Welcome to YOGA IN HORNSBY
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Term 4 Yoga classes are underway but not too late to enrol mid term if there is space in the class of your interest or as a casual.
Did you know Medicare gives away 5 free massage sessions (sometimes more) for massages through practitioners who hold a provider number? To make this better, sessions here are 90minutes and can include lifestyle and yogic practices to support your recovery. You wouldn't beleive how much tension we hold in our arms if you only have 20mins or how a 5 min facial massage can relieve sinus congestion and discomfort. There are abdominal massages for digestive complaints and lower back, leg, shoulder or neck massages or a combination of all of these. To make the most of this talk to your doctor to see if you qualify and feel free to book in with me. See what your healthplan covers.
Christmas holiday yoga classes will run on Tuesday days and evenings for those of you who want continuity or to maintain their practice prior to the new school term 1 2023. Private yoga or yoga therapy for individuals, couples, families, friend or work groups are also available on request. Yoga therapy addresses specific physical, mental and emotional health goals and concerns or increases confidence to join a group class and learn how to modify practices, which ones suit you and what to do instead.
Term 4 (Mon 10 Oct- Sat 17 Dec 2022)
You can book a trial session at any time before considering whether to enrol for the rest of the term or you can come casually. It is $25 for each 90min class when signed up for the term or $28 as a casual (you need to check there's space each week in your preferred class if you are casual). Trial classes or extra classes are $25. There is going to be either a short 7am mid week class for enrolled students in term 4 or a full class depending on expressions of interest as it's a new class. If it's the short class it will be donation only. Feel free to ask more about either if interested. Included in enrolment is on-going support and yogic advice (happy to answer any questions) and if you miss a class and can't make up, a recording for that week's class or just relaxation (if sick/preferred) will be emailed. Pre-bookings are essential due to limited spots. Classes are small and with sliding doors into a private garden under the shade of a mulberry tree which brings the seasons into the practice & room. I am always open to opening up new classes if there is demand so if I don't have a class you wish I had, just tell me and if I know there is enough interest, I can magic an extra one up if I have enough interest! I'm thinking of having a Friday relaxation for term 4 if there is interest and a Sunday class around 4pm with the option of just joining yoga nidra at the end. Let me know if you are interested in any of those options.
YOGA - group classes (beginner or progressive)
There is a beginner class to suit complete beginners that is really light or stronger ones - whether you are unfit or experienced. Days and evenings (see tab to left re times). Pre-book via phone, text or email to secure your spot. If you miss a class you are sent a recording of the specific class you missed or a recording of the relaxation if you prefer or you have the option of making up in any other class that has a spot available that week including the live online class. If I need to cancel then I am happy to refund that class if preferred. Classes are small with a maximum of 8 people per class and plenty of natural light and air (we also have aircon on hot or cold days). The classes include pranayama (breathwork), meditation/meditative practices and yoga asana (postures to promote balance, flexibility, strength, endurance). Progressive classes usually include more advanced pranayama and meditation and theory! I LOVE teaching the science behind it.
Style of yoga
It is a therapeutic, classical, meditative, breath centered style of yoga and so accessible to beginners as well as advanced. There is an opportunity for rest after each posture.
Classes are 90 mins because they include the best bit - the breathing & deep relaxation at the end. So once you have done 60 mins of postures (with rests in-between which can be short or long as preferred), you get to lie down with back support if required and experience blissful meditative relaxation)! With Advanced classes, we delve into meditation more deeply. If you are interested in theory and yogic philosophy, I love to weave this in and teach you about what you are doing so you develop a practice that supports your individual needs and learn to adapt your practice according to this knowledge as well as bring it into your life.
Beginners
There are boxes at the back and chairs so beginners have the option of starting here and finding their way. As classes are small, I guide each of you and there is always another way of doing a pose that suits you and making it challenging if you are physically very strong or modifying if you need to make it less strong. If you have health conditions or concerns, let me know on the form so I can guide you appropriately and find a class that suits you best.
Yoga Therapy - Private classes
I am a qualified Yoga Therapist, accredited by AAYT. I trained through Yoga Therapy Institute in Randwick with Sal Flynn, Annette Louden and Kaye Tribe.
Yoga therapy is a complimentary system of health care that empowers and supports individuals who want to manage their health issues using the principles and techniques of yoga. The techniques work with the whole individual (body, mind, spirit) rather than just a particular condition. It can be preventative, restorative, curative and palliative and is an evolving practice that is individualized to a client's specific health concerns to support them back to wellness/balance.
Personalise home practice & recordings
A short 20 min home practice can be drawn up with up to 6 practices and recordings can be taken home. You make a time to come back to fine tune, change and revise or for help to overcome challenges that stop you practicing. Some people come weekly for a while and some come fortnightly. Generally it takes a few sessions to iron out any bumps and then come back as an when if required.
Private Yoga
Private yoga is a chance to have a class and find out how to best modify a practice to suit your specific needs whether you need a lighter or stronger practice or an alternative one if you have a health concern. You can either be guided through a class, adapting as required or you can ask questions re tools that may help with specific issues. It is more general than yoga therapy.
