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Yogi: Question everything; learn something!

Yogi: Question everything; learn something!

In our both 200hr Ihana Yoga Teacher Training and Post Graduate Yoga Teacher Training it becomes obvious very soon that we as yoga students, yoga teachers, and lecturers...

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What Is Yoga?

There are many different ideas related to Yoga, where it comes from, what it is all about, and how to practice a range of techniques.

5 Ways to Get Healthy with Ayurveda

5 Ways to Get Healthy with Ayurveda

With the New Year upon us it is a great time to de-tox and reset our health. Here in the Southern Hemisphere we are mid-summer. Ayurveda (the ancient Indian natural...

SADHANA OF BIRTH: STARDUST AND MAGIC

SADHANA OF BIRTH: STARDUST AND MAGIC

About eight years ago when I was pregnant with my second child I undertook training to become a doula – a birth support person – with the Australian Doula College...

Nancy in Shoelace pose

So what is Yin and what poses do we do in a Yin class?

Yin poses are held from 1 to 10 minutes and are a slow, quiet practice letting gravity assist open hips, release neck, shoulders and the lower back.

Pratyahara - Withdrawal of the senses.

The ability to withdraw attention from sensory experience distinguishes between those who experience meditation and those who experience physical relaxation.

5 Yogic Ways to Have an Easier Pregnancy

5 Yogic Ways to Have an Easier Pregnancy

Yogic Ways to Have an Easier Pregnancy For some mothers-to-be pregnancy is a dreamy time of happy anticipation and nesting. For others it is much more challenging...

Visiting Woodstock, New York State, USA

Visiting Woodstock, New York State, USA

At my holy teachers Sharon Gannon & David Life's home in Woodstock. 'Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu' May all beings everywhere be happy and live free

It was a pleasure to participate in the Australia's first Kundalini Yoga Festival. On the first day, Suraj Kaur Khalsa presented a powerful workshop called 'Love the Life We Live'. Listen to her wise words with footage of this inspiring event. Watch until the end to see the 'good-bye', Kundalini style.

Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training 2016 - an opportunity for personal transformation.

Each year a wonderful inspiring group is coming together to embrace the opportunity for personal transformation.

200hr Yoga Teacher Training Commencing March 12th!

200hr Yoga Teacher Training Commencing March 12th!

Immerse Yourself in Yoga!

It was a pleasure to participate in the Australia's first Kundalini Yoga Festival. On the first day, Suraj Kaur Khalsa presented a powerful workshop called 'Love the Life We Live'. Listen to her wise words with footage of this inspiring event. Watch until the end to see the 'good-bye', Kundalini style.

Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training 2016 - an opportunity for personal transformation.

Each year a wonderful inspiring group is coming together to embrace the opportunity for personal transformation.

www.riseyoga.com.au MELBOURNE'S NEWEST COMMUNITY HOT YOGA STUDIO Rise Yoga offer a range of different styles for yogis of all backgrounds and experience levels. Level 1 232 Bridge Rd, Richmond Victoria 3121 info@riseyoga.com.au 9421 5105 "It is my greatest wish that through the art and practice of yoga, we can begin to develop greater self confidence, self worth, energy, vibrancy and presence in the moment.

5 HIP OPENERS

Our hips are one of the most complex joints in the body, and add to the physical restriction created by our increasingly sedentary lifestyles, we hold so much more...

Keeping Your Yoga Teaching Fresh and Vital by Katie Manitsas

Keeping Your Yoga Teaching Fresh and Vital by Katie Manitsas

We’ve all had the experience as yoga teachers of getting stuck in auto pilot mode while teaching...

FIRST class at YSOH FREE for NEW students! come along and fall in love with our teachers and studio.

NOW YOUR YOGA IS ON THE FLY, TIME FOR A SELFIE IN THAT POSE, RIGHT ?

NOW YOUR YOGA IS ON THE FLY, TIME FOR A SELFIE IN THAT POSE, RIGHT ?

Read my latest blog!

Venue for hire for Yoga classes Sydenham

Venue for hire for yoga classes in Sydenham - Are you a Yoga group wanting to branch out? or a Teacher wanting to give their own school a go?

Established in 1967

Diploma of Yoga Teaching - 460 hrs - ENROL TODAY

The IYTA Diploma of Yoga Teaching (IYTA TTC) is a fully accredited 460-hour course. It is acknowledged and registered internationally with Yoga Alliance, and nationally...

Open the heart Chakra

Open the heart Chakra

In Sanskrit, the Heart chakra is called Anahata which means unstuck or unhurt if you feel stuck or hurt, incorporating heart-opening asanas such as Ustranasa...

