letters of support

Letter of Support
            From   amanda murfin <[email protected]>
           To      <[email protected]>
            Date   2023-10-03 16:48

I was so disappointed to hear the news from Jen last week that her classes have been restricted by council.

I am new to the area, having moved earlier this year to Noosa from interstate. It has taken me months of searching to FINALLY find a place to practice yoga that
doesn't feel like a gym or a factory with huge numbers of students packed in - and I was so grateful to find Suncoast Healing Yoga in the hinterland. It's a gentle and
respectful haven. Just the drive in through the forest has an immediate calming effect on my body, mind and nervous system. The venue is so serene and moulds
itself into the nature around it, creating a real sanctuary and offering calm and quiet for my busy mind, a place to restore my energy and wellbeing. It surprises me
that anyone would file a complaint about such a hidden gem? One of it's endearing qualities is the size of the building itself, the small numbers in the classes - the
homeliness of it all.

Jen is a beautiful teacher and in the few short weeks I have been attending I have looked forward to my weekly classes with her. Not only is the yoga itself an
essential component of my week - but what Jen offers creates a community of like minded people. For me, this eases the loneliness of being new to the area.

As a yoga teacher myself, I am well aware of the numerous health benefits to the community at large of a regular yoga practice and the connection it creates, with
self and others. We all know the importance of self nurture - whether it be through physical activity, spiritual pursuits or just keeping company with others. In fact,
we are actively encouraged by medical professionals to take time out and attend to our mental and physical health, so that we are not draining the system in the long
term. Suncoast Healing offers this opportunity - and to limit access seems to be working in the opposite direction?

With the busyness of the world, and varying working hours (as they have become since Covid) I believe it's really important to offer this opportunity to others who
are unable to attend during working hours. All gyms, sports clubs etc schedule classes/sessions for early morning, the end of the day, or on the weekend to cater to
this group of people. Those not fortunate enough to be able to attend regularly might benefit from the occasional workshop that offers the benefits of a yoga class
and gathering.

I sincerely hope that the decision is reconsidered and adjusted to offer more opportunity to the local community and that Jen is able to operate as she previously
was, without disturbing the peace and beauty of the neighbourhood.




Amanda Murfin
T: 0410 312 626
W: amandamurfinyoaa.com.au
PO Box 2118, Noosa Heads QLD 4567