Yoga Australia

Pranayama Morning Livestream Practice Community
2025-09-16 06:15 - 07:00, 2025-09-23 06:15 - 07:00, 2025-09-30 06:15 - 07:00, 2025-10-07 06:15 - 07:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Curious about the 4th limb of Yoga?
Join our February livestream community & experience the benefits of traditional, authentic practices from the comfort & convenience of home.
ALL SESSIONS LIVE-STREAMED WITH RECORDING PROVIDED.
There’s never been a better time to invite yourself back into the flow.
MOVE INTO LATE SUMMER FEELING ENERGISED, CLEAR & GROUNDED.
Authentic, accessible & affordable yoga & pranayama livestream practice with an experienced & caring teacher from the comfort & convenience of wherever you are, whenever you like.
Each week’s offering is unique and designed according to the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda to help align you with the season.
AM PRANAYAMA
Tues 6:15-7am
Traditional & contemporary kriyas & pranayama to help awaken, energise and ground you for the day ahead!

Ashtanga Vinyasa, Elements of Primary & Second Series
2025-09-17 06:00 - 07:15, 2025-09-24 06:00 - 07:15, 2025-10-01 06:00 - 07:15, 2025-10-08 06:00 - 07:15 (Australia/Melbourne)
Curious about Ashtanga yoga?
Looking for an accessible, traditional yoga practice with an experienced teacher?
Reboot and recharge your practice from the comfort and convenience of home.
JOIN US WEDNESDAY MORNINGS 6-7:15am.
ASHTANGA VINYASA ELEMENTS OF PRIMARY & SECOND SERIES LIVESTREAM PRACTICE GROUP.
CASUAL CLASS PASS AVAILABLE.
Did you know that the PRIMARY SERIES in the ASHTANGA tradition is also known as ‘YOGA CIKITSA’, (YOGA THERAPY)?
SECOND SERIES, focuses on deep back bends, hip openers and chest and shoulder opening asanas and is commonly called, NADI SODHANA, (NADI CLEANSING).
Powerful. Time tested. Authentic practice.
Additionally, they are also the origin of all modern forms of VINYASA FLOW YOGA.
Join Senior Teacher, Dominique for this dynamic, accessible exploration of where it all began.
This 75min Ashtanga Vinyasa led livestream practice encompasses the complete pantheon of Asana and Vinyasa woven together to provide a challenging, holistic experience that cultivates endurance, strength, and flexibility of both body and mind. Including a monthly Ayurvedic focus in alignment with the season as well as restorative pranayama and Nidra practice to integrate the work and leave you feeling strong, clear, and present.
FEEL THE BENEFITS OF ASHTANGA VINYASA PRIMARY & SECOND SERIES FOR YOURSELF.

Pranayama Evening Livestream Practice Community
2025-09-18 20:30 - 21:15, 2025-09-25 20:30 - 21:15, 2025-10-02 20:30 - 21:15, 2025-10-09 20:30 - 21:15 (Australia/Melbourne)
Curious about the 4th Limb of Yoga?
Join our February livestream community & experience the benefits of traditional, authentic practices from the comfort & convenience of home.
ALL SESSIONS LIVE-STREAMED WITH RECORDING PROVIDED.
There’s never been a better time to invite yourself back into the flow.
MOVE INTO LATE SUMMER FEELING ENERGISED, COOL, CLEAR & GROUNDED.
Authentic, accessible & affordable yoga & pranayama livestream practice with an experienced & caring teacher from the comfort & convenience of wherever you are, whenever you like.
PM PRANAYAMA & MEDITATION
Thursdays’ 8:30-9:15pm
Traditional & contemporary breathwork, yoga nidra and meditation to calm your nervous system, lower inflammation and prepare you for a good night’s rest.

The Art of Chill
2025-09-19 00:00 - 2025-09-21 23:59 (Australia/Melbourne) | Rare Yoga Bondi Beach, 180 Campbell Parade - Level 1, Bondi Beach, NSW, 2026, Australia
The Art of Chill, a 3-day immersive training at r.a.r.e., is crafted to empower yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, and curious students alike with practical, accessible tools for deep relaxation and nervous system balance. Built on r.a.r.e.’s signature five pillars—the same practices that make our Super Chill and Chill Flow classes community favourites—this training brings our most loved techniques to life.

Led by expert instructors Sarah Routhier and Tash Pinter, this experiential program offers a well-rounded introduction to r.a.r.e.’s chill-centered yoga practices. You’ll walk away not only feeling more grounded but also equipped with insightful techniques to cultivate calm, patience, kindness, empathy, and understanding—skills you can use in your own life or confidently share with others.

