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SUMMARY:Finding Your Foundation — A Handstand Workshop with Katerina
DESCRIPTION:There is something quietly transformative about turning your world upside down. Whether you have never attempted a handstand or are simply looking to deepen your relationship with this beautiful inversion\, this workshop offers a grounded\, supportive space to explore.\nTogether we will move through the foundations — building the strength\, body awareness\, and quiet confidence that handstands ask of us. Using mindful drills\, thoughtful sequencing\, props\, and the wall as your trusted guide\, you will begin to feel what a handstand requires from the inside out\, rather than simply reaching for it from the outside in.\nWe will explore: \nFinding ease and alignment in your handstand line\nTargeted poses and drills to develop strength and kinaesthetic awareness\nGentle\, step-by-step approaches to moving through any fear of being upside down\nThe discovery that once fear softens\, handstands become something joyful — and in time\, even meditative \nYou don’t need any prior experience. This workshop warmly welcomes all levels\, from the completely new to those wishing to refine what they already have. All that is asked is an open mind and a willingness to play.\nCome as you are. The wall will catch you\, the community will support you\, and your breath will lead the way.
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/finding-your-foundation-a-handstand-workshop-with-katerina/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ashtanga,Class,Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Bhagavad Gītā as a Yoga Manual with Rami Sivan
DESCRIPTION:The Bhagavad Gītā – Practice\, Psychology\, and Integration\nBeyond the physical practice of āsana lies a roadmap for the soul. Many of us know the Bhagavad Gītā as a sacred text\, but it was originally intended as a practical guide for navigating life’s most difficult moments. Join us for a specialized two-weekend intensive where we bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern life. This workshop moves beyond theory\, presenting the Gītā as a “yoga manual” for inner conflict\, ethical action\, and psychological clarity. \nWho is this worskhop for and why join? \nWhether you are just starting your yoga journey\, a regular practitioner\, or a teacher\, this workshop will empower you to take ownership of your practice and your Dharma—aligning your duties and life purpose with harmony. \nWorkshop Rationale \n\nThe Bhagavad Gītā is not a chaptered philosophy book but a progressive yoga text addressing: \n\ninner conflict\,\nethical action\,\nmeditation\,\ndevotion\,\ndiscernment\,\nand liberation within life.\n\n\nThis workshop presents the Gītā as a practical companion to āsana\, prāṇāyāma\, and meditation\, rather than a purely textual study. \n\n\nLearning Outcomes \n\nParticipants will: \n\nUnderstand the architecture of the Gītā without studying all 18 chapters.\nApply Karma Yoga to daily life and teaching practice.\nIntegrate Dhyāna\, Bhakti\, and Jñāna Yoga coherently.\nRecognise the Gītā as a psychological and ethical map for yoga practice.\nGain tools for personal reflection and teaching integration.\n\n\n\nMap Your Practice: Use the Gītā as a psychological tool for discernment and liberation. \nAbout Swami Rami Sivan\nAcharya Rami Sivan is a distinguished Sri Vaishnava priest and Vedanta scholar with over 40 years of experience. A founding member of the Australian Council of Hindu Clergy\, he is internationally recognised for his mastery of Sanskrit and profound hermeneutical insights into sacred texts such as the Bhagavad-Gita\, Mimamsa\, and Vedic philosophy.
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/the-bhagavad-gita-as-a-yoga-manual-practice-psychology-and-integration-with-rami-sivan/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Course,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260410T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
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SUMMARY:Blue Mountains Ashtanga Yoga Retreat with Angelika
DESCRIPTION:Escape to the Blue Mountains: Ashtanga Yoga Retreat with Angelika\nStep away from the city’s demands and immerse yourself in a transformative weekend designed for dedicated practitioners like you. \nJoin Angelika in the pristine Blue Mountains for a rejuvenating Yoga retreat that honors the traditional Ashtanga practice while nourishing your body and soul. \nChallenge yourself with focused sessions\, deepen your understanding of the method\, and connect with fellow practitioners who share your devotion to the path. \nBetween practice sessions\, savor our talented chef Ant’s delicious\, wholesome\, and energizing meals and let the mountain air restore what city life depletes. This isn’t just time off—it’s time to reconnect with why you first stepped onto your mat. \nYour practice. Your community. Your renewal.\nLimited spaces available for this intimate mountain sanctuary. \n \nFriday to Sunday April 10-12\, 2026 \nEveryone welcome! \nFRIDAY\n4.00 PM Arrival & settling in\n4.30-5.45 PM Welcome practice & chanting \n6 PM Light dinner \nSATURDAY\n7.00 AM Ease into practice – breathing\n7.15-9.15 AM Mysore \n9.30 AM Breakfast \nFree time \n1.00 PM Lunch \n3.00-5.30 PM What is a Yogic lifestyle; Q & A\nBreath\, posture-detailing\, and chanting \n6 PM Light dinner \nSUNDAY\n7.00 AM Ease into practice – breathing\n7.15-9.15 AM Mysore \n9.30 AM Breakfast \n11.30 AM-12:45 PM Chanting & Relaxation\nWalking in Silence – practice mindfulness \n1.00 PM Lunch \naround 2.30 PM End of retreat \nRetreat Location\nSinofield Retreat Centre is a spacious nature-based venue\, a peaceful 12-hectare retreat for group stays of all kinds. With 23 rooms\, indoor event spaces and beautiful bush surroundings\, we will have everything in one place to connect\, learn and unwind. \n77 Scott Avenue\nLeura NSW \nHow to get there:\nBY CAR:  One and half hours drive from Sydney CBD\, roughly 100KM via M4 Western Motorway. Turn left at Scott Avenue and they are located about 200 meters drive on the left hand side. \nBY PUBLIC TRANSPORT:  Two hours via public transport on the Blue Mountains Line. Get off at Leura station and 30 mins walk from station or catch a bus from Leura station\, about 5 minutes will take you right at the front.
