Meditation 3 Weeks Workshop
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

Flow-Cook-Connect Seasonal Workshop
2023-10-21 08:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
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)
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
https://instagram.com/yoganidrasunshinecoast

Breathing and Sound for Birth
2023-11-01 09:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
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)
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)
Bring your Yoga Mat. Includes unlimited dosa for lunch and morning tea.

Urban Yoga Retreat on Cup Day
2023-11-07 09:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Studio 1 Community Hub, 15 Barnet Way, Richmond, VIC, 3121, Australia
Tuesday 7 November public holiday9am – 12noon

In person in Richmond and Online

In the peaceful atmosphere of the public holiday join us for an extended practice.Includes:+ asana+ meditation+ yoga wisdom+ yoga nidra (deep relaxation)+ lunch & social connection

$60 in person includes lunch$50 online (no lunch)
All levels of practice welcome.

Bookings Essentialhttps://melbourne.yogaindailylife.org.au/events

Richmond venue is Studio 1(in the old channel 9 complex)15 Barnet Way, Richmond

Yoga For Beginners: Spring '23 Batch #2
2023-11-07 18:30 - 2023-12-05 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Norwood Yoga House, Kensington Road, Norwood, SA, 5067, Australia
After the resounding success of the first edition of Yoga For Beginners, we are delighted to announce the much-anticipated second batch due to popular demand. This month-long program will offer the perfect foundation for you to begin your yoga journey in a classical tradition and establish a personal practice.
What to Expect:

Start Date: November 7, Tuesday
Class Schedule: Every Tuesday from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Norwood Yoga House.
Yoga Tradition: Experience yoga in the classical tradition of Shri T Krishnamacharya, known for its holistic approach.
Who Can Join: This month-long yoga course is perfect for everyone. Whether you are an absolute beginner eager to build a strong foundation or someone who has dabbled in various styles and seeks a fresh and fulfilling practice in a classical style of yoga.
Program Highlights: Learn yoga in a holistic way, including asanas (postures), pranayama (breath control), and meditation.
Gentle Breath-led Practices: Ground yourself, find calm, and improve flexibility through gentle and mindful practices.
Expert Guidance: Our experienced teacher, Christina, trained classically in India, will provide personalized guidance and support throughout your journey.
Community: Join a friendly and welcoming community of like-minded individuals on a quest for physical and mental well-being.

This is our last course for 2023, so don’t miss this opportunity to embark on your yoga journey or deepen your practice in a supportive and inclusive environment. Discover the benefits of yoga that extend beyond the physical, and enhance your overall well-being.
Reserve Your Spot: Group size will be small to provide individual attention. Limited spaces available, so be sure to secure your spot today.
To register or for more information, please email christinafrancisau@gmail.com or contact us at 0451288423.
Join us for Yoga for Beginners – Batch 2, and embrace a healthier, more balanced, and flexible you!

The Unfolding Self Workshops - through ink, brush and yoga
2023-11-12 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.

Yoga Australia AGM 2023 (members only)
2023-11-12 13:00 - 14:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | https://yogaaustralia.org.au/event-course/yoga-australia-agm-2023/
The upcoming Annual General Meeting of the members of Yoga Australia. This is a members only event, held online, via zoom. Make sure you are logged into your member dashboard before attempting to register. The zoom link and passcode will be sent upon RSVP.

Goodmornings with Soundmoves
2023-11-14 07:00 - 07:30, 2023-11-16 07:00 - 07:30, 2023-11-21 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | 100% online, Davidson, NSW, 2085, Australia
– free community offering by Soundmoves Yoga –
The intention behind Goodmornings is to share the work I do as a Yoga Teacher – morning classes has been my favourite way to start a day and since returning to city life in Adelaide, Australia Ive been missing the routine.
This is also an opportunity to introduce Soundmoves – I am a clinical researcher at the University of Adelaide School of Medicine in Psychiatry. But really my research is on what happens in these classes, simply breathing and moving at resonant frequency. As a scientist I am interested in the neurology of heart-mind connectivity
We put a lot of work into the production of Soundmoves music which is used in the classes. It’s free and available on all streaming services. The tracks are 90 minutes long so you can create your own practice or classes easily.