In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to slow down is a superpower. At r.a.r.e., our chill classes are cherished for their restorative effects and lasting impact. The Art of Chill distills this magic into an easy-to-follow format, blending gentle movement, guided rest, breathwork, and meditation into a cohesive learning experience.

‍What You’ll Walk Away With:

Rooted in five key pillars, this training delivers practical tools that foster calm, clarity, and embodied ease:

Chill Flow Yoga – Gentle, fluid movement to soothe the body and settle the mind.
Super Chill Practice – A blend of Restorative yoga or Yin-inspired postures for deep release and nervous system reset.
Breathwork – Foundational techniques to regulate and harmonise internal rhythms.
Yoga Nidra – Modern & Traditional – Guided, meditative rest to access profound stillness and insight.
Meditation – Accessible methods to cultivate presence, peace, and inner awareness.

Why Choose The Art of Chill?

For All Levels: Designed for both yoga teachers and beginners—no prior experience needed.
Teach or Practice: Gain tools to enrich your personal self-care or share in classes, workshops, or client sessions.
Holistic + Actionable: Learn how to build well-rounded, intentional sessions using a blend of ancient wisdom and modern techniques.
Science Meets Soul: Explore the timeless roots of relaxation practices alongside evidence-based insights.
Led by Experts: Learn in a warm, inclusive space with guidance from experienced facilitators.

Whether you’re a yoga teacher, bodyworker, therapist, sound healer, coach, or a committed student of rest, The Art of Chill will leave you with a toolbox of transformative practices to bring more ease into your life—and empower others to do the same.

Early Bird $895 Ends August 31st

Full Price – $995

The Awakened Heart in a Changing World - A Silent 6 Night Insight Meditation Retreat
2025-09-19 15:30 - 2025-09-25 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Sangsurya Retreat, 95 Old Bangalow Rd, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
The Awakened Heart in a Changing World Meditation Retreat

with Ali Barlow and Lisa Brown

19th Sept to 25th Sept, 2025 at Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay

How do we keep our hearts open in face of the suffering we see in the world?

This silent retreat will offer the opportunity to find freedom, courage and presence in the midst of suffering, and to cultivate a responsiveness to life.

The retreat offers a rich program of guided meditations, meditation instruction, sitting periods, walking periods, individual meetings with the teachers, open dharma inquiry sessions, and nourishing heart practices. There will also be Dharma talks offered to cultivate an exploration into how the liberating wisdom teachings of the Buddha can help us to understand our experiences of the world and of ourselves.

Each morning will begin with a gentle, embodied ‘Heart Yoga’ yoga class. This mindful movement practice includes a half hour guided practice of Yoga Nidra to support deep relaxation.

As part of Sangsurya’s spring offering, room rates for this retreat are lower than usual – making it a wonderful time to join us.

Teachers:

Ali Barlow – is a dedicated Insight Dharma teacher with decades of meditative practice and a strong foundation in the Buddha’s teachings. She began her path in 1997 while living in an ashram in South India and has supported numerous insight meditation retreats since 2008. A long-time student and assistant of Will James, Ali helps guide weekly meditation groups in Bellingen, leads wilderness yatras, and plays an active role in Tallowwood Sangha. Her teaching is grounded in a deep love for the Dharma and a life of service.

Lisa Brown – is an Insight Dharma teacher, Psychologist and Senior Yoga teacher and has been practising Buddhist meditation since 2004 in both the Theravada and Tibetan Mahayana traditions. She regularly teaches alongside her long-time mentor and friend Malcolm Huxter, creatively weaving insights from the Dharma, contemporary psychology, and trauma aware yoga. Based on Gumbaynggirr Country, Lisa leads an Eco-Dharma Sangha in the Coffs Harbour region. Her teaching is grounded, embodied, and informed by our interconnectedness with all of life.

Health protocols: We follow all NSW Health guidelines on our retreats. Any necessary protocols will be advised prior to the retreat to insure safety for all.

Detailed Retreat Information:

Please arrive between 3:00pm and 5:00 pm on Friday 19th Sept. The retreat will finish after lunch on Thursday, 25th Sept.

Schedule: The full days have an early optional exercise period e.g. yoga, walking or individual exercise. The retreat program consists of sitting, standing, walking & guided meditation, meditation instruction, group and individual meetings with teachers, inquiry sessions, evening Dharma talks and daily mindfulness work periods.

The retreat is conducted in silence apart from meetings with teachers and essential communication.

Meetings with the teachers are an essential aspect of the retreat and will be in a small group format. Also there will be opportunity for individual interviews with teachers during the week.

