by North Sydney Yoga | Dec 1, 2023 | Ashtanga Yoga, News, Wisdom
As a concept, the eight limbs of yoga provide a model for human ‘being’. We commence with the most manageable limb, but the limbs occur simultaneously. They have a sense of progression, however they are not necessarily hierarchical. As we progress, the previous steps...
by Angelika Knoerzer | May 3, 2023 | Classes, Health & Wellbeing, News, Wisdom
Bring more peace and happiness to your life through regular meditation practice. We will be running a regular Active Meditation session every Sunday at 5.30pm, starting on Sunday 21st May. Come and join us! MORE INFO
by Angelika Knoerzer | Mar 30, 2023 | Ashtanga Yoga, Wisdom
In Ashtanga Yoga we practice different sequences of postures. Beginning with the primary series, followed by intermediate series, and then the advanced series. The idea of progressing through a set sequence, which increases in intensity and complexity, appeals to...
by Angelika Knoerzer | Jan 18, 2023 | Ashtanga Yoga, Community, Health & Wellbeing, News, Wisdom
Ashtanga Yoga – an Eight-Limbed Path Last week we concluded the New Year’s workshop – Meaningful Connections. In those classes, we spent some time introducing selected Sutras and interpreting them. Inspired by the learnings we practiced asanas, ending with an...
by Angelika Knoerzer | Nov 27, 2022 | Ashtanga Yoga, Classes, Community, Health & Wellbeing, News, Wisdom
Having run North Sydney Yoga for 25 years led me to reflect on consistency. Before having made yoga the centre of my life, I struggled with the idea of a regular routine, which seemed personally outmoded and not something I was striving for at all. I travelled for...
by Angelika Knoerzer | Oct 28, 2022 | Ashtanga Yoga, Community, Health & Wellbeing, Wisdom
We could equate the term stability with the strength to retain our balance and equilibrium. It could also be understood as order, set routines, regularity, and reliability. To retain a sense of control of our lives we set up a safety net and structure around us, in...
