Ashtanga Yoga – Adjustment Workshop with Angelika
2024-04-13 14:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Sydney) | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
We had so much fun in our recent adjustment workshop that we all decided to have another afternoon of exploring postures.
During 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.

Early Morning Ashtanga Led Class
2024-04-19 06:00 - 07:45 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
About the Class
The 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.
The 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.
Integrating 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.

Who can attend the Full Primary Led class?
Anyone, 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.
If 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.
If you’re unsure, just ask Bogi (or the teacher who’s class you’re attending)
Rules /suggestions:
This 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.
Even 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.
If you practice a pose in a modified way, keep doing the modification in this class as well.

Graeme & Leonie Northfield - Stability & Balance
2024-06-01 13:00 - 2024-06-02 15:30 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
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.
Graeme and Leonie have a wealth of wisdom and experience to share from their own dedicated Ashtanga Yoga journeys, spanning 42 & 38 years respectively.
Join us for an informative and fun weekend.
Practitioners of all levels warmly welcome.
Saturday 1 June 2024
1:00-3:00 pm Mysore style class
3:30-5:30 pm Exercises for stability and balance, breathing techniques and deep relaxation
Sunday 2 June 2024
11 am-1 pm Mysore style class
1:30-3:30 pm Exercises for stability and balance, breathing techniques and deep relaxation
About Graeme & Leonie Northfield
More 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.
Leonie shares experience gained from 38 years of dedicated Ashtanga practice & the supportive disciplines of Sumarah Meditation, Amerta Movement, Qi Gong & theTaKeTiNa Rhythm Process.
Yoga Workshop – establish and maintain a sense of safety, stability, balance and calm! A weekend with senior teachers Graeme & Leonie Northfield

Ashtanga Yoga Intro Course Saturdays with Angelika
2024-11-09 11:30 - 2024-12-14 12:30, 2025-05-03 11:30 - 2025-06-07 12:30 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
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!
Suitable for pure beginner or a refresher
What’s included

Weekly 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.

Ashtanga Yoga Intro Course Wednesdays with Iris
2024-11-13 18:00 - 2024-12-18 19:00 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
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!
Suitable for pure beginner or a refresher
What’s included
Weekly 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.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Chanting and Discussion
2024-11-17 10:45 - 2024-12-08 11:45 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
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.
Patanjali’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.
Join us on Sundays at 10.45 am for about one hour.
Recommenced Literature
Bernard Bouanchaud – The Essence of Yoga – Reflections on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Frans Moors – Liberating Isolation, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Gregor Maehle – Ashtanga Yoga, Practice and Philosophy (the back section of the book contains an interpretation of the Yoga Sutras)
Everyone welcome!

Intro to Mysore Course with Angelika
2024-11-18 06:00 - 2024-12-11 07:00, 2025-04-07 06:00 - 2025-04-30 07:00 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
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.
Memorize a sequence of postures, which you practice in your own timing until you feel confident.

Suitable for pure beginner or a refresher
What’s included
Two Mysore style beginner classes per week on Mondays and Wednesdays for four weeks; followed by unlimited classes for two weeks.
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!

End of Year Class for Intentions Setting
2024-12-27 06:00 - 08:00 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
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.
Looking forward to sharing this special time with you.
OM Shanti,
Angelika

Dena Kingsberg - Patanjali Yoga Sutra - An overview of the Yogi's path to Peace.
2025-03-08 10:00 - 2025-03-12 16:00 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
‘Life is a collection of relationships.
The primary one being with ourselves.
If these relationships go well, there is potential for joy.
If these relationships are hostile…. then there is pain.
We are gifted with the possibility of introspection and self reflection.
The awareness to make conscious choices whilst navigating life.
But sometimes we feel lost or confused about how to resolve conflict and find our way peace.
“Yoga Darshana “ ( Patanjalai yoga Sutra: the foundational text on yoga ) Presents a way of seeing.
A way of seeing oneself and a way of seeing reality.
This way of seeing is one where we come to understand and take responsibility for our particular personality and behavioral pattern.
One where we come to appreciate the complexity of our nature and shift from contraction to expansion.
One where our choices become conscious, and healing and transformation are possible.”
Though this wisdom is ancient it remains relevant as a supportive guide to one’s spiritual evolution.
I hope you can join us.

