Yoga Therapy Circle
2023-09-08 14:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | https://yogaaustralia.org.au/event-course/yoga-therapy-circle/
Embracing Change: Honoring the Journey of Menopause Join Yoga Australia and guest contributor, Judy Mort, for an Empowering Yoga Therapy Circle.

TOPIC: Embracing Change: Honoring the Journey of Menopause Are you ready to celebrate a new chapter in life and help your students and clients too? Join us online for a thought-provoking and empowering Yoga Therapy Circle about embracing the transformative journey of menopause. About the Circle: Our Yoga Therapy Circles are way to connect with other yoga therapists on this topic. We can learn from others and share our own experiences. Menopause is a profound and natural transition that marks the end of fertility and the beginning of a new phase of life. It’s a time to honor the wisdom gained through experiences, and help our students and clients embrace this time of their life, and celebrate the remarkable journey of womanhood. What to Expect: ✨ Enlightening Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of the physical, emotional, and psychological changes that come with menopause. ✨ Personal Stories: Listen to inspiring stories from practitioners who have helped women journey through this transformative phase and emerged stronger and wiser. ✨ Rituals and Celebrations: Explore the diverse cultural perspectives on menopause and how it’s honored around the world. ✨ Self-Care and Wellness: Discover yoga practices for maintaining physical and emotional well-being during and after menopause. ✨ Building Community: Connect with like-minded practitioners, share experiences, and learn how to assist your students navigate this exciting life transition. NB: This event in not recorded in the spirit of open sharing and confidentiality. We encourage live attendance to receive full benefits of the discussions. 🎙️ Our Guest Contributor: Judy Mort, has a professional background in health sciences, midwifery and women’s health. An experienced midwife with over 23 years working with birthing women and families in Australia and England. Judy will share with us her insights during this conversation. Judy brings the wisdom and experience of many years of spiritual, personal and professional education and enquiry to all that she offers and will provide you and your students with the tools and inspiration to embrace this new phase of life with confidence and positivity. 🎉 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate the beauty of menopause and the strength that comes with it! Whether you’re approaching this phase or have already experienced it, if you want to bring new insights to your students and clients this circle is for you. 🎟️ Reserve your spot now by registering below. Let’s come together to honor the journey of menopause and embark on a path of self-discovery, growth, and empowerment.

2.5hour Spring Equinox Himalayan Kundalini & Didgeridoo sound bath
2023-09-16 12:00 - 14:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Ritual Yoga, Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, QLD, 4218, Australia
2.5hour Spring Equinox Himalayan Kundalini experience
🌟 Step into a world of rejuvenation and self-discovery with my first public Sattva: Himalayan Kundalini workshop of the year! Join us as we delve into the mystical realm of Himalayan Kundalini. 🌄
🔮 Immerse yourself in a 2.5-hour Sattva Himalayan Kundalini journey and soundbath, with me Judes and joined by the incredible Brad. It’s a wonderful opportunity to tap into the wisdom of the Himalayas and unlock your cosmic potential and prepare to be awestruck by the cosmic wisdom that lies within you!
🌱 As we celebrate the Spring Equinox, join us in awakening your prana and revitalizing your spirit. Through powerful kriyas handed down from the Himalayan tradition, you’ll access your own inner wisdom like never before.
✨ Don’t miss this chance to experience a transformation within yourself on Saturday, September 16th, from 12pm to 2:30pm at Ritual Yoga Mermaid.
💫 **Book Your Cosmic Adventure:** To secure your place in this extraordinary journey, book in here. Spaces are limited, and this workshop promises to be a profound experience. Take the first step towards unlocking your cosmic potential and embracing a life of balance, reasonless joy and harmony.
🌌 Let’s tap into your cosmic potential together!

Yoga for Back Pain and Spinal Health with Tanaya Ti'en
2023-09-16 15:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | South Australia
Yoga for back pain, back maintenance and spinal health is a 2 hour workshop of conversation, meditative movement, yoga asana and breath practice facilitated by Yoga therapist, Tanaya Ti’en, with time for sangha, tea and treats at the end. If you have hit the brick wall of chronic back pain, or are simply seeking practical tools to help you better manage your back health, and maintain a healthy spine, this masterclass may be for you.

Spring Wellness Yoga Workshop
2023-09-17 08:45 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Greythorne Community Hub, 2 Centre Way, Balwyn North, VIC, Australia
Sunday 17 September, 8:45am – 12noon

Utilising the energy of Spring, it is the perfect season for a gentle cleanse that will support health of the body and wellness of the mind.

