to give away.

I'd love to hear from you if you do.
I leave on the 16th so any support before then would be greatly appreciated.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanking you always for being here,
​Tash x

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Though this beautiful studio is in Cairns, this is the sort of space I'm imagining I'll also find in Bali to do yoga in :) 

*PEDIASURE FORMULA NEEDED URGENTLY  Vanilla or Honey 

* Heinz Baby Food

Pampers Size M, Pediasure, Fisher Price toys 6-12 months, Heinz Baby Food

Antiseptic bath soap (bar and liquid)

Infant clothing 9 to 24 months.

Latex gloves S/M/L, 
Face Masks, Maximum strength oral analgesic gel benzocaine 20% by Iodent, filling material GIC Fuji 9 by GC, Oral diagnosa kit, Scandonest Local Anaesthesia (injection) for Dental, Endodontic needles kit. 

Savlon,
 Soov Cream

Baking soda for children with Icthyosis.

Alcohol swabs, Peditox for head lice.

Mamy Poco size (M) for infants.  
Adult nappies for a blind teenage girl large size.


Body Lotion, Shampoo (adult), Dettol Liquid Soap, Hair lice treatment.

PS: Another way I am giving back and raising funds is through the sale of my new Mandala t-shirts and products. My mandalas have been a practice close to my heart for the past year, and now I am excited that others can take them home and share their powerful messages with the world. Click the image below to see the whole range. There are 7 designs to choose from in black or white, currently on organic tees and completely customisable. Choose a cheaper option, a different style or colour and you can even alter the placement and size of the image!
​Make it your own and take one home today :)
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    Welcome!

    I'm Natasha Tay, a yoga teacher, life coach, reiki practitioner + circle facilitator. 
     
    I am also someone who has very often struggled silently with mental health issues and depression.
     

    But with all that's going on in the world I'm feeling the call to use this space to share my experience as well as the inspiration, practices and tools that are helping me cope in this great time of uncertainty.

    I hope that it may resonate with even one of you and help you in some way. 

    Please reach out if you feel called to and stay safe and well gorgeous souls x

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