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Zen Central Yoga Studio

Zen Central has been the home of Oki-do Yoga in Brisbane since 2002. Oki-do is a dynamic, holistic yoga unifying aspects of Indian Yoga, Chinese Taoism and Japanese Zen.

West End, QLD

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Julia Sawyer

Julia Sawyer

Julia has practiced yoga for 14 years, with extensive training in the Iyengar, Sivananda and Kundalini traditions in Australia, Europe and the United States including living and working in ashrams and yoga studios. She has studied meditative styles under the guidance of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Osho and Vipassana. She initially started yoga to heal herself, now she teaches what she has learnt to others.

In these classes, the focus is on healing our minds and bodies, lengthening and strengthening, opening and expanding; thus creating the space for happiness to flourish. Joy is our very nature. This is not a power yoga class, instead offering a modern interpretation of ancient classical Indian techniques and philosophies. Emphasis is placed on proper alignment which allows the body to heal itself naturally, on deepening your practice of yoga, and on deep relaxation with guided meditation. Blocks, belts and bolsters are used to support the body or deepen poses - depending on what your body needs at that time. These classes are suitable for all people of all ages and any yoga ability - whether the dedicated yogi or the first-timer. Learn something new every week, have a laugh trying new postures or ways to get into postures together, experience deep peace and a letting go.

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