This workshop includes:
– a yoga & meditation class
– some hatha yoga kriyas – cleansing techniques
– cooking demonstration of the the perfect yogic cleanse dish that is satisfying, nutritious and yum. Then we’ll eat it 🙂 Our products are sourced from Ananda Wholefoods.
– social chai
– yoga nidra
– take home cleanse kit (includes equipment, recipe, ingredients)

Investment: $95 includes everything
Venue: Greythorn Community Hub. 2 Centre Way, Balwyn North
BOOK HERE

Meeting the Heart of Yoga Retreat Mission Beach Far North Queensland
2023-09-17 17:00 - 2023-09-23 10:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Castaways Resort
The process of Yoga is a way to embark on a pilgrimage to our heart, the source of wisdom and light. This retreat allows us to take time out of our busy lives to create space and time to connect with ourselves and others. You will have the opportunity for deep self-enquiry enabling the space for positive changes that you can take home.

Equinox Ceremony
2023-09-23 17:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | South Australia
The Spring Equinox brings us warm, inspiring days. It’s time to celebrate the life force moving through & around you. The life force that gently tilts our home toward the Sun, coaxing the wildflowers into their full splendour, & carrying the migrant birds with their devotional song. To this phenomenal life, with its countless, unconditional opportunities to pause, to notice, to be grateful, to receive, to reciprocate, we bow in deep reverence. Together, on the Equinox, we find conscious stillness, for there is nothing other than this moment. Pure equilibrium. No future for worry, no past for regret. Just now. Where day meets night. Where feminine meets masculine. Where inhale floats in suspension before exhale. A blank slate. Again. For us. On this land, with this community, with this true & open heart, we finally come home to ourselves. With seeds for planting peace & wellbeing into our lives & the lives of all beings. At this sacred time, we reflect on the state of our body, mind & spirit. We acknowledge what we’ve manifested. We look beyond ego, with clarity of vision, to create a new Earth. Renewing ourselves & our sphere of influence, we use techniques practiced for millenia. We meditate, we breathe with intention, we bow, we share, we laugh, we nourish, we grow. Together. This intentional community that values & cherishes the importance of purposeful ritual, sacredness & love. We can’t wait to be in ceremony with you again. Where: Dunghutti Country, Crescent Head, NSW When: Spring Equinox, Saturday 23 September Cost: $39 incl a nourishing supper In keeping with the intimate nature of our events, places are limited, so reach out now to secure your spot & ensure you’re catered for.

Soma Rising
2023-09-24 09:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | South Australia
Soma, the gleaming fluid secreted from the pineal gland during deep states of spiritual awakening, is our light in the darkness. Suddenly, we see beyond. We come to know the Divine & dystopia begins to wind back. We reconnect with our intuition. We fall in love with life, ourselves & all beings. This one day immersive workshop offers techniques to yoke the Soma within, balancing & uniting the masculine & feminine energies through intuitive movement, specific ancient Āsana, Prānāyāma & meditation practices, Restorative Yoga & Astrology. It’s medicine for the Soul. Is this the beginning of your new Sādhana? Could this be your gateway to remembering your true nature & a deeper understanding of this life? It’s time to lead from the heart, beloveds. It’s time to strip away all that undermines you. There is something arising. It’s time to join the Lunar Revolution. When: Sunday 24 September, 9am-3.30pm Where: Dunghutti Country, Crescent Head, NSW Who’s it for: Male & female bodied people Cost: $189 incl. nourishing Sattvic cuisine Due to the intimate & spiritually-focused nature of the event, places are strictly limited.

Early morning 5:30 am Perth Time Tuesdays and Thursdays online
2023-09-26 05:30 - 06:15, 2023-09-28 05:30 - 06:15 (Australia/Perth) | South Australia
Join us as we celebrate our early morning 45-minute Yoga Class.
We started in March 2020 as Covid restricted us … and we love it. Starting our practice with a mixture of yoga asanas derived from many different renowned teachers … but being gratefully aware of our unique bodies, minds and souls … adjusting all to suit ourselves. Contact me by text on 0424250292 or email ccryoga@gmail.com – humbly Caroline

Hakuba Wellness Retreat
2023-09-29 08:00 - 2023-10-03 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | South Australia
Indulge in the most fulfilling connection of mind, body and soul with nature with this nourishing 5 Days 4 Nights Wellness Retreat in the beautiful Hakuba Valley, Japan. Enjoy mixed yoga practices, meditation, massage and onsen, hiking, cooking class and more in this intimate retreat. For more info head to www.wellnessthroughyoga.com.au/retreats-1 $2500 All inclusive of accommodation, meals, yoga and meditation workshops, massage, cooking class, guided hiking.

