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Member since 2018

Irene Borg

Yoga in the Forest

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Welcome We offer day and evening classes, relaxation classes and remedial Yoga. Yoga is an ancient science which has evolved over a period of thousands of years. Its philosophy is peace.

Yoga in the Forest

Focus areas

Pranayama Movement Tension Posture Relaxation F5



About Irene


Irene Borg has been teaching Yoga since 1983, and is trained in Hatha Yoga – the practice of classical Yoga postures, breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation.
 
Irene also holds a Diploma of Nutrition and a Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy.

Irene is a full member of the International Yoga Teachers’ Association (I.Y.T.A.)
and an Accredited Member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.
 
Irene is also a Senior member of Yoga Australia.

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Yoga


Yoga is an ancient practice of physical and mental discipline, which make us healthy, alert and receptive. The practice of Yoga enables the individual to achieve his/her full potential. It is a way of life. A technique of personal development.

Yoga practice is to be done on an empty stomach, approximately 1–2 hours after a meal depending on what and how much you have eaten.

When going into a posture (Asana) attention should be on the alignment of your body. Be aware of the foundation, the point of extension and the point of resistance so that maximum benefit is gained.

Move into the posture slowly and pay attention to your movements so you can feel your body’s limits. There should be sensation but NO PAIN. Be attentive to how your body is responding and come out of the posture slowly so as to avoid injury. Repeat the posture 1–3 times. As your body becomes stronger and more flexible hold the posture for up to 6 to 10 breaths. Breathing should be a slow, normal breath. Breathe in and out through your nose. The breath helps to move the body.

Generally: Forward bends and twists on exhalation. Inhale when returning to starting position. Back bends/arches done on inhalation. No tension in face, neck, shoulders or eyes.

When to practice?

Mornings are a good start to the day. Evenings will help release tensions of the day. Do what suits you. Regularity is the most important. At the end of a Yoga session spend 10-15 minutes in relaxation. Don’t force relaxation – allow yourself to let go. If you have a medical problem seek the approval of your doctor.

Where does Yoga come from?

The Teaching of Yoga was passed on by word of mouth for countless generations and then about 2,000 years ago a sage named Patanjali wrote down a series of short statements of Aphorisms in which he explained the structure of Yoga into eight stages of limbs.

The eight limbs of Yoga:

Yamas –

Ahimsa: Non-Violence

Satya: Truthfulness

Asteya: Non-Stealing

Brahmacarya: Temperance

Aparigraha: Non covetousness

Niyamas –

Sauca: Cleanliness

Santosa: Contentment

Tapas: Discipline

Svadhyaya: Study of self

Ishvaprapranidhana: Devotion to an ideal

Asanas – the Yoga postures

Pranayama: The art of Yoga breathing. To control and utilize the Prana (Life Force)

Pratyahara: Awareness and control or discipline of the senses

Dharana: Concentration

Dhyana: Meditation

Samadhi: Beyond meditation – A state of truth and bliss. The ultimate goal of Yoga.

The first five limbs of Yoga are external aspects of Yoga, while the last three are the internal aspects of Yoga.



Classes


For class details phone Irene on 0412 455 338

Classes are held at the Senior Citizen’s Hall on the corner of Warringah Road and Starkey Street, Forestville (Sydney).

TERM 1 STARTS MONDAY 29th JANUARY, 2018
























Monday:  10.00-11.30am (Remedial Yoga)
Tuesday:  9.30-11.00am
Wednesday:   6.00-7.30pm
 Friday:  9.30-11.00am
 Saturday:  7.30-9.00am



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