North Sydney Yoga

 

Introduction to Zen Shiatsu Course with Nina Lis

This course will give you an insight into the powerful Japanese healing method, Shiatsu. You will learn basic routines with which you can ‘massage’ or treat your friends and family. An introduction to the theory & philosophy of Shiatsu will be given more..
March 3 & 4 and 17 & 18 

 

 

Graeme and Leonie Northfield - One Week Workshop

Graeme has been a dedicated practitioner of Ashtanga Yoga for over 28 years and continues with passion and enthusiasm. He maintains an insightful and investigative approach to practice and teaching and is always excited to share his depth of experience and knowledge with others.

Leonie: My first Ashtanga class was with Graeme in Lismore, August 1986. Those next 18 months of practice, and Graeme himself, had a huge impact on the way I was to move through life and 24 years later, I remain committed to Graeme and the practice and teaching of Ashtanga.

The place from which I now practice and teach has been influenced and informed by many modalities and passions.

Sunday - Friday or Monday - Friday

25-30 March 2012
Sunday 11am
Monday - Friday
Choice between two time slots: 5.45am or 9.30am

more info soon

 

 

Gregor Maehle - Yoga Philosophy

Weekend Workshop with the author of the renowned books 'Ashtanga Yoga - Practice and Philosophy' and 'The Intermediate Series'

We are delighted to welcome to North Sydney Yoga, Gregor Maehle, the author of the renowned books about Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, 'Practice and Philosophy' and 'The Intermediate Series'. 
Gregor will hold a weekend workshop about the eight limbs of yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, its place in yoga philosophy, and much more.

'...The yamas and niyamas are the foundations of yoga. Why are they important? What is the difference between applying them from the outside and experiencing them from the inside out? Why some teachers do not mention them?...'

'...Kundalini is the coiled life force and engine of spiritual evolution. If left resting at the base of the spine we are enslaved by our urges and desires. If, however, it is lifted through the various energy centres (Chakras), we can express ourselves as a successful person, a fully integrated human being, a genius, or recognize the Divine within us, respectively...'

course content

June 1 - 3

Friday 6-8pm
Saturday 2.00-4.30pm
Sunday 11.00-1.30pm and 2.30-5.00pm

Cost $250 

more.. about Gregor

 

 

 

 

 

November 2011 

Over the past several workshops, Graeme has given focus to the strengthening, stabilising and alignment of shoulders, hips, knees and spine.

Sunday 27 November - Friday 2 December.

Focus: Preparation for Handstands

Holding handstand is exhilarating, energizing and confidence-building. Developing strength, stability and flexibility of the shoulders and awareness of core activation provides a framework for confidence in inversion and overcoming the fear of falling. The skill of balance requires the interconnectedness of the whole body from fingers to toes; activated but not tense, focused yet relaxed. With a little patience and perseverance every body can experience the joy of handstands.

 

March 2010  

Lecture 'Our Knee - A Vulnerable Joint' & One-Week Workshop

 

  

  

 

 

 

March 2009 - Two week workshop

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.