Yoga Australia

Sound Immersion
2024-06-01 14:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | RACV Torquay Resort, 1 Great Ocean Rd, Torquay, Victoria, 3228, Australia
How would you like to spend a blissful 90 minutes immersed in sound?

Your experience begins with a guided meditation to relax the body and settle the mind, followed by the soothing sounds of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes and drums. As the sounds wash over you, feel yourself being transported to a place of deep stillness and rest.

This meditative sound experience is a respite from the stress of day to day life, creating space and deeply nourishing mind, body and spirit.
Your relaxation begins from the moment you rest comfortably supported on your mat with your choice of blankets, bolsters and cushions.
As you emerge from your experience you may notice an inner sense of peace and tranquillity, awareness of being energised yet calm and a renewed sense of your own aliveness and wellbeing.

And all of this occurs in the restful yoga space that is the Santosha Studio at the RACV Torquay Resort.

If you’re from out of town, why not make a day of it? You can spend time in the Resort or get out and experience all that nature has to offer in the Torquay area.

All bookings can be made by calling One Lifestyle Reception at the RACV Torquay Resort on (03) 5261 1661. Payment is to be made at the time of booking.

Prana Pratistapana
2024-06-10 08:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Sherbrook, 1443 Burwood Hwy, Upway, VIC, 3158, Australia
IDY Curtain Raiser – Yoga Retreat – Back to Basics

Outpace Parkinson's Retreat
2024-06-14 10:00 - 2024-06-16 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Yarra Valley Living Centre, 55 Rayner Court, Yarra Valley Junction, Victoria, 3797, Australia
Suitable for people with Parkinson’s Disease, Parkinson’s syndrome, who have a fair degree of mobility (light to moderately affected). Attendees must be able to manage their own personal care and mobility. Yoga and movement form a significant portion of this retreat

Creating Clarity - The Role of Gunas in Yoga & Ayurveda
2024-06-15 00:00 - 2024-06-16 23:59, 2024-06-16 00:00 - 2024-06-17 23:59 (Australia/Melbourne) | Agama Yoga Centre, 216 Richardson Street, Middle Park, VIC, 3206, Australia
How do the Gunas inform the Mind?
The Gunas are qualities that pervade all of life. Ayurveda teaches that sattva (balance, clarity) is the dominant guna for health. In Yoga we prize sattva as the goal of practice for a refined Mind.
Yet transformation and change (parinama) are the basis of our human experience which means sattva is ever shifting, rather than a permanent state.
How does Yoga practice reorient us to Sattva?
What do we we come to understand when the Mind experiences this state of refinement?
Perspectives from both Chapter 3 of the Yoga Sutras and Samkhya philosophy will be discussed.
Practices will be given to highlight these teachings.
This weekend of study is aimed at experienced yoga practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding and dive into yogic philosophy.For full timetable refer to link below.Saturday 15th June – conducted by Barbara BrianSunday 16th June – conducted by Jill HarrisLocation: Agama Yoga Centre, 216 Richardson Street, Middle Park9.00am – 4.30pm both days. 2 days $250, 1 day $140, half day $80.

Winter Retreat
2024-06-15 09:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Eumundi House, 37 Cash Rd, Eumundi, Queensland, 4562, Australia
Join Sarah Rogers and I for a full day of wellness in Eumundi! So many delightful offerings from Yin and Restorative Yoga, to Group Hypnotherapy for Stress Relief and even an Intro to Access Bars. Details are on my website www.leaningin.yoga or follow the Eventbrite link to the event page.
What would it take for you to prioritise you?