Workshop Content
– Asana & pranayama
– Traditional chanting of the Sutras – shruti parampara (call and response)
– An overview of all four chapters…a cohesive presentation of the holistic path called yoga.
– Recitation of key sutras with interpretation and commentary
– Exploration of the philosophical concepts and how they can be used as tools for Self enquiry and Self transformation.
Contact us
About Dena
Dena 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.

Ashtanga Yoga Intro Course Wednesdays with Iris
2025-04-09 18:00 - 2025-05-14 19:00 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
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!
Suitable for pure beginner or a refresher
What’s included
Weekly 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.

Weekend Workshop - The Yogi's Tool Bag
2025-07-05 13:00 - 2025-07-06 15:30 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
Life has its way! There is no escape!
We are bound to fail.
We are destined to succeed.
But hey, no one said it would be easy.
In painful times, in joyful moments
Thanks be for the Yogi’s Tool Bag!
The 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.
Practitioners of all levels warmly welcome.
Saturday 5 July 2025
1:00-3:00 pm Mysore style class
3:30-5:30 pm see below
Sunday 6 July 2025
11 am-1 pm Mysore style class
1:30-3:30 pm see below
Afternoon sessions will involve discussion, Q & A, and the practice of various techniques from the Yogi’s Tool Bag.
Hormesis 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?
About Graeme & Leonie Northfield
More 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.
Leonie shares experience gained from 39 years of dedicated Ashtanga practice & the supportive disciplines of Sumarah Meditation, Amerta Movement, Qi Gong & theTaKeTiNa Rhythm Process.

Restorative & Meditation Immersion: An introduction to Antaranga Sadhana (Inner Practice) with Chaitanya
2025-10-11 16:00 - 18:00 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
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.
Take time for your inner journey.
Saturday 11 October 2025
4:00-6.00 pm
Cost $40 | $35 For Monthly members
About Chaitanya Michael Malaga
Chaitanya 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.

Weekend Workshop with Graeme & Leonie Northfield - Mula Bandha
2025-11-29 09:45 - 2025-11-30 15:00 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
Mula Bandha is an important pillar of Ashtanga Yoga
In 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.
Practitioners of all levels warmly welcome.
Saturday 29 November 2025
9:45-11:45 am Mysore style class
1:00-3:00 pm
Sunday 30 November 2025
6:45-8:45 am Mysore style class
11:00 am-1:00 pm
WHAT IS MULA BANDHA?
The afternoon sessions will focus on:
* The relationship between Mula Bandha and Ujjayi breathing
* Understanding the use of ribcage breathing as opposed to belly breathing
* 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
* Exercises and pranayamas that enhance abdominal control
About Graeme & Leonie Northfield
More 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.
Leonie shares experience gained from 39 years of dedicated Ashtanga practice & the supportive disciplines of Sumarah Meditation, Amerta Movement, Qi Gong & theTaKeTiNa Rhythm Process.

Sound Bath Journey
2026-01-29 19:30 - 20:30 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
Deep Rest for Dynamic Bodies
In 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.
Thursday, 29th January
7.30pm – 8.30pm

Alignment Workshop
2026-02-08 13:00 - 15:00 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
Tuning into the Architecture of Alignment
In a world that often feels fragmented, yoga is an exploration of bringing ourselves back into a single, focused state of being.
Join 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:
Structure: Using anatomical geometry to find stability (Sthira) and ease (Sukha).
Breath: Integrating the breath as the internal thread that aligns movement with life force (Prana).
Nature and Season: Grounding our energy to mirror the elements and the changing tides.
Step into the rhythm of Ashtanga and find your internal architecture.

Introduction to Pratyahara: Finding Stillness in a Noisy World
2026-02-28 14:00 - 16:00 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
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.

What to Expect
In 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.
Through a blend of guided movement and breath awareness, you will cultivate:
Steadiness in Action: Discover how to find physical and mental stability, even in challenging postures.
Breath as Medicine: Learn to find a deep sense of ease and rhythm within your breathing patterns.
The Power of Regularity: Understand how consistent practice builds a resilient nervous system.
One-Pointed Focus: Develop an internal “anchor” that leads to Ekagrata—the ability to focus the mind with clarity and purpose.
Is this for me?
Whether 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.

