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Reclaiming the feminine, and taking the ‘taboo’ out of sex and intimacy talk

On March 11 we welcomed Belinda Wiley, sex and relationship coach, for an open, relaxed and intimate chat on some topics that are so often off table. 

Belinda Wiley knows what it’s like to feel like you’ve lost the spark in your long-term relationship – but she also knows what it takes to reignite it through empowering your own sexuality. This workshop was an engaging opportunity to explore frequently taboo topics like sex, desire and inimacy in an open and frank discussion with a certified sex and relationship coach.

In a deviation from our usual style, this format was more like a conversation among friends, as I interviewed Belinda and let the conversation lead where the questions took us. It also meant that all the women in attendance could also contribute their own questions, creating a space where everyone felt comfortable to be curious, without fear of judgement or shame.

 

For me, it was an opportunity to be more closely involved with the conversation on the day. Having spent considerable time researching the most-asked questions among women before the event, it was great to dig a little deeper into conversations that I know are so often overlooked.

Belinda shared with us communication practices that can help couples build and maintain their connection over time – in particular ‘desires, fears and loves’, which is about creating space for each partner to be honest about what they want, what they are afraid of and what they love most about their partner. A valuable source of further reading on the topic of reclaiming your feminine power that Belinda mentioned during the interview was Pussy: A Reclamation by Regna Thomashauer. It is all about the source of your feminine power like you haven’t heard talked about before, and how to use it!

 

For the women who attended, I know this workshop was a good reminder about prioritising intimacy and self-love with yourself, first. As you reacquaint yourself with your own sexuality, and spark curiosity within yourself, you’ll begin to feel more empowered to take that energy into your intimate relationship. Like anything, when we do the work and show up for ourselves first, it means we’re better equipped to show up for others in the way we really want to.

If you were unable to make the workshop, you can still learn more from Belinda, as she is set to launch her new podcast, The Well Fucked Wife. And of course, if you’d like to explore your own relationship more, you can also book a call with Belinda to find out more about her private coaching sessions.

 

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to this wonderful workshop – and a special thank you also goes to the sponsors of this event! Shout out to Linden Leaves, IWona-B, The LUXE EDIT, Diane James, Vania, Tan in the City. And my gorgeous Photographer Diana Saunders.

For our next event on the 19th of June, we welcome life coach Tracy Manu from Blossom, who will share with us actionable ideas around breaking free from limiting beliefs and unlocking your full potential. Tracy is an inspirational speaker and coach, who speaks from the heart about empowering the strength of the feminine and creating a life you love!

So, put this Mini Urban Retreat in your calendar! This event will take place at Om Studio in Stonefields and will start with a dance class (for all levels) followed by a healthy snack break before our discussion with Tracy. Find out more about it and book your place here.

Hi, I'm Karina

I help women reconnect with themselves through productive, nurturing and inspiring conversations with leaders and experts in well-being.