Dana: Insight Meditation teachers give generously of their time and energy during retreats. They receive no payment for this and are supported by donations from those attending retreats.

A Dana (donation) box will be placed inside the meditation hall for donations to support the teachers.

What to Bring:

Meditation cushions and mat

Clothing plus meditation shawl or wrap

Torch with extra batteries: Sangsurya is in a forest setting and even though there is path lighting, a torch is handy for moving around the area at night.
Water bottle (please leave outside the meditation hall): Filtered water is available at the meditation hall and in the dining room.

Rain/sun protection:

Other useful items: Mosquito repellent and sunscreen. Yoga mat if you wish to participate in yoga. Personal toiletries.

Things to note: All bedding and linen including towels, sheets, blankets and pillows are provided.

Etiquette on Retreat:

The retreat will be run under the protection of the five precepts to create a safe and supportive environment. All participants are invited and encouraged to take up the five retreat precepts.

The teachers are also committed to this practice. If any student suspects that an insight teacher is slipping in ethical conduct, they are asked to discuss this with the manager.

The Five Precepts for the retreat are to take up the practices of:

Cultivating kindness and restraining from harmful actions.
Cultivating appreciation and generosity with possessions and restraining from taking what is not freely offered.
Cultivating inner joy and contentment and restraining from sexual expression.
Cultivating truthful and appropriate communication and restraining from speech that distorts or is damaging.
Cultivating clarity and restraining from habits that create dullness or heedlessness.

We acknowledge that this retreat takes place on Arakwal Country and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

This information will be sent to all participants in a document form prior to the retreat.

Rest with the Harp
2025-09-19 19:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kindred Warrior Yoga Lilydale, 231 Main St, Lilydale, VIC, 3140, Australia
Experience deep relaxation with Restorative yoga and soothing sounds.

Rest with the Harp is a unique opportunity to allow the magical tones of live harp music to help soothe and balance the nervous system and enable the body to deeply rest.

We begin with healing mantras and heart songs then enjoy an hour of longer held restorative poses with calming live harp music.

Multi instrumentalist and vocalist Vasudha Harte is a harp therapist, music therapist, music teacher, sound healing facilitator and yoga teacher who has explored the healing power of yoga, music, sound and silence for over 30 years. Her extensive yoga teacher training includes Nada Yoga School Rishikesh, YogaSynergy Australia and Judith Hansen Lasater.
She has shared her expertise in Sound Healing and Restful yoga for many years in various beautiful locations, including world renowned Gaia Retreat and Spa Byron Bay and currently at Rest and Restore Retreat Yarra Valley. @musicandyogainspiration www.vasudhaharte.com ph 0451944051 vasudha.harte@gmail.com

VEDIC CHANTING CLASSES
2025-09-20 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-09-27 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-10-04 08:30 - 09:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | DenDuprat Yoga Studio, 1/96 mimosa road, melbourne, VIC, 3163, Australia
Improve your memory and focus. – Reduce mental agitation – Increase your breath capacity. – Improve listening and communication skills – Find and refine your own voice – Increase your self confidence. – Strengthen you spiritual connection – Gain an overall sense of well-being!!
Vedic Chanting is yoga, it is concentration, meditation, it is prāṇāyāma, it is jñāna and it is bhakti. It is a commitment to learning something very deep.
I am asked what the Vedas have to do with Yoga. Well, the Vedas contain it, the Vedas are themselves Yoga. That is what this is all about.
That said, you don’t need anything to practice and learn. If you want to know something in you that will surprise you a lot, this will surely interest you. It is not easy, but it is enriching. It is not quick, but it is one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard.
Chanting controls and transforms the Prāṇā, it is a feeling of merging with the Universal vibration, and it is rediscovering oneself anew in a practice very little known in the West.
In these classes you will learn how to pronounce Sanskrit, you will learn the correct way to recite some Vedic mantras, such as the popular Gāyatrī, as it was taught in ancient times, unchanged, orally and following the rules of a South Indian lineage.
You don’t need to know how to sing, or how to tune, in Vedic Chanting we only use 3 notes not 7 as in music , this makes it accessible to everyone!
Chanting classes are conducted seated, either on the floor or on a chair. It is important to feel comfortable so that you are able to focus only on the sound. All chants will be taught through a “call and response” methodology, using the aid of chant texts. The basic rules of Chanting, along with general meanings of chants will be explained.
These classes are for you if you want to learn more about mantra practice. If you are a yoga teacher or student and you want to introduce Chanting in your classes or you want to work with mantras in your personal practice
https://dendupratyoga.com/vedic-chant/

Return to Inner Peace - Urban Retreat
2025-09-20 09:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Yoga in Daily Life Brisbane, 46 Doggett Street, Newstead, Queensland, 4006, Australia
Join us for a nourishing morning dedicated to reconnecting with your inner peace through gentle but deepening practice of yoga postures, stretching, breathing, meditation and yoga nidra, accompanied by live flute music.