Dena Kingsberg - A Garland of Prana and Mantra
2026-03-21 10:00 - 2026-03-22 16:00 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
“Meditation can’t be forced.
It’s a little like sleep.
You can’t “make” sleep happen.
However you can create a “conducive environment” to increase the likelihood.
Working from breath through simple sound resonance into peace- provoking mantra sets the stage for stillness to steal you away.
Bringing with it healing , harmony, connection and joy.”

Workshop Content
Steps to stillness.
Movement
Breath regulation
Vocal discipline
Guidelines of Chanting
Shanti Mantra’s
Vedic Mantra
Japa Mantra
Heart singing.
Nothing
Deep rest.
Conversation

Dena’s Approach
To weave together a collection of mood altering practices,
whilst scattering seeds of ancient wisdom that provoke, promote and inspire unbounded potential, exposing the knowledge of the Universal within the individual.

NOTE:
The description for each day is the same. However the content
and themes will evolve.

About Dena
Dena 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.

Blue Mountains Ashtanga Yoga Retreat with Angelika
2026-04-10 16:00 - 2026-04-12 15:00 | Sinofield Edu-Retreat Leura, 77 Scott Ave, Leura, NSW, 2780, Australia
Escape to the Blue Mountains: Ashtanga Yoga Retreat with Angelika
Step away from the city’s demands and immerse yourself in a transformative weekend designed for dedicated practitioners like you.
Join Angelika in the pristine Blue Mountains for a rejuvenating Yoga retreat that honors the traditional Ashtanga practice while nourishing your body and soul.
Challenge yourself with focused sessions, deepen your understanding of the method, and connect with fellow practitioners who share your devotion to the path.
Between 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.
Your practice. Your community. Your renewal.
Limited spaces available for this intimate mountain sanctuary.

Friday to Sunday April 10-12, 2026
Everyone welcome!
FRIDAY
4.00 PM Arrival & settling in
4.30-5.45 PM Welcome practice & chanting
6 PM Light dinner
SATURDAY
7.00 AM Ease into practice – breathing
7.15-9.15 AM Mysore
9.30 AM Breakfast
Free time
1.00 PM Lunch
3.00-5.30 PM What is a Yogic lifestyle; Q & A
Breath, posture-detailing, and chanting
6 PM Light dinner
SUNDAY
7.00 AM Ease into practice – breathing
7.15-9.15 AM Mysore
9.30 AM Breakfast
11.30 AM-12:45 PM Chanting & Relaxation
Walking in Silence – practice mindfulness
1.00 PM Lunch
around 2.30 PM End of retreat
Retreat Location
Sinofield 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.
77 Scott Avenue
Leura NSW
How to get there:
BY 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.
BY 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.

The Bhagavad Gītā as a Yoga Manual with Rami Sivan
2026-05-16 14:00 - 2026-06-07 17:30 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
The Bhagavad Gītā – Practice, Psychology, and Integration
Beyond 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.
Who is this worskhop for and why join?
Whether 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.
Workshop Rationale

The Bhagavad Gītā is not a chaptered philosophy book but a progressive yoga text addressing:

inner conflict,
ethical action,
meditation,
devotion,
discernment,
and liberation within life.

This workshop presents the Gītā as a practical companion to āsana, prāṇāyāma, and meditation, rather than a purely textual study.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

Understand the architecture of the Gītā without studying all 18 chapters.
Apply Karma Yoga to daily life and teaching practice.
Integrate Dhyāna, Bhakti, and Jñāna Yoga coherently.
Recognise the Gītā as a psychological and ethical map for yoga practice.
Gain tools for personal reflection and teaching integration.

Map Your Practice: Use the Gītā as a psychological tool for discernment and liberation.
About Swami Rami Sivan
Acharya 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.

