Urdhva Dhanurasana – Wheel The full backbend – upward bow posture – or commonly called ‘the wheel’, is a classic Yoga posture and quite complex. To practice it well requires a lot of ‘opening’ as well as strength in several parts of the body. Although for most a...
One of the students I teach is smiling constantly throughout her practice. She seems to very much enjoy moving her body, loves a challenge, and simply laughs when she is not succeeding in something. She responds to that which she feels challenged by, with either a...
Use the opportunity of the Public Holiday to join us in Yoga! Monday 10 June 7.00-9.00am Mysore with Angelika 9.15-10.45am Yoga Flow with Lisa no further classes will be held on Monday [button size="medium"...
Every first Monday of the month NSY will gift you a FREE yoga class at 6.00pm. Everyone is welcome; newcomers and students known to the studio alike. It's also a great opportunity to introduce a friend to our beautiful yoga shala! Next FREE yoga class - Monday 3 June...
Being able to relax is meant to be the natural state of any human being. Unfortunately in our often very full lives, we can’t readily fall back into this natural state when needed; for some, even the cue ‘relax’, causes more tension than relief. The inability to...
How do we know if what we are learning is authentic Yoga? It depends on our definition of ‘authentic’. After many years of continuous & consistent practice, for me, authentic Yoga involves all three components; asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises),...
Explore all aspects of an Ashtanga Yoga practice with asanas, pranayama, and meditation. Experience the amazing feeling and effects of this all-encompassing practice. Dedicate the morning of 25 April, ANZAC day, to your Yoga! ASANAS 7-9 AM MYSORE WITH AYA PRANAYAMA...
Easter Weekend Good Friday - 19 April 7.00-9.00am Mysore -- with Angelika 9.15-10.45am Yoga Flow -- with Lisa Easter Saturday - 20 April 8.00-9.25am Yoga Flow -- with Angelika 9.30-11.30am Mysore -- with Angelika 11.30am-12.30pm Yoga Flow Beginners -- with Phillippa...
Yes, of course you do! ‘Time is passing so quickly!’, is a remark made frequently. Our life often appears to be very busy, and to add a yoga practice to the daily schedule can seem almost impossible. That our days are taken up by a myriad of commitments is a reality...
A big part of achieving body positivity and improving mental wellbeing is being at a weight you are comfortable with. If you are looking to shed a few kilograms and reach your fitness goals, you may be wondering whether the activities and exercises you enjoy are...