‘Oh, she’s not wearing any shoes!’ I can hear them whispering behind my back. We’re walking along a cliff side track and I’ve just overtaken them. I listen, amused as she says ‘Have you heard about those ‘toe shoes’?’ They keep talking about my barefooted-ness and exercise related footwear, but very soon I’m too far […]
Growing up in Tropical North Queensland, Australia, physical outdoor activities have always been a pivotal focus of my life. I was naturally gifted in any sport that came my way. My European heritage encouraged a path of football (soccer), and with a strong competitive spirit my desire to play professionally quickly arose. After getting scouted […]
A little while ago a friend asked me ‘So Gab, you’ve been traveling around for a while now, what are the main things you’d say you’ve learned?’ I pondered it. I pondered it for a long while. In fact, what follows is my most well thought out blog post in years! Here are my current […]
We are having an amazing ride down the East Coast of Australia sharing the magic that is Acro Balance. Its been a pleasure to share intimate experiences of connection, trust and playfulness. We are currently half way through our journey and loving every moment. Here are a few great photos from our shared created experience […]
Must you name The Lover? Must you limit The Lover to a single body? A finite form? All hands that caress you, guide you, delightedly provide for you, are The Lover. The farmer in his field, lovingly tending his crops that they may nourish your sweet body more- even the blind can see the hands […]
We love to play under the trees on the grass! In this creative little flow Gabriella makes me (Shay) fly and twist around. It’s amazing how good it feels to have the wind in your hair and pivot on top of someone else’s feet. Thanks to my little sister Kiera Douglas for taking the video […]
‘Relax…’ I said quietly, and felt his whole body surrender to the force of mine a little more. The twitch in his muscles from moments ago quieted. His spine grew longer as he decompressed, unfurled, and trusted me, trusted the experience a little more. ‘How did you know?’ he asked, surprised. As if it were […]