I do ask anyone who is able to make a donation to support Goodmornings to please contribute. This will help cover the considerable expenses for equipment and subscriptions. The plan is to offer regular evidence based Yoga therapy to support anyone who finds it helpful – I don’t want a paywall to interfere with that possibility.
Donations can be made to:
Account holder: Noah Mckenna
BSB code: 802-985
Account number: 511320935
Thanks in advance I’ll see you in class on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 am Adelaide time.

Best Wishes/
Noah

Yoga Australia Mini Conference- Perth (WA)
2023-11-19 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Fremantle PCYC, 2/ 34 Paget Street, Hilton, Western Australia, 6163, Australia
Let’s gather again as a community and celebrate our passion for Yoga at our first mini- conference in Fremantle on Sunday 19th 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. OUR SPEAKERS We have an incredible lineup of speakers for the upcoming mini conference! Charley Hickey: Charley Hickey C-IAYT is a certified practicing yoga therapist & meditation teacher. She is the director of Charleyoga in Applecross & Fremantle, WA & online (www.charleyoga.com.au ) With 20+years of teaching experience and 30+years of yoga and meditation practice; her work includes regular group and private therapy classes along with specialised workshops. She has a special interest in yoga for persistent pain, working with older adults & people with injuries or chronic conditions. Valerie Fimat-Fanceo: Valerie is a reputed teacher who started to practice yoga in 1994. She began teaching in 1999 in the USA after taking a 200 hours course, and then went on to complete more than 8 combined years of training in the tradition of Krishnamacharya with her mentor Frans Moors in Belgium and at the KYM in India with Mr Desikachar and other senior teachers. Through these long studies and decades of personal practice she has gained expertise in all tools of yoga: postures and their modifications (asana), breathing techniques (pranayama), energetic seals (mudra), energetic locks (bandha) the use of sounds and mantra in yoga practice, visualisation (bhavana), meditative techniques (dhyana), Yoga philosophy, and the pedagogy of teaching people of all ages and abilities, including seniors, pregnant women, children and athletes. As a Teacher Trainer certified under the direct supervision of Mr. Desikachar in 2007, she has been conducting teacher training courses and mentoring yoga teachers. Her 500 hours course has been rated as one of the most in-depth and comprehensive courses in the Asia-Pacific region. Valerie followed the 4-year Yoga Therapist Training Program at the KHYF in India and specializes in one-to-one tuition, helping her students incorporate realistic yoga programs in their daily life, dealing with all sorts of health conditions or simply giving them tools to stay fit. For the past several years she has also coached executives and athletes to help them cope with physical, mental and emotional stress. Her experience brings her referrals by word of mouth and from the medical community. Valerie was twice assistant senior teacher at the annual KHYF Global Yoga Summit in Austria in 2010 and 2011. She has lectured and conducted workshops for schools and organisations in Singapore such as the Singapore Air Force, the Singapore American School, True Yoga, and Touch the Toes. Valerie’s passion is Vedic chanting and the study of yogic texts, especially Patanjali’s Yoga-Sutra. In March 2012, she translated the book Liberating Isolation: the Yoga-Sutra of Patañjali, a commentary of Patanjali’s Yoga-Sutra by Frans Moors, which was published in India. She occasionally contributes articles to yoga magazines in the region. After 17 years in Singapore, Valerie has just moved to Perth with her family and is looking forward to serving the Perth Yoga community. Dr Chandrika Gibson: Chandrika Gibson PhD is the founder of Surya Health studio and clinic, and co-director of Yoga Therapy for Wisdom Yoga Institute. Surya Health is a complete mind body wellness centre in Banksia Grove, north of Perth, offering yoga, yoga therapy, meditation, cancer support, counselling and naturopathy. Chandrika teaches vinyasa flow, beginners, prenatal and restorative yoga and is also available for individualised yoga therapy. She is a Senior member of Yoga Australia, former Vice President of the Australasian Association of Yoga Therapists, certified C-IAYT by the International Association of Yoga Therapists. One of Australia’s most highly qualified Naturopaths, Chandrika holds a Master of Wellness degree and a PhD in psychosocial support for people with cancer. A dedicated yoga practitioner for more than 20 years, Chandrika is a sought after trainer of yoga teachers and co-created the Yoga Space/Surya Health Graduate Certificate in Yoga Therapy, now called Wisdom Yoga Therapy. You can get to know her evidence-informed, holistic approach on facebook by searching Surya Health, Chandrika Gibson PhD ND c-IAYT, and Wisdom Yoga Institute. For classes and integrative support visit www.suryahealth.com.au. For yoga teachers who wish to become a Yoga Therapist, see www.wisdomyogainstitute.org Dr Jean Byrne: Jean began practising yoga at the age of 19 while completing a Bachelor of Arts in World Religions and Philosophy. After lengthy travels in India and South East Asia studying different yoga and meditation traditions she became a student of the late Ashtanga Yoga Master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and she is Authorised by him to teach the Ashtanga method. Jean has lectured in Eastern philosophy at various Australian universities and has a PhD in Eastern Philosophy & Feminist Theory. She is a qualified primary school teacher, Childbirth Educator, a Yoga Alliance E-RYT500 and Registered Pre Natal Yoga Specialist Teacher (RPYT), and a senior member of Yoga Australia (YA). Jean co-ordinates the YA Teacher Training course at the Yoga Space. She is also an Honorary Research Fellow at Curtin University in Midwifery. Jean is co-editor of the book, Yoga in the Modern World: Contemporary Perspectives (Routledge 2008) and writes for yoga magazines, yoga websites and academically her work is published in books and peer reviewed journals. She has undertaken the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Professional Training retreat with Dr Jon Kabat Zinn and conducts Mindfulness-Based research projects. She is mum to a beautiful boy, Jamie, whom she gave birth to drug and intervention free at the Birth Centre. Jean is passionate about women’s spirituality and the benefits of yoga for pregnancy, birth and beyond. Parenting is for her the ultimate practice of taking her yoga off the mat. 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. Alternatively, 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.