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/blue-mountains-ashtanga-yoga-retreat-with-angelika/
LOCATION:Sinofield Edu-Retreat Leura\, 77 Scott Ave\, Leura\, NSW\, 2780\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ashtanga,Mysore,Retreat,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
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SUMMARY:Dena Kingsberg - A Garland of Prana and Mantra
DESCRIPTION:“Meditation can’t be forced.\nIt’s a little like sleep.\nYou can’t “make” sleep happen.\nHowever you can create a “conducive environment”  to increase the likelihood.\nWorking from breath through simple sound resonance into peace- provoking mantra sets the stage for stillness to steal you away.\nBringing with it healing \, harmony\, connection and joy.”\n\n\n\nWorkshop Content\nSteps to stillness.\nMovement\nBreath regulation\nVocal discipline\nGuidelines of Chanting\nShanti Mantra’s\nVedic Mantra\nJapa Mantra\nHeart singing.\nNothing\nDeep rest.\nConversation\n\n\nDena’s Approach\nTo weave together a collection of mood altering practices\,\nwhilst scattering seeds of ancient wisdom that provoke\, promote and inspire unbounded potential\, exposing the knowledge of the Universal within the individual.\n\n\n\nNOTE:\nThe description for each day is the same. However the content\nand themes will evolve.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Dena\nDena has been studying and practicing traditional Ashtanga yoga for almost 40 years. She is a devoted long term student of the late Sri K.Pattabhi Jois. She remains committed\, deeply inspired and continuously amazed by the vast healing potential of this life changing practice. Dena has a disciplined\, yet lyrical style of teaching. Her holistic approach looks beyond external form to inspire a passion for self-inquiry and reflection.
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/dena-kingsberg-a-garland-of-prana-and-mantra/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ashtanga,Class,Mysore,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260228T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260228T160000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Pratyahara: Finding Stillness in a Noisy World
DESCRIPTION:In an age of constant digital stimulation and external noise\, the practice of Pratyahara (the withdrawal of the senses) offers a vital sanctuary. Often described as the “bridge” between the physical and the spiritual\, Pratyahara teaches us how to move our awareness away from external distractions and toward the quiet landscape within. \n  \n\nWhat to Expect \nIn this immersive 2-hour workshop\, we use Pranayama (breathwork) as our primary springboard. By refining the breath\, we naturally quiet the mind\, allowing us to begin the process of “cleaning the basement”—releasing the subconscious clutter and mental noise that often hold us back. \nThrough a blend of guided movement and breath awareness\, you will cultivate: \nSteadiness in Action: Discover how to find physical and mental stability\, even in challenging postures. \nBreath as Medicine: Learn to find a deep sense of ease and rhythm within your breathing patterns. \nThe Power of Regularity: Understand how consistent practice builds a resilient nervous system. \nOne-Pointed Focus: Develop an internal “anchor” that leads to Ekagrata—the ability to focus the mind with clarity and purpose. \nIs this for me? \nWhether you are looking to deepen your existing yoga practice or simply seeking a way to manage daily stress\, this session provides practical tools to help you reclaim your focus. Join us as we transition from the chaos of the outer world to the peace of the inner self.
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/introduction-to-pratyahara-finding-stillness-in-a-noisy-world/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Class,Course,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260208T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T222045Z
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SUMMARY:Alignment Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Tuning into the Architecture of Alignment\nIn a world that often feels fragmented\, yoga is an exploration of bringing ourselves back into a single\, focused state of being.\nJoin Angel for an immersive workshop dedicated to the pursuit of Alignment. Moving beyond the mere “shape” of a pose\, we explore alignment as a holistic state of being through the Four Pillars: \nStructure: Using anatomical geometry to find stability (Sthira) and ease (Sukha). \nBreath: Integrating the breath as the internal thread that aligns movement with life force (Prana). \nNature and Season: Grounding our energy to mirror the elements and the changing tides.\nStep into the rhythm of Ashtanga and find your internal architecture.
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/alignment-workshop/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ashtanga,Class,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260129T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
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SUMMARY:Sound Bath Journey
DESCRIPTION:Deep Rest for Dynamic Bodies\nIn the rhythm of Ashtanga\, we cultivate strength\, heat\, and focus. A sound bath offers the perfect counterbalance — an invitation to soften\, listen\, and deeply rest. \nThursday\, 29th January\n7.30pm – 8.30pm
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/sound-bath-journey/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Class,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251129T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
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SUMMARY:Weekend Workshop with Graeme & Leonie Northfield - Mula Bandha
DESCRIPTION:Mula Bandha is an important pillar of Ashtanga Yoga\nIn this workshop\, we take a closer look at how to gain and maintain control of Mula Bandha and discover its relevance in activating the rhythmic Ujjayi breathing which is utilised throughout the practice.\nPractitioners of all levels warmly welcome. \nSaturday 29 November 2025\n9:45-11:45 am Mysore style class\n1:00-3:00 pm \nSunday 30 November 2025\n6:45-8:45 am Mysore style class\n11:00 am-1:00 pm \nWHAT IS MULA BANDHA?\nThe afternoon sessions will focus on:\n* The relationship between Mula Bandha and Ujjayi breathing\n* Understanding the use of ribcage breathing as opposed to belly breathing\n* The subtle and not so subtle variations of abdominal control in various asanas\, e.g.\, forward bends\, backbends\, twists and strengthening asanas\, such as navasana\n* Exercises and pranayamas that enhance abdominal control \nAbout Graeme & Leonie Northfield\nMore than 43 years of self-practice\, exploration\, evolution and insight have refined Graeme’s gift for transmitting the essence of Ashtanga Yoga with clarity and humour. \nLeonie shares experience gained from 39 years of dedicated Ashtanga practice & the supportive disciplines of Sumarah Meditation\, Amerta Movement\, Qi Gong & theTaKeTiNa Rhythm Process. \n 
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/weekend-workshop-with-graeme-leonie-northfield-mula-bandha/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ashtanga,Course,Mysore,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251011T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251011T180000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
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SUMMARY:Restorative & Meditation Immersion: An introduction to Antaranga Sadhana (Inner Practice) with Chaitanya
DESCRIPTION:After building strength and flow through your Ashtanga practice\, this is a chance to turn inward. In this two-hour session\, we’ll explore the quieter\, deeper side of yoga—the inner limbs that take us beyond movement into stillness. You’ll be guided through a soothing Yoga Nidra\, gentle pranayama\, pratyahara (drawing the senses inward)\, and simple concentration practices of dharana. Think of it as creating space for balance: nourishing your body and mind\, while opening the doorway to meditation in a natural\, effortless way. \nTake time for your inner journey. \nSaturday 11 October 2025\n4:00-6.00 pm\nCost $40 | $35 For Monthly members \nAbout Chaitanya Michael Malaga\nChaitanya is a certified Hatha Yoga Teacher and has been trained in the Tantric School of the Saraswati Lineage since 2009. He spent 3 years under Satyadharma Saraswati\, 3 years under Yogi Charu\, and studied with Sudevi Sundari learning Shatkarmas and Kriyas. From 2014-2017\, he learned Ashtanga from Eileen Hall\, then for the last six months has been learning under the guidance of Angelika Knoerzer at North Sydney Yoga.
