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The Gift of Yoga - Honouring BKS Iyengar at the Centenary Celebrations in Sydney

At present in India, Centenary Celebrations are being held in honour of BKS Iyengar.  In Australia we held our own Centenary Celebrations for BKS Iyengar in each capital city to mark 100 years since his birth.  I attended the Sydney celebration at Opera Australia in Surry Hills on Sunday 11 November.  The Sydney celebration started with a 2hr Led Practice led by a representative from Sydney and each regional area in NSW.  I attended as the representative for the Central West and led the adjusted sequence for anyone who was pregnant, menstruating or had injuries.  The atmosphere was friendly and the energy in the room was beautiful as we all practised together for the 2 hours, each individual adjusting their practice as needed.  

After the Led Practice we had morning tea and talked to old friends, met new people and drank seriously good chai!

We then sat for an hour or so to listen to stories and perspectives from four Senior Iyengar Teachers who started travelling to Pune to learn from Mr Iyengar in the 1970s.  They were among Iyengar's first students and most of them have travelled at least once a year to learn from Iyengar and his family every year since then.  Their stories were full of funny anecdotes and reflections on their time in India.  They all have enormous gratitude and respect for Iyengar's generosity to share his knowledge with a sense of humour, and his passion to bring yoga to the West so it was accessible to everyone.

Pooja was held in honour of Guruji where 100 candles were lit by almost 100 attendees to give thanks to Guruji and his life of teaching.  It was a moving and joyous celebration and a reminder that yoga is a gift.  If we treasure, nurture and put the time and effort into our practice, we will receive all it has to offer us.

 

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Christmas Class and Brunch Saturday 14 December 7.30am

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The end of the year deserves to be celebrated!  To say thank you for your support in 2024, we invite all our beautiful students to come along to a free Christmas Class.  This opportunity combines the benefits of yoga practice with the joy of coming together as a community.  

 

Brunch at Scrumptious 

After the class we will go downstairs for brunch.  Having brunch together is a great way to connect with fellow students for an informal catch up.  We have booked the cafe downstairs but require firm numbers by Monday 9 December.   (Each student will pay for their own meal).  I will place a list at the studio so you can indicate your attendance for either or both.

7.30am-8.30am - Free Christmas Class

8.45am - Brunch downstairs at Scrumptious

 

We look forward to seeing you to celebrate the end of another year of yoga.

Namaste

Tricia, Fiona, Sharon and Kim

 

Sound Bath 4.00-6.00pm Saturday 5 October

Let yourself be taken on a wonderful journey while being immersed by high vibrational sounds of amazing Gongs, Tibetan and Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls, Shaman Drum, Chimes, Overtone Xylophone, Monochord and beautiful Channeled Toning that will transmit powerful codes for healing, inspiration and connection to the higher realms.

A Sound Bath will bring you into a deep state of relaxation, stimulating the innate healing abilities of your body. It helps pain relief, the release of calming hormones, improves the immune system and sleep quality. It offers the opportunity to be away from daily concerns and just surrender to the flow of beautiful, soothing sounds making you feel uplifted and supported.

Paulien Gort is an experienced Sound Healer who runs regular Sound Baths in Sydney. Bringing in her experience with shamanic healing, she facilitates powerful shifts on a physical/emotional/spiritual level.


Link to book on Humantix: https://events.humanitix.com/sound-bath-orange

Saturday 5 October 8.00-9.15am - Yoga for Neck and Shoulders

Do you have tight shoulders and neck muscles?  On Saturday we will go through the asanas that release this area and the asanas that strengthen and mobilise this area.  This class is open to all levels of experience and is valuable information for all students.  Use link below to book:

https://orangeyogaroom.punchpass.com/classes/15376235

 

Yoga for Children and Young Adults - October Holidays

School holidays are almost here and we are offering classes and workshops to provide some educational fun for all age groups.  Come along and enjoy the fun and learn some new skills.  Times and dates are below:

Wednesday 2 October

9.30-11.00am - Yoga for Children 5-11yrs + Bath Bomb Workshop

This class explores yoga poses with guidance from the teacher and some input from the children.  We focus on mindfulness, observation, listening, concentration, and learning to be still.  The yoga poses are taught without expectation or judgment to encourage participation and confidence.   The class will be loads of fun and build skills and team work.  Following the class we will make bath bombs which your children can take home.  Please bring a plastic container to carry them home in.

11.15am-12.45pm Yoga for 12yrs+ and Natural Perfume Workshop

This class teaches various yoga poses in action.  It's dynamic and teaches coordination, focus, mindfulness and observation.  We will work as a team and work as individuals to listen, observe and work steadily through the class.  The students will also have some input and contribute to the poses we learn as a group.  At the end of the class there will be a relaxation segment - a time to be quiet and look inwards.  We will observe our breath and learn to settle ourselves and be still.
After the Class we will make a natural perfume in a roller ball which can be taken home.  There will be a choice of essential oils including base notes which are grounding, top notes which are typically energising such as citrus oils, and everything in between.
Use the links below to purchase a pass and book the class (discounts for siblings).  

October Holiday Timetable + Led Practice

Hello there students of The Yoga Room!  

As the weather warms up and we adjust to the transition into Spring, it's important to be consistent with your yoga practice.  This will support you to maintain stability during changes in the elements.   Next week we have quite a few classes on the timetable.  The timetable is below and now includes a Led Practice session in the studio with Sharon on Wednesday 9 October from 6.30-7.30am.  All sessions are open to all students so please come along and maintain a consistent practice, ready for Term 4 which commences on Monday 14 October.

Holiday Timetable Week 2

Tuesday 8 October
6.15-7.30pm Relax and Restore class with Tricia
 
Wednesday  9 October
6.30-7.30am Led Practice with Sharon
9.30-10.45am General class with Sharon
 
Thursday 11 October
5.45-6.45pm General class focussing on twists and lower back.

Saturday 13 October
8.00-9.15am General class with Kim.
 
 
The last day of Term 4 is Saturday 21 December.  Use the link below to book all classes.  https://orangeyogaroom.punchpass.com. 

See you on the mat!

 

 

Weekend Workshop with Lulu Bull Snr Teacher 16 & 17 November

Hello Yoga students and friends,

We are so excited to have Lulu Bull again this year to teach at our studio in November.  
Lulu Bull is a senior Iyengar Teacher Level 3. She is the
director and principal teacher at the Blue Mountains Iyengar
Yoga Studio. Lulu has strong ties to the Iyengar family, having
been a direct student of BKS Iyengar. With over 30 years of
dedicated practice, Lulu has developed a keen eye and
intuitive understanding, bringing clarity and insight into her
teaching.
Lulu's workshop is always popular amongst our student base and is open to Iyengar students with at least 6 months experience of yoga.  It's a wonderful opportunity to learn from an experienced and insightful teacher and I encourage all our students to come along.
Use this link to purchse a pass for the weekend workshop:

https://orangeyogaroom.punchpass.com/passes/209200?check=1723694485