News: Easter Workshop, a Simple Sequence for Your Home Practice and Handy Tips

Hi there, it's Tricia here!

I can't believe we are halfway through term one already and Easter is just around the corner.  I hope you are enjoying your class and are gaining confidence with your yoga.  Steph, Fiona, Sharon and myself LOVE sharing our knowledge and seeing you grow and progress along the yoga path.  

This gorgeous autumn weather is perfect for an early morning practice.  So set your alarm 20 mins earlier tomorrow, roll out your mat and practice this simple sequence.  Afterwards, you will feel energised, clear headed and able to move through your day with ease.  

Home Practice

A Short Simple Morning Sequence

Handy hints for Practice:  Remember to keep your wareness on your breath and work to your individual capacity.  If you have the book How to Use Yoga by Mira Mehta (see below), I have placed the relevant page number near the Asana so you can follow along. 

Forward Virasana (P 27):  Support forehead and buttocks to rest comfortably, especially if you have cranky knees.  Alternatively lay on your back with legs up the wall.  Relax the jaw, breath quietly for a minute or two.

Baddhangullyasana (p 17 seated version):  Stand in Tadasana or sit on a chair or with legs crossed. Interlock the fingers, press the palms away from the chest and inhale to raise the arms up.  Take 6 breaths.  Bring the arms down, change the interlock and go on the second side.  

 

Trikonasana (p 15):  From Tadasana (p 13), step or jump the feet apart, turn to the right.  Exhale the right hand to the shin, top arm stretching up.  Turn the chest and look up (if you are balanced).   You can take the top arm to a chair if feeling unstable, or if menstruating.  Inhale come up and go to the other side.

Warrior I (p 17):  From Tadasana, step or jump the feet wider than the last pose and turn to the right.  As you inhale, take the hands to hips (beginner) or take the arms above the head (experienced - as per image above).  Turn the right (toes out 90 degrees and turn the left toes in a little deeper) and turn the chest out over the right leg.  As you exhale, bend the right knee to a square.  Keep the left leg firm and left heel pressing to the mat to create stability.  Inhale come up, turn and go on the left side.  Keep hands to hips if menstruating or if too strong on the shoulders.

Marichyasana III:  Sit on a blanket or similar height with legs straight out in front (Dandasana).   Bend the right knee and place the heel close to the groin.  Inhale the left arm up, exhale and turn to the right, placing the left elbow on the outer right knee.  You can also clasp the knee for a gentler version.  Place the right hand on the floor or to a block to keep the spine straight.  Take 6 breaths, inhale to come back to the centre and repeat on the left side.  

Note:  If menstruating, twist on the open side, i.e. place the right elbow on the inside of the right knee and turn to the left. This way the abdomen is kept soft 

 

Savasana (p 49):  Lay on your back, close your eyes and focus on exhaling away any tension.  Stay for up to 10mins.

Gently roll to the side, come up to sitting and enjoy the effects of your practice.  Well done and have a great day!!

Book Review - How to Use Yoga by Mira Mehta

This is a wonderful book for beginners as well as experienced students.   It is well illustrated with concise descriptions of each Asana.  It has a 10 week course as well as sequences for headaches, menstruation, stiff hips and stiff shoulders.  You can purchase a copy at the Studio for $25.00.  It's also widely available on line.

Easter Holiday Workshop 

'Can you answer your thoughts with the breath?'

This is a quote from an article I read recently and it stuck in my head.  It's such a simple question, and yet the challenge is very real.  This is the question ask ourselves in the Holiday Workshop.

I'm so excited to be offering this workshop.  I'm a real fan of this longer format which gives us the opportunity to look in more detail at this simple but challenging question.  I would love for you to join me while the weather is perfect for early morning practice.