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/restorative-meditation-immersion-an-introduction-to-antaranga-sadhana-inner-practice-with-chaitanya/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ashtanga,Class,Course,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250705T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250706T153000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
CREATED:20250528T082240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T020003Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Workshop - The Yogi's Tool Bag
DESCRIPTION:Life has its way! There is no escape! \nWe are bound to fail. \nWe are destined to succeed. \nBut hey\, no one said it would be easy. \nIn painful times\, in joyful moments \nThanks be for the Yogi’s Tool Bag! \nThe Yogi’s tool bag is a vital help along the way\, packed full of asanas\, pranayamas\, mantras\, relaxations\, meditations\, and the constantly developing qualities of intuition\, mindfulness\, positive attitude\, acceptance\, kindness\, compassion and selflessness … a limitless bag of yoga goodies. \nPractitioners of all levels warmly welcome. \nSaturday 5 July 2025\n1:00-3:00 pm Mysore style class\n3:30-5:30 pm see below \nSunday 6 July 2025\n11 am-1 pm    Mysore style class\n1:30-3:30 pm see below \nAfternoon sessions will involve discussion\, Q & A\, and the practice of various techniques from the Yogi’s Tool Bag. \nHormesis is defined as an adaptive response of cells and organisms to a moderate\, usually intermittent\, stress. How can we identify if stress is beneficial or harmful\, too little or too much? How can we use stress as a catalyst for growth? Through insight\, awareness and practice\, is it possible to access deeper more lasting states of peace and ease? \nAbout Graeme & Leonie Northfield\nMore than 43 years of self-practice\, exploration\, evolution and insight have refined Graeme’s gift for transmitting the essence of Ashtanga Yoga with clarity and humour. \nLeonie shares experience gained from 39 years of dedicated Ashtanga practice & the supportive disciplines of Sumarah Meditation\, Amerta Movement\, Qi Gong & theTaKeTiNa Rhythm Process. \n 
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/graeme-leonie-northfield-the-yogis-tool-bag/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ashtanga,Course,Mysore,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250607T123000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
CREATED:20250327T082748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T083438Z
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SUMMARY:Ashtanga Yoga Intro Course Saturdays with Angelika
DESCRIPTION:The Ashtanga Yoga Intro course is an uplifting class for those with little or no experience of Yoga. The course offers a structured Introduction to the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga method. During the course you will develop and discover strength\, flexibility\, confidence\, dynamic energy… your Self!\nSuitable for pure beginner or a refresher\nWhat’s included\n\n\nWeekly Yoga class with an inspiring teacher for six weeks. Plus afterwards you receive an additional two weeks of unlimited classes for free. You can explore and consolidate what you have learned until you feel ready to step up to the ‘Ashtanga Yoga’ classes. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/ashtanga-yoga-intro-course-saturdays-with-angelika-2/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ashtanga,Beginner Yoga,Class,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250409T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
CREATED:20250327T082147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T083732Z
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SUMMARY:Ashtanga Yoga Intro Course Wednesdays with Iris
DESCRIPTION:The Ashtanga Yoga Intro Course is an uplifting class for those with little or no experience of Yoga. The course offers a structured Introduction to the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga method. During the course you will develop and discover strength\, flexibility\, confidence\, dynamic energy… your Self!\nSuitable for pure beginner or a refresher\nWhat’s included\nWeekly Yoga class with an inspiring teacher for six weeks. Plus afterwards you receive two weeks of unlimited classes for free. You can explore and consolidate what you have learned until you feel ready to continue practicing in the ‘Ashtanga Yoga’ classes.
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/ashtanga-yoga-intro-course-wednesdays-with-iris-2/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ashtanga,Beginner Yoga,Class,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250407T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250430T070000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
CREATED:20250327T080913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T080913Z
UID:7446-1744005600-1745996400@northsydneyyoga.com.au
SUMMARY:Intro to Mysore Course with Angelika
DESCRIPTION:The Intro to Mysore classes set you up for a beautiful ‘perfectly flowing’ day. Group sizes are small so you can enjoy individualized instruction from the teacher. You will witness fellow practitioners of different levels who will inspire you and spark your commitment. \nMemorize a sequence of postures\, which you practice in your own timing until you feel confident. \n\nSuitable for pure beginner or a refresher\nWhat’s included\nTwo Mysore style beginner classes per week on Mondays and Wednesdays for four weeks; followed by unlimited classes for two weeks. \nAn uplifting class for those with little or no experience of Yoga. The course offers a structured Introduction to the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga method through the Mysore style class. During the course you will develop and discover strength\, flexibility\, confidence\, dynamic energy… your Self!