International Day of Yoga
2024-06-16 07:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Sherbrook, 1443 Burwood Hwy, Upway, VIC, 3158, Australia

YogArT Nidrā Sound Immersion
2024-06-16 10:00 - 23:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Meeting Place Kawana Island Suns Coast, Grand Avenue Kawana, Sunshine Coast, Qld, 4551, Australia
Winter Solstice SoundHealing YogArt Nidrā Watercolour & Clay Creations Yoga Nidrā Sunshine Coast

‘May you find peace in the promise of the solstice night,
That each day forward is blessed with more light.
That the cycle of nature unbroken and true,
Brings faith to your soul and well-being to you.
Rejoice in the darkness, in the silence find rest,
And may the days that follow be abundantly blessed’.
A Winter Solstice Blessing
poem by Stephanie Laird
Yoko from WeAreSound joins us again for this very special gig. Sound Vibrational Healing.
Bring your pillows and blanket to create your own comfortable and cosy Nidrā nest for a Sunday morning slumber of Yoga Nidrā (YogArt) Meditation Creations…
YogArt Nidrā is a 45 minute guided resting yoga Nidrā meditation where you’ll be guided to use your gentle breath and body awareness techniques to bring you to a gradual deep state of relaxation.
From this blissful state transition to a Peaceful Play with Watercolours or Play with Clay.
All Art supplies are included as well as bliss balls and herbal tea. Yoga mats available on request.
Please register here and an email will be sent to you with payment arrangements.
(Ignore payment request at registration).
Anna BArts BEd Member Yoga Australia

Awakening Body: Pulsating From The Centre
2024-06-16 13:30 - 15:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Tara Hall/Buddha House, Magill, SA, 5072, Australia
This two hour movement workshop is an experience of Spanda in the body.
Dr. Mark Dyczkowski’s described Spanda in his book The Doctrine of Vibration, in which he outlined one of the key ideas of Kashmir Shaivism, or non-dual Shaiva Tantra. According to the Spanda Doctrine, consciousness is not just a witnessing awareness but is an active force and is living, pulsating energy, the source of all manifestation.
The wonder of experiencing the navel radiation movement pattern is to directly experience the somatic throb of the fundamental divine pulsation that is Spanda. The creative pulsation of Spanda produces a world of opposites, oscillating divinely between exquisitely poised alternatives. To connect with the navel radiation pattern is to connect with Spanda in action in our bodies. This workshop is an invitation to enter fully into this embodied experience, moment to moment.
After an initial chat, we will activate our energy with some movement and then have a seated meditation. The movement session begins in a lying down, fetal curl position, where we tune awareness to the experience of the navel, the original source of all our nourishment. Movement unwinds from this position, exploring how we can find ourselves to be pulsating from that centre in our movement. From slow and sometimes free explorations, sometimes in gentle structured movement, the body unfolds into a contemporary yoga practice full of the awareness of this central movement pattern, moving from the centre, expanding from and returning to the centre. This two-hour embodiment experience will unfold from stillness, reach a crescendo, and subside back into stillness, in a sublime mirroring of the trajectory of life and the entire universe.
The session concludes in śavāsana and the expereince of the Blessing Mandala.

The Science and Art of Awakening Human Consciousness - Session Compassion
2024-06-21 09:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Biomedical Institute of Yoga and Meditation, 66 Pacey Road, Upper Brookfield, QLD, 4069, Australia
Compassion is a state of being that goes beyond sympathy and understanding. It is about being the witness consciousness and recognising that behind every human suffering, there is a being of light. By being aware of our suffering and questioning its necessity, we can gain insights into the impermanence of all things and the removal of egoic self-identification. Suffering serves its purpose until we realise it is unnecessary. Compassion on the spiritual plane allows us to recognise that attachment to thoughts and emotions about the past and future is the root of suffering. Compassion is a state of complete non-judgmental awareness with no agenda, and it can be transmitted through silence, which is the most profound form of raising consciousness.
Compassion is generously offered in the highest state of truth, which is silence, free of mind-based communication. It is a potent therapeutic relationship that raises consciousness. Compassion is a teaching that is silently conveyed through the example we set, rather than through words. By being compassionate to someone who is suffering, we are not getting down there with them but helping them through our example. Compassion is the most powerful tool for raising consciousness and connecting with others in a meditative right hemisphere to the right hemisphere way, as supported by research and neuroscience.

