Yoga Relax Meditate
Yoga for challenging times. Learn to unwind from stress and be at peace with your body, mind and life. You'll learn and experience the calming, stress-relieving and healing practices of yoga, yogic meditation and mindfulness.
Each session is divided into three sections: Theory - information and context; Methods - detail on what to do, how to do it and why; Practice - experience yoga, breathing, relaxation, mindfulness and meditation. Be guided in this powerful, holistic system of wellbeing, health and personal transformation.
About this course
On this beginners-level yoga course you will specifically learn and experience the calming and stress-relieving practices of yoga.
THIS IS COURSE IS FOR YOU:
• absolute beginners
• anyone who needs to learn to relax and is in need of deeper rest and healing
• anyone wanting to understand and bring balance to their thoughts, emotions and beliefs
• anyone who would like to properly understand the fundamental and underlying principles of yoga
• anyone who would like to experience yoga beyond the poses you might learn at your usual class
• anyone who may be chronically stressed and/or needs to rest deeply;
• anyone simply wanting a gentle, relaxed yoga experience at an introductory level.
• anyone who may have tried different 'styles' of yoga previously and didn't like or benefit from the experience
• anyone wanting an understanding of the fundamental and underlying principles of yoga;
• kids are welcome and come at no charge when attending with their parent/s (please specify when booking).
Course costs $90. Includes free ebook, access to a private FB group where course videos, ebook, resources ​are archived.
What you will learn
This course provides a general introduction to traditional yoga and includes those practices and teachings which specifically focus on the calming, stress-relieving and relaxing benefits.
- This course provides a general introduction to traditional Hatha Yoga,and includes those practices and teachings which specifically focus on the calming, stress-relieving and relaxing benefits.
- an introduction to both traditional and modern approaches to yoga and how to use yoga to restore calmness to the mind, wellbeing to the body.
- the physiology and mechanics of stress/relaxation; and the nervous system
- yogic framework for understanding and managing the mind and emotions
- tools and techniques to manage mind and emotions, and improve physical health and wellbeing
- Hatha Yoga sequences which are gentle, safe and beneficial
- yogic mindfulness, meditation and breathing methods
calming and strengthening yoga poses and sequences
• simple yoga chanting to bring calmness and peace
• deep relaxation methods ​
What you receive
- A gentle, systematic and safe introduction to the calming practices of yoga.​
- 4 or 5 weekly lessons which are of 90 minutes (4 week course) or 75 minutes (5 week course) duration each.
- Easy and accessible yoga practices. Modifications and alternate practices given as needed​ (for instance if injury or limitation is a factor)
- Home practice sheets with diagrams of every pose and sequence you learn.
- A complementary ebook with comprehensive background information and resources.
- Affordable yoga. This course costs $90 AND includes all of the above.
Benefits of yoga, meditation & relaxation
- Stress is now recognised as a contributing factor to many physical and mental imbalances and illnesses. Here are some of the proven benefits of yoga:
- Reduces stress and associated symptoms
- Activates parasympathetic nervous system (relaxation response)
- Boosts physical strength and flexibility
- Benefits muscular-skeletal health
- Enhances powers of concentration and self-control
- Understanding and control over emotional responses
- Helps facilitate healing process
- Boosts immunity, circulation, respiratory efficiency
- Helps decrease anxiety and depression
- Infuses a sense of balance and inner harmony
What to expect
- Please arrive early to register, relax and unwind before the class.
- Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre is a rural property 2 km from Armadale. The entrance drive and carpark is gravel so please wear sturdy shoes.
- We request that you reverse park where possible and take up as little space as possible.
- There is a top carpark close to the studio which is level with disabled access.
- The class is for 90 minutes and includes a short introductory talk, centering meditation, yoga breathing practices, warm up practices, yoga sequences, relaxation.
- If you arrive late come in quietly and sit at the back.
- We email you a 100 page e-book which includes practice sheets, background information, questions for journal writing, and diagrams of poses and practices learnt during the course.
What to wear and bring
- No need to bring a mat or equipment. We provide all the equipment you will need, including yoga mats, blankets, bolsters and cushions. Chairs available if needed.
- We don't wear shoes during yoga so please leave shoes outside and also please to endeavour to have clean feet.
- We'll be moving, stretching, sitting and lying down so wear comfortable clothes you can exercise in.
- Bring your own non-breakable drinking water bottle.
- Please don't interrupt other students. If you bring your mobile have it on silent mode.