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/intro-to-mysore-course-with-angelika-3/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ashtanga,Beginner Yoga,Class,Course,Mysore
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
CREATED:20241022T021211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T073926Z
UID:7291-1741428000-1741795200@northsydneyyoga.com.au
SUMMARY:Dena Kingsberg - Patanjali Yoga Sutra - An overview of the Yogi's path to Peace.
DESCRIPTION:‘Life is a collection of relationships.\nThe primary one being with ourselves.\nIf these relationships go well\, there is potential for joy.\nIf these relationships are hostile…. then there is pain.\nWe are gifted with the possibility of introspection and self reflection.\nThe awareness to make conscious choices whilst navigating life.\nBut sometimes we feel lost or confused about how to resolve conflict and find our way peace.\n“Yoga Darshana “ ( Patanjalai yoga Sutra: the foundational text on yoga ) Presents a way of seeing.\nA way of seeing oneself and a way of seeing reality.\nThis way of seeing is one where we come to understand and take responsibility for our particular personality and behavioral pattern.\nOne where we come to appreciate the complexity of our nature and shift from contraction to expansion.\nOne where our choices become conscious\, and healing and transformation are possible.”\nThough this wisdom is ancient it remains relevant as a supportive guide to one’s spiritual evolution.\nI hope you can join us.\n\n\nWorkshop Content\n– Asana & pranayama\n– Traditional chanting of the Sutras – shruti parampara (call and response)\n– An overview of all four chapters…a cohesive presentation of the holistic path called yoga.\n– Recitation of key sutras with interpretation and commentary\n– Exploration of the philosophical concepts and how they can be used as tools for Self enquiry and Self transformation. \nContact us\nAbout Dena\nDena has been studying and practicing traditional Ashtanga yoga for almost 40 years. She is a devoted long term student of the late Sri K.Pattabhi Jois. She remains committed\, deeply inspired and continuously amazed by the vast healing potential of this life changing practice. Dena has a disciplined\, yet lyrical style of teaching. Her holistic approach looks beyond external form to inspire a passion for self-inquiry and reflection.
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/dena-kingsberg-patanjali-yoga-sutra-an-overview-of-the-yogis-path-to-peace/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ashtanga,Class,Mysore,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="north sydney yoga":MAILTO:enquiries@northsydneyyoga.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241227T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241227T080000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
CREATED:20241212T055559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T055559Z
UID:7339-1735279200-1735286400@northsydneyyoga.com.au
SUMMARY:End of Year Class for Intentions Setting
DESCRIPTION:Join us in a special end-of-year class in which we will reflect on 2024. We will then practice being mindful of the intentions we have set for the year to come. This shall assist us in finishing this year on a good note\, with inspiration\, awareness and mindfulness. We allow for new\, constructive\, and peaceful energy to guide us into the New Year\, embracing the challenges\, which lie ahead. We wish to invite and welcome months of fullfilment and joy. \nLooking forward to sharing this special time with you. \nOM Shanti\,\nAngelika \n 
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/end-of-year-class-for-intentions-setting/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ashtanga,Class,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241118T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241211T070000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
CREATED:20241104T050007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T050801Z
UID:7038-1731909600-1733900400@northsydneyyoga.com.au
SUMMARY:Intro to Mysore Course with Angelika
DESCRIPTION:The Intro to Mysore classes set you up for a beautiful ‘perfectly flowing’ day. Group sizes are small so you can enjoy individualized instruction from the teacher. You will witness fellow practitioners of different levels who will inspire you and spark your commitment. \nMemorize a sequence of postures\, which you practice in your own timing until you feel confident. \n\nSuitable for pure beginner or a refresher\nWhat’s included\nTwo Mysore style beginner classes per week on Mondays and Wednesdays for four weeks; followed by unlimited classes for two weeks. \nAn uplifting class for those with little or no experience of Yoga. The course offers a structured Introduction to the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga method through the Mysore style class. During the course you will develop and discover strength\, flexibility\, confidence\, dynamic energy… your Self!
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/intro-to-mysore-course-with-angelika-2/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ashtanga,Beginner Yoga,Class,Course,Mysore
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241117T104500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241208T114500
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
CREATED:20241104T053712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T055055Z
UID:7315-1731840300-1733658300@northsydneyyoga.com.au
SUMMARY:The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Chanting and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:On three Sundays in November and December we will meet after the morning class to chant some of the key Sutras\, followed by an interpretation and discussion. \nPatanjali’s Yoga Sutras are considered the most important text in Yoga literature. They outline and explain the problems our mind presents – of which the patterns still persist in a most similar way to how they did for humans thousands of years ago. The Sutras also provide us with ideas as to how to overcome those mental difficulties. It is always fascinating to recognise how contemporary these ancient teachings are. \nJoin us on Sundays at 10.45 am for about one hour. \nRecommenced Literature\nBernard Bouanchaud – The Essence of Yoga – Reflections on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali\nFrans Moors – Liberating Isolation\, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali\nGregor Maehle – Ashtanga Yoga\, Practice and Philosophy (the back section of the book contains an interpretation of the Yoga Sutras) \nEveryone welcome!
