Kind Living

04/10/2026

A different approach to massage

I’ve had a couple of clients lately comment on how much they enjoy feeling the tension release and the body soften — without having to endure the usual painful deep-tissue work.

People are often surprised by how much relief they can experience with gentle fascial work combined with Ortho-Bionomy® principles and techniques.

There’s no need to force the body or dig deep into the tissue. When we give the body the right conditions, it can tap into its own capacity to release and rebalance.

So if your body has been asking for a bit of attention and healing, maybe it’s time to come and see me.

Visit www.kindliving.co.nz for easy online booking (see link in comments box below) or message me.

I'm looking forward to seeing you.

09/08/2026

I still have a few MASSAGE appointments available this week at Kind Living in Opoho, Dunedin:

Monday: 1pm & 5pm
Tuesday: 2pm
Thursday: 2pm
Friday: 12pm & 2.30pm

If your body has been asking for some attention, perhaps one of these spots is just what you need.

Easy online booking link in the comments.

You can also find out more about my massage and other offerings at kindliving.co.nz

“I always feel a sense of mind-body restoration and lightness of being during and after my massage.”
— Karen M.

03/08/2026

I'm hoping the power of community might help a lovely friend of mine.

She's looking for a home to rent for herself and her two children, ideally within the DNI school zone. I know that so many of the best rentals never make it online—they're often passed on through word of mouth.

She is genuinely one of those tenants every landlord hopes for: house proud, respectful, reliable, and someone who will truly care for a home as if it were her own. She's not just looking for another rental; she's hoping to find a place where her little family can settle and feel at home.

If you know of anything coming up, or know someone who might, I'd be so grateful if you could get in touch or share this post.

Thank you so much. ❤️

23/07/2026

Scars are more than marks on the surface. Even old, faded scars may continue to influence the way our bodies move and adapt. Exploring scar tissue can offer new insights into long-standing tension, restriction and our connection with the body.

Scars are more than marks on the surface. Even old, faded scars may continue to influence the way our bodies move and adapt. Exploring scar tissue can offer new insights into long-standing tension, restriction and our connection with the body.

23/06/2026

14/05/2026

The Introspection. Somatic Ecstatic Dance.

An invitation to soften inward - to drop beneath the noise of the mind and into the wisdom of the body.

Join us for a Somatic Ecstatic Dance - a guided free-form movement journey weaving somatic dance, ecstatic dance + 5Rhythms.

This is your space to let go, tune in, and move however your body wants to move. No choreography, no judgement - just raw, real expression.

Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned mover, you’re welcome here.

The vibe:
No booze. No shoes. No talking on the dancefloor.
Just epic music + a beautiful community.

Come as you are. All bodies welcome.

Wear comfy layers, bring water, and a little curiosity.

📍 Private temple space (30 mins north of Dunedin — details sent on booking)
🗓️ Thurs 21 May
🕖 Arrive from 6:45pm for a 7pm start

Bookings via Humanitix or link in bio ♥️
https://events.humanitix.com/somatic-ecstatic-dance-thursday-21-may

Facilitated by Lili Eve, Somatic Dance DJ + Facilitator

07/05/2026

https://www.kindliving.co.nz/blog-body-mind-wellness/7qp0hinpuocaiqr3szzt7wx7mb56e4

Anjum Rahman reminds us that a woman’s place has traditionally been defined through her relationships to others—not only in Asia or the Middle East, but also in the West. We’ve been brought up to believe that, as women, we are meant to act selflessly, be considerate of other people’s needs, ...

14/04/2026

https://www.kindliving.co.nz/blog-body-mind-wellness/we-feel-it-but-cant-always-name-it-the-power-of-being-seen

Why do we sometimes ignore our intuition when something doesn’t feel right—especially when others seem to benefit? This reflection explores the importance of resonance, presence, and feeling truly met in therapeutic work. Drawing on ideas from Stephen Porges and Interpersonal Neurobiology, it hi...