Tasmanian Yoga Teachers Connect
2023-09-29 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Sanara Studio, 221 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TASMANIA, 7000, Australia
Celebrate the Full Moon with Tasmanian Yoga Instructors – A Unique Networking Event! Join us for an exclusive in-person gathering that provides a chance to rekindle connections with fellow yoga teachers in Tasmania. Regardless of your experience level, this event aims to facilitate open discussions about both challenges and accomplishments within the local yoga industry. Come together to explore potential avenues for growth and development in the field. Engage in conversations about the future of Yoga teaching in Tasmania. Share your insights on desired opportunities for yoga instructors, and if you have a vision for an event in 2024, this could be your platform to seek support from Yoga Australia. This networking occasion will kick off with introductions, followed by a blissful 1-hour Yin Yoga and Full Moon class, perfectly crafted to enhance your practice. Whether you’re looking to connect with peers, discuss industry insights, or simply immerse yourself in yoga, this event offers it all. And if you’re inclined to host or participate in future events, this is the perfect environment to express your thoughts. Or just come along for the opportunity to enjoy the yoga, fill up your cup, and bask in the tranquil atmosphere. We’ll conclude the evening on a relaxed note, sipping chai and delving into conversations about the state of Yoga in Tasmania. Please note: This event is available exclusively as an in-person experience. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and shape the future of Yoga in Tasmania. Agenda: 6.30pm Introductions and Yoga Australia update.6.45 – 7.45pm One hour guided YIN practice by Fiona Harding – grounding during a full moon.7.45 – 8.30pm Get to know our community, an opportunity to connect, chai/hot drinks provided for the discussion circle. Bring: Your own mug for chai/ hot drinks, and yoga mat if you have one. The studio space has props and mats available if you need. About the Presenter: Fiona is skilled in facilitating both Yin and Vinyasa styles of yoga. Yin yoga is a gentle yet profound practice that focuses on the deeper connective tissues and fascia of the body, helping to release tension and improve flexibility. Vinyasa, on the other hand, is a more dynamic and energetic practice that involves a flowing sequence of movements, which helps to cultivate strength, balance, and agility.As a self-proclaimed philosophy nerd, Fi takes a functional and playful approach to her teaching style, incorporating elements of yoga philosophy and mindfulness into her classes. Encouraging students to explore their own unique practice and to find joy in the exploration of various asanas. For any last-minute tickets (on the day of the event) please contact Fiona Harding yogawithfi.au@gmail.com

Meditation 3 Weeks Workshop
2023-10-05 06:45 - 19:30, 2023-10-12 06:45 - 19:30, 2023-10-19 06:45 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Zen Om Yoga Studio, 3 Vopi Street, Schofields, Sydney, NSW, 2762, Australia
Join our Meditation Workshop for a holistic experience, featuring guided meditations, mindfulness practices, breathwork, relaxation methods, and the soothing power of chanting.
– Understand the science of the why and how to meditate.
– Different types of meditation to find the best one for you.
– How to turn your new practice into a habit
Dates: Thursday, October 5th, 12th and 19th.
Time: 6.45 pm to 7.30 pm
Price: $75
Bookings are open now, with limited spots only.
Call us on 0430125698 or email us info@zenomyoga.com.au

Trauma is Stored in The Body – Move your body out of the Past
2023-10-06 09:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | BIYOME Brookfield Retreat, Pacey, Upper Brookfield, Queensland, 4069, Australia
This will be a fascinating self-exploratory retreat, noting where our past is stored in our body. It will include acknowledging where we store emotions in our body and you will develop heightened psychosomatic awareness and free your body of the trauma, the memories of the past. We will be looking at six ways to bring unification and harmony through moving meditation. Using a healing life force (Prana, Qi, Chi, Ki) as a solution to liberate yourself from the body and past. ‘Who we are’ is a complex combination of evolution, ancestry, experience, chemistry, chance and the choices we make. It is now a known scientific fact that trauma is stored in our body. According to the Ancient yoga sutras; our face, body and our posture store the history of our lifetime. Metaphysically and now proven scientifically, our past is stored in our cells, our genes and our DNA. Trauma not only affects our cells, but it changes our body, our gut, our brain wave patterning, our nervous system and our brains. In this course, we will use meditation techniques to explore the way grief and trauma can affect the nervous system, the mind, our muscles, organs and fascia. Furthermore, we will bring presence to body and breath, bringing the freedom of movement and mind into the present. Breathing together, moving together, touch and eye contact with trusted others help us to dissolve the past that lies in our body, even our genes. This 3-hour workshop will introduce the theory and research behind this evidence informed meditations for grief, shock and trauma. Join us to find freedom within your heart, acknowledging with deep respect and humility the unbreakable human spirit within.