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/the-yoga-sutras-of-patanjali-chanting-and-discussion/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ashtanga,Course,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241113T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
CREATED:20240410T090706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T051758Z
UID:7036-1731520800-1734548400@northsydneyyoga.com.au
SUMMARY:Ashtanga Yoga Intro Course Wednesdays with Iris
DESCRIPTION:An uplifting class for those with little or no experience of Yoga. The course offers a structured Introduction to the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga method. During the course you will develop and discover strength\, flexibility\, confidence\, dynamic energy… your Self!\nSuitable for pure beginner or a refresher\nWhat’s included\nWeekly Yoga class with an inspiring teacher for six weeks. Plus afterwards you receive two weeks of unlimited classes for free. You can explore and consolidate what you have learned until you feel ready to continue practicing in the ‘Ashtanga Yoga’ classes.
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/ashtanga-yoga-intro-course-wednesdays-with-iris/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ashtanga,Beginner Yoga,Class,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241109T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
CREATED:20240410T093540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T051326Z
UID:7040-1731151800-1734179400@northsydneyyoga.com.au
SUMMARY:Ashtanga Yoga Intro Course Saturdays with Angelika
DESCRIPTION:The Ashtanga Yoga Intro course is an uplifting class for those with little or no experience of Yoga. The course offers a structured Introduction to the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga method. During the course you will develop and discover strength\, flexibility\, confidence\, dynamic energy… your Self!\nSuitable for pure beginner or a refresher\nWhat’s included\n\n\nWeekly Yoga class with an inspiring teacher for six weeks. Plus afterwards you receive an additional two weeks of unlimited classes for free. You can explore and consolidate what you have learned until you feel ready to step up to the ‘Ashtanga Yoga’ classes. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/ashtanga-yoga-intro-course-saturdays-with-angelika/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ashtanga,Beginner Yoga,Class,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240601T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240602T153000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
CREATED:20240520T041659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T110052Z
UID:7086-1717246800-1717342200@northsydneyyoga.com.au
SUMMARY:Graeme & Leonie Northfield - Stability & Balance
DESCRIPTION:In this increasingly unstable and turbulent world\, it’s beneficial to have strategies we incorporate into our daily practice that assist in establishing and maintaining a sense of safety\, stability\, balance and calm. \nGraeme and Leonie have a wealth of wisdom and experience to share from their own dedicated Ashtanga Yoga journeys\, spanning 42 & 38 years respectively. \nJoin us for an informative and fun weekend. \nPractitioners of all levels warmly welcome. \nSaturday 1 June 2024\n1:00-3:00 pm Mysore style class\n3:30-5:30 pm Exercises for stability and balance\, breathing techniques and deep relaxation \nSunday 2 June 2024\n11 am-1 pm    Mysore style class\n1:30-3:30 pm Exercises for stability and balance\, breathing techniques and deep relaxation \nAbout Graeme & Leonie Northfield\nMore than 42 years of self-practice\, exploration\, evolution and insight have refined Graeme’s gift for transmitting the essence of Ashtanga Yoga with clarity and humour. \nLeonie shares experience gained from 38 years of dedicated Ashtanga practice & the supportive disciplines of Sumarah Meditation\, Amerta Movement\, Qi Gong & theTaKeTiNa Rhythm Process. \nYoga Workshop – establish and maintain a sense of safety\, stability\, balance and calm! A weekend with senior teachers Graeme & Leonie Northfield
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/graeme-leonie-northfield-stability-balance/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Course,Mysore,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240419T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240419T074500
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
CREATED:20240408T105614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T120945Z
UID:7032-1713506400-1713512700@northsydneyyoga.com.au
SUMMARY:Early Morning Ashtanga Led Class
DESCRIPTION:About the Class\nThe Ashtanga Yoga classes are suited to practitioners with some experience in Yoga who want a joy-filled challenge! The focus is on linking movement with breath throughout the Ashtanga Primary Sequence. \nThe Led class is an excellent opportunity to become familiar with and learn the vinyasas of the sequence\, including Sanskrit counting. For the regular Mysore style practitioners\, the class helps to highlight the parts of their practice where the ‘autopilot’ kicks in\, where distraction often occurs and where fidgeting emerges due to habits. \nIntegrating Led classes into your regular practice schedule\, can improve focus and the ability to balance one’s energies more evenly for the entirety of the sequence. \n\nWho can attend the Full Primary Led class?\nAnyone\, who have been practicing at least the half primary series (on led or mysore classes)\, with a weekly regularity for some time now and find the practice manageable. \nIf you haven’t finished the Primary Series\, you can still attend the class. Just stop at the last asana you have been practicing regularly\, stay seated on your mat until the others finish the sequence. \nIf you’re unsure\, just ask Bogi (or the teacher who’s class you’re attending) \nRules /suggestions:\nThis is not a class to teach you new poses. Stop at the last pose which you have been practicing\, stay seated on your mat until we finish the primary series\, then join in for the back bending poses and the finishing sequence. \nEven if you know the sequence well\, please don’t rush ahead. The point of a led class is to snap you out of your ‘routine mode’ and stay present. \nIf you practice a pose in a modified way\, keep doing the modification in this class as well.
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/early-morning-ashtanga-led-class-2/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240413T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240413T163000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
CREATED:20240307T073244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T092411Z
UID:6995-1713016800-1713025800@northsydneyyoga.com.au
SUMMARY:Ashtanga Yoga – Adjustment Workshop with Angelika
DESCRIPTION:We had so much fun in our recent adjustment workshop that we all decided to have another afternoon of exploring postures. \nDuring this workshop\, we will focus on good alignment and how to approach an asana we might find challenging to practice. We will also cover adjustments in various forms\, on selected postures.
