mounty food court
As someone who grew up in Western Sydney, I love hearing and celebrating stories of people out west.
This was actually the topic of my very first newsletter to you Jenny, a celebration of sports teams and yoga teachers and communities that come together to cheer each other on.
I wrote about connection and belonging, honouring the places and people that you call home. These are the kind of thoughts I often have at the Nin Yoga studios, whether I'm on the teacher's mat or behind the desk or soaking up the bliss of being a student.
I'm reflecting on this again now because our book club is currently reading "Dirt Poor Islanders" by Winnie Dunn.
Written by a local writer, this book is set in our neighbouring suburb of Mt Druitt. It even refers to good old Mounty food court which, fun fact, is where I went on my second date with my now-wife.
"Dirt Poor Islanders" is based on Winnie's lived experience, blending fiction and autobiography in a beautiful and challenging exploration of culture, identity and family. As the first book ever published in this country about the Australian Tongan community, this is a powerful debut novel with such a strong voice that I can't wait to discuss at book club.
Which, by the way, you can still totally join us for!
Book club is at 4.30 pm THIS SUNDAY at the St Marys studio, and you are invited dear Jenny. As always, it's completely free to join.
Even if you haven't read the book, we'd love to have your energy in the room—it's just another chance to hang out with the Nin Yoga community.
A chance to drink tea and chat and share and reflect and laugh and just be, together.
With love,
Photo from our last meet up—don't you totally want to come and hang out with these faces?