Finding Your Foundation — A Handstand Workshop with Katerina
2026-05-30 14:00 - 16:00 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
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.
Together 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.
We will explore:
Finding ease and alignment in your handstand line
Targeted poses and drills to develop strength and kinaesthetic awareness
Gentle, step-by-step approaches to moving through any fear of being upside down
The discovery that once fear softens, handstands become something joyful — and in time, even meditative
You 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.
Come as you are. The wall will catch you, the community will support you, and your breath will lead the way.

The Essence of Vinyasa with Graeme & Leonie Northfield
2026-06-27 09:45 - 2026-06-28 15:00 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
Why do Vinyasa? Weekend Workshop
During this weekend, the morning classes will be a Led Modified Primary Series with focus on Vinyasa to which students of all levels are welcome.
In the second session of the day we take a deep dive into the benefits of Vinyasa, covering a range of progressions easily adapted to suit individual practices, from beginner to experienced, regardless of physical, personal or energetic challenges. Vinyasa, done correctly, is fun, focused and energizing.
Mindful control of the breath has the important function of enhancing internal respiration by optimizing oxygen transferal and utilization in muscles, organs and all cells.
Space is given for relevant questions and each class will finish with guided deep relaxation.
Saturday 27 June 2026
9:45-11:45 am Led Modified Primary Series
1:00-3:00 pm
Sunday 28 June 2026
6:45-8:45 am Led Modified Primary Series
11:00 am-1:00 pm
About Graeme & Leonie Northfield
More than 44 years of self-practice, exploration, evolution and insight have refined Graeme’s gift for transmitting the essence of Ashtanga Yoga with clarity and humour.
Leonie shares experience gained from 40 years of dedicated Ashtanga practice & the supportive disciplines of Sumarah Meditation, Amerta Movement, Qi Gong & theTaKeTiNa Rhythm Process.

Joint Stabilization and Vinyasa Transitions
2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:00 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
Ashtanga Yoga Workshop with Iris
Unlock Your Flow
Ready to bring more grace, stability, and power to your practice? Join us for an afternoon dedicated to refining the mechanics of your movement and deepening your connection to the vinyasa system.
Whether you are completely new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner looking to polish your transitions, this workshop is designed to elevate your practice in a supportive, community-driven environment.
What We Will Explore
Joint Stabilization & Vinyasa Transitions
Learn how to consciously engage specific muscle groups and bandhas to stabilize your joints, prevent injury, and redirect your internal energy (prana) for deeper, more expansive expressions of each posture.
Smooth & Safe Transitions
Deconstruct the “in-between” movements. Iris will guide you step-by-step on how to move confidently, safely, and fluidly from one pose to the next without losing your breath or stability.
Everyone welcome!
The principles taught are universal—all levels (from absolute beginners to regular practitioners) are welcome!
Workshop Details
Date: Saturday, 25th July 2026
Time: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Cost: $55 per person
Spaces are limited. Secure your mat today to create steadiness, and find your smooth transitions

August Winter Challenge - Accelerate your Practice
2026-08-01 08:00 - 2026-08-31 17:00 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
Warm Up Your Body & Deepen Your Practice This August!
We are inviting the North Sydney Yoga community to shake off the winter chill, step onto the mat, and commit to a powerful month of practice. Join the August Winter Yoga Challenge.
How It Works:
Set Your Goal
Choose how many practices per week you would like to commit to.
Track Your Progress: Write your weekly goal on the tracking list upstairs. Every time you finish a practice, reward yourself by placing a star next to your name!
Every Goal Counts!
Whether you choose to commit to 3 or 4 practices a week, you are making a powerful shift in your health and consistency. Every single time you step onto the mat this winter it’s clocking in your time, and we want to celebrate that dedication with you!
The Rewards
Sticking to your routine comes with some fantastic perks
The 5-Session Goal
Commit to and complete 5 weekly practices throughout August to go into the draw to win a $50 credit voucher towards your next class pass!
The Ultimate Stretch (6 Sessions)
For those who successfully crush the ultimate challenge of 6 practices per week, you will be entered into an exclusive draw to win a Private Session with Angelika during her visit in September 2026.
Ready to stay warm and inspired? Head to the studio to sign your name on the list and claim your goals for August. Let’s breathe, move, and grow together!
Any questions: Contact us