A private class is great if you are new to yoga or need more confidence for a group class. It is also good if you want to go into more depth in certain areas or want guidance with your home practice or to learn tools to manage certain feelings or habits.
Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation
I am a qualified Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant. I trained with Dr. Rama Prasad and Caroline Robertson. This is based on finding balance. Everyone has a mixture of different strengths and qualities of nature (elements). People have different types of 'Doshas'/body types. Some people are more earthy in nature, others dominated by the water quality, fire, air or space. We are usually a combination of these. Depending on how we are made up, we may be naturally suited more to certain types of career, job and get depleted more easily in jobs that need more of a quality that we lack. We may find we feel better or worse eating too much/too little of certain types of food. We may find we become unbalanced during certain seasons/changes.
What does an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant do?
An Ayurvedic lifestyle consultant asks questions to explore how a person came to be out of balance and uses tools to assess the qualities of the client when balanced and in-balanced. They look at the presenting issue and find methods to bring people back into balance looking at lifestyle choices and habits that could be changed. This can include colour therapy, oils, activities, work, diet and a lot more.
Tongue diagnosis is one tool used to help confirm what is out of balance and although I don't often use this, if you are interested, I'm certainly happy to have a look and discuss it with you. You would need to send a clear picture of your tongue (wide open so I can see right to the back and all details) in good light. You can tell when there is a lack of alignment in the physical body as well as in the gut or mind or emotional body just by looking at the tongue!
Remedial Massage therapy, Deep tissue massage, Swedish massage
I have a diploma in remedial massage which covers relaxation (Swedish) massage, deep tissue, sports massage and other types of massage to treat common problems like sciatica, tight muscles especially neck, shoulders, back and hamstrings and many more. offer relaxation, deep tissue which can help release emotional, mental and physical tensions just like yoga and if you have private health, you may qualify for a rebate using my provider number.
If you are coming for relaxation or stress relief, then it could be a combination of techniques to help you implement in your life, yoga practices and relaxation massage or deep meditative relaxation or for specific health concerns we may choose practices to relieve pain or bring balance and perhaps some remedial massage another week. I am here to support/help you get back to balance and empower you to make changes in your life so you can take your health into your own hands. I can show you how to use certain techniques and draw on tools to help you manage a condition and improve your quality of life. For more information I am always happy to answer any questions.
Did you know Medicare gives away 5 free massage sessions (sometimes more) for massages through practitioners who hold a provider number? To make this better, sessions here are 90minutes and can include lifestyle and yogic practices to support your recovery. You wouldn't beleive how much tension we hold in our arms if you only have 20mins or how a 5 min facial massage can relieve sinus congestion and discomfort. There are abdominal massages for digestive complaints and lower back, leg, shoulder or neck massages or a combination of all of these. To make the most of this talk to your doctor to see if you qualify and feel free to book in with me. See what your healthplan covers.
Christmas holiday yoga classes will run on Tuesday days and evenings for those of you who want continuity or to maintain their practice prior to the new school term 1 2023. Private yoga or yoga therapy for individuals, couples, families, friend or work groups are also available on request. Yoga therapy addresses specific physical, mental and emotional health goals and concerns or increases confidence to join a group class and learn how to modify practices, which ones suit you and what to do instead.
Term 4 (Mon 10 Oct- Sat 17 Dec 2022)
You can book a trial session at any time before considering whether to enrol for the rest of the term or you can come casually. It is $25 for each 90min class when signed up for the term or $28 as a casual (you need to check there's space each week in your preferred class if you are casual). Trial classes or extra classes are $25. There is going to be either a short 7am mid week class for enrolled students in term 4 or a full class depending on expressions of interest as it's a new class. If it's the short class it will be donation only. Feel free to ask more about either if interested. Included in enrolment is on-going support and yogic advice (happy to answer any questions) and if you miss a class and can't make up, a recording for that week's class or just relaxation (if sick/preferred) will be emailed. Pre-bookings are essential due to limited spots. Classes are small and with sliding doors into a private garden under the shade of a mulberry tree which brings the seasons into the practice & room. I am always open to opening up new classes if there is demand so if I don't have a class you wish I had, just tell me and if I know there is enough interest, I can magic an extra one up if I have enough interest! I'm thinking of having a Friday relaxation for term 4 if there is interest and a Sunday class around 4pm with the option of just joining yoga nidra at the end. Let me know if you are interested in any of those options.
YOGA - group classes (beginner or progressive)
There is a beginner class to suit complete beginners that is really light or stronger ones - whether you are unfit or experienced. Days and evenings (see tab to left re times). Pre-book via phone, text or email to secure your spot. If you miss a class you are sent a recording of the specific class you missed or a recording of the relaxation if you prefer or you have the option of making up in any other class that has a spot available that week including the live online class. If I need to cancel then I am happy to refund that class if preferred. Classes are small with a maximum of 8 people per class and plenty of natural light and air (we also have aircon on hot or cold days). The classes include pranayama (breathwork), meditation/meditative practices and yoga asana (postures to promote balance, flexibility, strength, endurance). Progressive classes usually include more advanced pranayama and meditation and theory! I LOVE teaching the science behind it.