Internaional Yoga Day- Free online yoga class
2024-06-22 09:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 100% online, Davidson, NSW, 2085, Australia
It’s online and it’s FREE!!
Make sure you are there!!
Join me on Saturday, 22nd June to celebrate International Yoga Day for a free online yoga class that celebrates wellness, community and oneness. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this session is designed to guide you through relaxing and invigorating poses. This will be a live and interactive class that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home in your PJ’s . Experience the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga, and connect with a community committed to health and harmony. Don’t miss this chance to rejuvenate your body and mind. Reserve your spot today and embrace the joy of yoga on this special day!

Winter Solstice Day Yoga Retreat with Delamay Devi, Byron Hinterland
2024-06-23 00:00 - 23:59 (Australia/Melbourne) | CASAVERAS, Kingsvale Road, Myocum, Byron Shire, NSW, 2481, Australia
A Yoga, Somatic Movement & Meditation Winter Solstice Day Retreat
with Delamay Devi
Myocum, Byron Hinterland / Bundjalung Country
23 June 2024
Winter encourages us to hibernate, to be cosy and warm and to rest deeply in our nest while restoring our entire being after the heightened activities of the past nine months. The Winter Solstice marks the longest night and shortest day of the entire year making it a perfect time to tend to your inner fire, to shed the old and to cleanse your lens before the reemergence of Spring. This day retreat is designed to support your journey through hibernation with warming and balancing embodiment practices, nourishing homemade wholesome food and healing self care activities that will leave you feeling deeply rested and restored on all levels.
“I loved diving straight into the day retreat and really enjoyed the variety of Delamay’s offerings including the amazing wholesome food. A full nourishing day that I highly recommend for others to experience and enjoy. Thank you so much!”
~ M Rita, Day retreat attendee

Our Winter Solstice day retreat offers:
– X2 yoga, somatic movement and meditation practices
– an angelic sound healing session
– full moon astrology insights and intentional journalling
– infrared sauna and salt water pool plunge
– a letting go fire ceremony plus homemade wholesome lunch with ample hot tea and afternoon snacks!
Regardless if you’re a yoga teacher or not, we’ve created this day retreat to nourish all.
For all, you’ll be venturing into nature to explore stillness through Daoist Meditation with Tai Chi Forest.
For yoga teachers you’ll have the option of diving into the art of giving sublime shavasana assists with Delamay, together we’ll explore this healing art form through gentle touch while refining our energetic kinesphere and ability to tune into others.
When: 23 June
Time: 9am – 6pm
Day retreat exchange: $229 before 9th June / $249 regular exchange
Optional accommodation: Onsite accommodation is available upon request.
Address: Myocum, Byron Shire / Bundjalung Country. Exact address will be given with the retreat schedule.

International Yoga Day Workshop
2024-06-23 08:00 - 10:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | In-person – Coolum Beach, and online via Zoom, Sherwood Crt, Coolum Beach, Queensland, 4573, Australia
The International Day of Yoga is officially on 21 June each year, the same day as the solstice. Let’s come together to celebrate our love of yoga.
In this workshop we will primarily focus on the standing postures whilst we bring in the philosophical aspect of Abhyasa and Vairagya (practice and detachment).
This workshop is available for both in-person attendance and online attendance live or via recordings.