Prana and Apana - Ashtanga Workshop with Kai Rainer
2026-09-06 11:00 - 13:00 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
Awakening the Breath in Practice
Breath is an integral element of Ashtanga Vinyasa and can profoundly reframe how we relate to our practice as a contemplative ritual. This workshop will examine the subtle relationship between the breath and the body by exploring the vayus (life force) – primarily the inhalation and exhalation, the prana and the apana. This encourages greater steadiness and ease, and can transform asana practice from something purely physical to deeply internal and meditative.
What we will be practicing
This will be a guided, practical workshop that will utilise the framework of the Ashtanga Vinyasa system during practice. We will refine asana, breath, vinyasa, and perhaps look more closely into bandha and mudra.
Who is this workshop for?
This is also open to yoga practitioners of all types – whether you practice Ashtanga or other Yoga ‘styles’ – and levels of experience (though familiarity with the sun salutations is recommended).

We hope to see you there!

About Kai Rainer
Kai has been practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga for more than a decade, and has had the privilege of learning from a number of senior Ashtanga and Iyengar teachers throughout the years. His teaching integrates therapeutics, somatic inquiry, and breath awareness, drawing inspiration from both Yoga traditions and functional anatomy.”

Adapting a Yoga Practice with Angelika
2026-09-27 11:00 - 2026-10-11 14:00 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
The Art of Sequencing and how to ‘Read a Body’
What is the right practice for me? What is the right practice for my students?
This course recognizes the need for adapting a Yoga practice to suit different limitations and conditions. These may be as simple as a lack of time or energy. We will also examine the more therapeutic aspects of the practice and learn how to create a suitable sequence when suffering from a particular condition. Based on the wisdom of Ashtanga Yoga; this includes all eight – astau – limbs of Yoga.
During many of my Yoga-teaching years I watched students who felt compelled to do their ‘full practice’, each time they stepped onto the mat. What does a ‘full practice’ mean?
Even the most committed students sometimes have a day when they do not feel at their best, or they might simply have only limited time available in which to practice. It is difficult to witness those very committed students feeling emotional discomfort when they aren’t able to fulfill their usual program. What is more upsetting is seeing a student who feels there is ‘nothing’ for them to practice due to an acquired injury or some sort of pain, and who then stays away from their practice for a length of time. This is when the old saying becomes relevant: “Yoga has to suit the practitioner, and not the practitioner the Yoga practice”.
In Ashtanga Yoga we follow a set sequence of postures. We can therefore easily get the impression that we have to rigidly stick to this sequence when practicing. But we need to recognize that our needs and capabilities can change from day to day – on certain days we might like to focus and expand on a particular aspect of the practice. With the flexibility gained through Yoga – physical and mental – we can drop unrealistic expectations of ourselves. Using our skill and wisdom, we learn to adapt the practice so that it can further serve us.
In this Course we aim to investigate and examine:

the foundational structure of the Ashtanga Yoga sequence; what to keep and what to let go of when amending it.
the difference between an energizing and a rejuvenating practice, and how to use either.
which aspects of the Ashtanga Yoga sequence creates strength and/or mobility in different body parts i.e. legs, hips, back, shoulders, arms, core etc., and how to apply those when adapting the practice.
using selected conditions as examples, i.e. lower back pain, knee pain, hip pain, shoulder pain: – when suffering from an injury, which parts of the practice could be challenging and maybe even worsening the condition and which parts could support the healing process.
what guidelines to follow when creating a suitable Yoga sequence for yourself and for those who teach.

Learning outcomes

You will gain a deeper understanding of the why and how of the sequence of Ashtanga Yoga.
You will be able to create a practice which suits your needs on all levels.
You will have a better understanding of how to continue to practice and support the healing process, should you injure yourself.
If you are teaching, you will have improved knowledge of students’ most common issues and injuries, and how to address them in your classes.
You will have tools and guidelines as to how to create a suitable practice based on the Ashtanga system.
You will be able to creatively amend your practice should the need arise.
If you are teaching you will confidently guide your students to adapt their practice safely, suited to their current condition.
You will foster a positive attitude towards your practice, may it be short, long, simple or more advanced.

