Yoga Teacher with 45 yrs experience. Specialising in Yoga Holidays and Retreats. Producer of Yoga DVDs & CDs.
Health rebates on yoga classes are available from major health funds.
SERVICES
Welcome to Sunshine Yoga and Health
Lyn Thomas
Dip. IYTA (Aus)
Cert. YTT Ananda Yoga (USA)
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Sunshine Yoga and Health has, for many years, been successfully offering hundreds of clients authentic yoga and relaxation which includes:- Weekly yoga classes Brisbane
- Corporate yoga classes Brisbane
- 'Time out days' - 1 day yoga workshops brisbane, perth, new zealand
- Yoga retreats, 2 & 3 days, Queensland, Victoria, Westerna Australia, New South Wales, New Zealand
- Yoga holidays 8 days, Lord Howe Island, Australia, New Zealand, Italy
- Yoga DVD's and guided relaxation CDs
- Yoga shop includes health products
With several decades of yoga and health experience and expertise, Lyn Thomas, founder and manager of Sunshine Yoga & Health, presents a gentle but powerful approach to yoga which is impacted with tradition.
Sunshine Yoga has become an authentic style in its own right. It can be mostly likened to hatha yoga. With an influence of many styles Lyn has experienced over the years it has given her a unique and beautifully flowing system she calls Sunshine Yoga.
Specific conscious breathing is a strong focus and is involved with all asanas, vinyasas, relaxations and meditation. A touch of qigong has recently been added to its structure.
Managing stress and tension, increasing energy, switching off your busy mind, learning how to relax are the key factors that Sunshine Yoga offers to you. This is achieved through the practice of postures, breath, meditation and relaxation. Health is guaranteed to improve with the practice of Sunshine Yoga.
GENERAL YOGA CLASSES
From the moment you arrive at the class you will feel you have permission to switch off and enjoy the hour and a half of yoga postures, breathing and relaxation. This is your time to connect with 'you' - your haven once a week to regenerate, rejuvenate and to feel glad that you are alive.
On your first session I explain the importance of breathing well and instruct you on how to breath diaphragmatically and fully. This is the most important tool that I share with you.
You are guided gently into postures and movements that incorporate your breath with stretching and letting go tightness and building strength. I am very emphatic that you do not go beyond your level and therefore there is never a reason for injuries.
Relaxation and meditation are a very important part of the lessons and I always bring you into a beautiful space with a 15 minute guided relaxation at the end of each class. You will love this!!!
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Locations & Times
NORTH LAKES - Wednesday - 9:30am to 11:00am
WAVELL HEIGHTS - Wednesday - 7:30pm to 9:00pm
NUNDAH - Friday - 9:30am to 11:00am
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Class Finish and Start Dates
NORTH LAKES - Starts: 27 Jan 2010 / Ends: 8 Dec 2010
WAVELL HEIGHTS - Starts: 20 Jan 2010 / Ends: 8 Dec 2010
NUNDAH - air con/heated Starts: 15 Jan 2010 / Ends: 17 Dec 2010
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Requirements- A yoga mat (rubber non-slip mat - thick 6.2 mm - available from Sunshine Yoga $38)
- A blanket or large towel
- A cushion or bolster
- Wear loose fitting clothing (warm clothing and socks in winter)
- Water bottle
- Newcomer please arrive 30 minutes early for your first lesson
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Style of Yoga
Sunshine Yoga is based on the Hatha Yoga principles. However, over four decades of yoga and health practices and training, Lyn has created her own unique style. Her motto is "simplicity" and she invites you to "experience the power of gentleness with Sunshine Yoga & Health".
Sunshine Yoga is a system which unifies and blends body, mind, emotions and soul, using breathing techniques (pranayama), postures (asanas), stretching, relaxation and meditation.
You begin your one and a half hour Brisbane Yoga session with natural breathing using diaphragmatic breathing, which is you are taught on your first session. Lyn spends half an hour with you prior to the class starting, on your first session. Conscious breathing is emphasised throughout the yoga sessions as it helps you release tight and tense muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Your breath will massage your organs. Your breath will build qi (chi) and move prana (life force energy).
Conscious diaphragmatic breathing is a positive and proven stress management tool. Wherever you go you take your breath, so I ask "where would you get a more portable tool to de-stress and become calm"? It really is that simple and it is a technique that works brilliantly - every time. The only downfall is that YOU have to do it.
During your relaxation/meditation time you will experience the depths with which breathing techniques take you in order to switch off your busy mind and allow you to relax.
