Photograph by Julie Slavin, Old Bar
Professionally
I’ve been teaching for 45+ years and practising yoga for 55. I ran my first yoga teacher training, a kind of prototype, in the late 80’s at my school, Sydney Yoga Centre. Then I continued to train teachers at SYC and Nature Care College until 2009. I founded and directed two yoga schools (sequentially). These days I teach fewer classes, but still run an annual intensive course and a collaborative workshop called ‘Ascending the Mountain’ with colleague, Libbie Nelson.
Simon and Schuster published my book, Teach Yourself Yoga, in 1997. It’s been revised and is still available for purchase. Later, I wrote an e-book, The Art of Adjustment. There’s also a beautiful book called The Wisdom of Eve, created by photographer Sandy Edwards. It’s a print-on-demand book, a distillation of my interpretations of the Yoga Sutra, plus photos of my students.
When COVID hit, my husband and I ventured into producing videos, which you will find on this site. All my videos will play without ads so long as you watch them on eveyoga.com. They all still exist on YouTube, but the frequent ads have made that platform inappropriate for yoga classes.
I was an early adopter of blogging, starting in 2006. I wrote almost daily for the blog ‘Yoga Suits Her’. Now that I’ve become intrigued by my aging process, I aim for a once-weekly post that I call ‘Being Old’.
Personally
In 2009, I moved to Mitchells Island, NSW, where I’m part of a small community with my husband and four other kindred spirits. You can read about us in a book called Shedders, written by my housemate, Heather, available on Amazon. It’s the story of how we three couples have been doing retirement in a totally radical and inspiring way.
Years ago, I saw the possibility of living a gentler life, one more in tune with Nature and in sync with how I wanted to teach yoga and practice it. The stunning beauty of my environment, the rich diversity of wildlife and the peace, quiet and fresh air that I enjoy are intrinsic to my yoga practice.
We three couples who cohabit have created an amazing vision. I feel blessed to be living part of it.
Writing is a constant in my life. In 2020, I wrote a memoir called Being Eve. It may or may not get published, but the writing itself has been a challenge and an achievement, as well as a path of healing.
Even more personally
I love walking on the beach at Manning Point or at Salt Water NP as often as my busy retiree’s schedule will allow. For fun, I like to arrange evenings where we play games like Pictionary or Taboo. Good food and great coffee bring me joy, too.
In the past, I’ve been privileged to work as a palliative care volunteer. For nine years, I paid visits to people at the end stage of their lives. I learned so much from my patients, carers and other volunteers. Now, I volunteer at the Taree Manning Regional Art Gallery.
I’m an avid reader and belong to a book club that meets monthly. I joined Wingsong Choir long ago and have been an enthusiastic participant in our rehearsals and performances. Last year I joined a second choir, formed specifically to participate in the ‘Festival of Voices’ in Hobart in July.
Life is busy! Once a month we try to get down to Sydney to see our kids and three grandkids. I have family in the United States, also, my son and two grandsons, whom I don’t get to see often enough.
At this stage in my life, I can honestly say that yoga is the longest relationship I’ve had. I love it almost as much as I love my husband, Daniel (who has been my yoga student since 1992).