Ayurveda and Yoga Journey South India and Sri Lanka
2024-06-24 00:00 - 2024-07-09 23:59 (Australia/Melbourne)
This is a holistic journey combining 2 countries in 2 weeks. We begin with an authentic Ayurvedic retreat, 7 days all inclusive Rejuvenation retreat that encompasses treatments, consultations and finding your correct dosha.
We then fly down to Sri Lanka to begin our Yoga and Cultural tour around this beautiful tropical island

15 Day Practical in India
2024-06-24 10:00 - 2024-07-09 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
15 Day Practical Immersion in Ayurveda Includes Accommodation, All meals, Education & Training, Daily Yoga Classes Training includes Advanced Ayurveda Body Therapies & Medicine Making. Body Therapies you will be taught: abhyanga

bala abhyanga

shiro abhyanga

nabhi – naval vijnanam and massage

karna purana (oil in ear)

nasya, pratimarsha (oil in nose)

sat karma – kunjala, neti, baghi, basti, bhastrika, nauli

shad upkarmas

langhana

brimhana

rukshana

snehna

svedana

sthambana

chavitti

pregnancy massage (part of abyanga)

massage after pregnancy (mother massage)

udvartana (massage with pressure, dry and unctuous)

udgharshana

navarakizi

yoga chikitsa

shiro dhara

parisheka

pizichil

pinda sweda

lepas, basti

bhaspa sweda

cleanses

hrud basti – snehan over the cardiac region (hridaya)

kati basti – snehan over the lumbrosacral region (kati)Medicine Making avaleha/pravahi

kashaya

kwatha choorana

guggulu

ghrita

choorana

taila

vati- gautika

lepa/ ubtan

swarsa

kalka

kwatha

hima

phanta

kshirapaka

ubtan

lepaMedicine Dispensing: arishta

arka

asava

avaleha

choorana

dravaka

ghrita

guggulua preparations

kashaya

lauh

lepa/ ubtan

talia

vatiCourse Instructor: Dr Prathibha comes from 8 generations of Ayurvedic Doctors in her family. She holds a qualification to teach in the Australian curriculum. She completed her Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine at Kottakkal College and specialises in Opthalmology and ENT. Your accommodation: Sreechithra Ayurhome at Chavakkad, Kerala established by Dr Madhusudanan with captivating and comfortable surroundings, Ayurvedic therapy, Yoga and meditation. SreeAyurhome is promoted by a family with a history of around 400 years in the field of Ayurvedic treatment. The great services of these Ancestors to society inspired later generations of the family to stick with Ayurveda and that has continued till the present Course Credits: On completion of this 15 Day Practical Students will be awarded a Certificate enabling them to practice in Australia. Students may choose to enrol in the units HLTAYV011 – Prepare and dispense Ayurvedic medicines – dravyaguna and HLTAYV008 – Provide Ayurvedic remedial therapies to receive nationally accredited certification. These two units are part of the Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda (HLT62615). For more information please email info@aligninghealth.com.au $5425 Includes accommodation, all meals and classes and materials