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

Australian 1st Kids Yoga Competition
2023-11-19 14:45 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Phoenix Park Community Hall, 22 Rob Roy Road, Malvern, VIC, 3145
Vasudeva Kriya Yoga & Vyasa Yoga Singapore have proudly organised.
Register by November 8th, 2023.

Art of Adjusting Workshop with Jean Byrne PhD
2023-11-22 11:30 - 14:00 (Australia/Perth) | Yoga Space West Perth, 6/79 Colin Street, West Perth, Western Australia, 6005, Australia
Join Senior Yoga Teacher Jean Byrne PhD and learn the Art of Adjusting. This is a practical workshop for yoga teachers and teachers in training who want to further develop their teaching skills and safely offer hands on assists. Learn a wide variety of adjustments, including adjustments in restorative postures, standing postures, backbends and inversions.

A unique opportunity to study with one of Australia’s most experienced Yoga Teacher Trainers.

Stress Less Event
2023-11-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-23 16:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Hello

As we get closer to the silly-season, we’d love to invite you to STRESS LESSwith us at our exclusive Support Worker event.
Plan Tracker, and our friends from All Ability Yoga invite you to enjoy a relaxing couple of hours, overlooking Terrigal Beach. Relax and enjoy a gentle (mini) yoga session, a glass of your favourite drink, delicious cheese and fruit platters, AND for the first 25 to arrive, a FREE 5 MINUTE MINI MASSAGE!
Register here to book your spot – lucky door and raffles prizes to be won too!

