Australian College of Classical Yoga

Classical Yoga is yoga which adheres to Patanjali’s Sutras. Patanjali contends that Yoga is unitary state of consciousness that arises from stopping the things that roll over in the mind. The Yoga Sutras are a clear exposition of what Yoga is all about – and obviously, the stretch and bend…

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Classical Yoga is yoga which adheres to Patanjali’s Sutras. Patanjali contends that Yoga is unitary state of consciousness that arises from stopping the things that roll over in the mind. The Yoga Sutras are a clear exposition of what Yoga is all about – and obviously, the stretch and bend aspects are not the major feature. Thus the foundation of Classical Yoga is meditation, or stillness of mind. The entire practice of Yoga, including the famous Eight Limbs, of which Asana is only one aspect, is aimed at helping us become free of the compulsions of the mind, free to respond by choice to whatever life brings us, not to be locked into reaction and to be driven along a line of expectation and habit.

The aim of authentic yoga is to awaken the student into the full consciousness of oneness with Reality or Universal Being. Classical Yoga embraces all aspects of Yoga, including Yogasana, the stretching postures of Yoga. With its physical, mental, and spiritual components, Yoga is the ultimate therapy that includes movement and flexibility but is much, much more.

Headed by founder Swami Shantananda (pictured), The Australian College of Classical Yoga brings to it her knowledge, experience, and wisdom; garnered over thirty years of training and practice in the Shaivite lineage. During this time, a profound shift of consciousness occurred. Such a shift brings with it a resilience and robustness in everyday activity, and a contentment which is constant whether the situation is pleasant or unpleasant. These qualities show through in the courses and teachings of the College.

The Australian College of Classical Yoga offers courses, workshops and retreats that explore the deeper possibilities of yoga, and may lead you to a more fulfilling, spiritual, and satisfying lifestyle. We also offer training and certification to enable you to teach this enriching style of yoga to others.