FAQs

The Go Slow Collective brings together counselling, somatic education, and embodied practices including yoga. These FAQs offer a little more detail about the yoga and somatic elements of my work.

I am also a Level 2 Yoga Teacher registered with Yoga Australia, the professional regulating body for yoga teachers in Australia. You can find my listing on the Yoga Australia website HERE.

Do I need to attend yoga if I’m seeing you for counselling (or vice versa)?

No — you don’t need to attend yoga classes if you’re seeing me for counselling, and you don’t need to be in counselling to join a yoga class. Each offering stands on its own.

Some people find that embodied practices like yoga complement their therapeutic work, while others prefer to keep the two separate. Both choices are completely valid. You’re welcome to engage with whichever parts of The Go Slow Collective feel supportive for you.

If you’re curious about how the two might work together, we can explore that gently and at your pace — but there is never any expectation or requirement to do both.

What should I wear to class or a workshop?

Clothes that you feel comfortable to move and rest in. 

If you are practicing online from the southern states warm layers and socks are great for keeping cosy whilst we rest, and in winter a hot water bottle can be extra nice if you feel the cold.

What is Restorative Yoga?

Restorative yoga is a practice of deep rest. There is no stretching or effort — instead, your body is supported by props such as bolsters, blankets, cushions, or home‑sourced alternatives. Each shape is held for several minutes, allowing your body to settle into stillness.

The intention is not to “do” anything, but to create conditions where the parasympathetic nervous system (the rest‑and‑digest response) can come into dominance. This state of rest supports regulation, restoration, and the body’s natural healing processes.

You can read an interview about Restorative Yoga with Nicole HERE.