Shirodhara is a Classical Ayurveda treatment for deep mental and nervous system rejuvenation. Grounded in the ancient healing traditions of Ayurveda. Shirodhara is derived from two Sanskrit words: Shirodhara meaning Head and Dhara meaning continuous stream or flow. As this beautiful combination suggests Shirodhara involves the gentle pouring of warm, medicated oil or other liquids in a steady stream over the forehead, concentrating on the Third Eye area at the central area of the forehead between the eyebrows. Helping to create balance, clarity and focus.

There are few parallels in modern medicine, it is a uniquely holistic practice and can have profound mental and emotional healing qualities as well as physiological benefits.

If wanted this treatment time can be extended - please contact for further time and energy exchange rate when booking.

Shiro Abhyanga (Ayurvedic / Indian Head Massage)
Shiroabhyanga is a deeply nourishing traditional Ayurvedic head, neck, and shoulder massage using warm herbal oils.

The sessions starts with a seated warming magnesium and botanical foot bath ( optional herbal tea to warm/cool and help relax) and then the oil head massage treatment.

This traditional treatment helps to calm the nervous system, relieve tension, and promote clarity of mind. By stimulating vital energy points (marma), Shiroabhyanga supports healthy hair growth, improves sleep, and brings a sense of deep relaxation and grounding. A beautiful treatment that helps nurture connection with the self whilst giving the physical body time to rest. Perfect during any stage of a Woman’s life but particularly during Peri Menopause, Menopause and Post the more Vata ( drying / seasonal) stages of life.

30min

Ayurveda Foot Soak and Massage

( Padabhyanga)

Treating the feet nurtures feminine energy and helps nourish hormonal balance.

Soaking the feet allows the body to relax and cleanses the feet in preparation for massage. The botanicals and epsom salts help to reduce inflammation, soothe and cool sore muscles.

It can simply be a time to be present with yourself a self care ritual.

Foot massage can alleviate anxiety, emotional imbalance and strengthen immunological response.

It also can help with insomnia and calm Perimenopause and Menopause symptoms.

A seated warming foot soak with traditional Ayurvedic botanicals of Lavender / Peppermint & Rose and magnesium salts ( can be changed to suit clients preference) with an optional a warming / cooling herbal tea. Then followed by a lower leg and foot warm oil massage. In summer can be a room temp or cooler oil of coconut instead of sesame. Please state at time of booking. A perfect nurturing shorter treatment if you are needing some space and relaxation and are looking to relax and continue with other activities of the day Or can be extended to 1 hour for a deeper relaxation - $120

Relaxing full body massage with or without Aromatherapy oils. ( Where possible can be modified to suit individual requirements, please contact before booking.)

Pure bliss an Honouring of Yourself.

Optional herbal tea.

A beautiful traditional facial massage using light oil and head massage treatment without oil - for the days when you need some mental downtime and can’t wash your hair after.

Perfect morning, lunch arvo break to give yourself space, nourishing relaxation and to aid mental clarity and creative thought processing.

A Yoga class welcoming all ages and levels of fitness With min ability to be able to get up and down from standing to the floor with ease. This practice is slow and floor based a more Yin flavour, if it was a Tea.

Particular attention is given to the Body / Mind Connection.

A relaxing Savasana ( the lying around bit ) gives time and space for the goodness of the practice to be absorbed.

No need for fancy yoga clothes anything you are comfortable moving around in will do.

If you don't have a mat no worries - message ahead to borrow one for session.

This is Yoga for living at any age.

Yin Yoga is a slower paced practice that allows you time and space to connect with your body and mind whilst gently yielding into Yoga postures creating tension in certain areas of the body, that are with breathwork and Mindfulness. The posture is then released to increase circulation with the aim to improve maintain or improve flexibility in the physical body over time. It is a floor based Practice.

It is the perfect paring for more active sports or lifestyle activities as allows for a slow gentle progressive stretch throughout the connective tissue, tendons and ligaments as well as stimulating the channels of the subtle body.

Classes are smaller - Max 6

Yin Yoga is a slower paced practice that allows you time and space to connect with your body and mind whilst gently yielding into Yoga postures creating tension in certain areas of the body, that are with breathwork and Mindfulness. The posture is then released to increase circulation with the aim to improve maintain or improve flexibility in the physical body over time. It is a floor based Practice.

It is the perfect paring for more active sports or lifestyle activities as allows for a slow gentle progressive stretch throughout the connective tissue, tendons and ligaments as well as stimulating the channels of the subtle body.

Classes are smaller - Max 6 ( Class passes avil - see packages on home page)

Yin Yoga is a slower paced practice that allows you time and space to connect with your body and mind whilst gently yielding into Yoga postures creating tension in certain areas of the body, that are with breathwork and Mindfulness. The posture is then released to increase circulation with the aim to improve maintain or improve flexibility in the physical body over time. It is a floor based Practice.

It is the perfect paring for more active sports or lifestyle activities as allows for a slow gentle progressive stretch throughout the connective tissue, tendons and ligaments as well as stimulating the channels of the subtle body.

Classes are smaller - Max 6

This is a bookclub focused on Women’s wellbeing. Meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month 09:30-11am at The Mat Connection Yoga / Creative Studio in Allawah Street in Albany Creek .

The books have been pre selected and are books with a feminine perspective either through themes, ideas, authors or topical issues. A mix of genres and styles that you might not otherwise come across in your own reading and an opportunity to hear the thoughts and voices of other local Women who love to read too.

Created as a monthly gathering to connect, create and flow. To celebrate the stories we read and the women we meet.

Meeting initially at The Mat Connection Studio with mats and bolsters provided for floor seating, and a couple of Vintage chairs too…herbal tea / teas included.

Books are not included in the Membership however if enough requests books can be sourced from a supporting business that may offer The Mat Connection with a potential discount. You are welcome to source books ahead and read ahead or monthly at your leisure, please make notes if read ahead. I am classic at forgetting small details i loved or not when reading!

Books would need to be purchased ahead for an order to be made and a min order number required from group for discount roughly 10%.