THE YOGA ROOM

A three day challenge of ethical living and observing the 8 limbs - the true foundation of Yoga.

In class we mainly practice three of the 8 limbs of yoga: Asana (yoga poses – which are very powerful in themselves), Pranayama (mastery of the breath) and Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses).

In this Intensive we will focus on observing the first two limbs: Yama and Niyama.

The Yamas (ethical disciplines) are:

Ahimsa (nonviolence)

Satya (truthfulness)

Asteya (not stealing)

Brahmacharya (continence or right use of energy)

Aparigraha (not being greedy)

The Niyamas (ethical observances) are:

Saucha (cleanliness)

Santosa (contentment)

Tapas (disciplined effort)

Svadhyaya (self study)

Ishvara Pranidhana (surrender to the universal spirit or God).

Can you go three days observing these principles in your daily life and attending the morning and evening sessions to practice these limbs on the mat? This is the challenge of the Intensive. All students with 3 months experience of yoga welcome.  Kick start your 2018 with this challenge.

Wednesday 31 January   6.30-8.00am and 5.45-7.15pm

Thursday 1 February       6.30-8.00am and 5.45-7.15pm

Happy New Year to all students of The Yoga Room!  

2018 is going to be a year of consolidating what we have learnt and taking our yoga to the next level.  Term 1 commences on Monday 5 February, with the exception of both Monday 9.30am and 6.00pm classes who start on 29 February due to the Easter Monday Holiday.  If you haven't yet booked, please do so by paying on line or contacting me to pay a deposit to secure your place.  It is a 10 week term for all students. 

We are introducing a philosophy syllabus into the four terms of learning this year.  The philosophy syllabus will run alongside the teaching of poses (Asanas) and Pranayama (breathing techniques).  It will be simple and apply to the practice of yoga.  It will provide a context for the subject of yoga and allow any students who are interested in philosophy to take their interest forward.

On another note, I will run the Intensive from Wednesday 31 Jan to Friday 2 February.  Details to follow.  It will be suitable to all students who have 3months experience of yoga.

Steph, Fiona,  Sharon and myself will see you on the mat in term 1.

The perfect way to start your yoga journey is with a solid foundation and a level of knowledge that allows you to confidently practice according to your capacity.  This foundation is what the Introductory Course focuses on.  Learning to observe what's happening in your body, to be present and focused on the breath and the experience of each pose, is far more important than being flexible or attaining complex poses without understanding.

Two 10 week Introductory Courses will run this term:

Wednesdays 5.30-6.45pm commencing 6 February with Fiona

Thursdays 7.00-8.15pm commencing 7 February with Sharon.

Enrolments are now being taken.  Come and start your yoga journey with us.

Led Practice will continue throughout January as usual, 7.00am-8.30am each Saturday morning.  Please join us if you are a level 1 or level 2 student.  Beginners welcome but please contact me first so I can be there to assist you for your first Led Practice, if needed.

Happy New Year Yogis!  Start the New Year in a positive and proactive way by jumping on the mat TODAY.

I know the weather is crazy, but Pranayama is still on tonight at 6.00pm and is open to beginners (this is week 2).  Casual attendance is OK too.  Steph will see you there.  

Thursday 9.30am classes continue for the next 3 weeks and are open to all students of all levels.  Please jump on the mat and make a start on your yoga journey in 2018.

Details of the Intensive to follow in the next few days. 

Bookings are now being taken on the website for Term 1 2018.  Get in early to avoid disappointment as this is traditionally our busiest term.

See you in class for another year of learning and progression on the yoga path.

Above is the timetable for our December/January Holiday Program.  Please join us over the Christmas and New Year break to stay calm, grounded and energised.  

'Prana is usually translated as breath, yet this is only one of its manifestations in the human body.  Prana is the energy permeating the universe at all levels.  It is physical, mental, spiritual and cosmic energy.  All vibrating energies are prana.  All physical energies such as heat, light, gravity, magnetism and electricity are also prana.  It is the hidden or potential energy in all beings, released to the fullest extent in times of danger.  It is the prime mover of all activity.  It is the energy which creates, protects and destroys.  Vigour, power, vitality, life and spirit are all forms of prana.'                    

BKS Iyengar, Light on Pranayama

Four consecutive Tuesdays:  6.00-7.00pm 2, 9, 16 and 23 January

Steph will teach the basics in the first week including placement of the body, setting up and preparing for pranayama.  The following weeks will focus on various pranayamas both lying and sitting.

Students with three months experience of yoga welcome.

*  Introductory and Beginner students please note you must attend weeks 1 and/or  2 if selecting single sessions or two sessions only.  Follow the link below to book all four weeks, or book and pay at The Yoga Room for one, two or three sessions.  Email tricia@orangeyogaroom.com.au or via Facebook