Japan Yoga Retreat
2023-11-23 18:00 - 2023-11-30 10:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Come and catch the best of the Autumn season before the cold sets in on the east coast of Izu peninsula. Join us in the beautiful seaside region of Ito amid the spectacular autumn display. Wake up to a yoga & meditation session. Trek trails in the primeval forest to a secret destination enriching your spirit with the nurturing backdrop of wilderness. Eat the food of the local. Sooth your body with another gentler yoga class in the afternoon and finish the day with sensing the snow hanging in the crisp air as you soak yourself in a healing natural hot spring.

FREE Troubleshooting Your Meditation
2023-11-26 09:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Find out what to do when your meditation isn’t what you think it should be. Learn the significance of your experiences, even of your difficulties. Find out what other people are experiencing and learn from their questions as well. Enrollment is limited so the teacher can help everyone individually.
After answering your questions and helping you with your meditation problems, we’ll meditate together. This is your chance to use the information you’ve gathered, applying it to your meditation with the group.
Prerequisites
None
Location
Your online connection link will be emailed to you after you enroll. It comes the day before or the day of the program.
Video and audio participation are both required, as the class is interactive. We need to be able to see your questions budding up or the bliss shining across your face.
Course Confirmation Date
November 23 2023
We confirm the course on or before this date, when we have enough enrollments to confirm. We will email you with the latest updates.
Tuition
Free
More Info
Swami Samvidaananda will be happy to connect with you and answer any questions – programs@svaroopayoga.org or +1 610.806.2119

The Science and Practice of Mantra Meditation & Marma Point Sound Healing
2023-12-01 09:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | BIYOME Brookfield Retreat, Pacey, Upper Brookfield, Queensland, 4069, Australia
Mantra meditation is a form of concentration in which the object of contemplation is a word or phrase, called a mantra. The research about the use of Mantra for the mind is wonderful and ever-growing. The vibrational pattern of our mind is based on sounds and words. Each word is associated with certain emotions, experiences, feelings and thoughts. Feelings and thoughts give additional meaning to words, rooting them in a deeper memory. Moreover, the inner voice also controls the mind. Therefore, the calm inner sound, which can be achieved through mantra, can still the mind. Unlike the inner thoughts or words, the repetition of mantras does not evoke emotional responses; instead, it causes a unidirectional reduced activation of cortical networks leading to a basic state of rest (Berkovich-Ohana et al., 2015). Mantra also allows us to connect the mind, external and internal speech, and ultimately achieve connection with the environmental and universal sound vibrations. Sound is the vehicle of Transcendence that we will explore for this meditation retreat. Here, we shall use Mantra to facilitate the flow of prana through the marma points, an important tool of marma therapy. Mantras protect marma points, called “kavacha” in Sanskrit and so we use Mantra or sound to heal and protect certain vulnerable areas in the body. This retreat will introduce you to Mantra Purusha, a daily practice that can be used to implement Mantra and the ancient Sanskrit alphabet into the body’s sound vibration and to heal each marma point. This Ayurvedic practice can be used to achieve many different goals, such as greater self-awareness, inner peace, spiritual growth, and enlightenment. Do join us for this very special end of year retreat.

Restorative Yoga Weekend Retreat 1st-3rd December 2023
2023-12-01 16:00 - 2023-12-03 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Happy Buddha Retreats, 50 Railway Parade,, Wentworth Falls, NSW, 2782, Australia
Restorative yoga is an ongoing practice of pausing, resting, checking in, and softening, which is a continuous practice. In restorative yoga, we surrender the weight of our bodies to the support beneath us and invite our breath to deepen into relaxation
December is the busiest month of the year. Everything seems to move even faster, and it is the PERFECT time to slow down, take a retreat for a couple of days and night, and dive into the practice of Restorative yoga, meditation, pranayama & journaling.
Led by Idit Hefer Tamir, the founder and director of Sukha Mukha Yoga’s teacher training and Restorative teacher training , this Retreat is all about YOU!
Creating a sacred space to go deeper into the body, the heart and the soul.
Shedding layers of stress and worry, creating space for eforrtless breathing and being, RE-MEMBERING to check IN, at a time and a world which constantly encourages us to look out.
Take a break from the fast moving, racing world, and for a whole weekend immerse yourself in relaxation and restoration. Discover the transformative power of restorative yoga as you embark on a journey of self-care, rejuvenation, and inner peace. Join us for a blissful journey that will leave you feeling refreshed, renewed, and ready to embrace life with a newfound sense of calm and balance.