Awakening - Samadhi Retreats
2024-06-28 09:00 - 2024-06-30 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | BrisWest Centre, 132 Latrobe Street, Paddington, Queensland, 4064, Australia
Dr Pee Tek Chan is calling you to join him on an enchanted journey in Awakening through the highest potential of Yoga – meditation, absorption, samadhi. In the retreat he will introduce a movement meditation called The Form Reality Practice (The Form), a profound vehicle in opening, transcending and realising higher states of Consciousness. Dr Chan teaches through spontaneous transmission, sourced from his Awakening in Self-Realisation and Samadhi.
During this experiential retreat, you will learn to drop deep into your amazing mystery body through the movement of The Form Reality Practice. This profound practice is a dynamic conscious movement of pure Love of the innermost subtle body, Anandamaya Kosha. It is the moving Interface of the Formless and Form, Consciousness and Light, the pure dance of Union of Shiva-Shakti, merging dancing as One Bliss and Ecstasy, the core of what we Truly Are. This is the essence in Awakening the Kundalini, opening the central channel all the way up and out, arising like a cobra filling up the sky and beyond. Your magic body is woven in the matrix of scintillating Light, moving as a drop in the Ocean of Consciousness. Your light body is quivering to reveal that you also are the Oceanic Altar of the Beloved.
The Form consists of 5 parts. Each part is a leap in Conscious Awareness, evolving towards Self-Realisation and beyond. You will learn Part 1 during the Brisbane June 2024 retreat, and Parts 1–5 in the September 2024 retreat. The Form is an intelligent evolving movement that begins from Part 1 and flows on from where you have arrived in the moment, taking you into the next purification of Beingness. In each retreat, we learn and practice from Part 1 onwards. The Form is not a technique. The following is an outline of each part:
Part 1 – Opener, the Way Shower, breaking new ground for Heart-Mind communion.
Part 2 – Initiating the energy centres (chakras), merging Consciousness and Light to flow as One Shiva-Shakti.
Part 3 – Stepping into your Authority in birthing a new seed of Reality from Pure Potential.
Part 4 – Activating the flowering of the 3 major centres of Awakening: the head, the chest and the belly.
Part 5 – Learning to be taken in embodying the Ascent of the most deep (Shakti power) and the descent of the most High (Shiva Consciousness).
Our natural state of Beingness is pure innocence, pure openness. We are all suffering from the dark unconscious parts of our unloved and unmet self, clogging the chakras and central channel. Opening and freeing the chakras requires deep inner shadow work. Learning to consciously move our light body at Love frequency clears the blocks in the energy centres. This is learning to unconditionally fall in love with ourselves. We have forgotten we are all entangled in spiritual amnesia.
The retreat offers a safe space for this vulnerable work in opening our hearts in honesty, learning to bow to the wonderment and enchantment of our Transfiguration.
CPD Certificate available on request for Yoga Alliance, Yoga Australia, ACA and AACHP members.

Crystal Bowl Workshop Level 1
2024-06-28 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 32 Hesse Street Queenscliff
Learn all about crystal bowls and how to use your very own bowl that you select on the day. You can select any of the crystal bowls I have out on the day. I have white, rainbow & candy rainbow to choose from. And all sizes. I believe the bowl always chooses the practitioner! During this workshop you will learn; What are Crystal Singing Bowls, How to sing them correctly, How & what they are made from, The history and origin, The many benefits of sound healing, How they relate to chakras, The science behind sound healing, How to use them in Yoga & Healing & other applications. I will also supply you with 2 Mallets, One Swede & One Rubber, an O-ring for the bowl to sit on and a comprehensive workbook that you can refer back to at any stage. This workshop is Super fun and interactive.

Community Yoga
2024-07-01 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | Hampton House, 33 Moss Street, East Fremantle, WA, 6158, Australia
Trauma informed class for anyone in the community who wants to try yoga in a safe environment.
Clients are encouraged to listen to their bodies and take part in the way that best suits them

Chat and Chai YTT Info Session
2024-07-06 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Canberra Yoga Space, Unit 6 13 Botany Street, Phillip, ACT, 2606, Australia
YTT Chat & Chai Canberra

Join Associate Trainer Sarah Nuttridge at Canberra Yoga Space Sat Jul 6 for a free information session on the upcoming Yoga Teacher Training.

EXPLORE training options including introductory, graduate, and postgraduate study options.

LEARN about the eight limbs of yoga, foundational to yoga philosophy and practice.

ASK questions about the training process, clarify any doubts, and discuss your personal goals and intentions for yoga teacher training.

MEET some great like-minded people who share a passion for yoga!

SIP a chai and share a chat with fellow yogis while you build connections and community.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about our upcoming Yoga Teacher Training in Canberra, or you are already registered for the course, join us for a chat to learn more about the course, meet fellow participants, ask questions, and enjoy a relaxing cup of chai together.

