Julie offers therapies to help you relax, renew your energy & bring balance to your busy life. Julie is a qualified Yoga Teacher, Shiatsu Practitioner & Massage Therapist. She teaches Hatha Yoga & Japanese Yoga. She also specialises in Women's Health & runs private sessions in Pregnancy Yoga, Mum's & Bubs Yoga & Workshops for Parents to be.
SERVICES
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Oki-Do Yoga
Instructor: Julie Atkinson IYTA
Japanese Yoga is an ancient art adapted for modern times. It is suitable for everyone regardless of age or fitness level. Classes are designed for the season, climate & health of each participant.
Classes includes Asana or Yoga postures, corrective exercises, Pranayama or breathing exercises, relaxation, meditation & self massage.
Benefits include:• Reduced tension & stress
• Greater flexibility & strength
• Increased stamina & vitality
• Improved posture
• Better self-esteem early morning classes at Prana House, Thornbury VIC
For more info call Julie on 0403 977 655
Pregnancy Yoga
Prepare for birth with Yoga
Yoga is an ideal form of exercise for the childbearing year, since it encourages relaxation, flexibility and strength in a completely gentle and non-strenuous way………The physical benefits of yoga can transform your experience of pregnancy from a time of weakness, discomfort and indisposition to one in which you feel healthy and strong………..tiredness, back pain, nausea, anxiety, headaches and many other common complaints of pregnancy may be eased by practising yoga…." Janet Balaskas Preparing for Birth with Yoga
Private Yoga Sessions designed for expectant mothers to physically, mentally and spiritually prepare you for birth and motherhood.- Stretch, breath, relax and strengthen the body and mind.
- Alleviate the minor symptoms& complaints of pregnancy.
- Deepen the bond with your baby & connect with other mothers to be.
- Adjust to the changes of pregnancy and prepare for the birth experience
Sessions include Yoga postures, breath awareness, meditation, relaxation & visualisation. Julie was among the first teachers to offer Pregnancy Yoga classes in Melbourne. With over 2 decades of Yoga practice & as a mother of three she draws on her life experiences in the classes she teaches.
Testimonials:
"I've experienced 2 styles of pregnancy yoga. Julie’s style is much less rigid- more intuitive & free-flowing. I found it more beneficial & I enjoyed the benefits of other Eastern practices which were integrated into classes. To other pregnant women I would say even with just a few sessions with Julie you will receive benefits"
Sara, Clifton Hill, mother of 2
Yoga for Parents to be
A workshop designed to help prepare the pregnant couple for the experience of childbirth. We will explore ways that you can work together to provide support, encouragement & pain relief for the mother to be both throughout her pregnancy & during the birth process. A positive approach to childbirth as a normal healthy event will be encouraged.
This workshop will include partner yoga postures & exercises, Active Birth positions, massage & visualisation techniques to help you to bond with your baby.
Together you will explore supported yoga postures, massage techniques, breath awareness & visualisation.
The workshop is designed to bring relief during pregnancy, give you the confidence to work together in labour throughout the birthing experience & in your new roles as parents. It aims to bring you closer together & to deepen the bond with your unborn child.
Coming soon:
Yoga for Mothers- a special class to provide a quiet, healing space for mothers to practice together.
Oki-Do Yoga in Thornbury
A Yoga class designed to enhance the flow of Qi or life-force. Julie draws on her experience as an Oki-Do Yoga Instructor & her study of shiatsu & Traditional Chinese Medicine to teach what is appropriate Yoga practice for the time of year & so encourages self-healing. The personal nature of the classes allow Julie to take into account your current condition, energy levels & needs . Classes have a playful, exploratory nature &include Yoga postures, corrective exercise, breath awareness, partner work, self shiatsu, chanting & meditation.
Thursdays 6.45-8.00am at the Prana House, Level1, 885, High St, Thornbury. Vic 3071
Julie also offers......................- Corporate Yoga
- Private Yoga sessions
- Yoga for Schools & kindergartens
- Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies
- Relaxation massage
The practice of shiatsu therapy originated in Japan & is a holistic therapy which aims to reduce stress, enhance vitality & improve well-being. It aims to treat the whole person through balancing the flow of ki or life-force through the channels of energy in the body known as meridians. It is based on the theory of traditional Chinese Medicine & is sometimes called “needle free acupuncture”.
A shiatsu treatment is performed on a futon & pressure is applied using thumbs, palms, knees, knuckles & even feet through your clothing. Each treatment is uniquely designed for your needs to help correct any imbalances of energy within the internal organs and meridians or channels of energy & may incorporate gentle holding, sustained pressure, stretches and joint rotations & rocking movements. At the initial treatments a deatailed health history including your diet & lifestyle will be taken. As part of ongoing treatment you will be offered dietary advice, and corrective exercise, yoga stretches & lifestyle suggestions as appropriate for your current condition.
Shiatsu can help you by relieving anxiety, enhancing your sense of wellbeing & bringing balance & healing to every part of your being- body, mind & spirit. Many health complaints may be relieved or alleviated. These include:- digestive problems
- menstrual disorders
- headaches including migraines
- insomnia
- backache and pain
- muscular tension or stiffness
- depresion or anxiety
- exhaustion or fatigue
- high blood pressure
- low immunity
Pregnancy Massage/ Shiatsu
Pregnancy massage/ shiatsu is designed to help ease the transition through pregnancy to motherhood.
Massage at this time may help relieve many of the common aches & pains associated with pregnancy.
These include:- Back pain,
- Cramps,
- Swelling of hands & feet,
- Headaches & sinus congestion
- Other benefits associated with massage are:
- Relaxation,
- Reduced stress
- Enhanced well-being.
- Improved posture
Julie is passionate about the benefits of massage & shiatsu and feels it helps you to be in touch with your inner needs during this special stage of your life.
Shiatsu & massage are offered at:
The Australian Shiatsu College,
103, Evans St, Brunswick
by appointment : call 0403977655
Home visits available for the pregnant woman & new mother
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
- Diploma Yoga Teacher IYTA
- Oki-Do Yoga Certificate
- Diploma Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies
- Cert IV Relaxation Massage
Corporate Yoga, Pregnancy Yoga, Remedial Massage, Shiatsu, Yoga
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