At North Sydney Yoga we choose a practice focus each month to allow us to look at our yoga practice from a different perspective. It encourages a deepening of a particular aspect of our practice, and it keeps it fresh and alive. Of course it is also educational. The...
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Pranayama Saturday 2 July
Experience the uplifting, energizing and centering effects of this beautiful practice. Breathing exercises explained in detail for everyone to be able to follow. When practicing pranayama – the control & release of the breath – we are accessing our ‘pranic’ sheath...
Time for Yoga
When we feel that we are too busy to the point of overwhelm, the things which are good for us often suffer first and take second place, or are set aside – like our yoga practice. Of course we are well aware that especially during those times, what we need most is our...
Dṛiṣṭis in Aṣṭanga Yoga
“There are nine key dṛiṣṭi (drishti), or gazes, in the Aṣṭanga yoga tradition. Each one corresponds to a specific point of focus. By incorporating the dṛiṣṭi into your yoga practice you will deepen your awareness and connection with the Divine.” (Yogapedia) Placing...
Is Yoga Exercise?
Recently a man delivered a new eftpos machine to the school. Intrigued by the space, he started talking to me about Yoga. He was adamant that he “didn’t like stretching”. Once again I became aware of how Yoga is sometimes still misunderstood as being simply physical...
Shall I practice Ashtanga Yoga when I am menstruating?
Many women in the Ashtanga community are taking two or more days off from practice when they have their periods. I always found it sad that women aren’t encouraged more to take advantage of the amazing healing benefits a Yoga practice can provide during those days....
Make Yoga a Part of your Routine
Years ago I loathed the nearing of the end of a holiday, already missing all the beautiful experiences and adventures I had had. It is only since Yoga has become such an integral part of my life that I’m now looking forward to coming back home to my usual practice....
Yoga when travelling
Returning from Europe I had such a warm welcome back in Australia. In Europe there are very strict rules around dealing with the virus and sometimes the everyday movement of people on public transport. Especially in Germany, where the Germans are very good at policing...
Yoga Therapy Certificate
after one year of study....
December and January Timetable 2021/22
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