Yoga classes
Yoga teacher training
Guest teacher workshops
Hatha yoga
Kundalini yoga
Jivamukti yoga
Restorative Yoga
Shiatsu
Ayurvedic lifestyle consultations and massage
SERVICES
About Samadhi Yoga
Samadhi Yoga is a yoga and natural therapies centre in the heart of Newtown. Come and try yoga in a friendly environment or treat yourself to a massage or other relaxing body treatment. We run a broad timetable offering classes for all levels and in several different styles.
Healing oils and healing hands can be the perfect accompaniment to yoga. We have holistic and Lomi Lomi massage with Rebecca on Tuesdays in our lovely loft and Shiatsu with Sarah on Thursdays and Fridays. To book Rebecca call 0405 237 077 or to book Sarah call 0410 394 144.
We also offer Ayurvedic Lifestyle consultations. Ayurveda is the 'sister science' to yoga and forms part of the Indian traditional medicine system. We can tailor create a package of yoga and treatments to suit your body type and needs. To book call 9517 3280.
For our upcoming local and international guest teacher workshops & for timetable information visit www.samadhiyoga.com.au.
Events in August & September
*New Beginner's Course
The next courses start on:
Tuesday - 26th August, Thursday - 18th September
Classes run from 7.30pm - 8.45pm over eight weeks for $108.
Whether beginning yoga to gain fitness, strength and flexibility or to help calm a busy mind, our 8 week beginner's courses are a wonderful way to start. Over the course of 8 weeks we will breakdown the fundamentals of yoga practice including physical postures as well as some breathing and meditation techniques. Each week you will be given a handout to support what you have learned, and a little homework is encouraged! You don't need to bring anything with you we have lots of mats and props, all you need to do is wear something comfortable!
*Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Chakra eight week course
Monday 7.30pm August 4th – September 22nd $108
Join Patty and Aleta for a transformational 8 week course through the body’s 8 main energetic centres also known as the chakras. During these weeks together, we will come to understand how we can define our connection to our chakras, what it means to be in or out of balance, and what we can do to bring our body back into a state of equilibrium. The course is based on Kundalini Yoga, and is open to everyone. You don’t have to have experience in Kundalini or Hatha Yoga to experience the benefits of this journey. Each week will involve practicing specific postures and meditations that are designed to release blockages in each energetic centre as well as enhance strengths. You will also be given a handout that will summarise each chakra for your added assistance. Patty (Jaswant) and Aleta (Gurubala) are both part of the teaching staff for the Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Retreats across Australia along with their beloved teacher GuruJivan who is the Lead Trainer in Australia/New Zealand.
*Celebrating the Goddess an exploration of the Divine Mother - a weekend retreat at Vijayaloka with Katie Manitsas
Friday 8th August 5.30pm - Sunday 10th August 3pm
Early bird special $240, after 28th July $290
(for dinner at 6pm, first session is 8pm relaxation session, late comers welcome!)
This retreat will include yoga asana, lots of devotional chanting, visualisation and meditation; all in honour of the Divine Mother. Connecting to the Divine Mother in all her manifestations lifts our spiritual practice to a place of sweetness, nurturing and gentle energy. For this reason as well as some dynamic asana we will also practice restorative yoga and deep relaxation on this retreat. Join us for this weekend of yoga, relaxation and community connection and please note this retreat is open to both men and women!
*Singing Bowls & Meditation
Saturdays 10am $5.50 (no booking required)
Come & have some fun as you discover the joys of learning to play singing bowls. Lynda will guild you on a journey into the world of sound. These amazing instruments can help facilitate;
• Clarity of mind
• Deep relaxation
• Healing
• Inner harmony
As your mind tunes into the power and subtleties of sound, the body begins to realign to its natural frequencies. Resonating with our inner rhythms can lead to higher states of consciousness. You are welcome to bring your own singing bowl or we will have bowls to share and some for sale at the studio.
*Introduction to Ayurveda Workshop with Peggy Bollmann
Saturday 23rd August, 10am - 4pm, $70
(includes a light ayurvedic lunch, booking is essential for this workshop)
Ayurveda is the traditional Indian healing and medicine system and is said to be a ‘sister science’ to yoga. In this workshop we will explore;
• The doshas (ayurvedic mind/body types) - what they are and how they
affect your health on all levels.
• How having an awareness of the seasons and cycles of the moon can
enhance your well-being.
• Ayurvedic dietary guidelines to suit your unique body type.
