We hold regular yoga classes in our carpeted Yoga Room. Most yoga classes are available to guests, locals and to the wider public. 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 one or one and a half hours duration.

Yoga and Feldenkrais timetable 2010

regular classes

Please note that our yoga timetable has changed since last year. Currently, there are only yoga classes on Tuesday evening, and Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, as per the Early Morning Yoga schedule below.

We are now offering regular early morning yoga in the Hepburn, Daylesford region. For more information about yoga classes, please phone Ostii on 0424 442 219.

Monday

7.00 - 8.00 am (Ostii - early morning yoga) *

Tuesday

5:15 - 6.45 pm (Larch - Oki Do yoga) **

Wednesday

7.00 - 8.00 am (Ostii - early morning yoga) *

Thursday

9.30 - 10.30 am (Norm - Feldenkrais)

Friday

7.00 - 8.00 am (Ostii - early morning yoga) *

* Early morning yoga classes are not held on public holidays, or when a retreat is using the space. Please phone Ostii on 0424 442 219, or email to confirm before coming to your first class.

** Tuesday evening yoga is a course. Please contact Larch to enroll.

yoga teachers

Hepburn Retreat Centre 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.

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 draws 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.

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.

yoga costs

Casual yoga classes

$15 / $13 concession

Early Morning Yoga

$60 for 2 weeks (6 yoga classes)
$100 for 1 month (12 or 13 yoga classes)

Guest Use of the Yoga Studio

The Yoga studio 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 practitioners and groups interested in booking the yoga room to teach classes on a regular basis. 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)

For a map and more details, please see the directions to Hepburn Retreat Centre page.