The morning sessions will focus on active but steady, grounded asana practice.  The evenings will focus on quiet, inward looking asana with a focus on Pranayama (breathing exercises), Savasana and working towards meditation.  The workshop is suitable for all levels and will take your yoga to a place that is more considered, steady and thoughtful.  I offer all students the following times and options:

 Tuesday 21 April 6.30-8.00am Asana 5.30-7.00pm Restorative Asana and Pranayama or Deep Savasana and meditation
Wednesday 22 April 6.30-8.00am Asana 5.30-7.00pm As above
Thursday 23 April 6.30-8.00am Asana 5.30-7.00pm  As above
Friday 24 April 6.30-8.00am Asana 5.30-7.00pm As above.

 

8 sessions:  $175

6 sessions:  $145

4 sessions:  $100

2 sessions:  $54.

Booking now open.  Use this link:  https://orangeyogaroom.com.au/collections/all/products/easter-holiday-workshop or enrol and pay in class.

See you on the mat! 

Other articles:

Easter Holiday Update

We are observing the public holidays over the Easter break as follows:

There will be no classes on Good Friday.

Kim will teach the 7.30am Saturday morning class in the studio and online.  Book as usual through Punchpass.

There is no class on Easter Monday but for those students who cannot attend another class next week, there is a recorded class which you can access by booking the class as usual.  Once you've booked the class, at 6.00pm on Easter Monday log into your Punchpass account.  You will see the recorded class sitting in your class reservations list ready to be played.  Press Play and enjoy!  

Have a fantastic Easter and I hope you can enjoy some time to relax and enjoy the sun.

Term dates and April Holiday Timetable

A bit of info so we all clear about term finish and start dates.  This term is a long one - 11 weeks in total.  This term concludes on Sunday 14 April.  We will be on a holiday timetable for the week commencing Monday 15 April (see below).  The holiday classes are general in nature and open to all students of any level.

There are no classes during the week commencing Monday 22 April.  Fiona is on leave, Kim and I are training and there is also Anzac Day in the mix.

Term 2 starts on Monday 29 April and concludes on Sunday 7 July.

 

Holiday Timetable

Monday 15 April 6.00pm General Class with Tricia

Wednesday 17 April 6.30am Led Practice with Kim

Wednesday 17 April 6.00pm General class with Kim/Fiona

Thursday 18 April 9.30am General class with Kim

Saturday 20 April 7.30am General class with Fiona.

 

Yoga for Children and Young Adults - Saturday 6 April

Fiona and I continue our classes for children and young adults on Saturday 6 April.

We had a great bunch of budding yogis attend last month and would love to see as many young people as possible in class to continue developing the skills of focus, resilience, team work and learning to be still.  So if you know any kids or teenagers that could benefit, please send direct them to the timetable on the website or send them the links below.  The sessions are as follows:

9.00-10.00am 5-11yrs

Use this link to book:  https://orangeyogaroom.punchpass.com/classes/14804179

10.15-11.15am 12yrs+

Use this link to book:  https://orangeyogaroom.punchpass.com/classes/14963292

 

See you on the mat to continue your learning and progress along the yoga path.

 

Term 1 2024 Timetable

Welcome to a new year of yoga!  Term 1 is an 11 week term and starts on Monday 29 January.  Please note there are no classes in the week commencing Monday 22 April due to teachers undertaking Professional Development in Canberra.

We have a great year planned and I am working on locking in some workshops with guest teachers, as well as the usual workshops I teach in the studio on a regular basis.  Here is an outline of what's to come:

  • Lulu Bull is returning for a weekend workshop in September/October;
  • We are planning to celebrate International Yoga Day on 21 June with a class, soup and a film night;
  • We are holding Yoga classes for Children and Young Adults on the second Saturday of each month starting on 10 February at 9.30am; 
  • I will teach the Home Practice Workshop on Saturday 24 February from 2.00-5.00pm;
  • Fiona is again teaching an 8 week Pranayama Practice session each Friday at 6.45am from 2 February, in the studio and online;
  • and lots more.

 

We are a small studio and offer high quality classes with attention to detail.  We focus on teaching our students in a wholistic and comprehensive manner.  We can only continue to offer this high standard of classes and workshops with your support.  We look forward to teaching you again in 2024 to support your yoga practice and overall health and wellbeing.