Who is this course for?
Everyone who is curious about the endless possibilities a Yoga practice offers; based on the wisdom of Ashtanga Yoga.
Practitioners and teachers alike are invited to join.
About Angelika
Angelika has been teaching Yoga consistently for 33 years, and is still passionate about the practice. She has guided and educated 22 groups of apprentices through a three-year teacher training. Most of the teachers at NSY have participated in this training. Others have opened their own yoga schools and are thriving in both their practice and their teaching. Angelika loves to foster close and ongoing relationships with her students, and continues to encourage everyone she meets to practice Yoga!
Read more about Angelika’s background.

Weekend Workshop with Dena Kingsberg
2027-03-13 10:00 - 2027-03-14 16:00 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
Details TBC
watch this space
About Dena
Dena 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.

Weekend Workshop with Graeme & Leonie Northfield
2027-07-03 09:45 - 2027-07-04 15:00 | North Sydney Yoga, Shop 1, 144 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
Foundational Techniques and Mantras in Motion
Mark the date July 2027.
Details TBA – watch this space

Portugal - One Week Ashtanga Yoga Retreat with Angelika
2027-09-20 15:00 - 2027-09-26 09:00 | Convento de Cabanas, Caminho do Barroso 63, 4900-012 Afife, Portugal
“Nestled at the foot of a wild mountain, just one kilometre from the unspoiled Atlantic beaches, the Convento de Cabanas sits within a timeless seven-hectare estate where remarkable architecture meets an exceptional natural setting. A crystal-clear river winds through meadows and woodlands, nurturing a landscape that feels both serene and alive. Behind its centuries-old walls, the Convento de Cabanas unveils a world imbued with spirituality. Its cloister, a true haven of peace, invites contemplation through its interplay of light and shadow.” – An ideal setting for the practice of Ashtanga Yoga and an exceptionally beautiful place which invites you to slow down and reflect on what is essential to your well-being.

This Ashtanga retreat provides an environment conducive to the holistic practice of Yoga. Typical for the Mysore class, you can choose to take the practice to its most challenging for you, or to a more restorative level as you wish. With the help of asana practice the body is more comfortable and the emotions settled. This will assist with the exploration of Pranayama and stillness, moving deeper into self-enquiry and growth.
There is plenty of time to enjoy the rich and exclusive beauty of the grounds of the Convento, as well as Portugal’s nearby ocean and river beaches. The historic town of Viana do Castelo and the ancient village of Ponte de Lima are close by and well worth a visit.
Monday-Sunday, 20-26 September 2027
Monday
Arrival 3 pm
Welcome and Introduction 4:30 pm
Dinner 5:30 pm
Tuesday
7:00-9:30 am Morning Practice
4:30-5:45 pm Pranayama, Chanting & Stillness
Wednesday
7:00-9:30 am Morning Practice
4:00-5:45 pm Ashtanga is a holistic practice – meaning and integration; Q&A; discussion
Thursday
7:00-9:30 am Morning Practice
4:30-5:45 pm Pranayama, Chanting & Stillness
Friday
7:00-9:30 am Morning Practice
4:00-5:45 pm Ashtanga is a holistic practice – meaning and integration; Q&A; discussion
Saturday
7:00-9:30 am Morning Practice
4:30-5:45 pm Pranayama, Chanting & Stillness
Sunday
7:00-9:00 Morning Practice
Morning Practice
The ‘Morning Practice’ will consist of a selection of breathing, kriya, and chanting, followed by either a Mysore or Led class. The first and last day of the week – Tuesday and Sunday – will be a Led class.
Meal Times
9:45 am Breakfast
6:00 pm Dinner
There will be refreshments available during the day, as well as filtered water, tea, and coffee.

Prerequisite
For the Mysore class you need to have memorized part of the primary series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga i.e. the surya namaskara (sun-salutations) and the standing postures up to Utthita Hasta Padangustasana (balancing posture).
For all other classes there are no prerequisites.
Yoga in itself is a simple, yet complete and holistic practice and a pathway to inner peace and balance. It offers all we need to become grounded, healthy, strong, resilient and emotionally uplifted; an all-over more contented human being. The effects of Yoga need to be ‘felt’, not ‘intellectualized’. This week offers you the opportunity to traverse the many layers of this beautiful practice, and experience where it can take you.