What’s included:

Gentle yoga to relax the body and calm the mind
Guided meditation for mental clarity and presence
Deep relaxation with Yoga Nidra
All accompanied by live soulful flute music to enhance your inner journey
Delicious Traditional Indian Vegan Chai in the break
Light Vegan Lunch at the end of the program

This retreat is perfect for anyone seeking rest, balance, and a deeper sense of peace, while releasing the stress of everyday life.

This event is part of the weekend series Time for Peace, dedicated to celebrating the International Day of Peace on 21 September, with a special guest Swami Madhuram Puri.

Time for Peace Event Series:

Fri 19 Sep 6-7 pm | Meditation Music Concert with Flute (Part 1)
Sat 20 Sep 2-4 pm | Nada Yoga Workshop – Rediscovering the Peace Within

Sat 20 Sep 5.30-7.30 pm | Satsang – Spiritual gathering
Sun 21 Sep 9.30-12.30 pm | Urban Retreat – Return to Inner Peace
Sun 21 Sep 6-7 pm | Meditation Music Concert with Flute (Part 2)

Prices:

One Concert (1h) – $35
Two Concerts (1h) – $60
Nada Yoga Workshop (2h)- $49
Urban Retreat (3h)- $69 (includes tea break and light lunch)
Nada Yoga Workshop & Urban Retreat – $110
Evening Satsang – by donation

About Swami Madhuram Puri

Swami Madhuram Puri is a sannyasi, which means he is a renounced monk in the Hindu tradition. He dedicates his life to yoga practise and teaching, and follows the philosophy by his spiritual master, Vishwaguruji Paramhans Maheshwarananda. Swami Madhuram became a significant figure in the international Yoga in Daily Lifecommunity, helping establish ashrams in the UK and later continuing his work in New Zealand, where he is now based. In 2013, he formally embraced monkhood in a traditional ceremony in India, committing his life to service and spirituality. Swami Madhuram is known for his involvement in Nada Yoga, the yoga of sound, using music and sound to aid meditation and spiritual growth.

Parent and Child Yoga at Yogita Yoga
2025-09-20 14:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Yogita Yoga, Kaurna Yerta, 1/435 Fullarton Rd, Highgate, SA, 5063, Australia
Are you looking for something to do with your child that is fun and relaxing both at the same time?
Join Antje from Flow and Grow Family Yoga at Yogita Yoga studio in Highgate for an afternoon of joyful connection with your little one!

Antje’s family yoga sessions are neither adult yoga with kids, nor kids’ yoga with adults. Instead, classes are designed specifically to deepen the connection between you and your child.

We will be weaving together elements of play and storytelling, asana (yoga postures) and mindfulness practices, relaxation techniques, a dash of acro yoga, and each participant’s own creative spirit.
Along the way, we’ll release stress and anxiety, connect with our (inner) child, and strengthen body and mind.
No previous yoga experience is required!
Two session times on offer:

Session 1 at 2pm for parents and children aged 3-5 years
Session 2 at 3.15pm for parents and children aged 6-12 years

TESTIMONIALS
“My 4.5 year old and I had a ball at Antje’s family yoga class. It was fun, creative, energising, and calming all at the same time. Most of all it was a wonderful opportunity for one-on-one connection, especially important now that my child has a younger sibling. Thank you for the beautiful class, we’re both looking forward to coming back soon!” (Lara, mother of two)

“My 8 year old daughter and I have absolutely loved each and every aspect of Antje’s parents and kids yoga sessions. Each class we’ve attended has had a different theme which has captured my daughter’s imagination and sense of fun but what I have loved most is the chance to share yoga with my child, connect without outside pressures and look into each other’s eyes as we play, move, dance and rest! Antje is a warm, grounded, calm and professional yogi with a true gift for teaching and holding space for families.” (Emmy, mother of two)

“I brought my daughter here for a parent/child yoga class and it was a really lovely experience. Antje was a wonderful instructor with thoughtful and intentional components for both the children and the adults. We loved it!” (Linly)

“I’ve done a few different family yoga classes and Antje’s recent class in Aldinga, SA, has been my favourite by far. She has such a lovely presence, and I love her emphasis on connection. I actually became a bit emotional in the final cuddle part of the session – it really emphasised for me how much we don’t make time to just BE with our kids enough, especially 1:1. My 5yo LOVED it, and we both look forward to more classes!“ (Nicole, mother of three)
“I had the best time and the parent child yoga with Antje. Some special time with just my older daughter. Antje creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere and really knows how to involve children. We had fun, we stretched, played and relaxed. I would highly recommend her classes if you are looking for a class that incorporates both the parent and the child. We will definitely be back! Thank you!” (Corinna, mother of two)

Please note:
As the focus is on one-on-one connection, a one child/one grown-up policy applies. If you’re interested in a Family Yoga for All session, please consider joining my mailing list to stay in the loop for upcoming sessions the whole family can attend.
Price is per adult-child couple (=2 people).

