“ the practice of yoga incorporating the spiritual values of equality, honesty, non-judgement and sharing”

Animal Inspirations in January

December 27th, 2010
We will use 5 morning sessions of yoga to explore how animals have inspired yoga postures and sequences.  The bodies of animals are usually very relaxed, and they are experts at stretching and resting.  Their movements are fluid and graceful and they can display great strength, stamina and control that can transform to high energy and speed or playfulness.  Imitating the movements and actions of animals can teach us to be more graceful as we move through our daily activities.  This program runs for two weeks with two times offered.  ...

Tired and weary as Christmas looms closer?

November 10th, 2010
As Christmas approaches with frightening speed it can be a time of too much to be done in too little time, leading to a feeling of tiredness and weariness, if not complete exhaustion.    To help you recharge the batteries  in the lead up to Christmas, the Wednesday night 6.15 class will become a class for refreshment and revitalisation.  It might be an occasional class or you may wish to make it a regular - it's treat time for you, as you put your health and wellbeing ...

Handstands for shoulder strength

July 19th, 2010
Did you know that 15 seconds of handstand is worth 40 minutes of weights at the gym when you're building shoulder strength.  Source:  The Body in Action - You can keep Your Joints Young by Sarah Keys

Yoga for Teenage Girls (Yrs 10, 11 and 12)

January 31st, 2010
Are you a teenage girl studying VCE Yrs 10, 11 and 12?  Are you spending lots of time studying and on the computer?  Feeling pressured and tight?  Is your head full of stuff?  Finding it hard to get balance in your life?  Symphisis Yoga will help - stretch, relax, improve your focus, ease cramps and feel better in your body.  Mondays 4.30-5.30pm until March 22.   $12 / class if you pay for the term of $16 per class casual rate. Spread the word and ...

Alexander Technique Workshop, Feb 20 and 21 with Francesca Waters

January 31st, 2010
This workshop will cover the basic principles of the Alexander Technique from a practical perspective.  You will look at what individual members of the group do with themselves when sitting, standing and walking and discover how to change dysfunctional patterns of posture and movement.   The workshop will also cover key-board, writing skills, playing instruments and singing and any particular requests from participants.  Francesca Waters is a qualified Alexander Technique practitioner, actor, drama coach and ESL teacher.    Saturday February 20, 1-4.30pm and Sunday 21st, 10-1.30pm.  $120 for 2 ...

What’s the best class for you

June 18th, 2009
General yoga classes are offered from the basics for beginners through to advanced.  Specialist classes such as Relief for Necks and Shoulders, Yoga for Strength, Prenatal and Easy Does It are also offered.  Choose the class that best meets your needs.