Details:
Sat Jul 6, 11:00-12:00
Canberra Yoga Space, Phillip ACT
Book here: https://yogatrinity.com/yoga-courses/chat-and-chai-free-yoga-introductory-session-canberra/

The Science and Art of Awakening Human Consciousness - Session Liberation
2024-07-12 09:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Biomedical Institute of Yoga and Meditation, 66 Pacey Road, Upper Brookfield, QLD, 4069, Australia
Liberation is a concept that has been explored by many different cultures and religions throughout history. In general, liberation refers to the release or freedom from something that is limiting or confining. It can be a physical, mental, or spiritual release, and it is often associated with the idea of enlightenment or transcendence. In the spiritual context, liberation usually means the release from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, which is known as samsara. This release is often achieved through spiritual practices such as meditation, yoga, or prayer.
Research conducted by Lisa Miller has identified five observable traits of the awakened brain that are common across different religious and spiritual traditions. These traits include altruism, love of neighbour as self, a sense of oneness, the practice of sacred transcendence, and adherence to a moral code. By consciously practising these traits, individuals can strengthen and build the “muscle of transcendent awareness,” leading to a more profound spiritual experience. Miller’s research suggests that spirituality and religiosity are innate and heritable
traits that can be nurtured through environmental factors across a person’s lifetime. Ultimately, the concept of liberation involves transcending the limitations of the ego and connecting with the deeper spiritual essence that lies within each person.
Let us liberate consciousness together in meditation.
Source The Awakened Brain – Become One with the Rhythm of Life – The BioMedical Institute of Yoga & Meditation

Aligned Living Yoga Retreat
2024-07-12 14:00 - 2024-07-14 12:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Krishna Village, 525 Tyalgum Rd, Eungella NSW 2484, 525 Tyalgum Rd, Eungella NSW 2484, NSW, 2484, Australia
Retreat to Yourself This Winter!
Dr Jyoti Gillam-Pendergast (CM) & Jarryd Foote are experts in fusing the science and art of the physiological, psychological & spiritual aspects of the human experience using Yoga and evidence based research. Our retreats offer the participant to experience YOGA in a pure context. Our retreat includes over 8 hours of ASANA instructed by Musculoskeletal Therapist & Chinese Medicine Doctor. Plus 3 Whole Food meals per day, Simple traditional lodgings & time for introspective practices; providing an enriching, immersive, affordable and inclusive yoga retreat for the novice and expert alike.

Optional workshops with Jyoti fuses neuro & developmental kinesiology and classical Yoga techniques with Chinese Medicine and Integrative medicine. Jarryd explores Svadyaya and self reflection in the context of yoga in modern life.

This retreat is ultimately an offering of space for anyone needing to RETREAT… Retreating in the purest sense to find rest, reset and recalibrate your inner compass no matter your level of Yoga experience.
About the facilitators.

Dr Jodie Gillam-Pendergast (CMBA, AACMA)AHPRA registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner & Musculoskeletal TherapistMApSc (Acupuncture), MApSc (Chinese Herbal Medicine), BHSc (Musculoskeletal Therapy,) Dip Remedial Therapy, Dip Thai Massage, Cert fascial Kinetics (Bowen Therapy), Yoga Acharya, Yoga Siromani,Trauma Yoga (TRE).

Jyoti is an AHPRA registered Acupuncturist, Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Musculoskeletal Therapist, Yoga Acharya & Entrepreneur. Founder of THE DOWNSTAIRS PROJECT; a women’s health advocacy and education platform that provides resources on fertility preservation, natural methods of contraception and female social equity; including workplace support and guidelines to support natural hormonal shifts and cycles at all levels of society and development; from teens to post-menopause.
https://rccm.com.au/the-natural-period-dr
Founder: The Movement Prescription. Clinical Yoga for Rehab, Accessible Yoga, Yoga for Equity & Inclusion.
Clinic Director & Clinician: Redlands Coast Complementary Medicine

Jarryd Foote MEd, BA (Linguistics & History), Grad Cert Education (Trauma Aware Education),Cert IV Fitness Cert IV Training & Assessment, YA.