Yoga for Good Annual Retreat 2025 — Yoga and Creativity
2025-09-21 15:00 - 2025-09-23 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Swami’s Yoga Retreat, 183-185 Pitt Town Rd, Kenthurst, NSW 2156, 183-185 Pitt Town Rd,, Kenthurst, NSW, 2156, Australia
Curious about Yantra meditation? Love singing and music around an outdoor fire under the stars? Want to try glamping in beautiful serene bush surrounds (or have a room)? Wish to learn deep practices from amazing teachers? If your heart says yes to any of those ideas, then this is the retreat for you. It’s a golden opportunity not to be missed. And the good news is — it’s subsidised by Yoga For Good Foundation, so tickets are very affordable.

Read on for more info or go direct to the retreat page for the full details and bookings…

This year’s Yoga For Good Annual Retreat will include nourishing and uplifting creative yoga practices with special guest, Carmella Baynie (Yoga and Sacred Sound), inspiration from Rishi Yoga Diwali (Yoga and Art), and a host of wonderful offerings from the Yoga For Good Retreat Team.

Experience Yoga Tantra and Creativity practices such as creating your own Yantra and deep meditation techniques to enhance wellbeing and activate the body’s energy centres for peace, purification and empowerment.

Revitalise your body, heart and mind with any (or all) of the 9 yoga classes over 3 days, with a variety of styles to suit all levels of experience, including meditation, Yoga nidra and breathing practices.

Relax and socialise with like-minded souls out in nature, sitting around the firepit under the stars, enjoying music together, to experience upliftment, tranquility and community.

Experience deep connection with the elements and community with a traditional fire ceremony (havan), including peace mantras and kirtan (yoga music).

Nourish and rejuvenate your body, mind and soul with Swami’s delicious vegetarian meals, peaceful bush environment, and facilities including spa, steam room, pool and gym, and maybe a massage.

Choose from a range of affordable accommodation including share and single rooms with ensuite options, glamping and camping, to suit your needs as well as your budget.

One participant of last year’s retreat loved ‘the variety, the wonderful environment, the fantastic teachers, the amazing participants’.

What participants LOVED at last year’s retreat:

Deep yoga practices and mantras

Yoga, meditation and kirtan

Time between to chat and connect

Time to rest and recharge in nature

Beautiful natural setting

Delicious vegetarian food

Yoga, Trek, Sightseeing and Ayurveda Retreat in Nepal- Sept/Oct 25
2025-09-21 16:00 - 2025-10-08 10:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kathmandu- The Himalayas, Nepal
Choose from 2 options
Option 1 (Days 1-13) Sunday 21st September – Friday 3rd October 2025
Trek the Himalayas, Pokhara sightseeing and Chitwan National Park, Daily Yoga and Meditation.
Option 2 (Days 1-18) Sunday 21st September – Wednesday 8th October
Trek, Pokhara sightseeing, Chitwan National Park, Daily Yoga and Meditation and Ayurveda Home Health Retreat

Spring Equinox Ceremony
2025-09-21 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Crescent Head, NSW
The eclipse portal has opened with the new moon in Virgo, & this year, the Spring Equinox hovers in the balance of this liminal space ❍

With two consecutive new moons in Virgo (rare & signifying major new beginnings), & one a solar eclipse, you’re in for a purification at unprecedented depths.

This Spring Equinox brings rebirth & renewal to astronomical heights & it’s up to you who you want to become.

With the north node of the moon (Dragon’s head) in Pisces & the south node (Dragon’s tail) in Virgo, the collective is learning to bring magic to day-to-day existence with deep spiritual connection. Releasing old paradigms of ‘doing’ & moving toward a new ‘being’

The Eclipse Dragon of Destiny has it’s eyes fixed on you already. Expect to be drawn in to Its vortex, conscious or not

🐉

Will you befriend the Dragon, cower, or resist the upgrade? Your destined outcome depends on your conscious awareness.

That’s why i’m inviting you to join us in ceremony to honour your unique dance with the Eclipse Dragon, the One with which you co-create your destiny 💫

As we stand, heart-pounding, at the portal’s entry, your conscious awareness is the lantern lighting the path to this process of evolution.