 

The Timetable is as follows and booking are now open:

 

Monday 6.00-7.30pm - Experienced Class with Tricia

Tuesday 6.15-7.15pm - Beginner Class with Tricia

Wednesday 6.30-7.30am - Led Practice Online with Kim

Wednesday 9.30-10.45am - Gentle Class with Tricia

Wednesday 5.45-7.15pm - Intermediate Class with Fiona

Thursday 9.30-11.00am - General Class with Tricia

Thursday 5.45-6.45pm - Beginner Class with Kim

Saturday 7.30-8.30am - Rise & Shine General Class with Kim.

 

See you on the mat!  Use the link below to book from the schedule.

https://orangeyogaroom.com.au/pages/timetable

January Holiday Timetable 2024

The studio will be closed from Saturday 23 December until Monday 15 January.  We have casual classes on the timetable from 15 January until we resume with a full timetable on Monday 29 January 2024 - see below.

Monday 15 January

6.00-7.30pm Open Class with Tricia
 

Wednesday 17 January

6.30-7.30am – Led Practice with Kim (online only)

6.00-7.30pm General class with Tricia

 Thursday 18 January

9.30-11.00am General Class with Kim

9.30-3.00pm - Children and Young Adult's Yoga at the Library

Intensive 

Friday 19, Saturday 20, Sunday 21, and Monday 22 January 2024

I love, love, love teaching the Intensive each year.  The New Year is an opportunity to start with a clean slate, to set goals and to move forward in a way that's free of the past.  There is a freshness and a lightness to the New Year which is well suited to the mindset of Intensives.  Intensives are designed to focus your awareness on your yoga practice in a way that you wouldn't necessarily do by simply coming to class each week.  We can look more deeply into different aspects of asana and pranayama as well as restorative asanas.  It can give students clarity and insight into their practice and allows us to start the New Year with energy and positivity.  The Intensive is open to all students who have a solid foundation in basic standing poses, shoulder stand and halasana.  As numbers are limited, priority will be given to students who attend all 7 sessions.  There are options for 5 and 6 sessions but it is preferable to do the whole Intensive.   I will consider taking 4 session bookings if we have places available closer to the time.


Dates and Times:

Friday 19 January - 6.00-7.30pm
Saturday 20 January - 8.30-10.30am and 4.00-5.30pm
Sunday 21 January - 8.30-10.30am and 4.00-5.30pm
Monday 6.30-8.00am and 6.00-7.30pm.


Investment

7 sessions - $280.00
6 sessions - $260.00
5 sessions - $240.00.

Book all 7 sessions on the link below.  If you wish to book 5 or 6 sessions, please place your name on the list at the studio and pay a deposit of $50 which is nontransferable and nonrefundable.

Wednesday 24 January

9.30-10.45am General Class with Tricia

 

Saturday 27 January

7.30-8.30am General class with Kim

3.30-4.30 pm Yoga Basics for those wanting to start Yoga

 

Monday 29 January

Regular Timetable and Term 1 starts.

Book Intensive:  https://orangeyogaroom.punchpass.com/classes/14251558

 

What's Happening up until Christmas

Friday 1 December at the Studio

Free Christmas Class 5.45pm

Gathering 6.45pm

As usual, we will get together as a community for a free class and nibblies to celebrate the end of another year of learning and practising yoga together.  Please come along to the class, or pop your head in the door and say hello when the class finishes.

5.45-6.45pm - Free class (please book your place)
6.45-7.45pm - Catch up for a chat and nibblies.

If possible, can you please book online for this free class.  Please remember to cancel your attendance if you can't be there on the night.  There will also be a list at the studio for those who don't use online bookings.  If you are able to bring a small plate to share after the class, that would be wonderful, but not necessary.

Fiona, Kim and I would love to see as many students there as possible.

