Yoga Styles
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga targets the bodies deep connective tissue as opposed to the superficial muscles targeted during a yang style class. Yin yoga is a wonderful compliment to more active forms of yoga and important to incorporate into our busy lives which can overstress the body and overload the nervous system. Yin counter balances by focusing on passive postures performed on the floor and is designed to slow the body down, so it can regenerate and rebalance, Emphasis is placed on relaxing into a posture as opposed to muscle engagement . Yin softens the muscles and releases tension. Typically a Yin posture will be held for 3-5 minutes to allow this to happen. Yin is a wonderful way to go deeper into the experience of yoga as we rest in more meditative states allowing us to observe at a deeper level sensations and feelings , providing a opportunity to practice kindness towards ourselves. Yin helps stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system which regulates sleep, calms and balances the body and mind, regulates energy, increased mobility, lowers stress, builds stamina, lubricates and protects joints, allows more flexibility, releases fascia and helps with TMJ and migraines.
Regular practice of Yin Yoga fosters deeper relaxation and can help manage anxiety and stress.
Restorative Yoga
The practice of Restorative Yoga focuses on being receptive not active. Being not doing. During this practice you are supported in shapes with blocks, blankets or bolsters rather than the use of your muscles. The use of props assists the body to open up through a deep relaxing passive stretch Restorative Yoga assists our nervous system to switch from fight or flight to rest and digest. A deeply nourishing practice that will leave you feeling deeply relaxed in mind, body and spirit.
Hatha Yoga
The oldest most widely practiced yoga in the western world. Traditionally Hatha Yoga offered a total life philosophy, incorporating how we relate to external and internal experiences as a path to inner peace. All other physical practices of Yoga stem from Hatha Yoga. Slow Hatha is a low impact practice with a variation of sitting, laying, standing and twisting postures with focus on pranayama. Suitable for all levels.
Release 2 Rest
A hybrid class diligently created by senior yoga teacher Nikki. A deeply delicious class of releasing through mindful movement with breath melting into Yin and within , before resting and restoring. A fabulous class to release the week that was, to rest and restore for the week ahead. Sure to leave you feeling balanced , connected to self and rejuvenated.
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra = Yoga sleep
Yoga + Nidra = a specific yoga meditation technique allowing you to relax, recharge, rejuvenate and awaken your awareness to your higher consciousness. Benefits of Yoga Nidra include but are not limited to
Improving sleep and reducing insomnia
Aids in detaching from thoughts
Releases tension and pain
A deeper connection to self
Aids in inspiring change
Yoga Nidra works on your harmony within, also enhances your abilities and experiences as you move forward in life. Meditation and Yoga Nidra invites you to treat every moment and experience a moment to cherish
Vin Yin Yoga
A gentle vinyasa mindful flow to soften and open the body before yielding in yin finished with deep relaxation. This class will give you a sense of renewed energy & bring calm and clarity to the mind.
Vinyasa
Vinyasa is a flow style class, linking movements with breath creating a meditative experience. Joining breath, body and mind in union and harmony
Kundalini
Kundalini Yoga is a style of yoga combining breathwork, easily accessible postures, movement, meditation and mantra to create an powerful incubator that stimulates lymph, circulates the blood, works on the glandular and nervous systems, along with clarifying the mind and subtle body. This starts to build strength and alkalinity within, allowing us to hold and transform our energy, especially in the face of daily life complexities, inner healing and whole-system recalibration. When we have the auric capacity to hold our posture in a field of stress, we are able to easefully direct energy in whatever way we want and take inspired action with relaxed confidence. It helps us to build our energetic bank and self-trust, anchoring through the grounding qualities of the Earth, enabling us to hold the materiality of our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual human existence with radiance, vitality and grace.
Slow Flow Yoga
This class is perfect for a gentle stretch or beginner level. Learn to breathe, become more flexible, establish correct alignment for poses, & discover what yoga can do for you. We finish with relaxation & sound bowls. This class with give you a mind /body experience & restored sense of Zen.
To book class call Samantha directly on 0409 670 655
Please Note Class passes cannot be used for this class
Please do not book through the website