Like all sacred ceremony at Mandala Nights, you’ll bear witness to the energetic shifts within you as well as those joining you around the fire.

You’ll be gently guided through ancient practices to support your realignment with the natural forces of the cosmos through…

cacao ceremony ❍ intuitive guided dance ❍ mantra ❍ myth ❍ prānāyāma ❍ meditation ❍ ritual

You’ll then be served a nourishing sattvic dinner to enjoy with soul-led community.

🐉 when: Sunday 21 September 6-7.30pm for sunset

🐉 where: Dunghutti Country, Crescent Head

🐉 cost: $79 incl dinner

In the spirit of the intimate nature of Mandala Nights events, numbers are always kept low, so if this journey speaks to you, please book well in advance to avoid disappointment. Some places are already gone to the waitlist.

Spring Equinox: Re-Awakening // Yoga & Meditation Immersion with Liana Share
2025-09-27 11:00 - 13:15 (Australia/Melbourne) | Gertrude Street Yoga, 1/202 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia
Re-Awakening: A Spring Equinox Immersion

Welcome to Re-Awakening, a heartfelt immersion designed to honour the Spring Equinox. As the days grow longer and the vibrant hum of new life returns, we invite you to shed the quiet depths of winter and re-emerge feeling vibrant and restored. This immersion is an invitation to reconnect with your being, to stir your inner landscape, and to embrace the fresh energy that spring brings to Melbourne.

What Your Re-Awakening Journey Includes:

Arrival Meditation & Breathwork: Settle into the space and presence with a gentle meditation, guiding you into intentional breathwork to expand your awareness and prepare for deeper practice.
Energetic Yin & Yang Yoga Flow: Experience a beautifully balanced yoga practice. We’ll move through an energetic flow to awaken your body and mind, seamlessly transitioning into nourishing Yin stretches to release tension and create space.
Deeply Restorative Yoga Nidra: The highlight of our last gathering, this guided relaxation will lead you into profound rest, allowing your nervous system to reset and deep healing to occur.
Take-Home Reflection eJournal: A specially curated digital journal to support your continued introspection and integration of the immersions’s insights into your daily life.

Is this immersion for me? Absolutely! This immersion is crafted to be suitable for all levels of experience. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or new to these practices, Liana provides clear guidance and modifications, ensuring everyone feels comfortable, supported, and able to participate fully. Mats and props provided.

Optional Community Lunch: Extend the warmth and connection! We’re planning an optional community lunch at a local dietary-friendly venue immediately following the immersion. This will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow participants over delicious food.

Full details regarding the venue, menu, and pricing will be shared directly with registered attendees who express interest. Please look out for an email after you’ve booked your immersion spot for information on how to confirm your attendance for lunch.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday 27 September
Time: 11:00am – 1:15pm (Please arrive from 11:00am for an 11:15am start.). Community Lunch timings TBC.
Venue: Gertrude Street Yoga Studio, 1/202 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065

About Your Guide, Liana: Liana is a dedicated and empathetic yoga and meditation teacher based in Melbourne. With a passion for creating nurturing and inclusive environments, Liana guides her students with warmth and clarity. She believes in the profound power of breath and movement to foster inner peace, resilience, and a deeper connection to self. Liana’s intention is to empower individuals to find balance and vitality, both on and off the mat.

Limited spaces available – secure your spot for a transformative re-awakening experience!

Satsang with Swami Madhuram
2025-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | St Andrews Uniting Church Fairfield, 85 - 87 Gillies St, Fairfield, VIC, 3078, Australia
An inspiring evening of yogic wisdom, soul-soothing meditation music, and uplifting, heart-opening chanting — a journey inward through sound, silence, and spiritual insight.

The evening includes delicious vegetarian refreshments with yoga friends.
Cost: by donation (suggest $20 – $30) and bookings are essential
Venue: St Andrews Uniting Church, 85 Gillies St, Fairfield

SWAMI MADHURAM: For the past 20 plus years Swami Madhuram has taught yoga and performed concerts throughout England, Scotland, Bali, India, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. He has become much loved for his relaxing and uplifting music released under the name Time For Peace that you hear played in our classes.