Book Christmas Class:  https://orangeyogaroom.punchpass.com/classes/14251824

Classes 18-23 December

Term 4 finishes officially on Saturday 16 December.  However, I will teach a few Restorative Classes during the week leading up to Christmas.  All classes will be focused on relieving stress, taking time out to breathe, moving slowly and steadily, and staying grounded.  Here are the dates. Please look carefully at the times:

Monday 18 December 6.00-7.30pm 

Tuesday 19 December 6.15-7.30pm

Wednesday 20 December 6.00-7.30pm (tbc)

Thursday 21 December  9.30-11.00am.

Book as usual with your pass or purchase a casual pass to attend.  All students welcome.  

The studio will be closed until Monday 15 January.  We will have casual classes on the timetable for two weeks until we resume with a full timetable on Monday 29 January 2024.

Please note that all passes expire on 22 December 2023.  We will start with new passes and a clean slate in 2024.

 

January Intensive

Friday 19, Saturday 20, Sunday 21, and

Monday 22 January 2024

I love, love, love teaching the Intensive each year.  The New Year is an opportunity to start with a clean slate, to set goals and to move forward in a way that's free of the past.  There is a freshness and a lightness to the New Year which is well suited to the mindset of Intensives.  Intensives are designed to focus your awareness on your yoga practice in a way that you wouldn't necessarily do by simply coming to class each week.  We can look more deeply into different aspects of asana and pranayama as well as restorative asanas.  It can give students clarity and insight into their practice and allows us to start the New Year with energy and positivity.  The Intensive is open to all students who have a solid foundation in basic standing poses, shoulder stand and halasana.  As numbers are limited, priority will be given to students who attend all 7 sessions.  There are options for 5 and 6 sessions but it is preferable to do the whole Intensive.   I will consider taking 4 session bookings if we have places available closer to the time.


Dates and Times:

Friday 19 January - 5.45-7.15pm
Saturday 20 January - 8.30-10.30am and 4.30-6.00pm
Sunday 21 January - 8.30-10.30am and 4.30-6.00pm
Monday 6.30-8.00am and 5.45-7.15pm.


Investment

7 sessions - $280.00
6 sessions - $260.00
5 sessions - $240.00.

Book all 7 sessions on the link below.  If you wish to book 5 or 6 sessions, please place your name on the list at the studio and pay a deposit of $40 which is nontransferable and nonrefundable.

Book 7 Sessions of Intensive:  https://orangeyogaroom.punchpass.com/classes/14251558.

 

 



 

Holiday Timetable - 25 September-8 October

Hello everyone,

The last class for Term 3 is Saturday 23 September.  From Monday 25 September we will be on a holiday timetable for two weeks.  All classes are open classes so any student can attend and we encourage everyone to come along to whatever class suits over that two week period of time.  You can purchase a casual pass or use your existing pass or membership.  The classes are:


Monday 25 Sept 6.00-7.30pm - Open Class with Tricia
Tuesday 26 Sept 6.45-7.03am - Pranayama Intensive with Fiona
 
Tuesday 26 Sept 6.00-7.00pm - Open Class with Kim
Wednesday 27 September 6.45-7.30am - Pranayama Intensive with Fiona
Wednesday 27 Sept 6.00-7.30pm - Open class with Kim
Thursday 28 September 6.45-7.30am - Pranayama Intensive 
Saturday 30 Sept 7.30-8.30am - Open Class with Kim.


Tuesday 3 October 6.00-7.00pm - Open class with Kim
Wednesday 4 October 9.30-10.45am - Open Class with Tricia
Wednesday 4 October 6.00-7.30pm - Open class with Kim
Thursday 5 October 9.30-11.00am - Open class with Tricia
Saturday 7 October 7.30-8.30am - Open class with Kim.

Sunday 8 October - Kids Classes with craft, bath bombs and lip balm.
9.00am-10.00am - 3-6yrs
10.15-11.45 - 7-11yrs
12.00-1.30pm - 12yrs+.

Term 4 starts on Monday 9 October.  

Please be aware that passes have an expiry date so Log into your account and check to make sure you attend all classes on the pass.  Classes can be booked and cancelled up to 1 hour before the class starts.

See you on the mat,

Tricia