Term 2 - Yoga Class and Workshop Timetable

Term 2 - Yoga Class and Workshop Timetable

General Yoga for Womens Health and Wellbeing

Monday Night - 7.30pm-8.45pm
13th April - 22nd June
10-week term (no class Queens Birthday)
Term cost: $165
...

Fertility Yoga Fundamentals Workshop

Fertility Yoga Fundamentals Workshop

Have you been trying to conceive for a while and things are not going well?
Are looking to reconnect with your own bodys wisdom?
Are you looking for a positive...

50% OFF 12 MONTH MEMBERSHIPS DURING FEB

50% OFF 12 MONTH MEMBERSHIPS DURING FEB

Letting go of expectations

Letting go of expectations

Letting go of expectations
YES! I am a yoga teacher but Im not super flexible. YES! I can stand in tree, do a beautiful wheel pose but dont ask me to do the splits...

Time table

Time table

Mind and Body Detox Yoga Retreat in Cognac, SW France

Mind and Body Detox Yoga Retreat in Cognac, SW France

Our Mind and Body Detox Yoga Retreat in collaboration with Gourmet Yogi and Rays of Positivity is a truly life changing experience.
Discover the unique energy and...

Yoga & The Breath Pranayama Workshop

Yoga & The Breath Pranayama Workshop

The focus of this workshop is an introduction to Pranayama and Yoga .Discover the science of breathing
. Types of Pranayama practices to achieve balance, energy...

Unlimited Pilates & Yoga classes

Unlimited Pilates & Yoga classes

Offer ends February 28th 2015

POP UP Yoga classes

POP UP Yoga classes

POP UP CLASSES
are now available for corporate events, baby showers, hens days,
birthday parties and school sports days etc.
Your welcome to either have your class...

Asana meets Dharma in Nepal

Asana meets Dharma in Nepal

Yogaand Buddhism share many historical and cultural roots, with practices oftenintertwining around concepts of mindfulness, kindness to others, meditation,and the...

Beginners 5 week series 5 March 2015

Bliss Out In Bali

Bliss Out In Bali

A life changing memory that you will never forget.
Go ahead! Treat yourself. You deserve it.
www.seaire.com.au
Contact Debbie: info@seaire.com.au OR 0417 556...

Yoga Courses 2015

At Sri Ma International School of Transformation Yoga, Australia branch, we are very pleased to offer the following courses regularly throughout the year:
Exciting...

5 Week Beginners Series starting soon

5 Week Beginners Series
Thursdays 6:30 pm

Bookings required, contact us for start dates

6 Week Pre- Natal Yoga

Commences 11 Feb, 2015
6 Week Course
Wednesdays 6:30 pm

What Happens in Yoga Teacher Training

What Happens in Yoga Teacher Training

Whether she chooses a local studio or a retreat in Rishikesh, anxiety and excitement are the emotions that define every yoga teacher trainees feelings before she...

Warrior 11 Pose A strengthening, balancing asana.

Virabhadrasana This pose is easy for beginners, and it is also an incredible source of power.
The great thing about Warrior poses is that you can do them anywhere...

The Arka Temple

The Arka Temple

Happy New Year to All!

It is time to nurture and honour yourself!We specialise in yoga and mediation that is tailored to the individual. Our classes are intimate...

Free Classes Instore at Lululemon Athletica - James St, Fortitude Valley

Free Classes Instore at Lululemon Athletica - James St, Fortitude Valley

Bodhicitta Yoga with Antoinette
Free Classes Instore at Lululemon Athletica - James St, Fortitude Valley When: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Class runs from 6:00 - 7:00pm...

Darleen

Join Darleen for Hatha Yoga at the Greenmount Hall
on Mondays 7 p.m - 8 p.m Wednesdays 9.30 a.m to 10.30 a.m.
All levels and ages welcome to this class.

New Start For A New Year

YOGA ~ For A Healthy You
New Location Special:
Term 1: 31/01/2015 to 08/04/2015 (10 week - 30 classes)
$100 for a 10 class pass.
Normal price $180
You can choose...

Our beautiful Studio

Our beautiful Studio

Stretch lengthen and restore

Stretch lengthen and restore

Prenatal Yoga & Workshops available

Prenatal Yoga & Workshops available

New Year New You

New Year New You

Yoga Studio

Yoga Studio

Private Reformer Area

Private Reformer Area

World Sound Healing Day

We will have a special class on the 14th February to mark the 13th World Sound healing Day, please join us we chant and sing for peace on Earth joining thousands...

Upcoming Courses

Overcoming Childhood Trauma and PTSD 10 week course starts March 5th $160/$130 conc
Recovery Health programme
6 week course starts Monday March 9th $95/$75 conc...

Yoga Dance Fusion Flow

Yoga Dance Fusion Flow

Experience a full spectrum of yoga and dance on and off the mat! A workshop dedicated to the exploration of movement inside and outside of our movement...