Silent Meditation Retreat
2025-09-29 14:00 - 2025-10-03 10:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Continential House Hepburn, 9 Lone Pine Ave, Hepburn Springs, VIC, 3461, Australia
We warmly invite you to join us for this Silent Meditation Retreat.
Our silent meditation retreat is a gentle, yet profound chance to tap into the power of meditation by combining it with silence. Spending dedicated time in a supportive atmosphere it is like a deep dive into meditation and your inner world.
This retreat is a sanctuary for the soul, offering space to soften, to listen, and to return to the quiet wisdom within. Whether you’re beginning your path or deepening a long held practice, you’ll be held in a rhythm of simplicity and presence – an invitation to to reconnect, restore and remember the stillness that is always there.
As well as meditation sessions the retreat includes Satsang (sharing of yogic wisdom), gentle asana (yoga exercises / postures), live meditation music, chanting and Yoga Nidra (guided deep relaxation).

Mon 29 Sept – Fri 3 Oct, 2025
Facilitated by Swami Madhuram & Gita Larissa
In Hepburn Springs

NEPAL YOGA PILGRIMAGE
2025-10-04 00:00 - 2025-10-11 23:59 (Australia/Melbourne)
Embarking on a journey through the spiritual epicentre of Nepal offers yoga practitioners a profound connection to the timeless nature of their practice—delving into a nexus of traditions that transcend the physical postures of modern yoga.
Be taken beyond the trekking tourism of Nepal and into the nectar that this rich and often overlooked location of yogic culture, customs, and teachings holds for you.
Nepal’s rich tapestry of spiritual heritage, held in the presence of the majestic Himalayas, provides an unparalleled backdrop for deepening one’s yogic path.
The Himalayas have long been revered as the abode of sages, rishis, yogis and a sanctuary for those seeking the highest spiritual attainment.
This mountain range is not just a geographical marvel but a symbol of the aspirant’s journey towards higher consciousness.
Many sites we visit during the forthcoming Nectar of Nepal yoga pilgrimage this October will echo the teachings of ancient yogic traditions.
DETAILS:
Dates: 7 nights, October 04 – 11, 2025
Locations included: Kathmandu, Ghandruk, Pokhara, and Patan.
INCLUDES:

Breakfast daily, plus some lunches and dinners that will be of wholesome local cuisine.
Plus yoga practice sessions with Amy Landry (incl. asana, pranayama, and meditation)
A soak in the Jhindu Danda hot springs surrounded by the holy Himalaya.
Evening aarti on the cremation ghats of Pashupatinath temple
Auspicious circumambulations around sacred stupas.

And much more!

Mountains + Myths Yoga Retreat to Sri Lanka
2025-10-04 00:00 - 2025-10-11 23:59 (Australia/Melbourne) | rukgala retreat, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Imagine waking up in the heart of Sri Lanka, high in the mountains and attuning to the rhythm of nature.
Visualise yourself practicing yoga in a mystical land where the ancient stories of gods and goddesses come to life. As you walk towards our beautiful yoga shala, the air is thick with the scent of incense and the soft glow of lanterns illuminates the surroundings, casting ethereal shadows that dance like divine beings.
This retreat is a culinary and cultural adventure too! Squeeze into a tuk-tuk with the wind in your hair passing local villages to visit Buddhist temples where you’ll hear the soft chanting of monks and ancient caves adorned with intricate carvings. Your taste buds will be tantalised with Sri Lankan curries and cuisines lovingly prepared by village locals and shared in the company of new friends on the veranda of overlooking the mountains. This nourishing food is not just a meal; it’s an adventure for your senses, a celebration of the island’s diverse cultural influences and its bountiful natural resources.
Want to experience the Mountains and Myths of Sri Lanka?
Download a retreat brochure with all the details but BE QUICK – Just THREE rooms remain
Retreat Inclusions:

Exclusive use of our luxurious retreat venue Rukgala for 7 days + nights in the Knuckle Mountains;

Daily slow flow, meditation and restorative asana in a purpose built outdoor yoga shala (with yoga props);

Nourishing plant-based Sri Lankan brunch + dinner;

Daily king coconuts post morning practice;

Unlimited teas and organic coffee; herbal teas on request

A tuk-tuk excursion to explore the cultural hub of Kandy, visiting markets and tea houses

Traditional Sri Lankan Cooking Class with our private in-house chef

Retreat Goodie Bag

Group transfer from the airport to the retreat venue via car – with specific arrival times

Travel by train through Sri Lanka from Kandy to Colombo upon our departure from the retreat
Plus ample free time to relax and unwind by the pool, enjoy fresh local gourmet produce, and immerse in nature with nature swims, paddleboarding, hikes to waterfalls, tea plantations and mountain tops!
Just THREE rooms remain:
Twin Share rooms $2898 | Triple Share rooms $2698 | Quad Share rooms $2498
A non-refundable $600 deposit secures your spot with payment plans available

