Yoga Classes
IN PERSON · ONLINE · NEAR NIMBIN
YOGA CLASSES AT MT BURRELL
Join our Yoga classes at 3652 Kyogle Rd., Mt Burrell (near Nimbin),
easily accessible from Uki, Kyogle and Lismore.
Class Timetable
Find a regular class that suits your practice.
Mondays
Chair Yoga in person
10:00 - 11.30 am
In Studio
Gentle & Beginners
5:00 - 6:30 pm
In Studio
Tuesdays
All levels
10:00 - 11:30 am
Online
Gentle & Beginners
2:00 - 3.30
In Studio
Wednesdays
Experienced
10:00 - 11:30 am
In Studio
ABOUT THE CLASSES
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There is always something magical about practicing Yoga together!
These classes are a great opportunity to meet and practice with like-minded members of our community.
With a range of class times and intensity levels, you can choose a class that best suits your experience and needs.
Low to Medium intensity class
Mondays 5.00 - 6.30pm
Tuesdays 2.00 - 3.30 pmDesigned for those who are new to Satyananda Yoga or those who are looking for a gentle class that brings just enough challenge to provide opportunities for growth through Yoga practice.
Medium to High intensity class
Wednesdays 10.00 - 11.30am
Ideal for the more experienced Yoga practitioner and those with a regular Yoga practice, this medium to high intensity class encourages an exploration of the stronger side of Satyananda Yoga.
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These online video classes are streamed live via Jitsi.meet.
If you miss the live stream or would like to practice more than once during the week, you also have access to both a video and audio-only recorded version of each week's class as an additional offering.
Standard equipment for a Satyananda Yoga Class includes a yoga mat, cushions and a blanket for extra comfort (padding, support and warmth). You can also add a meditation stool/cushion, a bolster and/or a chair for extra comfort.
Try not to eat within 2 hours of the class start time....it's better for your digestion!
Make sure you wear something comfortable....layers of loose-fitting clothing made of natural fibres are often best so you can adjust your own temperature and move more easily.
Tuesdays 10-11:30 am
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They say there are as many different styles of Yoga as there are Yoga practitioners!
All Yoga is not the same. So even if you are an experienced Yoga practitioner, a Beginner’s/Gentle class is a welcoming place to start so you can build a familiarity with the practices within this Yoga style.
If you’re unsure which class is right for you, please get in touch with Jacqui.
BOOKING YOUR CLASSES
Reserve your place by clicking on the “Book a Class” button below.
Classes are designed around the health issues and goals of the students attending. New students are therefore requested to complete the “New Student Enrolment” form prior to their first class to help the teacher design an inclusive and appropriate practice.
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WHAT TO EXPECT IN AN AVALOKITA YOGA CLASS
Avalokita Yoga classes draw from a range of classical Satyananda Yoga practices, with each class shaped according to the experience and needs of the students attending.
Alongside the physical practice of asana, classes may include pranayama, mudra, bandha, mantra, Yoga Nidra and meditation, working with the physical body as well as the subtler dimensions of our being.
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Asanas are the practices many people associate with Yoga.
By increasing the strength, flexibility and endurance of the body/mind through physical postures, we are working with the physical body during Asana practice to influence the mind and the energy … helping to prepare us physically for meditation practice.
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Through the manipulation of the breath using practises to expand, cool, heat, tranquilise, activate and/or soothe, we can influence the flow of ‘prana’ or ‘life force’ in the body.
On a purely physical level, any improvement in the efficiency of this essential bodily activity can also assist with heart health, reduce toxins and improve circulation, metabolism and sleep.
While Pranayama practice can help to prepare us for meditation, it also works beautifully as a meditation practice in itself!
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A combination of subtle physical movements that can deepen awareness and concentration… such useful allies during meditation!
Once we regularly begin using Mudras as part of our meditation practice, they can become a signal to our awareness that it is time to turn inwards…becoming a very handy shortcut towards an inward focus.
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Designed to capture and re-direct prana, bandhas can be used in conjunction with a range of mudra and pranayama practises to enhance their ‘pranic’ effects.
Bandhas work on the flow of 'prana' or 'life force' within the spinal column.
As bandhas help to activate, concentrate and clear any blockages in this flow…. the mind begins to calm to a more balanced and harmonious state and the dissipation of energy is reduced… facilitating greater concentration.
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The Sanskrit language creates particular combinations of sound vibrations that have a powerful and beneficial effect on all levels of our being.
The effects of the mantra come not only from the vibration of the sounds but also the vibration created by the intention of the person chanting it.
Singing together as a group works on an emotional level to lift the spirit and is one of the oldest practises known to humankind. While the practice can also be done alone, the act of singing together adds to the vibrational energy created and experienced.
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A favourite practise for so many, Yoga Nidra systematically brings about a profound release of physical, mental and emotional tension through the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.
So deep and profound is the level of rest, it is said that 30 minutes of Yoga Nidra is the equivalent of 2 hours of really good sleep!
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Meditation is both a state of mind and a process – a “state” of intensely focused and deepened awareness and a “process” involving practises to help us towards this state of mind.
Just as the farmer doesn’t grow the plants but simply prepares what he can to enable nature to do the work, meditation is the same........we can use Yoga practice to prepare the body/mind for meditation but then we simply get out of the way and let meditation take place.
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Interested in exploring these practices more deeply?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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When you come along to class, I supply yoga mats, cushions blankets and meditation stools should you need them or you can bring your own.
I also recommend you bring along your own cushion and a blanket for extra comfort (padding, support and warmth).
A water bottle is also a good idea…particularly in the warmer weather.
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Something comfortable!
Layers of loose-fitting clothing made of natural fibres are often best so you can adjust your own temperature and move more easily.
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You can have something light like some fruit but it is not recommended that you eat a substantial meal within 2 hours of the class start time as it’s better for your digestion.
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Because of its many benefits and the pleasure derived from its practice, the time-honoured practice of Yoga is becoming increasingly accepted everywhere as part of self-care during pregnancy and preparation for childbirth and motherhood.
Yoga can be invaluable at this time by teaching flexibility, strength, self-study, focus, knowledge of energy and Self.
The first 12 weeks of a pregnancy calls for the most caution. If you are already practicing Yoga, you can continue to practice with some modifications…please let Jacqui know so she can advise you accordingly.
If you are looking to start something new, it’s not recommended to do so in the first 12 weeks. Once you have come through this crucial early stage, you can begin your practice…making sure that you let Jacqui know that you’re pregnant so she can advise you accordingly.
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You’re welcome to pay in whatever way suits you best. Cash is warmly welcomed for in-person classes, and you can also pay by EFT or by credit/debit card through Stripe.
For full payment information, class prices and available passes, please visit the Yoga Passes page.
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Classes are held at 3652 Kyogle Rd, Mt Burrell NSW, near Nimbin and within easy reach of Uki, Kyogle and Lismore.
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If you’re new to Yoga, the Monday or Tuesday Gentle & Beginners class is a great place to start.
You’re also very welcome to get in touch before coming along if you’re unsure which class will suit you best. -
If you’d prefer a more individual approach, or have particular needs you’d like to explore, I also offer Individual Yoga sessions tailored to you and your practice.
You can find out more on the Private & Group Yoga page or get in touch with me directly.
“I learnt things from you back then that I still use in my yoga practice. In fact one of my boys and I were chanting together not that long ago, breathing techniques, and of course the neti was a big one for me.
The list goes on... I am truly grateful.”
Elise