Deep Rest, Restore & Meditation Experience
2023-10-11 18:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Drummoyne Community Centre, 10 Cometrow Street, Drummoyne, NSW, 2047, Australia
A restorative practice to help you release tension in the body and mind, find calm and set you up for a good night sleep.
THE EXPERIENCE

Restorative Yoga to release tension in the body and mind
Breathing practices to calm the nervous system
Candle gazing for mental clarity
Relaxation for a sound night’s sleep

BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Email irene.malamas@gmail.com
Text or Call 0429 511 796

Adventure & Yoga Retreat
2023-10-13 17:00 - 2023-10-15 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Kalbarri, 6536, Australia
Kalbarri Adventure & Yoga Retreat October 13-15th 2023#kalbarri#wa#westernaustralia A weekend for you to connect with like-minded women to adventure through the Kalbarri National Park Gorges and Coastal Cliffs, overcome fear by abseiling, snorkel at the beautiful Blue Holes beach, sup on the Murchison River, and restore your body after all this fun with vinyasa and yin yoga. All while nourishing your body with delicious vegetarian meals. For more info head to www.momentomyogastudio.com

Reincarnation & The Art of Living and Dying: Yoga Workshop
2023-10-14 13:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | South Australia
Life is an unpredictable journey for all of us with death being the ultimate unknown . In this modern 21st century world, we are witnessing a growing carelessness about the phenomenon of death, as well as a deep spiritual ignorance about its meaning. Some sees death as an ending and others as a beginning. For some it is a tragedy, a loss from which they may never recover. For others, death is a transformation, an opportunity to make a change in their life for the better. In this workshop, we will explore the Yogic perspective of life, death, afterlife, law of Karma and reincarnation.

This workshop is indeed unique with the aim to address a very important gap in our modern times: the spiritual preparation for death, one of life’s greatest passages. We will look at the philosophy of Karma, types of reincarnations, liberation while being alive, what to do at the time of death and the journey of a soul.

The purpose of the workshop is to help you transform fear into faith, to answer questions and to enhance mindfulness to prepare for death during this lifetime using methods from the teachings of Yoga.

The workshop will include:

Reincarnation, more than just a theory
The meaning & types of Karma
How to eliminate Karma
How Karma relates to Reincarnation
Reincarnation – entering the flesh again in an interconnected cycle of existence
How to prepare for one of life’s greatest passages
Yoga & Meditation focus class
Refreshments

The Unfolding Self Workshops - through ink, brush and yoga
2023-10-15 11:00 - 14:15 (Australia/Melbourne) | Green Monday Studios, 73 Grattan Street, Carlton, Victoria, 3053, Australia
This workshop combines yoga and brush and ink techniques in a way that takes the student into an inner, fluid and interconnected world where the outer layers of the ego melt away to reveal our inner nature.
Pool of resources: Yoga – movement, posture, sound, relaxation, concentration and meditation practices; Brush and Ink – Ink Mixing, Japanese Ink Painting and Japanese Calligraphy techniques, Poetry and Intuitive Painting.

Flow-Cook-Connect Seasonal Workshop
2023-10-21 08:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | South Australia
Influenced by nature, experience flow and food with the seasons in a grounded way. Move through a valuable mental and physical health experience from start to finish. As a small group, we’ll start at the source and move through a sensory experience. We’ll journey inward through yoga practices and engage externally through creativity, colourful nourishment, energetic insight and social connection.
Meet at 7:45am at Capital Region Farmers Marketmain entrance

Meet, greet and connect
Food market visit to source seasonal produce

At a private venue

Flow yoga and meditation ~ for all dosha balancing, Kapha decreasing
Food awareness session
Hands on cooking lesson ~ Vata increasing
Delicious nourishing brunch
Restorative yoga ~ for all doshas, Pitta calming and Vata settling

Spring is about rejuvenation. This yoga lifestyle session will be a nurturing, valuable, enjoyable and insightful mental and physical health experience from start to finish. You’ll be guided to cultivate and balance your subtle energies, inspired to create nutritious and delicious food and educated to help inform your choices.
This hands-on workshop intends to help you feel more connected and enable your health and wellness goals. Tracey’s home-grown produce and natural tea infusions will be provided aa well as other goodies. Come as you are and dress comfortably. What to bring will be on your confirmation email. Bookings essential: https://flowandfood.com.au/offers-1

