Workshops and Retreats
Two Weekends
30-31 October and 13-14 November;
Saturdays and Sundays 1.30-4.00pm;
Cost: $170 incl GST
The Awakening Energy of Asana
During practice we sometimes find ourselves going through the motions. At times uninspired, bored, just happy to be finished.
A focused, directed mind can harness the combined powers of Ujjayi breathing, Vinyasa, and the Bandhas to bring us into our receptive feeling body. Stay present, remain aware and experience the awakening energy of asana.
Dena has been studying and practicing traditional ashtanga yoga for over 20 years. Having completed the forth series some ten years ago she has been certified to teach by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore South India.
Dena and Jack were married by Guruji in 1997 and the arrival of Zoli and Izac has completed the picture. Together they live in the hills of Goonengerry (Gods land) just beyond of Byron Bay.
The path of motherhood has added a gentle compassion to Dena's lyrical style of teaching. Assisted by Jack, family warmth and a love of the practice shine through to create a safe yet provoking class atmosphere.
Past Workshops
Graeme & Leonie Northfield
Two week workshop
March 2009
Recent One Week Yoga Retreat at Mission Beach with Angelika
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Michael de Manincor
This years sutra lectures will be about 'Happiness'.
More info to come this weekend
Graeme and Leonie Northfield in 2010
Weekend Workshop - Back and Bandhas
November 6-7, 2010
Saturday 9.40-11.20am and 1-3pm
Sunday 11am-1pm and 3-5pm
Cost: $220 +3% credit card fees
please inquire about a discount when paying in cash or cheque made out to Graeme & Leonie Northfield.
Last Workshop
March 7-12, 2010
Sunday 7 March
Asanas 11am-1pm
Lecture 2.30-4.30pm 'Knees'
Monday-Friday 8-12 March
6.00-7.45am OR
9.15-11.15am
Sunday Lecture 'Our Knee - A Vulnerable Joint'
Knees are vulnerable joints, prone to injury and pain.
As yoga practitioners, it is particularly important to keep our knees functional, strong and capable of resisting stress. If knee problems already exist, then extra attention is necessary in order to rehabilitate and maintain strong, healthy function. In this workshop, Graeme will present the major anatomical features of the knee in an easy to follow format, with tips and exercises gained from his 28 years of practice and experience.
Dena Kingsberg in 2010
Date : 2 January 2011 (to be confirmed)
Like a marriage, the commitment to an ongoing practice of one style or method allows us the possibility to reach beyond the surface, unfolding layers of resistance, deepening intuition, inquiring into self and reconnecting with the essence of our true nature.
"The richness of Traditional Ashtanga Yoga with respect to Sri K Pattabhi Jois and Patanjali offer more than a lifetime of inspiration." Dena Kingsberg
Graeme is Australia's most senior certified Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga teacher and practitioner.
He began studies with Sri K Pattabhi Jois in 1982, completed the 4th Series under Guruji's guidance and has been a dedicated practitioner for 27 years.
Graeme's exceptional depth of experience, knowledge and inspiration enhances his unique approach to teaching Ashtanga Yoga.
Leonie's pragmatic way of approaching life and practice has a simple and holistic view of bringing people back into balance through their connection to their bodies.
Workshop March 2009 first group Workshop March 2009 second group
Graeme and Leonie's teachings always provide key elements of understanding by raising body and breath awareness levels, experiencing the groundedness of core stability and alignment and encouraging people to contact their own sense of inner calm and relaxation.
In these times of environmental, economic and social instability, it becomes more apparent and necessary to stay connected to our inner truth, which isYoga.