Yoga Nature

Yoga Nature is dedicated to teaching and sharing the transformative qualities of Yoga – by offering Classes, Introductory Courses, Private Sessions, Workshops and Retreats. Through the practice and experience of Yoga, we begin to live life with more Awareness, and a greater sense of Peace. Yoga invites us to connect with the very essence of Life – our true, shining Nature. WE BEGIN TO AWAKEN!

TERM 1 CLASSES RECOMMENCE 17 MARCH 2014! Jan / Feb I will be on retreat in india. Read more here...

 

YOGA NATURE CLASSES

All Yoga Nature Classes evolve from the seeds of classical Hatha Yoga. In each class, students explore a wholistic approach – integrating an energising, yet balanced blend of embodied Asana (physical postures), Pranayama (subtle breath awareness), Meditation and deep relaxation (Savasana). This allows for flexibility within the flow and focus of each class – ensuring an aliveness that is always fresh!

Classes are taught with an emphasis on deep and natural alignment principles and the cultivation and free-flow of subtle energy to develop strength and flexibility – opening the Body and the Mind.

A Yoga Nature Class is inclusive and non-competitive. Variations for Asana (postures) are provided where needed, to ensure all students experience the many benefits and transformative qualities of their practice – and feel these qualities flow into their daily lives.

Importantly, throughout the class, students are invited to explore and cultivate a deeper, more subtle Awareness – of Body, Breath, and Mind. When we practice mindfully, we begin to experience the Heart of Yoga – our very Nature – the vibrant presence within!

TEACHING AND SHARING

Mardi has experienced the authentic, transformative qualities of Yoga – physically, mentally, and spiritually – and is dedicated to sharing these simple, yet powerful Truths with others. She recognises and honours the Spirit, potential and uniqueness in every student – and strives to encourage and support each individual in their own exploration of Yoga.

Mardi encourages students to cultivate a Mindfulness and Awareness that is grounded deeply in the freshness of the present moment. Her teaching and sharing aims to remind us of our true, essential Nature, our unique, innate wisdom and our deep connection with All of Life.

ABOUT MARDI

Mardi has been on the path of Yoga and Self Inquiry for the last 12 years. Her Practice (Sadhana) has arisen out of structure and spontaneity – Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama, Bhakti, and reading and exploring the wisdom teachings of India. Over the years, Mardi has attended various workshops and retreats in Australia, India and Bali, with Teachers Clive Sheridan, Louisa Sear, Emil Wendel, Simon Borg-Olivier, Sue Scott, Neeta Datta, Shantum Seth, and Ajay-ji and Jaya-ji of Open Dharma. Senior Yoga Teacher Kate Pell has also been a great influence. In 2007, Mardi travelled to Bali to immerse herself in a Yoga Arts Teacher Training. She is a qualified Yoga Teacher, and is registered with Yoga Alliance – an International professional organisation for Yoga Teachers.

In addition to her formal Training, Mardi has spent many years dedicated to exploring her own Yoga Sadhana (practice), Meditation and Self Inquiry. Precious time spent in India on various long Yoga Retreats, Silent Meditation Retreats and Pilgrimages, has opened the Heart even more to the Sweetness and mystery of Life, deepening her understanding of Self. For Mardi, this is an ongoing, life-long journey, that is constantly evolving and ever fresh.