Style of yoga
It is a therapeutic, classical, meditative, breath centered style of yoga and so accessible to beginners as well as advanced. There is an opportunity for rest after each posture.
Classes are 90 mins because they include the best bit - the breathing & deep relaxation at the end. So once you have done 60 mins of postures (with rests in-between which can be short or long as preferred), you get to lie down with back support if required and experience blissful meditative relaxation)! With Advanced classes, we delve into meditation more deeply. If you are interested in theory and yogic philosophy, I love to weave this in and teach you about what you are doing so you develop a practice that supports your individual needs and learn to adapt your practice according to this knowledge as well as bring it into your life.
Beginners
There are boxes at the back and chairs so beginners have the option of starting here and finding their way. As classes are small, I guide each of you and there is always another way of doing a pose that suits you and making it challenging if you are physically very strong or modifying if you need to make it less strong. If you have health conditions or concerns, let me know on the form so I can guide you appropriately and find a class that suits you best.
Yoga Therapy - Private classes
I am a qualified Yoga Therapist, accredited by AAYT. I trained through Yoga Therapy Institute in Randwick with Sal Flynn, Annette Louden and Kaye Tribe.
Yoga therapy is a complimentary system of health care that empowers and supports individuals who want to manage their health issues using the principles and techniques of yoga. The techniques work with the whole individual (body, mind, spirit) rather than just a particular condition. It can be preventative, restorative, curative and palliative and is an evolving practice that is individualized to a client's specific health concerns to support them back to wellness/balance.
Personalise home practice & recordings
A short 20 min home practice can be drawn up with up to 6 practices and recordings can be taken home. You make a time to come back to fine tune, change and revise or for help to overcome challenges that stop you practicing. Some people come weekly for a while and some come fortnightly. Generally it takes a few sessions to iron out any bumps and then come back as an when if required.
Private Yoga
Private yoga is a chance to have a class and find out how to best modify a practice to suit your specific needs whether you need a lighter or stronger practice or an alternative one if you have a health concern. You can either be guided through a class, adapting as required or you can ask questions re tools that may help with specific issues. It is more general than yoga therapy.
A private class is great if you are new to yoga or need more confidence for a group class. It is also good if you want to go into more depth in certain areas or want guidance with your home practice or to learn tools to manage certain feelings or habits.
Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation
I am a qualified Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant. I trained with Dr. Rama Prasad and Caroline Robertson. This is based on finding balance. Everyone has a mixture of different strengths and qualities of nature (elements). People have different types of 'Doshas'/body types. Some people are more earthy in nature, others dominated by the water quality, fire, air or space. We are usually a combination of these. Depending on how we are made up, we may be naturally suited more to certain types of career, job and get depleted more easily in jobs that need more of a quality that we lack. We may find we feel better or worse eating too much/too little of certain types of food. We may find we become unbalanced during certain seasons/changes.
What does an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant do?
An Ayurvedic lifestyle consultant asks questions to explore how a person came to be out of balance and uses tools to assess the qualities of the client when balanced and in-balanced. They look at the presenting issue and find methods to bring people back into balance looking at lifestyle choices and habits that could be changed. This can include colour therapy, oils, activities, work, diet and a lot more.
Tongue diagnosis is one tool used to help confirm what is out of balance and although I don't often use this, if you are interested, I'm certainly happy to have a look and discuss it with you. You would need to send a clear picture of your tongue (wide open so I can see right to the back and all details) in good light. You can tell when there is a lack of alignment in the physical body as well as in the gut or mind or emotional body just by looking at the tongue!
Remedial Massage therapy, Deep tissue massage, Swedish massage
I have a diploma in remedial massage which covers relaxation (Swedish) massage, deep tissue, sports massage and other types of massage to treat common problems like sciatica, tight muscles especially neck, shoulders, back and hamstrings and many more. offer relaxation, deep tissue which can help release emotional, mental and physical tensions just like yoga and if you have private health, you may qualify for a rebate using my provider number.
If you are coming for relaxation or stress relief, then it could be a combination of techniques to help you implement in your life, yoga practices and relaxation massage or deep meditative relaxation or for specific health concerns we may choose practices to relieve pain or bring balance and perhaps some remedial massage another week. I am here to support/help you get back to balance and empower you to make changes in your life so you can take your health into your own hands. I can show you how to use certain techniques and draw on tools to help you manage a condition and improve your quality of life. For more information I am always happy to answer any questions.
Location of Studio / Class
Beautiful purpose-built studio opening into a private garden: 15a Somerville Road, Hornsby Heights
Yoga in Hornsby acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of all the Lands and Waters we now call Australia and pay our respect to their Elders, Past, Present and Emerging.
Beautiful purpose-built studio opening into a private garden: 15a Somerville Road, Hornsby Heights
Yoga in Hornsby acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of all the Lands and Waters we now call Australia and pay our respect to their Elders, Past, Present and Emerging.
