Don't let life become you, let it enlighten you.
YOGA
A yoking prayer of
HEART+BODY+MIND+BREATH
Vinyasa Yoga~Wholesome Yoga~Restorative Yoga~Yoga Nidra~Simply Sound
Vinyasa Yoga
A dynamic practice synchronising breath with movement, becoming a mediation through movement...‘Dancing’ freely. This practice builds strength, flexibility and calms the incessant thought waves of the mind.
Wholesome Yoga
A practice beginning with generating heat in the body then moving into a choreographed sequence of held postures encouraging breath to move through the body and still the mind.
Restorative Evenings
These evenings include and hour of Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra and Simple Sounds.
The session will include a restorative session covering a series of slow and gentle supported floor based poses with the use of props followed by a Yoga Nidra and concluding with harmonic sounds of Himalayan Bowls as well as various bells and chimes. Please wear comfy warm clothes & socks and bring the following along with you: a mat, pillow, blanket, water and if you'd like an eye bag/mask. Below are some brief explanations outlining each of the sections within the session. Do feel welcome to extend and spread the invite to those who come to mind in sharing and benefitting from this special time together. Please try arrive 10min early to allow time for settling in.
Restorative yoga is a style of yoga that encourages physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Appropriate for all levels, restorative yoga is practiced at a slow pace, focusing on long holds, stillness, and deep breathing. The main focus of Restorative Yoga is that by relaxing in poses, with the aid of props(bolsters, blocks etc) without strain or pain, we can achieve physical, mental and emotional relaxation.
Yoga Nidra allows you to access delta brainwaves, which are responsible for the healing and restoration that happens in your body during deep sleep. Activating delta brainwaves during Yoga Nidra allows your mind and body to rest while you're awake. Yoga Nidra also activates the pineal gland. It doesn’t involve any stretches or poses and is done laying down focusing on relaxing and reaching deep consciousness.
Sound healing is both activating and relaxing.
The oscillation, or resonance, of molecules, triggered by the sound vibrations cause alternating compression and relaxation of cells. It is, in effect, a form of massage at a cellular level deep within the tissue undergoing the treatment.
The sound vibrations of the sound healing instruments penetrate deep into the tissue. This improves blood circulation and metabolism, regulates muscle tension and deeply stimulates the tissue. Moreover, regeneration and repair mechanisms are stimulated.
YOGA
Dropping back into centred living.
The trick….Allowing your breath the opportunity to move and guide your body and not your body to move and guide your breath.
Rekindle with the clarity and limitless flow that exists within you.
Life has its benefits & challenges.
One strives to find a healthy life balance... but with limited time ones challenges seem to tumble around, muffling the mind and body with unease.
Yoga aims to instil a grounding sense of focus, energy, inner peace, connectedness and well-being. Taking practice time to tap into the calm clarity & limitless flow, that exists within each & every one of us. Leaving you focused and ready to meet your challenges with a keen & ready heart. Work-Home-life balance will flourish. Working relationships will thrive and optimism will begin to sit deep....Productivity in all areas of your life will be natural and effortless, graced with a healthy glow of well-being!
You do not have to be flexible or experienced to enjoy the practice of yoga. Yoga is for all. Your practice is innate with you.
The practice of yoga is a discipline.
A practice taking the time to show gratitude in acknowledging ones-self and the world around.
GROWING
Apart from being a great physical workout, yoga teaches us humility, to be whole and allow life to flow through us. Nurture your own abilities, your body is yours and innate with your practice. Budding from breath to advanced depth and skill comes with knowing your-self and your body.
Growth
We show you method, apply balance and safe practice.
PRACTICE
Practice a practice of Ahimsa (non-harm). Be kind and gentle to yourself, listen to your body and treat it with respect, love, gratitude and care during your yoga practice.
Yoga is synchronising breath and movement. Your breath is your guide to the complete pose for you at that time. Avoid forcing, overstretching and pushing yourself beyond your calm breath. This will cause injury. Yoga is a tool for reducing the stresses of life through deep relaxation, breath and body work. You should not feel or cause pain or strain while doing yoga. If you do experience this discomfort then come into child’s pose immediately, alternatively make the instructor aware of this in order to assist you.
During the menstrual period women should refrain from inversions. Let your body guide your capability at this time.
Feeling the sensation of stretch is a normal part of your yoga practice however you should never feel contracting pain or pinching in the lower back nor should you feel any shooting pains down the arms and legs.
We provide adjustments during classes to instil a safe and progressive pose form in supporting your practice. Please let the instructor know if you prefer not to be adjusted.
