Yoga Australia

The Unfolding Self Workshops - through ink, brush and yoga
2023-11-12 11:00 - 14:15, 2023-12-10 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

Soma Sessions
2023-11-18 07:30 - 09:00, 2023-12-02 07:30 - 09:00, 2023-12-16 07:30 - 09:00, 2023-12-30 07:30 - 09:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Loftus Road, Loftus Road, Crescent Head, New South Wales, 2440, Australia
Soma is referenced hundreds of times across Vedic texts. Of its many definitions, the most pertinent is the gleaming fluid secreted from the pineal gland during deep states of spiritual practice and identifying with the moon. The Soma Sessions integrally connect you to the lunar phases and energies through specific Asana, Pranayama and meditation techniques to bring you closer to these intuitive states and a joyful sense of calm. During the Soma Sessions, we practice together under the influence of the waning and waxing moon. We feel the contrast and proceed accordingly. We move gently, breathe well, rest and bathe in the ocean of self-love and community. Then we eat – served by our very own culinary Guru Dipendra from Streets of Nepal Crescent Head. When: Every second Saturday from 1 April 2023 Time: 7.30-9.00am BYO: Mat, water bottle, empty belly Preferred to be contacted via email please: jessica.ranjit@gmail.com

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) | Qld
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) | Qld
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) | Qld
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

Crystal Bowl Workshop Level 1
2023-12-09 13:30 - 15:30 (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.

Somatic Languaging ~ Elemental Series ~ Water Module with Delamay Devi
2023-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Qld
Somatic Languaging ~ Elemental Series ~ Water Moduleonline via Zoom

Learn a new skill set of languaging that speaks directly to the inner experience while cultivating a positive relationship with the nervous system. Together we’ll expand our somatic dialogue through the different expressions of the Elements with their individual archetypal frequencies and specific movement pathways.

The shapeshifting, undulations and sacred flow of the fluid body.

What it means to soulfully and mindfully translate the sensations of the Water element during an embodiment practice.

Our embodied poetry of Water ebbs and flows, rises and recedes like the tides through our instinctual body. Intertwined with the inner and outer Waters, our sweat, tears, blood and saliva, this session is all about translating the sensation of how Water hydrates and moves, refreshing, cleansing and purifying our waterways through the circulation of the fluid body.
During this session we’ll be exploring and translating the embodied living experience of Vyana Vayu (radiating from inner to outer) and feeling into the fluid power of flow. As human adults we consist of 60% Water, it protects body organs and tissues while carrying nutrients and oxygen to cells.

The architecture of our extraordinary bodies is made up of Watery qualities, responsible for the lubrication of joints and is essential for cellular homeostasis and life. Energetically Water connects us to our sensuality, s*xuality, creativity and Svadhisthana (sacral) chakra.

Join us as we explore Somatic Languaging through the lens of the Water Element.
Our exploration through this course includes:Prana Vinyasa yogaFree form movementGuided meditationMusicologyEnergetic anatomyYoga philosophyDevi cosmologyProgressive breathworkSelf dialogue and self inquiry.

The Zoom link and work booklet is sent the day before we gather.The recording will follow within 24 hours to all who register.
Suitable for all teachers of embodiment including; yoga teachers, dance instructors, personal trainers, fitness coaches and more!

Exchange: $120 per moduleOr full series of five Elemental modules: $497The recording of the Earth module is available.

To register: https://forms.gle/GNVS2a5yy1kDKuTX6

Summer Solstice Day Retreat with Delamay Devi, Byron Hinterland
2023-12-17 00:00 - 23:59 (Australia/Melbourne) | CASAVERAS, Kingsvale Road, Myocum, Byron Shire, NSW, 2481, Australia
Celebration Illumination Connection
~ A Summer Solstice Day Yoga Retreat with Delamay Devi ~
Join Delamay for a day retreat dedicated to taking care of YOU while celebrating the Solstice!

Summer time invites us to enjoy the outdoors, soak up the long bright days and spend quality time with friends and family. This day retreat is designed to support your journey through the heightened activity of Summer with harmonising embodiment practices, nourishing delicious food and self care activities, leaving you feeling energised, replenished and restored on all levels.

Receive the healing medicine of taking time out just for you!

Give yourself permission to disconnect from the daily summer routine to recharge, return to self and connect with a like-minded community in the peaceful Byron Hinterland. Together we’ll breathe, explore, listen, receive, meditate and dance in honour this illuminating Solstice time.
* Our Day Retreat Highlights *
~ X2 yoga, movement and meditation practices
~ an insightful Astrology discussion while creating a powerful sigil to work with during 2024
~ A deeply relaxing sound healing journey while being bathed in mystic poetry
~ A Forest bathing adventure or a if you’re a embodiment teacher you can opt for a Somatic Languaging session
~ Our day is fully catered by Alive and Wild Plant based catering for all dietary needs.

Regardless if you’re a yoga teacher or not, we’ve created this day retreat to suit and nourish all. There is something for everyone, for non yoga teachers you’ll be venturing out into nature for a Taoist Movement Meditation and Forest Bathing experience!