SIGN UP BONUS
As a sign-up bonus for Yoga Australia members and teachers, you’ll receive complimentary enrolment in the Lunar Sadhana Professional Development online course; aligning with this incredible retreat experience you’ll dive into Yogic Mythology along with Sequencing Chandra Namaskar and Mandala flows that incorporate Mudras and the magic of mythology! Valued at $495. Additionally, this would qualify asana classes on retreat as CPD.
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The Healing Voice & Rest with the Harp
2025-10-04 10:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Bendigo Yoga Festival 2025, All Seasons Resort, Bendigo, VIC, Australia
Join singer, harp therapist and yoga teacher Vasudha Harte in a healing sound journey.
We create our own “sonic tonic” and enjoy exploring the power of our unique voice using the syllables Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Da Ni Sa.
Nada (sound) yogis have used these sounds through the ages to vocalise the notes of a raga.
We will then chant simple yet powerful mantras and healing medicine songs to open our hearts and uplift our spirits (a mini kirtan!)
Meditative chanting can have a calming, reparative affect, helping to focus the mind, expand the breath and create restorative resonance in the body.
Our journey of the therapeutic power of sound concludes with “Rest with the Harp,” a unique opportunity to allow the magical tones of live harp music to help soothe and balance the nervous system and enable the body to deeply rest.
Bring all the props you need in order to be comfortable and warm.
“If you have been to one of Vasudha’s yoga classes you will already know the powerful healing in her voice and the beautiful way she creates peace within the space as well as your body and mind.” Amy Mindful AF Emerald

Multi instrumentalist and vocalist Vasudha Harte is a harp therapist, music therapist, music teacher, sound healing facilitator and yoga teacher who has explored the healing power of yoga, music, sound and silence for over 30 years. Her extensive yoga teacher training includes Nada Yoga School Rishikesh, YogaSynergy Australia and Judith Hansen Lasater.
She has shared her expertise in Sound Healing and Restful yoga for many years in various beautiful locations, including world renowned Gaia Retreat and Spa Byron Bay and currently at Rest and Restore Retreat Yarra Valley. @musicandyogainspiration www.vasudhaharte.com ph 0451944051 vasudha.harte@gmail.com

10 Weeks of Yoga Philosophy Themed Classes
2025-10-07 09:30 - 10:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Amrita Yoga, 30 Centre Dandenong Road, Dingley Village, VIC, 3172, Australia
At Tania Alexander Yoga there are only 10 weeks of yoga left for this year!
And… there just happens to be five each of the Yamas and Niyamas, the moral and ethical observances, disciplines and duties of a yogi.

So, each week I will be introducing a different topic to theme our classes around with the intention that you gain greater curiosity, awareness and insight into your own way of being in the world. It is from this place that we each have the capacity to learn, grow, and heal, and become our authentic selves.

This October we will start with the five Yamas:

Ahimsa – non-harm
Satya – truth
Asteya – non-stealing
Brahmacarya – self control
Aparigraha – non-grasping

In November/December we will visit the five Niyamas:

Sauca – cleanliness
Santosha – contentment
Tapas – discipline
Svadhyaya – self-study
Isvara Pranidhana – surrender (to Source)

These 10 weeks will take us all the way to the final Hatha75 class of the year on Saturday 13th December, after which you are very welcome to stay and celebrate with our TAYoga Break Up Picnic!
Beginner yogis will be warmly welcomed!
There’s no need to commit to all 10 weeks and you won’t be locked into any subscriptions.
Come as a casual drop-in, or try a Class Pass and book the days that suit you.
Mats and props are available to borrow at the studio, should you desire.
Free parking is available at both Amrita Yoga and Oakleigh Hall.
Find out more information and book your sessions at www.tayoga.com.au
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CLASS SCHEDULE:
TUESDAYS
9:30am – SLOW FLOW @ Amrita Yoga, Dingley Village
11:00am – YIN YOGA @ Amrita Yoga, Dingley Village

FRIDAYS
9:30am – GENTLE YOGA @ Oakleigh Hall, Oakleigh

SATURDAYS
9:00am – HATHA 75 @ Oakleigh Hall, Oakleigh
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ABOUT TANIA:
Tania Alexander is a bubbly, easy-going yoga teacher based in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

With over a decade of practice and 1300+ hours of teaching experience, Tania interweaves music, mindfulness, breath control and movement into all her sessions. Her students attest to the physical and psychological health benefits they have gained through Tania’s approach to yoga.

By blending relatable Aussie language and mannerisms with traditional yogic wisdom, and with a passion for mental health management and a neuro-affirming approach, Tania empowers her students to breathe • move • soothe their way to feeling better.
Tania teaches accessible in-person group classes and workshops for all abilities.
There’s no touching, no chanting, no headstands.