“It is precisely those who are the busiest who most need to give themselves a break” ~~ Pico Lyer

WHAT TO EXPACT?
This retreat is open to EVERYONE. No prior experience required. Only the willingness to explore slowing-down

Immerse yourself in the healing blend of slow, breath-guided yoga practices and soul-soothing meditation sessions. With each breath, you’ll let go of tension and find renewed clarity and focus.
Engage in journaling and introspection with guided questions of inquiry.
Enjoy leisurely strolls through nature, allowing the peaceful surroundings to inspire your thoughts and reflections.
Connect with like-minded individuals who are also on a journey to restore and renew. Share stories, laughter, and meaningful conversations that foster a sense of belonging and support.
Explore various aspects of holistic well-being, from stress management and self-care rituals to understanding the mind-body connection. Leave with practical tools to integrate wellness into your daily life
Holistic Approach: Our training extends beyond the physical aspects of yoga, embracing mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and self-care practices. Develop a holistic perspective to enhance your overall well-being and cultivate a comprehensive approach to your practice & life.

“Restorative yoga reminds us that there is a space within us where peace is possible, even in the midst of chaos.” ~~ Judith Hanson Lasater ~~

FREE Yoga & Beach Clean Up - December 2023
2023-12-02 08:30 - 10:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Tugun surf Lifesaving Club, Queensland, Australia
Join Jala Yoga for a morning of Yoga, followed by a beach clean up.
The Yoga class will be led by a Qualified Yoga Teacher and Graduate of the Jala Yoga 350hr Teacher Training, and is suited for anyone above the age of 13 years old.
You will find us to the north of the SLSC. Look for the Jala Yoga A-Frame board near the path and our happy smiley Jala Yoga teacher.
This event is FREE as part of the Active & Healthy Program.

Summer Yin Immersion + Sound Healing
2023-12-02 13:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Here Yoga, 1A Winter Street, Malvern, VIC, 3144, Australia
Fire : Yin + Sound Journey
The busy pace created by the over stimulating lives we live has so many out of touch with the rhythm of the earth; the light and the sounds. If we stop and notice – summer is here.
The seeds you planted in spring are taking root, our hearts are full and on fire with summer love and our spirits are ready to be nourished by time in the sun and long summer nights. This season is a time to step into your most authentic self and shine!
With this blissful practice, Amanda will gently guide you through a deeply nourishing Yin yoga immersion for restoration, yet also a powerful healing for clearing, awakening and centering to support you on your yoga journey.
During the long relaxing yoga poses, Monique will adjust your physical and emotional body with massages and energy healing reiki.
Intertwining with the Yin poses, talented Celeste from SunMoon will then nurture you with her healing sounds; sounds of sounds of summer thunder, earth’s heartbeat and waves crashing. Sounds to raise your vibration and awaken all your fire and passionate energy!
During the Yin + Sound Journey immerse yourself in these organic sounds and vibrations as you relax into the Yin poses. Feel the resonance of the music, deep within your Heart Space, passing over your physical body.
All things are vibration. In the realm of sound therapy, it has long been recognised in many cultures that sound can alter consciousness to achieve higher states of meditation, tune the chakras, influence brainwave activity, change behavioural patterns, boost the immune system, improve sleep, reduce stress and release tension. Our journey finishes with deep sound healing with a pinnacle shower of sound.
Our Summer immersion will provide you with an opportunity to fill your hearts with passion and intention and fire up your guts to get active and grounded.
Bookings essentials