TEACHER
Jennifer an Ex ballerina, gymnast, kick-boxer and tennis player amongst other titles, now loving wife and mother of four precious daughters.
After suffering a bout of shingles Jennifer stepped into her first yoga class, not knowing exactly what to expect, with a little humility on her side embraced the practice. This class was the beginning of so very much and the observation of a lot! It brought her back to what really counts in life and allowed her the courage and freedom to feel it…. A touch of enlightenment! She hopes and believes that through sharing yoga, budding seeds are sown and free spirits shall blossom. Instilling content well-being...healthy body and healthy mind are her focus. Jennifer decided to teach by firstly acknowledging that life is full and busy, that she herself and others needed to benefit from utilising time effectively. She choreographs a full workout of wellbeing by building strength, flexibility and calming the mind.....Allowing you to regain focus & attention, present moment presence, reconnecting with breath & the clarity within, positivity, inner peace, strength and the limitless flow that exists within each and every one us. Like you've just got back from a really great holiday! Jennifer decided to teach based on truthfully sharing all she knows and all that she continues to learn. Sharing this with love, without harm and no expectation of return. Bringing the many benefits of yoga to all.
Her teachers Loera Leibovitz and Marion Bartko-McCabe. Jennifer is forever grateful for their wise teachings and the bravery they have in their willingness to share their gift with so many.
Her motto: ‘Do not let life become you, let it enlighten you!’
My wish for you is...May you and your loved ones be well, nourish your whole being and fill your lives with love, fearlessness, trust and compassion.
NEW STUDENT INFORMATION
You do not have to be flexible to begin yoga, yoga is for all. It is not about the 'perfect' pose, we are all forever growing. It is about a dedicated discipline of allowing yourself the time and the opportunity to freely reconnect with your own innate being. Through your practice you will connect to breath, build strength, flexibility and calm incessant thought waves of the mind. Yoga is about reconnecting with your own 'little' internal light and allowing for your own individual shine. Mind, body breath connection. If you are new to yoga, you may feel like you are in the spotlight a little....this should not be the case, rather think about connecting with the beauty and limitless flow within you.
Wear comfortable, flexible, loose but not baggy, clothes. This allows for comfort as well as unrestricted blood flow.
Please be so kind as to remove your shoes before entering the studio.
Bring a bottle of water along with you as well as warm clothes/blanket for the end of practice.
Please aim to arrive 10min before class starts to assist settling in.
It is advisable to have the clearance of your medical doctor before starting any new exercise regimen, including yoga.
BEFORE STARTING PRACTICE
Bring to the attention of the teacher any injuries or pain you may have, they will be able to offer alternative/variations of poses. Possibly to avoid the pose entirely.
Anyone suffering from dizziness or high blood pressure should let the instructor know.
Please inform the instructor if you a pregnant.
If you are new to yoga please bring this to the instructor’s attention.
Wholesome practice: A practice focused on breath coupled with a number of strengthening poses leaving you feeling calm, spacious and strong in mind and body followed with a few minutes of relaxation to absorb it all. Embodying yoga.
-You don’t need to be flexible to start yoga.
-If you have any concerns check with your doctor before starting any exercise regime, including yoga.
-Practice with kindness, in mind and body.
-Remember it’s not about the complete pose it’s about the practice. Wherever you get to is the complete pose for you at that time, breath.
-No pain no gain does not fall within the scope of a Yoga practice.
-Yoga is not a religion, all are welcome to practice.
Notice: Before participating in yoga or any other exercise program, individuals should consult with a physician. I, the person registering for myself or for a minor dependent, understand that yoga is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify instructor of any serious illness or injury before every yoga class. I acknowledge that a certain minimum level of physical health, strength, fitness and flexibility will be required. I represent that I possess the level of health, strength, fitness, and flexibility necessary to participate in these activities. I am voluntarily participating in these activities with knowledge of the risks of injury. I assume all responsibility and liability for any and all injuries I may sustain due to my participation in these activities. In consideration for being permitted to participate in these activities, I agree that I, my heirs, assignees, guardians, and legal representatives will not make any claim against, sue, or attach the property of any of the owners, hosts, instructors, organizers, or participants in these activities for injury or damage resulting from my participation in such activities. I release all such owners, hosts, instructors, organizers, and participants, their employees, agents and heirs from any and all actions, causes of actions, lawsuits, claims or demands that I, my assignees, heirs, guardians, and legal representatives now have or hereafter may have for any and all personal injury, illness, loss or damage to property associated with my participation in these activities. Participants under 18 years of age must have this form agreed to by a parent or guardian.
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