'Cultivate inner awareness and reclaim your connection to nature's rhythms (cyclical, daily, seasonal, lunar, and solar), which carrying the potential for self-healing and profound peace' Wise Earth Ayurveda. About Peggy: Originally from Germany, Peggy now lives in Perth. Inspired by how ayurveda improved her own wellbeing, Peggy trained in Australia, India and the US and has been
running her own Ayurveda clinic for the past six years.
Peggy knows from experience that many people love the idea of living
healthily and naturally, but that putting this idea into practice can be a
bit of a struggle. Her work expresses her passion for helping people master
the art of everyday balanced living.
*Sunday Chanting at Samadhi Yoga
Join the Samadhi Yoga community on the first Sunday of every month (check dates below) in a beautiful kirtan (call and response chanting). No knowledge of the chants required and you don't need to have a perfect singing voice. All we ask is that you bring your enthusiasm to chant! No booking needed. Next date = August 3rd 2008.
*WHAT IS PRANA? a Jivamukti yoga workshop with Katie Manitsas
Friday 19th Sept 6pm–8pm, $20
Often translated as ‘life force’ prana is a Sanskrit word that describes the energy that sustains all living beings. Prana is like the flow of electricity, it can be harnessed (so it becomes useful) or wild like static (which really doesn’t serve our goal as yogis to find happiness and freedom). As practitioners of yoga we want to become a bright light so that we can reflect light to others and illuminate all that we come into contact with. By developing our ability to recogonise and harness the prana that is within us and around us at all times we can begin this magical journey. In this workshop we will use various practices to work with prana including dynamic flowing asana (the physical postures of yoga), pranayama (breathing practices) and chanting.
*Cultivating Mindfulness - A Yin Yoga workshop to refresh and regenerate the body’s store of prana (energy) with Sarah Owen
Friday 5th September 6-8pm $20
Join Sarah for a workshop that will be rejuvenating for the body’s level of prana (energy), whilst also developing the mind’s ability to stay in the present moment by cultivating mindfulness. Yin Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation are integral parts of ‘Insight Yoga’ - a method of yoga developed by Sarah Powers (USA), which interweaves the teachings of Yoga and Buddhism. Yin Yoga can help to create ‘space’ in our practice to observe our thoughts and emotional patterns. It targets the energy channels that run through the centre of the body, assisting the joint areas of the body and aiding in the development of a strong immune system. The workshop will include a Yin session to target the kidney and liver meridians, guided mindfulness meditation practice, as well as Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) to help ensure that you experience Savasana deeply - this deep relaxation and regeneration is the key to Yin Yoga.
*Thursday night sessions for teachers
7.30pm - 8.45pm $16 or use your 8 class pass
All teaches from all linages welcome
11th Sept 7.30pm Bhagavad Gita - What are the main messages and themes of this great yogic text? How might we begin to integrate these themes and messages into teaching our yoga asana classes?
18th Sept 7.30pm Teaching Chanting - Developing the skills and confidence to teach chanting within the context of a yoga asana class … going beyond OM!
25th Sept 7.30pm - Teaching Vinyasa - How to teach accurate, flowing vinyasa practice. We will also focus on a deeper look at what vinyasa is and why it is such a useful part of the yoga practice.
2nd Oct 7.30pm - Using Sanskrit in your Teaching Keeping Sanskrit alive! - Revising Sanskrit names and some key chants. Also we will discuss the importance of using the Sanskrit language and how to explain the reasons for this to your students.
9th Oct 7.30pm - Teaching in reference to the Subtle Body- Granthis, bandhas, charkas, nadis … how to explain to your students in a meaningful way how the different facets of the subtle body are affected by our practice.
16th Oct – no workshop due to retreat
23rd Oct 7.30pm - Themes for you Classes - Whether your theme focuses on an aspect of the physical body, a philosophical teaching or something as simple (yet profound) as the breath this session will help you weave a theme into your yoga asana class plans.
Intensive Yoga Teacher Training
The next course starts mid September 2008, running on weekends, some Fridays and concluding in a four day retreat.
Become a yoga teacher with qualifications recognised in Australia and throughout the world through the Samadhi Yoga Teacher Training program. Upon completion of the training and examinations you will be fully qualified and able to gain insurance to teach yoga.
The training is designed to give you a comprehensive grounding in the philosophy of yoga as well as the practical aspects of teaching asana, pranayama and meditation. The focus of the course is to give a broad understanding of the different schools and styles of yoga – teachers may choose to specialise after qualifying.
The course is deliberately eclectic in nature and aims to provide a thorough introduction to the many aspects of yoga practice. There are several tutors and assistants on the course, all expert in their fields and all with a number of years experience in teacher training.