Yoga Australia Mini Conference - Adelaide (SA)
2023-10-22 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | South Australia
Let’s gather again as a community and celebrate our passion for Yoga at our first mini- conference in Adelaide on Sunday 22nd October. Enjoy presentations from experienced yoga teachers and trainers, accrue CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points and have the chance to network and mingle with other yoga teachers and passionate yogis at this one day event. Featuring a combination of both movement-based practices and verbal presentations, this event is ideal for yoga students and yoga teachers wanting to immerse themselves deeper into their own practice whilst gaining professional development. Who is this conference for? If you are new to yoga or just learning about it, this is a great place to start! Join our passionate yoga community to explore what yoga is- outside of Asana (poses). Ideal for current yoga teachers, trainers, therapists and students. AGENDA: TIMESPEAKERPRESENTING TOPIC 9am Yoga AustraliaWelcome, Introductions, Housekeeping9.15am – 10.15am Tina ShettigaraAncient wisdom meets modern practice: exploring non-dual Shaiva tantra influences and opportunities for contemporary yoga.15 minute break10.30am – 11.30amNoah McKennaResonant Frequency Breathing and Soundmoves.45 minute lunch break12.30pm – 2.30pmJulie GarganoHow to enter the ‘Inner Dimension of Yoga’. 15 minute break2.45pm – 3.45pmLeah CooperYoga for Core: these exercises are wonderful to incorporate into a variety of yoga classes to make advanced yoga poses more accessible.3.45pm – 4.15pmVani ShuklaGroup Meditation. OUR SPEAKERS We have an incredible lineup of speakers for the upcoming mini conference! Familiarise yourself with each of them, reading their Bio’s and learning what they have to offer. We are so appreciative for each of them volunteering their time to share their knowledge in this way. In order of presenting: Tina Shettigara: Tina Shettigara is a teacher of yoga, meditation, and iRest® yoga nidra. Based in Adelaide, South Australia, Tina embraces the path of non-dual Shaiva Tantra and guides “embodied” practices, meditation, meditative postural yoga, and somatic movement practices grounded in the direct experience of the body and pointing to the direct experience of what is true. Tina is a senior teacher in two senses: she is registered with Yoga Australia as a senior teacher with over ten years of teaching experience; and she is in her senior years, at 70 years of age. She began learning yoga in the 1970s with a teacher who was then in her seventies, who continues to be an inspiration to Tina to this day. More recently, she continues to learn with her tantra teacher, Dr Christopher Wallis, author of Tantra Illuminated, and she accesses other teachers of the path as well. Noah McKenna: Noah Mckenna is a mid-career Yoga Teacher and Therapist who has traversed extensively in both the Eastern and Western terrains of the Yoga landscape. As a young man Noah was introduced to Iyengar Yoga in his hometown of Adelaide from 1989-1995 when he completed his first teacher training. From 1995-2001 Noah spent 7 years under the tutelage of BNS Iyengar who is currently the oldest direct student of Krishnamacarya. Then from 2002-2009 Noah practiced Hatha Yoga under VV Venkatesh. Living in Mysore, India from 2003-2018 provided Noah with a deep immersive experience of the cultural and historical roots of Yoga. During this time he graduated 350 Yoga Teachers via intensive 30 day in-person courses in which Noah personally taught all theoretical and practical components of Teacher Training courses at the 500 Hour level. As a Yoga Therapist in clinical practice Noah incorporated his skills from the Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Kinesiology domains to work almost exclusively with Yoga related injuries. His interest in Yoga rehabilitation led to the development of Soundmoves Yoga focussing on Physiological and Psychological approaches to practice. Currently Noah is pursuing clinical research in Yoga Therapy at the School of Medicine in the University of Adelaide. While developing the Soundmoves method certain discoveries revealed the need to validate and verify how Yoga can be optimised for therapeutic outcomes. His research focusses on the application of rhythmical breathing and movement patterns on Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback. Even after 30 years and thousands of hours spent teaching Noah is still most happy when he has the opportunity to share Yoga in person. Julie Gargano: Julie Gargano has a long and dedicated career spanning over 30 years in the field of yoga and is considered an industry leader, visionary & pioneer. Julie Gargano founded Prana House (2006-2022), one of Australia’s most beautiful uplifting and renowned yoga and wellness centres and global institution for yoga & meditation teacher trainings. In 2004, Julie’s path led her to train directly with the world-renowned yoga master, Yogi Amrit Desai USA, and has since been a carrier of the light of the Lakulish Lineage having pioneered Amrit Yoga (I AM Yoga) and I AM Yoga Nidra in Australia from the Amrit Yoga Institute USA. Being deeply inspired by the heart, power and authenticity of these teachings, which reveal ancient secrets for the modern man, it has been a mission fulfilled to share these teachings with her fellow Australian yogis. Julie Gargano is also the creator of her unique transformative & energy infused Pranaa Yoga & Pranaa Yoga Teacher Training course. This method is a culmination of all her training and background in yoga, meditation, dance, esoteric, energy healing and the healing arts which serve to support the evolving soul. Julie has trained, certified and inspired hundreds of yoga teachers over the last 13years in her unique method. Julie Gargano is a registered Senior Level 3 teacher with Yoga Australia. To find out more about Julie Gargano visit www.juliegargano.com Leah Cooper: Hi! I’m Leah. I was introduced to yoga when I was 9 years old by a speech therapist I was seeing for my selective mutism. Interestingly, she showed me how to do the Salute to the Sun which became part of my treatment plan. This planted a seed, and some years later when my parents were looking to start their own yoga practice, I offered to help them find a yoga class. This was when I came across the Ryoho Yoga studio in Manly. I fell in love with this unique yoga practice which was dynamic and challenging, and was accompanied with a dialogue about health, based on the macrobiotic understanding of the universe. From that moment on, I was determined to learn more about this way of health and become a yoga teacher. Since that moment, I have done numerous studies in yoga and macrobiotics. I completed my Ryoho Yoga teacher training with Andzej Gozpodarczyk in 2007 and then studied with Sensei Ken McLean in the art of macrobiotic counselling, ki cultivation and ki shiatsu. I have also done further training with Janie Larmour of Zen Ki Yoga and completed a teacher trainer refresher course with Ryoho Yoga in 2021. I currently teach from my home yoga studio in Angaston in the Barossa Valley and am also the creator of The Wellbeing Room podcast and my YouTube channel, The Centre of Ki. In my classes, I focus on helping students release tension and stagnation from their bodies, build core strength and back stability, and realign their mind, body and spirit connection through breath awareness. Vani Shukla: Owner and principal Yoga teacher at Yoga Spirit Studios, one of Adelaide’s oldest and most respected traditional Yoga and Meditation centers. Vani Shukla, holds more than 20 years of experience in practice, study, and teaching Yoga. She advocates the life-changing benefits of this ancient science of total well-being (physical, mental, and spiritual). CPD: This conference will provide Yoga Australia members with 4 CPD points. BRING: Please bring your own yoga mat, water bottle and food for snacks and lunch. Otherwise you can purchase food from nearby cafes/ supermarkets on the day. To keep the ticket prices down as much as possible, this event is not being catered however there will be allocated breaks during the event. TO BOOK: Simply register below. Early bird pricing is available for members only, capped at 20 tickets purchased until the 30th September, 2023.