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/ashtanga-yoga-adjustment-workshop-with-angelika-2/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240322T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240322T074500
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
CREATED:20240222T215212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T075053Z
UID:6985-1711087200-1711093500@northsydneyyoga.com.au
SUMMARY:Early Morning Ashtanga Led Class and Holi
DESCRIPTION:Holi\, the Festival of Colours\, originates from India and it is celebrated by many all around the world by throwing colourful powders at each other and engaging in banter. The Holi festivities also mark an occasion to reset and renew ruptured relationships\, end conflicts and rid one’s self of accumulated emotional impurities from the past to welcome the arrival of Spring on the Northern Hemisphere. \nOn the Friday Ashtanga Led class\, following this tradition\, dress up into colourful (but still comfortable and non-restrictive) attire for a light hearted yoga class. \n  \nColours for Holi on sale at a market in Mysore \n \nAbout the Class\nThe Ashtanga Yoga classes are suited to practitioners with some experience in Yoga who want a joy-filled challenge! The focus is on linking movement with breath throughout the Ashtanga Primary Sequence. \nThe Led class is an excellent opportunity to become familiar with and learn the vinyasas of the sequence\, including Sanskrit counting. For the regular Mysore style practitioners\, the class helps to highlight the parts of their practice where the ‘autopilot’ kicks in\, where distraction often occurs and where fidgeting emerges due to habits. \nIntegrating Led classes into your regular practice schedule\, can improve focus and the ability to balance one’s energies more evenly for the entirety of the sequence. \n\nPeople celebrating Holi \nHoli\nHoli is the festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours\, Love\, and Spring. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the deities Radha and Krishna. Additionally\, the day signifies the triumph of good over evil\, as it commemorates the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha over Hiranyakashipu. Holi originated and is predominantly celebrated in the Indian subcontinent\, but has also spread to other regions of Asia and parts of the Western world.  \nThis ancient Hindu festival with its own cultural rituals started from the Prahladpuri Temple\, in the city of Multan\, in what is now Punjab\, Pakistan. The festival finds colour in numerous scriptures\, such as in works like Jaimini’s Purva Mimamsa Sutras and Kathaka-Grhya-Sutras with even more detailed descriptions in ancient texts like the Narad Purana and Bhavishyad Purana. The festival of “holikotsav” was also mentioned in the 7th century work\, Ratnavali\, by King Harsha. It is mentioned in the Puranas\, Dasakumara Charita\, and by the poet Kālidāsa during the 4th century reign of Chandragupta II. \nRadha Krishna\nIn the Braj region of India\, where the Hindu deities Radha and Krishna grew up\, the festival is celebrated until Rang Panchmi in commemoration of their divine love for each other. The festivities officially usher in spring\, with Holi celebrated as a festival of love. Garga Samhita\, a puranic work by Sage Garga was the first work of literature to mention the romantic description of Radha and Krishna playing Holi. There is also a popular symbolic legend behind the festival. In his youth\, Krishna despaired whether the fair-skinned Radha would like him because of his dark skin colour. His mother Yashoda\, tired of his desperation\, asks him to approach Radha and ask her to colour his face in any colour she wanted. This Radha did\, and Radha and Krishna became a couple. Ever since\, the playful colouring of Radha and Krishna’s faces has been commemorated as Holi. \nVishnu\nThere is a symbolic legend found in the 7th chapter of the Bhagavata Purana explaining why Holi is celebrated as a festival of triumph of good over evil in the honour of Hindu god Vishnu and his devotee Prahlada. King Hiranyakashipu\, the father of Prahlada\, was the king of demonic Asuras and had earned a boon that gave him five special powers: he could be killed by neither a human being nor an animal\, neither indoors nor outdoors\, neither at day nor at night\, neither by astra (projectile weapons) nor by any shastra (handheld weapons)\, and neither on land nor in water or air. Hiranyakashipu grew arrogant\, thought he was God\, and demanded that everyone worship only him. Hiranyakashipu’s own son\, Prahlada\, however\, remained devoted to Vishnu.  This infuriated Hiranyakashipu. He subjected Prahlada to cruel punishments\, none of which affected the boy or his resolve to do what he thought was right. Finally\, Holika\, Prahlada’s evil aunt\, tricked him into sitting on a pyre with her. Holika was wearing a cloak that made her immune to injury from fire\, while Prahlada was not. As the fire spread\, the cloak flew from Holika and encased Prahlada\, who survived while Holika burned. Vishnu\, the god who appears as an avatar to restore Dharma in Hindu beliefs\, took the form of Narasimha – half human and half lion (which is neither a human nor an animal)\, at dusk (when it was neither day nor night)\, took Hiranyakashyapu at a doorstep (which was neither indoors nor outdoors)\, placed him on his lap (which was neither land\, water nor air)\, and then eviscerated and killed the king with his lion claws (which were neither a handheld weapon nor a launched weapon). \nKama and Rati\nAmong other Hindu traditions such as Shaivism and Shaktism\, the legendary significance of Holi is linked to Shiva in yoga and deep meditation. Goddess Parvati wanting to bring Shiva back into the world\, seeks help from the Hindu god of love called Kamadeva on Vasant Panchami. The love god shoots arrows at Shiva\, the yogi opens his third eye and burns Kama to ashes. This upsets both Kama’s wife Rati (Kamadevi) and his own wife Parvati. Rati performs her own meditative asceticism for forty days\, upon which Shiva understands\, forgives out of compassion and restores the god of love. This return of the god of love\, is celebrated on the 40th day after the Vasant Panchami festival as Holi. The Kama legend and its significance to Holi has many variant forms\, particularly in South India. \nSignificance\nThe Holi festival has a cultural significance among various Hindu traditions. It is the festive day to end and rid oneself of past errors\, to end conflicts by meeting others\, a day to forget and forgive. People pay or forgive debts\, as well as deal anew with those in their lives. Holi