I am currently based in Sydney, Australia, and offer privates, group classes, corporate programs and international retreats, as well as writing and presenting.
After starting my journey into wellbeing at a very young age with yoga, dance, gymnastics, I continued exploring varied sports before taking a serious turn towards Pilates eight years ago and subsequently extensive anatomy, yoga and meditation studies.
I strive to facilitate challenging and inspiring sessions and write uplifting and sometimes thought–provoking content for my clients. At my core, I’d love to help people find greater balance in mind, body and soul, heal from injuries and trauma and find a greater connection with themselves, others and the universe around them.
To enable me to understand the human body, I studied and certified in Stott Mat and Reformer Pilates, Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga Flow, Cardiolates, Pelleres and Fitness and maintain a strong dialogue with rehab and sports professionals. As part of my own journey, I have explored the depths of the human condition and now bring compassion and heart into my sessions and other work wherever possible. (And it is always possible, as the Dalai Lama would say.)
I have written extensively, presented and modeled and hold a Diploma in Journalism plus additional credits in language, politics, presenting and nation studies. (Including attending some rather excellent workshops at NIDA.) My journalistic drive and hunger for knowledge has led me to explore various training methods, goal setting techniques, alternative medicines and nutritional programs and sharing this wealth of lived experience with clients and readers is truly what keeps me up at night and excited about writing. That and the amazing people i have had the privilege to interview for various print and online publications.
It’s truly been an amazing ride and awesome journey for me which has allowed me to travel the globe extensively, meet inspiring leaders in their field and work with “normal” people who have undergone awe-inspiring transformations.
I’d love to be part of your journey, if only for a while. If you’re in need of postural training, meditation techniques, connection through yoga, healing stretches or inspiring fodder for your brain, please contact me via bodymindsol@gmail.com. I look forward to getting a glimpse into the amazing body, mind and soul that is you.
Light and love to you,
Sol
My good friend Tony Holley went to one of your pilates classes in the City and has been singing your praises loudly!
Those class times don’t work so well for me and I’m thinking an assessment could be a good way to get started. I totally get what you said on your blog about the merits of individual attention to get the correct movement sequencing. What is your availability?
I’ll message you my contact details via twitter.
Thanks Sol,
Dunstan
Oh wow! That’s really cool. Say hello and thanks to Tony!
My availability is fairly good if it’s in Manly or surrounds. Can do private session at my home studio or come to yours if it’s close by. Saturday mornings are good or sometime during the week. Do you prefer evening, morning or day? E-mail me at bookings@solwalkling.com
Cheers,
Sol
Hi Sol,
I’m really enjoying your web presence and its inspiring to see you in so many different roles!
I didn’t think that people like you really existed and keep on pinching myself to see if I am dreaming… so far it seems like you are actually a real person which is rather exciting.
I’d love to come to one of your pilates classes. Do you teach in the Manly area?
Keep up the great work and all the best with Pilates teaching!
Dunstan
Thanks for the feedback. I certainly do run classes in Manly! Check out http://www.bodymindsol.com for times. Run Wednesday 9am classes at Qi Yoga Freshie, for example. I’m also looking to put together one for athletes in Manly on Mondays. Know anyone who would be interested? Btw, how did you stumble across me? Cheers, Sol
I as well did the same and searched for other Walkling’s though out the world. I envy you position traveling around and documenting for all to read.
My family lineage hails from Hannover Germany.
Should you ever make a trip to the states (US), you are always welcome to spend time at my cottage with my family.
Hello Bill Walkling, my name is also Bill Walkling… Look me up Google Bill Walkling Costa Rica… How strange,
Sol – today I had a quiet moment so I put my surname into YouTube. Up you came!
I enjoyed looking at the work you do but wanted to contact you purely because we have the same surname!
Anyway, there are quite a few Walklings here the South of England. I have two brothers, my parents are still around (just!) and we have cousins somewhere. Both my brothers and I have kids – I was blessed with a son, so the name will live on a little longer. Both my brothers had girls!
Anyway, I wish you all the best in your endeavours. I am in a very different line of business (an Operations Director for NCR), so I don’t think I can help much!
Just a thought – if you happen to know a fashion photographer or someone who works on a fashion magazine, my 15 year old daughter would love to get some work experience.
Again, I wish you success in your exciting career choice.
Regards
Clive
Hi Clive,
Thanks for the feedback. I looked into the origin of the name a little while ago and found out it originated from Scotland…? Any connections there?
Re your daughter, I’m more than happy to give her some advice but would need to know what she is actually aiming for. In my experience, fashion photography and work at a fashion mag attract entirely different kinds of people – the first creative, the latter into fashion. Let me know.
Thank you!
Sol