According to Ayurveda, Summer time is Pitta time. Pitta is predominately Fire and Water, when out of balance this can cause inflammation, mood swings and interrupted sleeping patterns. This Solstice day retreat is all about harmonising the Pitta qualities through loving self care and conscious embodiment practices plus the food we eat. Alive and Wild catering will be serving up a tasty treat.

17 December
8:30am – 5:30pm
Byron Hinterland, Bundjalung Country
Exact address is provided the day before we gather but is an easy 15 minute drive from Byron CBD

Exchange: $244 or come with a friend for only $222 each!

* To join us *
Register here: https://forms.gle/KExqDbwjd4AKR5md9
To Pay: https://www.delamaydevi.com/summer-solstice-yoga-retreat-byron-bay/

Sankalpa Circle: Transitioning to a new year
2023-12-27 08:00 - 10:30, 2023-12-28 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-12-29 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-12-30 08:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online via Zoom
Nikki and Chris invite you to participate in our Sankalpa Circle to take time out to reflect on 2023 and create intentions for 2024. The program was developed to share tools and experiences to enrich and navigate transitioning into a new year. We both enjoy being part of a collaborative supportive community and we’d love you to join us!
Our intention for the ‘Sankalpa Circle: Transitioning to the New Year’, is to come together for heartfelt reflection to find a ‘word’ that encapsulates and provides guidance for the year ahead. Our program draws from a range of inspirations that have supported our transitions into a new year, in particular the works of Susannah Conway (Unravel Your Year, Find Your Word) and Gina Macauley (YogaHaraSankalpa workshops and retreats).
Chris’ word for 2023 is expand and Nikki’s word is luminous. We’re excited to discover our words for 2024!
You’re welcome to join for all or part of the program, our aim is to keep it open and flexible. Participants will receive a document that outlines a suggested process; however, everything is an invitation, and you’re welcome to incorporate processes and tools you find useful and skip the rest. You know best which parts of the program support you. Eg, you might join for journaling, be at rest during the mindful movement and skip discussions, or participate in the entirety of the program. You’re welcome to share as much or as little as you choose in the discussions.
Click here to Register via Humantix
Online via Zoom – a meeting link and Resources documents will be shared by email and on the Humantix Virtual Hub after registration.
We limit registrations to a maximum of 14 participants to ensure support and space for the group and each individual.
Considerations for your participation:

A quiet, private space where you won’t be disturbed, with room for you to move freely.
A journal and pen, options for other mediums (collage, paints/pencils/etc) to support external expression of your experiences.
Access to the internet via a device that you are able to use in your space

The registration process has an option to let us know if you are unfamiliar with Zoom and would like a 10 minute technical check in prior to the start of the program.
You will also be given the opportunity to book a call with Chris or Nikki prior to the group starting to discuss any concerns or considerations to support your participation in the group.
Disclaimer: Registration is confirmation of your capacity and acceptance of responsibility for making wise and kind choices, practicing ahimsa (self-kindness/non-harm) and seeking additional support if required.
Program Outline: December 2023
Themes
Wednesday 27 – Reflection on 2023 – closing, letting go, releasing
Thursday 28 – Opening up to possibilities, welcoming everything as it is
Friday 29 – Taking aim, narrowing focus, distilling the options
Saturday 30 – Moving into / welcoming 2024, taking action

Daily
8:00 – 8:10: Guided meditation
8.10 – 8:40: “Sit and do” journaling (everyone on mute)
8.40 – 9:00: Intro/brief check in
9:00 – 9.10: Break
9.10 – 9.30: Mindful movement / gentle yoga – for support and comfort please have blankets/towel, cushions/pillows, bolster, block/thick
9.30 – 10:00: iRest Yoga Nidra / meditation – usually lying down
10:00 – 10.30: Discussion / sharing – session closes
10.30 – 11:00: Optional time for questions and further discussion

Your booking fee includes access to all live sessions, digital copies of Reflection Guides and tips to support the process, and links to audio recordings of the iRest Yoga Nidra practices.
Our aim is to make the Sankalpa Circle financially accessible to people whilst at the same time considering the need to pay ourselves a wage and cover our costs, in addition to recognising and respecting the value of our investment in learning these teachings from others.
If you are able to pay the full rate, we thank you. If not, please choose the payment option that is appropriate for you, according to your current financial circumstances. Please feel free to contact us if your circumstance is not reflected in the price structure.
Virabhadrasana III (Warrior 3) $160.00
The world needs people like you that are confidently taking action and moving forward. Thank you for supporting small business and access to the program for someone in need.
Virabhadrasana II (Warrior 2) $120.00
From a stable base (your household has a stable income or your business is doing O.K.) you proudly support small business and cover the wage of the teachers and teaching infrastructure.
Virabhadrasana I (Warrior 1) $80.00
If your income is subject to some changes moving forward but you are starting to break through some barriers and break free of things that are holding you back – this is a concession rate to help you, whilst also contributing to helping our businesses to emerge.
Tadasana (Mountain) $50.00
You may be impacted financially, or your business is financially insecure at this time, but you are still upright, breathing, and willing and able to commit the time and energy to the Sankalpa Circle. This price allows some contribution towards the teachers’ time. Thank you!
Click here to Register via Humantix

