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We hold regular yoga classes in our carpeted Yoga Room. All yoga classes are available to guests, locals and to the wider public; everyone is welcome. Over time there has been a mix of grades from beginners to general to more dynamic classes; a meditation is often included. Classes are of 1 1/2 hours duration.

Yoga and feldenkrais timetable 2009

regular classes

Monday

6.15 - 7.45 pm (Katie - Hatha yoga)

Tuesday

5 - 6.30 pm (Larch - Oki Do yoga)

Wednesday

6.15 - 7.40 pm (Chitra - Multi Level yoga)

Thursday

9.30 - 10.30 am (Norm - Feldenkrais)
5.00 - 6.00 pm (Ostii - Dynamic Vinyasa yoga)
6.15 - 7.45 pm (Ostii - Dynamic / Okiyoga)

Friday

9.15 - 10.30 am (Ostii - Dynamic Vinyasa yoga)

Sunday

Sunday classes will recommence in October

yoga teachers

hrc~yoga teachers are committed to developing their own yoga practices at the centre. The teachers draw from their personal experience and integration of the diverse range of styles they have encountered over their years of training and practice. A common theme is the dedication and wholistic approach each has to their craft and their continuing pursuit of knowledge with on going practice and attendance at workshops.

Chitra

Chitra has been teaching Yoga for 20 years, and is certified to instruct Integral Yoga Hatha classes at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels as well as pre- and post-natal Yoga. Chitra has taught Yoga and meditation in many settings and to many populations, including corporate classes, classes in schools, prenatal Yoga, Yoga for Labour, Mums and Bubs Yoga, and children’s Yoga. She has been involved in training Yoga teachers since 1990 and has served as a primary Hatha Yoga teacher trainer for Integral Yoga Basic Teacher Training since 2000, facilitating programs in Australia and the USA. Since 2000, she and her husband Hridayan have been co-directing the Melbourne Integral Yoga Centre. Her great love is sharing the tools of Yoga to support people in living life to the fullest and experiencing more and more of their natural ever-present peace and joy.

katie leela rose

Katie is a regular teacher at the Rocklyn Satyananda Yoga Ashram. She has been studying and practising yoga and meditation for 13 years and has a passion for bringing yoga into all apects of daily life. As a qualified Satyananda teacher, she is trained to give classes which are suitable for all levels, from complete beginners, to intermediate and advanced students. Her classes include asanas, pranayama, meditation and yoga nidra relaxation. Classes can explore mantra, kirtan (singing of mantras), yoga philosophy and other areas according to students wishes.

Zalan Glen

Zalan has been gradually refining his instruction since completing an intensive ISHTA (Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra and Ayerveda) teacher training program designed to assist individuals on their own yoga journey. Casual classes over the last few years has seen a focus arise for slower flowing forms, allowing an exploration of the subtle body. Developing presence through integration of the breath with asanas, is to practise self enquiry. By practising yoga together, we make available the opportunity to discover more of 'who we are.

ostii ananda

Ostii teaches a flowing vinyasa practice for grounding, strength and stability. He focuses on acceptance and nurturing of one's own body and being, incorporating massage and self-healing techniques of Oki-do yoga. He promotes mindfulness, chanting, pranayama, right diet and community relationship as the foundations of a strong yoga practice.

He has been practising yoga for ten years and teaching for eight, studying with teachers in Australia, India and Europe. Through training in Postural Integration - a deep tissue, holistic bodywork, and studies in anatomy, advaita, tantra and contemporary shamanism, Ostii has broadened his approach to yoga as a path to open, liberate and integrate body, heart and mind.

larch

Larch drews from 17 years experience as a yoga teacher (and five years Chi Kung), to teach classes accessible to newcomers and those with more experience. She offers a wide range of yoga techniques to help:

• develop breath, flexibility, strength and fitness
• encourage natural balance
• deepen awareness

People are supported to develop their own practice. Emphasis is on enjoyment of physicality and self-care.

yoga costs

casual yoga classes: $15 / $13 concession
the Yoga Room is also available for Guests use during their stay
additional workshops, courses, classes and retreats are held at various times which may be available to guests and the general public.

leasing and hire of yoga room and studios

We are keen to hear from appropriate practitoners and groups interested in booking facilities. Please Contact Us for details and availability.

venue

The Yoga Room @ Hepburn Retreat Centre
9 Lone Pine Avenue
Hepburn Springs
Victoria 3461
(turn left at Golden Springs Ave opposite phone-box outside Spa Complex car-park)