A very special thank you to our Conference Sponsors for their support.

Blooming Into Spring
2023-10-22 16:00 - 2023-10-27 09:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Blue Mountains
From the privacy of our very own private 9 acre lakeside property our next adventure will include lots of yoga, walking, opportunities to explore Botanic Gardens, historic homes, enjoy a High Tea, dinner at the award winning restaurant, massage, wine tasting in our own private cellar, not to mention shopping in Leura, and catering by the amazing Laura from Swan Fine Foods. We’ll be able to enjoy the beautiful springtime blooms surrounding us in this mountainous place.

Sunset Sound Bath Meditation - Collaroy SLSC, Sunday, 12th November, 6-7pm
2023-10-26 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Collaroy SLSC, 1054 Pittwater Road, Collaroy, Sydney, NSW, 2097, Australia
We invite you to join us for this session on the Northern Beaches!
Now, more than ever, we need to create space in our lives to relax, let go of our fear and anxiety, and let healing begin.
To this end, we use a variety of amazing therapeutic instruments: antique Himalayan and Japanese singing bowls, gongs, bells and chimes, rain stick, ocean drum and more, to immerse you in sound.
As you relax, the soothing vibrations will pass through every cell in your body, helping to activate and facilitate the body’s natural healing processes, whilst providing bio-energetic refreshment.
Tension, stress and anxiety will melt away and leave you in that inner-space where holistic healing and wellbeing begin..

The Centre of Ki Yoga Retreat October 2023
2023-10-27 17:00 - 2023-10-30 17:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Goolwa Beach, South Australia, Australia
The October retreat with The Centre of Ki is a 3-night/2-day wellbeing intensive where you will have the opportunity to disconnect from the modern world and enter a nourishing space free from distractions and stress. Our retreat experience will allow you to withdraw, focus on your own needs, and be guided with the loving and kind support of your teacher and retreat facilitator, Leah Cooper.
On retreat you will:

enjoy activities that focus on restoration and relaxation in the comfort of a beautiful beachside location.

be fed nourishing seasonal plant-based whole foods cooked by your host, Leah.

have space to think and be, not do. Time for meditation and self-reflection will be structured into our daily routine.

be surrounded by positive, loving energy in a calm and natural setting.

This retreat is for people who:

want to deepen their yoga practice, learn therapeutic yoga techniques, and are excited about getting on their mat twice a day.

want to spend time with like minded people and build community, working together to create a harmonious space for reflection and connection.

enjoy immersing themselves in nature and are keen to challenge themselves with morning activities at the beach.

are serious about their wellbeing and aren’t scared to withdraw from the stimulation of the modern world (the retreat is a caffeine and alcohol-free environment).

About the yoga
I am an accredited Yoga Australia Senior (Level 3) Yoga Teacher and have been practising yoga for over 25 years and teaching yoga for 15 years. I specialise in Ryoho Yoga Therapy and studied with Andzej Gospodarczyk, the founder of Ryoho Yoga.
Ryoho Yoga is a therapeutic yoga practice that incorporates an understanding of the the meridian body, yin and yang, and five element theory to release tension, open energy channels, build ki (chi, life force, prana) and promote optimal health and wellbeing for mind, body and spirit.
Classes on retreat will be dynamic, supportive and nourishing, taking into account the needs of the participants.

What you’ll be eating

Each meal you have on retreat is designed to support the healing functions of your body. With over 25 years experience as a macrobiotic cook, I use my expertise to create nourishing meals that are simple and delicious using seasonal, whole food ingredients. Being spring, meals will be lighter and include an array of fresh vegetables, whole grains and legumes.
Here is an example of some possible menu items

Breakfast: Spring vegetable miso soup, brown rice congee, assorted condiments and pickles.