Jarryd is a specialist educator & historian, lifelong learner and linguistics nerd. Conversant in 4 languages, Jarryd’s communication skills and talent for storytelling are transcendent yet he strives toward a life of compassion and humility.His gentle nature, along with his professional training, has made him a sought-after educator, teacher and presenter. Jarryd has 2 decades worth of experience in health and fitness, including leading and presenting yoga trainings and workshops around the country for commercial stakeholders. With a special interest in trauma informed yoga, Jarryd believes that yogic contexts can offer a welcome space for everyone.
Jarryd was a competitive gymnast before discovering yoga in his life.

Gentle Seated Yoga trial/demonstration classes
2024-07-13 10:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Burnside Community Centre – wellness hub, 401 Greenhill Road, Wayville, South Australia, 5065, Australia
2 30 minute demonstration classes are offered as part of the Disability Inclusion Expo for the City of Burnside.

Springbrook 1-Day Retreat
2024-07-13 10:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Join us for a day of serene exploration and rejuvenation set against the stunning backdrop of Springbrook National Park. This exclusive retreat is designed to harmonize your body, mind, and spirit through the art of yoga, the beauty of nature, and the shared energy of like-minded souls.
Morning Session: Energising Yoga Practice…
Arriving at Springbrook Community Hall, we’ll start with a yoga practice designed to awaken your senses and open you to the beauty around you. This session promises to leave you feeling refreshed and ready to embrace the day’s adventures.
Midday Adventure: Waterfall Hike, Picnic, and Personal Reflection…
Following our morning practice, we’ll embark on a scenic (and easy) hike to one of Springbrook’s breathtaking waterfalls, where we’ll have a picnic lunch together. The path will guide us through lush forests, inviting us to connect with nature in a profound and meaningful way. This peaceful setting offers the perfect opportunity for personal reflection; you are encouraged to wander, meditate, or simply bask in the serenity of the surroundings on your own. This time is yours to enjoy the beauty of nature, recharge, and engage in mindful contemplation.
Afternoon Unwind: Restorative Yoga…
As the afternoon light softens, we’ll head back to Springbrook Community Hall for a restorative yoga class. This practice is designed to soothe and heal your body after our hike, using supportive props to assist in deep relaxation and alignment. It’s a time to reflect, release any remaining tension, and bask in the peaceful energy of our surroundings.
What to Bring:
To ensure you get the most out of this retreat, please bring your own yoga mat, any yoga props you may have (blocks, bolsters, straps), a water bottle, sunscreen, comfortable hiking shoes, and your lunch and a blanket for the picnic. I have a limited number of props available for the restorative class, so any props you can bring for yourself and to share will be appreciated!
This retreat is more than just a day away; it’s an opportunity to deeply connect with yourself, with nature, and with a community of fellow yogis. Spaces are limited to preserve the quality and intimacy of the experience, so please reserve your spot early.
I can’t wait to share this special day with you!

The Gifts of Imperfection Mindfulness & Yoga Bali Retreat: Brené Brown's Guideposts of Wholehearted Living, Sunday 14th - Friday 19th July 2024
2024-07-14 13:00 - 2024-07-19 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Six days/ Five night Mindfulness & Yoga Retreat in a stunning eco-luxury yoga retreat resort near Ubud, Bali
Escape this winter with the inaugural The Gifts of Imperfection: Guideposts for Wholehearted Living Mindfulness and Yoga six-day Retreat in beautiful Bali. Following sunrise yoga sessions, join the daily creative workshop exploring and practicing the ten guideposts that Brené Brown’s Daring Way research identified as essential if we are to live our fullest, most meaningful lives. Afternoons and evenings will include guided rest nidras, sunset happy hour, and optional local excursions or time for a massage or relaxing around the pool.
Most fundamentally, this is a retreat about cultivating joy, compassion, creativity and more. Facilitated by Maggie O’Shea, the retreat will bring together ideas and practices not just from Brené’s work, but from the worlds of mindfulness, compassion, yoga, Rick Hanson’s Positive Neuro-plasticity and more. Maggie is an accredited Brené Brown Daring Way facilitator, relationship therapist, yoga, mindfulness & compassion teacher, and has been creating unique and transformative retreats for many years.
https://www.mindfulpresence.com.au/bali-compassion-retreat