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Who wants to WELLNESS RETREAT with us? Thought I Who wants to WELLNESS RETREAT with us?
Thought I would re-introduce you to my wonderful guests :) and a little re- intro of myself as well as I have been a little quiet lately. 
My next retreat will be AUGUST 7th at @omyogastudionz with my dear guests @tarrynbellingham and @yogawithmarihalina 
Tarryn is a mindfulness teacher who is an expert at combining both science and spiritual principles to help reduce stress. I love how practical she is with her easy to follow tools that we can all implement. 
Mari is a yoga teacher, specialising in somatic and yoga therapeutics.
Mari is driven by a passion to help and guide others on their yoga journey. She combines her love for dance and movement but is also passionate about mental health and well-being. As a result, her classes are just amazing!
And a little about me and my “why” :) my name is Karina Bolland.
I launched Balancing Act about 6 years ago. As a relatively new mother, in a new country with a new role in life. I yearned for connection - with other people, with the woman I was before having my first child and the new woman I was becoming. 
Balancing Act is a community born of that experience. Together with my guests, we help women reconnect with themselves through productive, nurturing, and inspiring conversations with leaders and experts in well-being, but also conversations between ourselves.
We’re putting together an epic day of movement, wellness workshop focusing on understanding how science and spirituality go hand in hand to combat stress. 
And of course we will have tons of goodies to treat yourself with during the retreat. 
I know you might be looking forward to your holidays and the end of term break and taking care of yourself may be the last thing on your mind right now, BUT - we promise, you will be happy to have this on your calendar post holidays and a great way to kick off term 3! 
Tickets currently on sale. Head to link in bio :) Looking forward seeing you all again after such a long time! 
Karina xx
Our energy is depleted with things that cause us s Our energy is depleted with things that cause us stress.
And at the moment, there is quite a bit of heaviness. Between the uncertainty that we are facing with Covid numbers going up in NZ. But also the heaviness with news from abroad.
Ironic, because the whole purpose of my workshop was how to preserve our energy!
When it comes to what’s going on here in NZ, being the optimist that I am, I do believe that once we pass the “peak”, we will come out of this ready to shine again!
We’ll all be singing: ‘I’m coming out, I want the world to know, got to let it show..” 🎶 💃🏻
But till then, we need all the patience and compassion 💐 
@omyogastudionz and I have agreed that we will postpone our workshop again. So that we can all gather again post “peak” with more ease and confidence. 
And God knows we will need it more than ever!
We can of course either reimburse you or keep the credit for the next workshop. 
Until then, I wish you lots of love and health. See you soon at the studio! 
Karina 💛
Hello! I am back :) I went quiet the last few mon Hello! I am back :) 
I went quiet the last few months focusing on the family during lockdown and then enjoying our glorious summer. 
Now, back to reality! A new version of it at least…
There is definitely a lot of good energy when kids start a new school year, a new beginning for the whole family. But with the current circumstances, I know people have been feeling anxious with all the uncertainty that surround us. 
That’s why it’s the perfect opportunity to kick start Balancing Act’s workshops this year with a workshop on: 
“Understating how science and spirituality go hand in hand to combat stress and anxiety”.
Being in NZ and having family and friends abroad has given me a heads up on what’s to come. Who know really, but we might have the kids back at home for a while if need be, plans might get delayed, postponed or even canceled, who know when exactly we will see family again… The last two years have made us very resilient to change. But it is important to preserve our energy as we ride the wave so we don’t burn out. So we still manage to fill ourselves up with all the goodness we need, to be able to keep on giving…
My guest speaker @tarrynbellingham will cover: 
🌸 What is energy from a science and spiritual viewpoint 
🌸 How to rewire your mindset
🌸 How to create strong energetic boundaries
🌸 High vibe versus low vibe activities 
🌸 Modelling strategies for the entire family unit
The workshop also includes:
🌸 A beautiful heart opening yoga class with @yogawithmarihalina 
🌸 Balancing Act goodie bag with beautiful local wellness brands 
🌸 Plant based snacks from @rawliciousfoodnz 
🌸 @betterteaco delicious herbal tea
🌸 Connecting with like-minded people to spark new magic in your life
Can't wait to hold this space for you 😊
Tickets in link in bio. 
Karina x
Even though Balancing Act can’t operate until le Even though Balancing Act can’t operate until level 2, it’s website and branding had a little makeover ✨ 
I thought it was the perfect timing to check in with it’s core values:
🌸 Connection
🌸 Impact
🌸 Personal development
It was an opportunity to stop, reflect on the journey and appreciate the heart warming testimonials. 
I’m proud of us all for stepping out of our comfort zone, opening our minds to new ideas and expanding our circle through new connections. 
Even though there is a lot of uncertainty at the moment. There is still a lot of hope and I can’t wait to see you all again for more! 
Until we can gather again at Balancing Act’s urban retreats, I wish you lots of fun with your loved ones 💗 and patience too 😉
For those thinking about a brand/website refresh, check out the lovely and creative @styledwebdesign_nz ✨
New website in link under my bio 😊
The beauty in the middle of the craziness 💗 The beauty in the middle of the craziness 💗
I hope everyone is keeping safe. @omyogastudionz a I hope everyone is keeping safe. @omyogastudionz and I will look at another date for our workshop with @tarrynbellingham and @yogawithmarihalina as soon as things clear up. 
Just a little reminder to you and to me, let’s allow ourselves to feel frustrated for a moment, breathe and move through it. Don’t let that feeling become you. 
Let’s look for what is good. I know most of us will have kids all over us without much rest. 
Personally, homeschooling the two boys while entertaining our busy little girl and trying not to disturb daddy’s zoom calls and work can sometimes test my patience! 
But I try to keep on taking those micro moments to pause and remind myself that I’m in charge of how I view the world ✨ 
Watch movies with the kids, spend time outside, DANCE 💃🏻, colour in without checking our phones, bake, play…🤩 Have video calls with friends. The juggle is real but I promised myself not to let it overtake me. 
Hope to see you all very soon, we’ll all deserve that retreat! ❤️ Xx
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