Lunch: Chickpea, vegetable and quinoa salad with tahini and lemon dressing.

Dinner: Carrot, leek and sweet potato soup, herbed millet balls, pickled cucumber.

The investment

Twin share ~ $675 for 3 nights/per person
Queen room ~ $795 for 3 nights/per person
An option to attend the retreat for two nights (Friday-Sunday) will be considered upon request. Twin share rooms will only be available for this option at $625 for 2 nights/per person.
For more info: https://www.thecentreofki.com.au/october-2023-retreat

Yoga Nidrā + A Play with Clay or Paint with Watercolours
2023-10-29 10:00 - 11:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | The Meeting Place Kawana Island Suns Coast, Grand Avenue Kawana, Sunshine Coast, Qld, 4551, Australia
Finding time to rest with Yoga Nidrā. Experience a 45 minute guided resting meditation which transitions to ‘Meditation Creations’…your choice of A Play with Clay or Paint with Watercolours.
All Art supplies are included as well as bliss balls and teas.
Upcoming dates are:
Sunday 19 November at 10am
Sunday 17 December at 10am
See Link in Bio on Instagram
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Breathing and Sound for Birth
2023-11-01 09:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | South Australia
Breathing and sound for birth. Using the techniques of sounding (chanting) and pranayama to manage late pregnancy and labour. Join experienced yoga teacher Katie Rose. This event is 2 hours online (via Zoom). The Zoom link and passcode will be provided upon RSVP/ Ticket confirmation. $20Free for Members ($20 for non-members)

About the Presenter: Katie Rose is a yoga teacher, ayurveda guide and author with over 25 years of experience in the world of wellness. She holds accreditation with both Yoga Alliance and Yoga Australia as a registered experienced yoga teacher and teacher trainer with many thousands of teaching hours under her belt. She is a doula and teacher for the Australian Doula College. Katie was the manager of the prestigious TriYoga centre in London before moving to Sydney and opening Samadhi Yoga in 2004 followed by Jivamukti Yoga Sydney which at its peak was a four-studio business and is still a thriving community today. Her popular online courses have helped hundreds of women from all over the world in empower themselves. Much of Katie’s work focuses on the Australian seasons, landscape and Indigenous culture and she has a keen passion for respecting First Nation’s wisdom as well as animal rights and the environment. Katie has spent many years studying in India, the UK, America and Australia. She has had the honour and blessing of learning with some of the best yoga and ayurveda teachers in the world from some of the strongest, most authentic lineages. She is the founder and host of the annual Bhakti Women’s Online Yoga Summit and the author of several internationally available books published by Rockpool Publishing including ‘Mindful Living’ and ‘The Yoga of Birth’. Katie helps women go from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to living a life that is vibrant, creative and abundant. She lives in Sydney, Australia with her partner and her five children in a loud and busy household where her meditation practice keeps her sane! View her upcoming course here: https://www.bhaktirose.com.au/reclaimingbirth

Vedic Meditation & Ayurveda for Your Mind
2023-11-03 09:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | BIYOME Brookfield Retreat, Pacey, Upper Brookfield, Queensland, 4069, Australia
A Friday Morning 3hr Special event retreat will be exploring Vedic Meditation as it pertains to the Vedas, as an ancient practice that we often use in yoga asana and meditation classes today. We will be looking at the Bija mantras, sound vibration and more Vedic practices to inspire your mind and body into meditative states. Most importantly, have a look at the science and how Vedic Meditation could really work for you! Vedic meditation unlocks many health and wellness benefits using sound, rhythm and music. Mantra is used to bring the mind to deep focus and the sound to vibrate and touch all sacred areas of the body. The benefits of this kind of mind and sound healing include: * Decreased pain* Improved heart health* Lessened symptoms of depression* Lower blood pressure* Reduced PTSD & Trauma* Deeper and more restorative sleep* Reduced anxiety and stress* Stronger vagal tone and heart rate variability — key measures of your resilience to stress. The event will be conducted by Celia Roberts, who is an experienced Vedic meditation teacher and Ayurvedic practitioner. She has been teaching meditation for over 15 years and has a wealth of knowledge about how to use this practice to improve your health and well-being. The upcoming Vedic meditation retreat will help you practice the scientific and transcendent practices behind Vedic Meditation. The event will be a great opportunity to learn more about how Vedic meditation can help you manage stress and anxiety, and how Ayurveda can help you maintain balance in your life. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and get advice from Celia about how to incorporate these practices into your own life. Do join us for a wonderful morning of meditation practice that falls under the banner of Ayurveda for the Mind or Ayurvedic Psychology.