The training is intensive and thereby suitable for those coming from interstate and overseas. A willingness to commit to solid self-practice, personal transformation and a dedicated home study is imperative.
The Teachers:
Katie Manitsas is director and founder of the Samadhi Yoga studio and teacher training program. Katie is deeply inspired by her beloved teachers Simon Low (UK) and Sharon Gannon and David Life of Jivamukti Yoga (New York). Katie's teaching manner is down to earth and open hearted, she aims to inspire confidence and excitement in her students as well as giving them the tools be able to teach with skill and ease. Katie has trained in the UK, USA, India and Australia - her book, 'Spiritual Survival in the City' is on sale now.
Katie is assisted through out the course by co-teacher Sue White , Sue has been teaching at Samadhi Yoga for a number of years and has also trained internationally with many well-regarded teachers. Sue is a director of Samadhi Corporate, a sister company to Samadhi Yoga which specialists in Yoga in the workplace.
Other course tutors include specialists in the fields of anatomy and physiology, Sanskrit and ayurveda. The training features guest teachers for some modules. In the past these guests have included Simon Low (UK), Flo Fenton (Byron Bay), Rachel Zinman (Byron Bay), Alanna Kaivalya (Jivamukti Yoga, New York) and Guru Jivan (Melbourne).
The training consists of:
(included in cost)
1) Six weekends of training plus a four day retreat
2) 50 x yoga classes (50 hours of yoga class attendance must be completed within the training before qualification can be gained- these hours can be made up with attendance of any timtabled yoga classes, workshops or weekends away at Samadhi Yoga). You may take longer than one month to complete these hours but qualification is not complete until 50 hours have been accrued.
3) Anatomy and physiology training
4) Counselling/communication skills training
5) The business of yoga- practical aspects of becoming a yoga teacher
6) Practical examination and written examination
You will also be expected to complete some home study throughout the course, including essays and written work.
The teacher training will conclude with a certificate ceremony.
Book list for teacher training:
These books are required reading and are included in the course fee.
1) The Path of Practice Mother Maya
2) Jivamukti Yoga Sharon Gannon and David Life
3) Light on Yoga Sutras of Patanjali translated by Alistair Shearer
4) Hatha Yoga Pradipika Svatmarama translated by Brian Dana Akers
5) Yoga Mind, Body, Sprit Donna Farhi
6) Anatomy in colour, John Green
Affiliated bodies for insurance/qualification:
Spencer Jones Insurance (Australia)
Yoga Teachers Association (Australia) - with additional mentoring program
Yoga Alliance (International)
Testimonials:
"What an amazing beginning to our journey! Thank you so much, I can't wait to continue my journey with you!" Ilona Brooks graduated Feb 2007
"I think the content was excellent and I feel I have truly gained an overview of the vital elements of yoga. I really feel I have been given 'building blocks' each week without ever being overwhelmed." Emma Oct 2006
"I loved the history, the energy, the spirituality, and of course the asana. It was great to have a variety of teachers. Overall - brilliant!" John Feb 2006
To apply for the course please:
* Send us the completed application form
* Make a payment of $500
* Complete the prerequisite essay
Essay question:
'Discuss what yoga means to you and how it may be applied to a modern lifestyle, remembering that yoga can be interpreted in it's broadest sense - not just as a physical form of exercise.
"The Yoga Sutras (ancient scriptures written by Patanjali codifying the practice of yoga) tell us : 'Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations in the mind'. In other words yoga is experienced when the mind becomes still and calm and there is a sense of steadiness." You may wish to explore this sutra and interpretation of yoga in your essay.
NEXT COURSE: Please contact us for the new dates (starting Sept 2008 and running for approx. 2 months). Call or email us for an application pack info@samadhiyoga.com.au or call (02) 9517 3280.
You will be notified of your acceptance within a week of our receiving your application. If your application is unsuccessful there will be no charge.
Please note students are expected to attend all sessions of the course. If you are unable to attend certain sessions you must consult with us in advance.
The total course fee is $3500. This includes all books, retreat accommodation and food and all tuition. Full amount must be paid before course commences, we are happy to work out a payment plan with you.
Coming from interstate or overseas? email info@samadhiyoga or call +61 2 9517 3280 for information on accommodation close to Samadhi.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Registered with Yoga Alliance and Yoga Teachers Association of Australia as well as all relevant natural therapies organisations where appropriate.
Service Categories
Ayurveda, Deep Tissue Massage, Kundalini Yoga, Remedial Massage, Shiatsu, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Thai Massage, Yoga
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