Sankalpa Circle: Transitioning to the New Year
2023-12-27 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online, Australia
Nikki and Chris invite you to participate in our Sankalpa Circle to take time out to reflect on 2023 and create intentions for 2024.
This is the third year that we’re offering an online Sankalpa Circle program. The program was developed to share tools and experiences to enrich and navigate transitioning into a new year. We both enjoy being part of a collaborative supportive community and we’d love you to join us!
Our intention for the ‘Sankalpa Circle: Transitioning to the New Year’, is to come together for heartfelt reflection to find a ‘word’ that encapsulates and provides guidance for the year ahead. Our program draws from a range of inspirations that have supported our transitions into a new year, in particular the works of Susannah Conway (Unravel Your Year, Find Your Word) and Gina Macauley (YogaHara Sankalpa workshops and retreats).
Chris’ word for 2023 is expand and Nikki’s word is luminous. We’re excited to discover our words for 2024!
You’re welcome to join for all or part of the program, our aim is to keep it open and flexible. Participants will receive a document that outlines a suggested process; however, everything is an invitation, and you’re welcome to incorporate processes and tools you find useful and skip the rest. You know best which parts of the program support you. Eg, you might join for journaling, be at rest during the mindful movement and skip discussions, or participate in the entirety of the program. You’re welcome to share as much or as little as you choose in the discussions.
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Online via Zoom – a meeting link and Resources documents will be shared by email and on the Humantix Virtual Hub after registration.
We limit registrations to a maximum of 14 participants to ensure support and space for the group and each individual.
Considerations for your participation:

A quiet, private space where you won’t be disturbed, with room for you to move freely.
A journal and pen, options for other mediums (collage, paints/pencils/etc) to support external expression of your experiences.
Access to the internet via a device that you are able to use in your space

The registration process has an option to let us know if you are unfamiliar with Zoom and would like a 10 minute technical check in prior to the start of the program.
You will also be given the opportunity to book a call with Chris or Nikki prior to the group starting to discuss any concerns or considerations to support your participation in the group.
Disclaimer: Registration is confirmation of your capacity and acceptance of responsibility for making wise and kind choices, practicing ahimsa (self-kindness/non-harm) and seeking additional support if required.
Program Outline: December 2023
Themes
Wednesday 27 – Reflection on 2023 – closing, letting go, releasing
Thursday 28 – Opening up to possibilities, welcoming everything as it is
Friday 29 – Taking aim, narrowing focus, distilling the options
Saturday 30 – Moving into / welcoming 2024, taking action

Daily
8:00 – 8:10: Guided meditation
8.10 – 8:40: “Sit and do” journaling (everyone on mute)
8.40 – 9:00: Intro/brief check in
9:00 – 9.10: Break
9.10 – 9.30: Mindful movement / gentle yoga – for support and comfort please have blankets/towel, cushions/pillows, bolster, block/thick
9.30 – 10:00: iRest Yoga Nidra / meditation – usually lying down
10:00 – 10.30: Discussion / sharing – session closes
10.30 – 11:00: Optional time for questions and further discussion

Your booking fee includes access to all live sessions, digital copies of Reflection Guides and tips to support the process, and links to audio recordings of the iRest Yoga Nidra practices.
Our aim is to make the Sankalpa Circle financially accessible to people whilst at the same time considering the need to pay ourselves a wage and cover our costs, in addition to recognising and respecting the value of our investment in learning these teachings from others.
If you are able to pay the full rate, we thank you. If not, please choose the payment option that is appropriate for you, according to your current financial circumstances. Please feel free to contact us if your circumstance is not reflected in the price structure.
Virabhadrasana III (Warrior 3)
$160.00
The world needs people like you that are confidently taking action and moving forward. Thank you for supporting small business and access to the program for someone in need.

Virabhadrasana II (Warrior 2)
$120.00
From a stable base (your household has a stable income or your business is doing O.K.) you proudly support small business and cover the wage of the teachers and teaching infrastructure.

Virabhadrasana I (Warrior 1)
$80.00
If your income is subject to some changes moving forward but you are starting to break through some barriers and break free of things that are holding you back – this is a concession rate to help you, whilst also contributing to helping our businesses to emerge.

Tadasana (Mountain)
$50.00
You may be impacted financially, or your business is financially insecure at this time, but you are still upright, breathing, and willing and able to commit the time and energy to the Sankalpa Circle. This price allows some contribution towards the teachers’ time. Thank you!
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Varanasi India. Yoga Adventure Retreat
2023-12-27 12:00 - 2024-01-03 10:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Qld
Come with us on an unforgettable journey into the heart of India Varanasi is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. This is Shiva’s city, playground of the gods. The most sacred of cities where legends come alive. Temples and pilgrims hug the river banks in a riot of colour right alongside everyday life. Walking along the river bank in a traffic free environment or floating slowly by, on our own boat past centuries old temples. You will be captivated and enthralled. Bookings are made on the Big Sista website: https://bigsisteradventures.com.au/