Sunshine Yoga 's system is amazing for increasing flexibility, tone and strength. A vast variety of postures (asana's) and yoga movements (vinyasa's) will not only create flexibility but will also increase your energy and vitality. Conscious breathing exercises whilst stretching with yoga postures, releases pain and tightness from your body. You will become centred and focused and experience a wonderful sense of "being in the moment".
Sunshine Yoga participants will tell you how they relax and de-stress just by listening to Lyn's soothing and calming voice which has developed through her own yoga practices.
You are guaranteed positive results from the guided relaxation and meditation given at the end of each Sunshine Yoga class. Lyn knows this time to be the most pleasurable part of the class for the majority of clients. It's called "bliss"! Her experience confirms it is true that even after one session of Sunshine Yoga you will feel amazingly better than when you first arrived. This system benefits so many people, from all walks of life.
YOGA RETREATS & HOLIDAYS
When you need a break to rejuvenate your body, mind, emotions and soul, an organised Sunshine Yoga and Health retreat is awaiting you.
Australia offers a choice of world class destinations, from the lush bushland of the Gold Coast hinterland to the famous white beaches of pristine Margaret River. Choosing the 'right' venues for Sunshine Yoga and Health 's weekend retreats has been a priority.
"An important part of rejuvenation is your environment", says Lyn. "The venues which have been chosen for all Sunshine Yoga retreats offer peace, quiet and calm. Nature's raw beauty is an important ingredient because it nurtures your soul. The venues and their locations all maintain a high energy but passive essence which is required for a totally fulfilling retreat", confirms Lyn. She has hand-picked all venues specifically for your comfort.
Sunshine Yoga and Health has been offering these unique yoga retreats since 1998. Lyn's professional skills for organising and facilitating these events and her 50 years of yoga gives you the ultimate yoga and health experience. Her passion is yoga - is health - is connection with oneself. To pass on her knowledge and expertise is her joy and her life's journey.
You owe it to yourself to experience one of the many Sunshine Yoga Retreats now on offer.
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Weekend retreats include: - accommodation (unless otherwise specified)
- fresh made nutritious vegetarian meals
- yoga tuition
- hand outs and support
- group participation
- silence and free time
- optional massage/reiki/natural therapy treatments
- photo cd of the retreat sent to each client
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The program is varied and includes:- yoga asanas and routines
- energisation exercises
- qi gong/tai chi warmups
- breathing & pranayama exercises
- guided imagery relaxation
- nature walks
- fun and laughter
- silence
You return home feeling relaxed, nurtured, healthy, nourished, full of energy and joy. Long lasting memories and wonderful friendships are sure to be created.
YOGA PRODUCTS
Several years ago I produced a series of 4 wonderful videos (now DVD's). At the time I was very disillusioned with the quality of yoga videos available - most of them were american whereby they were beginners yoga yet I had difficulty doing the postures!!! So I decided it was time to get "real and kind" yoga on to tape for safe use at home. Being a nature freak, I filmed all of the footage outdoors in nature. They have turned out to be very user-friendly with beautiful scenery, wonderful yoga (you will feel as if you are in a class) that includes breathing, postures, movement and guided relaxation. I also recorded a lovely guided relaxation on a CD which is the best stress management tool you could ever want.
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DVD's or Video's- "Yoga Getting Started"
- "Yoga Gently Does It"
- "Yoga Morning or Night"
- "Breath and Movement"
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Guided Relaxation CD
Rainforest Harmony (with nature sounds and soothing water)
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Yoga Mats
6mm Non-Slip Rubber in various colours
TESTIMONIALS
My mother and I thoroughly enjoyed our first yoga lesson! I particularly like the breathing. That has been very important to me as I have suffered from severe anxiety/panic attacks in the past. Breathing properly and relaxing are so helpful to me. Mum enjoys the peace and quiet and being able to slow down and let go. We are really looking forward to continuing with the classes.
Cathleen C., Wavell Heights Qld
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Your videos (DVD's) are just wonderful and the scenery is divine.
Ros M.. Kirwan Qld
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As a Yoga Instructor myself, I cannot speak more highly of Lyn’s techniques and her ability to nurture serenity and freedom in all of the participants. The balance between structured yoga/relaxation sessions and our free time to explore the island on foot or pushbike was excellent. (Lord Howe Island 2005)
Frances P., Lake Currumundi Qld
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Words cannot express what I have gained from this holiday. You have helped me incredibly. I feel empowered and enthusiastic about life…my journey has been enlightened by your presence. You have presented a wholistic retreat, that has blended laughter, tears, self realisation and yoga practice. You have taught me to have faith and belief in myself and that I can conquer, face and embrace my demons and become a person who can accept light and love. (Lake Taupo, New Zealand 2004)
Fiona W., Thames NZ
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Yoga
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