also marks the start of spring\, an occasion for people to enjoy the changing seasons and make new friends. \nPeople smear and drench each other with colours. Water guns and water-filled balloons are often used to play and colour each other\, with anyone and any place being considered fair game to colour. Groups often carry drums and other musical instruments going from place to place singing and dancing. Throughout the day people visit family\, and friends and foes come together to chat\, enjoy food and drink\, and partake in Holi delicacies. Holi is also a festival of forgiveness and new starts\, which ritually aims to generate harmony in society. \nThe spring season\, during which the weather changes\, is believed to cause viral fever and cold. The playful throwing of natural coloured powders\, called gulal has a medicinal significance: the colours are traditionally made of neem\, kumkum\, haldi\, bilva and other medicinal herbs suggested by Āyurvedic doctors. Some of the traditional natural plant-based sources of colours are: \n\nOrange and red\nGreen\nYellow\nBlue\nMagenta and purple\nBrown\nBlack
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/early-morning-ashtanga-led-class-holi/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240303T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240303T123000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
CREATED:20240221T005959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T214046Z
UID:6971-1709463600-1709469000@northsydneyyoga.com.au
SUMMARY:Intro to the Vedas\, Hymns of India
DESCRIPTION:About the Vedas\nThe Vedas are the oldest spiritual texts in the world\, inspiring virtually all traditions that have emerged from the Indian subcontinent. The authors of these texts take no ownership over them; rather\, the contents of the Vedas – song\, poetry\, and prose that speak to the sacred nature of reality – were “received” by the ancient seers in deep meditation. As received/inspired texts from the universe itself\, the Veda are given preeminence in the Hindu tradition as the source material for the countless other practices and philosophies that have flourished over millennia. \nThe Vedas and our yoga practice\nHow are we to make sense of this as yoga practitioners? This is for everyone to decide for themselves… But sooner or later as students of yoga\, it may be useful to consider the context from which yoga emerged. The first aim of the workshop will be to provide some of this context. Our conversation will be deeply enriched however with your own questions and perspective\, and there will be time allotted for student-led discussion. The Veda are intended to be chanted\, so the second portion of the class will introduce the traditional call-and-response method of learning a well-known Vedic mantra\, Saha Navavatu. \n  \n \n\nAbout David\nDavid Cross is a student of Shantala Sriramaih\, who is herself a student of purohit Sri M.S. Sreenivasan of the Challakere family in the lineage of the Krishna Yajur Veda. David was inspired by the chanting of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras that often graces the Mysore room\, and is excited to share in his own studentship. \n \n\nProceeds will go to the OM Tare Free Education Trust\, offering education to low income families in rural Bihar\, India.
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/intro-to-the-vedas-hymns-of-india/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240217T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240218T163000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094348
CREATED:20240110T071254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T071254Z
UID:6921-1708178400-1708273800@northsydneyyoga.com.au
SUMMARY:Ashtanga Yoga - Adjustment Workshop with Angelika
DESCRIPTION:Content\nIn this workshop you will learn to connect with your own and other students’ energy field\, through practical exercises. You will explore how to best assist someone in a posture\, beginning with subtle corrections/adjustments\, then deepen someone’s experience of a posture\, and ultimately to assist someone in reaching the fuller expression of a pose. \nEmphasis will be placed on the recognition of the students’ abilities\, limitations\, and the honouring of those. We focus on the respectful and mindful execution of an adjustment. You will occasionally work in pairs to explore the ideas and techniques presented. \nWe will discuss the alignment of the posture before each adjustment. \n \nSuitability\nYou are welcome to join in this workshop if you are interested in exploring the more subtle aspects of our beautiful practice. Yoga teachers of all lineages are invited and most welcome. \nNote: In the workshop we will explore selected postures\, but it does not include a whole asana practice. You are expected to have practiced before-hand. \n \nAbout Angelika\nI have always considered it a privilege to be able to assist students in their practice of yoga\, using hands-on adjustments. This special contact with a student enables me to deepen my understanding of the student’s practice and current state of well-being. I hope to use this knowledge to better assist the student. \nAfter more than 30 years of teaching\, out of which I have spent the last 26 years in the Mysore room\, I still regard it an honour for students to trust me in this way. There is always so much more to learn. What I have so far experienced and understood about adjustments – their subtleties\, as well as the great variety of requirements needed to cater for each student’s needs – I am looking forward to sharing with you in this workshop \n \n 
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/ashtanga-yoga-adjustment-workshop-with-angelika/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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UID:6964-1708063200-1708068600@northsydneyyoga.com.au
SUMMARY:Early Morning Ashtanga Led Class
DESCRIPTION:About the Class\nThe Ashtanga Yoga classes are suited to practitioners with some experience in Yoga who want a joy-filled challenge! The focus is on linking movement with breath throughout the Ashtanga Primary Sequence. \nThe Led class is an excellent opportunity to become familiar with and learn the vinyasas of the sequence\, including Sanskrit counting. For the regular Mysore style practitioners\, the class helps to highlight the parts of their practice where the ‘autopilot’ kicks in\, where distraction often occurs and where fidgeting emerges due to habits. \nIntegrating Led classes into your regular practice schedule\, can improve focus and the ability to balance one’s energies more evenly for the entirety of the sequence.