AYURVEDA INDIA RETREAT
2023-11-04 08:00 - 2023-11-25 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | South Australia
Enjoy a transformative holiday in Kerala experiencing total body cleanse. Panchakarma is very gentle and uses different forms of massage, food according to your dosha, herbal medicines and treatments. Join this group every year in November for 3 weeks and feel 10 years younger!

Yoga Australia Mini Conference- Canberra (ACT)
2023-11-05 09:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre, 81 Ratcliffe Crescent, Florey, ACT, Australia
Let’s gather again as a community and celebrate our passion for Yoga at our first mini- conference in Canberra on Sunday 5th November. Enjoy presentations from experienced yoga teachers and trainers, accrue CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points and have the chance to network and mingle with other yoga teachers and passionate yogis at this one day event. Featuring a combination of both movement-based practices and verbal presentations, this event is ideal for yoga students and yoga teachers wanting to immerse themselves deeper into their own practice whilst gaining professional development. Who is this conference for? If you are new to yoga or just learning about it, this is a great place to start! Join our passionate yoga community to explore what yoga is- outside of Asana (poses). Ideal for current yoga teachers, trainers, therapists and students. Topics Include: The Science behind Mind and Body Integration.

Exploring the transformative influence of Yoga Teaching in our communities.

The Iyengar approach to pranayama.

Ensuring that all yoga is therapeutic.OUR SPEAKERS We have an incredible lineup of speakers for the upcoming mini conference! Vijay Arora: I took my initial Ashtanga yoga training under Swami Dhirendra Brahmachari in 1970 in his New Delhi Yoga Ashram and then became a part-time teacher in their Ashram as well as pursuing my career in Engineering. I then continued my yoga training in Shivannanda and Iynegar style to improve my yogic practice and learning. I am a retired IT Consultant and settled in Canberra spend my time in Yogic practice and education, community work, walks and travels. I run a Yoga Group “VA YogaOnLine” to provide regular yoga sessions and talks to the members of this group on-line. I undertake private sessions when required by the members. There are about 120 members in this group who join me daily or weekly basis from interstate and abroad. Ruth Gent: I love to share the transformative power of Dru Yoga & Meditation with people. I am the Regional Manager for Dru Yoga in South Australia and a Senior Tutor on the Dru Yoga Teacher Training courses throughout Australia and New Zealand. I am also a trainer on the Dru Yoga Therapy Course. I am passionate about taking Yoga Therapy forward in Australia. I specialise in taking mindfulness and meditation into the corporate sector and providing ongoing professional development for Yoga and Meditation teachers. Alan Goode: Alan Goode is the Director of Yoga Mandir in Canberra. He is a senior teacher (Advanced Junior Level 2) and a direct student of BKS Iyengar- one of the most influential teachers of Yoga in the last century. Alan is passionately involved with the practice of yoga and its application to daily life. Through his writing he unravels the themes of the yoga sutras and demonstrates their link to our daily practice. He began Yoga in 1975 and teaching in 1982. Yoga has been his passion and his vocation throughout his life. Josh Pryor Josh is a Mysore Style Yoga practitioner, author, studio-owner, and life-long student.He also has an extensive background in IT consulting and business development, with specialist expertise in systems analysis and development. Josh is an experienced commercial negotiator and has provided business development services to numerous sectors, while actively participating in local business advocacy and support organisations. Since exiting that career (mostly), and pursuing yoga, Josh has travelled to India six times, participated in several teacher training courses, run teacher training courses, workshops and weekend retreats. Robyn Lewis: Robyn Lewis is a yoga teacher and therapist with over a decade’s experience teaching yoga in school, community, corporate, aged care/dementia and correctional environments as well as with clients with special needs. Robyn has completed a four-year term on the Board of Yoga Australia, is a senior, level 3 yoga teacher, registered yoga therapist, registered mentor and part of the Yoga Australia Council of Advisors. She trains yoga teachers in her 50-hour Yoga Australia registered chair yoga course. In 2020, Robyn was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to explore yoga for cognitive stimulation for people with dementia. She undertook an exploration of programs and research in the US, New Zealand and India virtually and travelled to the UK in June 2022 to attend conferences a training and to deliver a workshop and yoga practice at a day centre for people living with dementia. Robyn serves the community as a palliative care volunteer and is conducting research into best practice models of dementia care in a PhD scholarship at the University of Canberra. CPD: This conference will provide Yoga Australia members with 4 CPD points. BRING: Please bring your own yoga mat, water bottle and food for snacks and lunch. Otherwise you can purchase food from nearby cafes/ supermarkets on the day. To keep the ticket prices down as much as possible, this event is not being catered however there will be allocated breaks during the event. TO BOOK: Simply register below. Early bird pricing is available for members only, purchased until the 30th September, 2023.

A very special thank you to our Conference Sponsors for their support.

Yoga Retreat: illness to wellness and Chakra Healing
2023-11-07 08:30 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | South Australia
Bring your Yoga Mat. Includes unlimited dosa for lunch and morning tea.