The Mechanics of Asana: Yoga Technique for Teachers and Students
2024-07-19 09:30 - 16:30, 2024-07-26 09:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
In the yoga world, “alignment” often gets a bad rap—and for good reason. The truth is, no two bodies are the same, and there’s no universal set of instructions that can ‘align’ every kind of body in every yoga pose perfectly (for example, the well-intentioned advice: “Stretch your arms out to the sides, your arm span is your ideal stance width”).
However… the value of technique cannot be overstated. Much like the specific technique applied in gyms, dance studios, or by elite athletes, learning technique in asana can greatly enhance the safety and enjoyment of poses for both you and your students. Unlike rigid alignment principles, technique moves beyond the one-size-fits-all template for poses and respects the unique structural variations and abilities of each student.
For yoga teachers and keen practitioners, an in-depth understanding of technique is essential, yet it’s often not thoroughly explored in standard 200-hour training programs. Delving into biomechanics based on Anusara Yoga’s Universal Principles of Alignment, we examine how muscles, bones, joints, and connective tissues collaborate to form postures, movements, and shapes in yoga.
I invite you to embark on this 20-hour journey with me. Over three Fridays we’ll delve into:

Functional movement and techniques for the upper body
Functional movement and techniques for the lower body
Safe practices for inversions
Techniques that enhance both stability and freedom within poses
Modifications that elevate the safety and efficacy of your practice, and that of your students
Daily asana practice sessions and homework between Fridays to help integrate learning through experience 😊

Prerequisites: Open to teachers and interested students. Teachers will receive 20CEC’s for their participation.

Bali Yoga Retreat
2024-07-20 14:00 - 2024-07-26 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Ubud, Bali, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Dear Friends,
we invite you to join us on this blissful week away. With the warm, peaceful atmosphere and healing energies of Bali as our backdrop we will explore the wondrous practices and teachings of yoga.

Our intention is to offer an immersion into asana, pranayama, relaxation, meditation and satsang without the distractions of our regular life, the opportunity to explore your own practice more deeply, touching the wisdom of your heart. Practices are supported with guidance in the sessions plus opportunities to talk with the teachers and time to integrate your own experiences. All this balanced with ample free time to relax and do nothing or to explore the stunning tropical natural surrounds and vibrant culture of Ubud.

Nurture Your Soul Day Retreat
2024-07-21 10:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Dashanti Yoga Studio, 12A Station Street, Mt Evelyn, Vic, 3796, Australia
The day Retreat will entail:-
Yoga – Gentle Hatha, Yin & Restorative
Meditation – Guided & Mindful Movement
Acupressure – Kidney & Bladder Meridian points
Breathwork- pranayama
I have mindfully & carefully put together a day of gentle movement, meditation, rest & relaxation including time for self-reflection & self-nourishment.
Allow me to guide you on a journey to bring you back to your natural energy flow and look at practices to get you through the winter months.
This Retreat is held in the peaceful, quiet leafy suburb of Mt Evelyn in the gorgeous Dashanti Yoga Studio. All props are provided and includes a nourishing morning tea.
To ensure this Retreat is spacious, we have kept spaces to a limited number.

Namaste & Shine Bright
Sue 🙏🧘‍♀️💫

Free Pain Q&A with Gurudevi
2024-07-26 09:30 - 10:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | 100% online, Davidson, NSW, 2085, Australia
Bring your questions about pain. Gurudevi will explain how Svaroopa® Yoga helps. Drawing on the Svaroopa® Yoga Teacher Training you have already completed, she will take you deeper into the incredible power of our healing techniques.
Enroll early because space is limited. Questions will be taken in the order of enrollment — first come, first served. And if you don’t get to ask your question, you’ll probably find it gets answered along the way.