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/early-morning-ashtanga-led-class/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240211T104500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240421T150000
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UID:6951-1707648300-1713711600@northsydneyyoga.com.au
SUMMARY:Ashtanga - Enriching the Experience with Angelika
DESCRIPTION:‘Ashtanga – Enriching the Experience’\, is a course designed to take you beyond the yoga class and heighten your experience of the practice. It’s perfect for students who wish to broaden their understanding of the ancient art and its relevance to our daily lives. \nThroughout the course\, you’ll receive mentorship and training from Angelika Knoerzer\, the director of North Sydney Yoga\, along with a support system of professional teachers and fellow practitioners. \n \n\nCourse Benefits\nGain an overall understanding of the science of yoga & Ashtanga Yoga in particular. Heighten your concentration and observational skills. Understand how to apply yoga to your day-to-day life. Experience internal stability\, clarity\, physical and emotional well-being through yoga. Learn how to look deeply into your asana practice and beyond\, for a life changing experience. Be a part of our yoga community\, where you can share your experiences with like-minded people. \nCourse Content\nTheory classes on selected Sundays – 24 hours\nWeekly practice with your teacher and other participants\nDiscussion and chanting of the Yoga Sutras \n\nIn-depth discussion of Asana\, including execution\, alignment and benefits\nAsana adjustments\, including for special needs\nUnderstanding Vinyasa\, Ujjayi breath\, bandhas and dristis\nThe practice of Pranayama and meditation\nDiscussion of the eight limbs of yoga\, focusing on the first four limbs and deep self-inquiry\nYoga physiology\, philosophy and history\n\nParticipation Requirements\nStudents with a minimum of three months of consistent yoga practice are welcome to apply. \nYou are also required to have: \nA genuine interest in and understanding of yoga and your own practice\nWillingness to undertake considerable self-inquiry\nCommitment to asana practice four times each week\nOpenness in communicating with the group and your teacher\nThe time and mental space for weekly homework\, assignments\, self-reflection and processing \n  \nDates\nSundays 10:45am – 3:00pm\n\nFebruary 11 & 25\nMarch 10 & 24\nApril 7 & 21\n\nCost\n\nOption 1 – Theory & all practice classes\n$1\,650 This is inclusive of all Sunday theory classes and practice classes for three months.\nOption 2 – Theory only $950 This covers all Sunday theory classes. Practice classes will have to be covered separately e.g. monthly passes or multiple class passes.\n\nCost includes\nAll theory classes held on above stated Sundays\nAll weekly practice classes for the length of the course (option 1 only)\nAdditional contact time with your teacher as required\n10% discount on workshops held during the course – 11 February – 21 April \nBank Details \nNorth Sydney Yoga\, Bendigo Bank BSB 633000 A/C 154 764 955\nPlease let us know if you require a payment plan. *\nAll training fees are non-refundable and non-transferable \nSecure your space on the course with a deposit of $450
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/ashtanga-enriching-the-experience-with-angelika/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240207T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240313T190000
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UID:6946-1707328800-1710356400@northsydneyyoga.com.au
SUMMARY:Ashtanga Yoga Intro Course Wednesdays with Iris
DESCRIPTION:An uplifting class for those with little or no experience of Yoga. The course offers a structured Introduction to the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga method. During the course you will develop and discover strength\, flexibility\, confidence\, dynamic energy… your Self!\n\n\nSuitable for pure beginner or a refresher\n\n\nWhat’s included\n \nFor new students*:\nSix weeks ‘Ashtanga Yoga Intro Course Wednesdays’ PLUS after the course we gift you an additional two weeks of unlimited free classes.\n$180 \n\nExisting students:\nUse your 12 class pass\n\n\n*clients who have not attended any classes in our studio
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/ashtanga-yoga-intro-course-wednesdays/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240129T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240219T070000
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UID:6943-1706508000-1708326000@northsydneyyoga.com.au
SUMMARY:Intro to Mysore Course with Angelika
DESCRIPTION:An uplifting class for those with little or no experience of Yoga. The course offers a structured Introduction to the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga method through the Mysore style class. During the course you will develop and discover strength\, flexibility\, confidence\, dynamic energy… your Self!\n\n\nSuitable for pure beginner or a refresher\n\n\nWhat’s included\nTwo Mysore style beginners class per week on Mondays and Wednesdays for four weeks.\nFor new students*:\nFour weeks ‘Intro to Early Morning’ PLUS after the course we gift you an additional two weeks of unlimited free classes.\n$180 \n\nExisting students:\nUse your 12 class pass\n\n\n*clients who have not attended any classes in our studio
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/intro-to-mysore-course-with-angelika/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Course,Mysore
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231222T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231222T074500
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UID:6817-1703224800-1703231100@northsydneyyoga.com.au
SUMMARY:Ashtanga Yoga - December Solstice Led class
DESCRIPTION:Class\nThe Ashtanga Yoga classes are suited to practitioners with some experience in Yoga who want a joy-filled challenge! The focus is on linking movement with breath throughout the Ashtanga Primary Sequence. \nThe Led class is an excellent opportunity to become familiar with and learn the vinyasas of the sequence\, including Sanskrit counting. For the regular Mysore style practitioners\, the class helps to highlight the parts of their practice where the ‘autopilot’ kicks in\, where distraction often occurs and where fidgeting emerges due to habits. \nIntegrating Led classes into your regular practice schedule\, can improve focus and the ability to balance one’s energies more evenly for the entirety of the sequence. \nDecember Solstice\nOn Friday the 22nd\, it is also the day of the December Solstice. A solstice is an event that occurs when the Sun appears to reach its most northerly or southerly excursion relative to the celestial equator on the celestial sphere. Two solstices occur annually\, around June 21 and December 21. In many countries\, the seasons of the year are determined by the solstices and the equinoxes ( a solar equinox is a moment in time when the Sun crosses the Earth’s equator\, which is to say\, appears directly above the equator\, rather than north or south of the equator). \nFor Australia\, the December Solstice marks the day with the longest daylight of the year. In 2023\, this day is December 22\, and we will have an astonishing 14 hours and 24 minutes of light! \n  \nSet yourself up for the longest day of the year with an energising yoga class!
URL:https://northsydneyyoga.com.au/event/ashtanga-yoga-december-solstice-led-class/
LOCATION:North Sydney Yoga\, Shop 1\, 144 Blues Point Road\, McMahons Point\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Class
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