“Life saving” is how Jodie Piggin of Surat describes her weekly online classes with The Yoga Partnership.
What started three years ago as “some fun” has become a critical part of her physical and mental health and has facilitated invaluable social connections.
Born and bred on the Gold Coast, Ms Piggin moved to the Maranoa town (population 402) with her policeman husband seven years ago.
She said she missed so much of her former lifestyle but especially her yoga classes.
The Yoga Partnership now fills that void.
“I couldn’t talk any more highly of them,” Ms Piggin said. “They have been a life saver for me.
“The instructors are so wonderful – they give 100 per cent for everything they do – and it’s like a little family, you just know they care. They’re amazing, they really are.”
Ms Piggin said The Yoga Partnership offered a choice of online yoga, meditation and mindfulness sessions throughout the week to suit varying levels of fitness.
“Some classes are a bit more rugged – it’s more of a workout – whereas others focus on relaxation.
“It’s social. It’s mental, it’s life skills. Yeah, they’ve covered all the bases, which is especially important when you live way out here.”
Ms Piggin said the classes attracted all ages and standards, with the instructors always happy to answer questions and find solutions if the yoga became too tricky.
“There is nothing they wouldn’t do for anyone,” she said. “They actually care. With a lot of other activities you just don’t get that feeling. They put in 100 per cent so you do too.”
And the experience of participating in a face-to-face class?
“It was absolutely amazing. Everything,“ Ms Piggin said.
“If we could have them here every day of the week, I would definitely do every class.”
