Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Join us for Yoga Sutras of Patanjali classes where sessions will include meditation and discussion of each sutra. There are 3 sections or books in the yoga sutras so this course may run for a few years as we dive into the sutras and learn the path to spiritual freedom or enlightenment. It was Patanjali who described the 8 Limbs of Yoga - yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharna, dhyana and samadhi and these of course will be covered.
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a collection of 196 sutras (aphorisms) on the theory and practice of yoga. These classes dive into the 4 Books of Patanjali with a focus on the philosophy within each book. Book 1, also known as Samadhi Pada, is the first of the four books of the Yoga Sutras. It contains the foundational teachings of yoga, including the definition and purpose of yoga, the nature of the mind, and the practices leading to the state of samadhi (enlightenment).
The sutras represent the laws of becoming whole, they embody the rules, methods and means, which when followed, lead to a ‘perfect’ state of freedom. In the old yogic language the process takes us from the state of an average ‘good’ person to that of an aspirant of the wisdom, to an initiate and ultimately a master of the wisdom.
The structure of this course will be meditation then discussion of each sutra – this combination will help us embody the teachings and make them a practical part of our daily living.
Date: Tuesday 9th April 2024 (4 week block)
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Class taken by Elena Bacash
Cost: $180 for 4 week block
Please book and pay in advance as spaces are limited
ABUNDANCE EFT WORKSHOP
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a stress reduction technique using elements of cognitive therapy, with physical stimulation or tapping of acupuncture points. EFT can address a range of issues by simply focusing on the issue you would like to address with an acceptance statement, along with a simple two finger tapping technique. The emotional freedom technique has been shown to be an effective way to reduce stress and anxiety, emotionally and psychologically heal, as well as help improve sleep quality. Tapping is said to help release negative emotions and allow for a more positive state of mind.
The Abundance Emotional Freedom Technique Workshop aims to help reduce stress related to lack as well as to heal issues related to lack. We will be using elements of cognitive therapy and tapping on acupuncture points.
The abundance topics can related to abundance in health (eg tapping out pain for pain management, junk food for healthy eating); feat for wealth; or abundance in time; abundance in grades for exams!)
Date: TBA
Course will be taken by Sarah O'Donnell
Time: TBA
Cost: $120
Moving through Peri-menopause and Menopause
A 2 hour workshop for all women interested in learning about the menopause transition and beyond.Menopause is a transitional phase in a women’s life that can last around 10 years with many physical and emotional changes.This can be a difficult time for many women as they experience changes such as weight gain, brain fog, hot sweats and emotional ups and downs.Understanding what is happening and what to expect can help to make this transition less stressful.
2 hour workshop
Taken by Naturopath Andrea Mallett
Cost $60
Date TBA
Peace breathing hatha yoga class
Join us for our Peace Gita Hatha Yoga class which includes a peace breathing technique that came out of the Gita Hatha Yoga tradition and has been practiced every month in Melbourne for over 50 years. When we feel powerless in the face of big world events that cause division and separativeness we can use our yoga techniques to make our peaceful contribution to the world. After all the greatest contribution we can make to the world is the state of our inner being as from this state those around us are impacted and so that state then the spreads.
The class includes the Peace Mudra, peace breathing, hatha postures to balance our nervous systems and hormonal systems and ends with a relaxation.
DATE: next session TBA
Class taken by Marisa Vaughan
TIME: 6-7pm
Cost: $15
Please book and pay in advance as spaces are limited.